anyone pack your bike for camping?

joyinc · March 23rd, 2010, 03:32 PM

i see the threads about saddlebags and tail bags, but has anyone really loaded up the bike with a tent? sleeping bags? etc...

just curious!
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BlueRaven · March 23rd, 2010, 06:01 PM

do a search for "camping" and you'll find a couple interesting threads

joyinc · March 23rd, 2010, 06:09 PM

thanks! i always get ahead of myself!
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pedaltothemetal · March 24th, 2010, 10:17 PM

I'm leaving for a camping trip this Friday for Death Valley with
riders from the ninja250 forum. But they are all on 1st gens.

joyinc · March 25th, 2010, 12:56 AM

that set up is perfect! i think that's what i'll go with cause i already have a big tank bag and a bunch of different bungees... i just need some good saddlebags, and a smaller tent! although you never know... i think if i balanced it right i could use my tent... but i'd for sure have to have a smaller sleeping bag, regardless, thanks for the pic! nice to see it can be done

p.s. what other forum? when i googled i only found this one... (not that i'm leaving)

pedaltothemetal · March 25th, 2010, 04:02 AM

The bags at the top of the saddlebags contain 2 man tent, large thermarest basecamp pad, tent tarp, and 20deg north face sleeping bag. I put the sleeping bag in another bigger bag and not the stuff sack which will fit in the saddlebags if stuffed. I could also add a camping chair if I needed it. All the bags on top are 24" to fit the top of the nelson rigs cl-950 saddlebags and make it stable. Everything is double bungeed real tight! Saddlebags are strapped to the frame. Actually forms a backreat if you sit upright!
The cortech tank bag is just the right size so you can rest your chest on top when cruising on the interstate. I also have 12volt power to run a tire inflator, heated vest, cell phone charger. Tank bag has a hole in it for the 12 volt cord to charge the cell phone. Got all the backpacking stuff like jetboil, primus easylight latern.
Here is the 1st gen site with info of the camping trip:
http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic...5c79edc#792336

joyinc · March 25th, 2010, 08:21 AM

wow! you've thought of everything!

cnichols79us · March 25th, 2010, 09:47 AM

I can't WAIT to do some Bike camping this summer!!!!

2WheelGuy · March 25th, 2010, 10:59 AM

Every year for MotoGP:

pedaltothemetal · March 25th, 2010, 11:22 AM

Our club is thinking of going.
I'll camp out. Rooms are expensive!
http://www.mazdaraceway.com/pages/tix-USGP_2010

pedaltothemetal · March 25th, 2010, 11:40 AM

Craig,
You know these riders. Going camping with them in Death Valley this weekend!

cnichols79us · March 25th, 2010, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2WheelGuy

Every year for MotoGP:

I am so Jealous.

2WheelGuy · March 25th, 2010, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pedaltothemetal

Craig,
You know these riders. Going camping with them in Death Valley this weekend!

Yes I know those two. Ryan was supposed to do a track day with me next Monday but won't be back in time.

addy126 · March 27th, 2010, 09:36 AM

Great packing skills guys.... love it

pedaltothemetal · March 29th, 2010, 05:53 PM

First time camping with the ninjette went very well. Was still able to corner
hairpin twisties with ease, and still maintain cruising speed of 75mph and topped
out at 90mph with all my gear. In case you want to know, the new gens top
speed is higher than old gens by 5 mph. May have to do with the better aerodynamics
or the old gens had higher mileage with reduced performance!
Here is my ride report with pics.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=40527

joyinc · March 29th, 2010, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pedaltothemetal

First time camping with the ninjette went very well. Was still able to corner
hairpin twisties with ease, and still maintain cruising speed of 75mph and topped
out at 90mph with all my gear. In case you want to know, the new gens top
speed is higher than old gens by 5 mph. May have to do with the better aerodynamics
or the old gens had higher mileage with reduced performance!
Here is my ride report with pics.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=40527

Really? someone told me the older ones were faster? not that it matters, but i'm getting a new one in 2 days!
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addy126 · March 30th, 2010, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joyinc

Really? someone told me the older ones were faster? not that it matters, but i'm getting a new one in 2 days!
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LoL.. look at her... she's soooo excited! Congrats you're gonna love it.

joyinc · March 30th, 2010, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addy126

LoL.. look at her... she's soooo excited! Congrats you're gonna love it.

haha! I am

maybe even more excited then i was getting my first bike... it just feels like this one was made for me

thursday cannot come soon enough!

