Bike only challenge!

ally99 · September 21st, 2014, 03:55 PM

I'm issuing a bike only challenge!

Most of us on this forum are lucky enough to have both a bike and a cage to get us around. My car has been on the fritz the past few weeks, so I'm about to start week three of bike only transportation. There have been a few challenges, such as rain, spilled to-go drinks in my backpack, and figuring out how to get bags of dog food and water home, but so far, nothing too egregious...I dread the upcoming autumn fog, the brutal cold temps of a 6am winter morning, and most of all, those mornings when I didn't sleep well the night before and am uncomfortably tired, but I'm going to see just how far I can push it. A slight cheat of mine? I own a mountain bike that I use to go almost anywhere except work. Two-wheels, however, is two-wheels.

I think it would be fun for people to set different goals for themselves such as go a week a month bike only, for example. If a few of us did this and wrote up our experiences, I think it could make for some entertainment.

Anyway, I'm going to try keeping up with the ride on my blog, the good, the bad, the tough, the funny. My goal? My goal is to see just how long I can go bike-only. It may be 2 more weeks, it may be all winter (how is there not a "cold" smilie on our forum?

) I enjoy challenges like this.

Desmoluci · September 21st, 2014, 04:04 PM

I went a year without a car once, never again.

Beware of hypothermia, it sneaks up on you.

Whiskey · September 21st, 2014, 04:07 PM

6 years bike only next month, it's doable

Last time I drove any 4 wheeler it was an army jeep with about quarter million's worth of optics & targeting kit in the back... Sgt who had signed for the lot was also a biker and after a few miles of backroad rally reminded me that it wasn't a sportsbike & shouldn't lean like that in the corners

Flying · September 21st, 2014, 04:07 PM

I've never driven a car outside of 10 hours of practicing for the initial licencing test. Having only a bike has presented logistical challenges that were as fun as they were frustrating.

If you happen to take it to the extreme into the winter... it's remarkable how far clutch control skills can take you, even with IRC tires.

ally99 · September 21st, 2014, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

6 years bike only next month, it's doable

Last time I drove any 4 wheeler it was an army jeep with about quarter million's worth of optics & targeting kit in the back... Sgt who had signed for the lot was also a biker and after a few miles of backroad rally reminded me that it wasn't a sportsbike & shouldn't lean like that in the corners

Badass!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying

I've never driven a car outside of 10 hours of practicing for the initial licencing test. Having only a bike has presented logistical challenges that were as fun as they were frustrating.

If you happen to take it to the extreme into the winter... it's remarkable how far clutch control skills can take you, even with IRC tires.

Any fun or frustrating moments that stand out for either of you? I want to hear the stories!

Soujyu · September 21st, 2014, 05:54 PM

No can do because of my hobbies. Any savings by only going on motorcycle is going to be offset by the sheer freight and courier charges just to send my beautiful costumes across the country, and I'm not going to strap