DRivero · April 13th, 2010, 05:31 PM

I just did motorcycle camping on the bike this past Saturday! All by myself. I've been dying to try it to see if it could be done (by me

). It's my favorite campground, about 150 miles from me: Highlands Hammock. Only a one-nighter, but a total success story nonetheless!

All packed up:

My tent. Goes up in a snap, and rolls up tiny:

My campsite:

BlueRaven · April 13th, 2010, 05:42 PM

can't wait for summer

Méké · April 13th, 2010, 06:31 PM

Wow great pics , it give me some ideas

, thanks friends .

bobguy · April 13th, 2010, 08:29 PM

I love to camp. But this will be my first summer with a bike so bike camping will be new for me. I don't use tents however. I use a Hennessy Hammock. They are AWESOME...unless there are now trees around...then you're out of luck. anyone else ever use em????

DRivero · April 13th, 2010, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobguy

I love to camp. But this will be my first summer with a bike so bike camping will be new for me. I don't use tents however. I use a Hennessy Hammock. They are AWESOME...unless there are now trees around...then you're out of luck. anyone else ever use em????

Always wanted to try one....."folds down to the size of a loaf of bread"......hmm, tempting.

ithaca00 · April 14th, 2010, 02:04 AM

Yup, I lived off this bike for nearly four months this past summer (2009). Except for the nice back rest that it created, I didn't even notice it while riding.

joyinc · May 12th, 2010, 02:55 PM

what do you guys do about security? if you camp alone with all your stuff on your bike, what do you do with it all? or if you leave your campsite?
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min nin · May 14th, 2010, 08:58 PM

Its not a ninja, but it was packed for a 3 week, 5000 mile trip.

joyinc · May 16th, 2010, 03:43 PM

what do you guys do for maintenence on the road?

how would you clean and lube your chain? i'm guessing walk the bike forward.... anything else i should be thinking about if i go far?
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2WheelGuy · May 17th, 2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joyinc

what do you guys do about security? if you camp alone with all your stuff on your bike, what do you do with it all? or if you leave your campsite?

I make friends with the other campers around me. When I leave I zip most of my stuff into my tent.

ninja250 · May 17th, 2010, 07:14 AM

Did my maintenance before I left.. and again when I got home. (Most people don't even do their maintenance so you'll be fine)
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=44419

Going again soon as the weather clears up. This time to the Owens River.

I consider bike camping to be somewhat minimalistic. Not enough room for to much good stuff but just enough to get the job done.

I need a new four piece pack fly rod for the bike. Could use a new multi-piece spinning rod to go with it.

joyinc · May 17th, 2010, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja250

Did my maintenance before I left.. and again when I got home. (Most people don't even do their maintenance so you'll be fine)
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=44419

Going again soon as the weather clears up. This time to the Owens River.

I consider bike camping to be somewhat minimalistic. Not enough room for to much good stuff but just enough to get the job done.

I need a new four piece pack fly rod for the bike. Could use a new multi-piece spinning rod to go with it.

But what if you took off and just road for days really far? i think eventually i'd want to at least lube the chain or something?
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ninja250 · May 17th, 2010, 03:56 PM

If you are going on a week ride, You'll be fine.
Most people don't even know you are supposed to lube your chains, and they are fine.

If you do regular maintenance you can skip one or two without having issues.
That is the point of doing regular maintenance. An ounce of prevention.

The guy who never does his maintenance and then takes off for the week ride probably won't make it back. But you will, only having skipped a chain lubing or three after 1200-2400mi from your normal maintenance schedule.

A toothbrush and rolling the bike along between each section of brushing with some WD-40 will do for a cleaning.

If you are going cross country, bring a "smartphone" and look up motorcycle stores alongside the roads and grab a can of chain lube for $10. If you can't carry it when done, donate it to some kind unsuspecting rider patronizing the shop before you move on.

jonthechron · May 17th, 2010, 04:00 PM

ninja250 · May 17th, 2010, 04:05 PM

Dayum homie carpet your living room off his hyosung. lol
I shouldn't laugh that's gonna be me one day.

March 23rd, 2010, 03:32 PM	#1
joyinc ninjette.org member Name: Joyce Location: Ontario Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): black 2010 ninja250 Posts: 224	anyone pack your bike for camping? i see the threads about saddlebags and tail bags, but has anyone really loaded up the bike with a tent? sleeping bags? etc... just curious! Posted via Mobile Device

March 23rd, 2010, 06:01 PM	#2
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	do a search for "camping" and you'll find a couple interesting threads __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

March 24th, 2010, 10:17 PM	#4
pedaltothemetal ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Monterey Park, CA in SoCal/SGV Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Plasma Blue 2008 Ninja 250R, 2006 Honda Ruckus 180cc swap, 1967 BMW R60US, 2008 Ninja ZX-14se Posts: 240	I'm leaving for a camping trip this Friday for Death Valley with riders from the ninja250 forum. But they are all on 1st gens. __________________________________________________ SCAR ARC SCSB

March 25th, 2010, 04:02 AM	#6
pedaltothemetal ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Monterey Park, CA in SoCal/SGV Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Plasma Blue 2008 Ninja 250R, 2006 Honda Ruckus 180cc swap, 1967 BMW R60US, 2008 Ninja ZX-14se Posts: 240	The bags at the top of the saddlebags contain 2 man tent, large thermarest basecamp pad, tent tarp, and 20deg north face sleeping bag. I put the sleeping bag in another bigger bag and not the stuff sack which will fit in the saddlebags if stuffed. I could also add a camping chair if I needed it. All the bags on top are 24" to fit the top of the nelson rigs cl-950 saddlebags and make it stable. Everything is double bungeed real tight! Saddlebags are strapped to the frame. Actually forms a backreat if you sit upright! The cortech tank bag is just the right size so you can rest your chest on top when cruising on the interstate. I also have 12volt power to run a tire inflator, heated vest, cell phone charger. Tank bag has a hole in it for the 12 volt cord to charge the cell phone. Got all the backpacking stuff like jetboil, primus easylight latern. Here is the 1st gen site with info of the camping trip: http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic...5c79edc#792336 __________________________________________________ SCAR ARC SCSB

March 25th, 2010, 10:59 AM	#9
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	Every year for MotoGP: __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

March 23rd, 2010, 06:09 PM	#3
joyinc ninjette.org member Name: Joyce Location: Ontario Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): black 2010 ninja250 Posts: 224	thanks! i always get ahead of myself! Posted via Mobile Device

March 25th, 2010, 12:56 AM	#5
joyinc ninjette.org member Name: Joyce Location: Ontario Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): black 2010 ninja250 Posts: 224	that set up is perfect! i think that's what i'll go with cause i already have a big tank bag and a bunch of different bungees... i just need some good saddlebags, and a smaller tent! although you never know... i think if i balanced it right i could use my tent... but i'd for sure have to have a smaller sleeping bag, regardless, thanks for the pic! nice to see it can be done p.s. what other forum? when i googled i only found this one... (not that i'm leaving)

March 25th, 2010, 08:21 AM	#7
joyinc ninjette.org member Name: Joyce Location: Ontario Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): black 2010 ninja250 Posts: 224	wow! you've thought of everything!

March 25th, 2010, 09:47 AM	#8
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	I can't WAIT to do some Bike camping this summer!!!!

March 25th, 2010, 11:22 AM	#10
pedaltothemetal ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Monterey Park, CA in SoCal/SGV Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Plasma Blue 2008 Ninja 250R, 2006 Honda Ruckus 180cc swap, 1967 BMW R60US, 2008 Ninja ZX-14se Posts: 240	Our club is thinking of going. I'll camp out. Rooms are expensive! http://www.mazdaraceway.com/pages/tix-USGP_2010 __________________________________________________ SCAR ARC SCSB

March 25th, 2010, 11:40 AM	#11
pedaltothemetal ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Monterey Park, CA in SoCal/SGV Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Plasma Blue 2008 Ninja 250R, 2006 Honda Ruckus 180cc swap, 1967 BMW R60US, 2008 Ninja ZX-14se Posts: 240	Craig, You know these riders. Going camping with them in Death Valley this weekend! __________________________________________________ SCAR ARC SCSB

March 27th, 2010, 09:36 AM	#14
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Great packing skills guys.... love it

March 29th, 2010, 05:53 PM	#15
pedaltothemetal ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Monterey Park, CA in SoCal/SGV Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Plasma Blue 2008 Ninja 250R, 2006 Honda Ruckus 180cc swap, 1967 BMW R60US, 2008 Ninja ZX-14se Posts: 240	First time camping with the ninjette went very well. Was still able to corner hairpin twisties with ease, and still maintain cruising speed of 75mph and topped out at 90mph with all my gear. In case you want to know, the new gens top speed is higher than old gens by 5 mph. May have to do with the better aerodynamics or the old gens had higher mileage with reduced performance! Here is my ride report with pics. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=40527 __________________________________________________ SCAR ARC SCSB

April 13th, 2010, 05:31 PM	#19
DRivero ninjette.org guru Name: Debbi Location: South Florida Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250 (Sold); 2008 Ninja EX500 Posts: 273	I just did motorcycle camping on the bike this past Saturday! All by myself. I've been dying to try it to see if it could be done (by me). It's my favorite campground, about 150 miles from me: Highlands Hammock. Only a one-nighter, but a total success story nonetheless! All packed up: My tent. Goes up in a snap, and rolls up tiny: My campsite:

April 13th, 2010, 05:42 PM	#20
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	can't wait for summer __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

April 13th, 2010, 06:31 PM	#21
Méké ninjette.org member Name: Méké Location: QC , Canada Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 2013 SE , Ninja 2009 blue/Honda Nighthawk S 1985 blue Posts: 222	Wow great pics , it give me some ideas , thanks friends .

April 13th, 2010, 08:29 PM	#22
bobguy ninjette.org member Name: steve Location: central virginia Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 64	I love to camp. But this will be my first summer with a bike so bike camping will be new for me. I don't use tents however. I use a Hennessy Hammock. They are AWESOME...unless there are now trees around...then you're out of luck. anyone else ever use em???? __________________________________________________ "An armed society is a polite society"

April 14th, 2010, 02:04 AM	#24
ithaca00 ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 (street), 1994 EX250 (Race), 2008 250R (Race), 2000 250 (project), 1991 EL250 (a cruiser!) Posts: 287	Yup, I lived off this bike for nearly four months this past summer (2009). Except for the nice back rest that it created, I didn't even notice it while riding.

May 12th, 2010, 02:55 PM	#25
joyinc ninjette.org member Name: Joyce Location: Ontario Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): black 2010 ninja250 Posts: 224	what do you guys do about security? if you camp alone with all your stuff on your bike, what do you do with it all? or if you leave your campsite? Posted via Mobile Device

May 16th, 2010, 03:43 PM	#27
joyinc ninjette.org member Name: Joyce Location: Ontario Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): black 2010 ninja250 Posts: 224	what do you guys do for maintenence on the road? how would you clean and lube your chain? i'm guessing walk the bike forward.... anything else i should be thinking about if i go far? Posted via Mobile Device

May 17th, 2010, 07:14 AM	#29
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Did my maintenance before I left.. and again when I got home. (Most people don't even do their maintenance so you'll be fine) http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=44419 Going again soon as the weather clears up. This time to the Owens River. I consider bike camping to be somewhat minimalistic. Not enough room for to much good stuff but just enough to get the job done. I need a new four piece pack fly rod for the bike. Could use a new multi-piece spinning rod to go with it. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

May 17th, 2010, 03:56 PM	#31
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	If you are going on a week ride, You'll be fine. Most people don't even know you are supposed to lube your chains, and they are fine. If you do regular maintenance you can skip one or two without having issues. That is the point of doing regular maintenance. An ounce of prevention. The guy who never does his maintenance and then takes off for the week ride probably won't make it back. But you will, only having skipped a chain lubing or three after 1200-2400mi from your normal maintenance schedule. A toothbrush and rolling the bike along between each section of brushing with some WD-40 will do for a cleaning. If you are going cross country, bring a "smartphone" and look up motorcycle stores alongside the roads and grab a can of chain lube for $10. If you can't carry it when done, donate it to some kind unsuspecting rider patronizing the shop before you move on. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

May 17th, 2010, 04:00 PM	#32
jonthechron ninjette.org sage Name: Jon Location: Usa Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): magHitVE Posts: 649

May 17th, 2010, 04:05 PM	#33
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	Dayum homie carpet your living room off his hyosung. lol I shouldn't laugh that's gonna be me one day. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

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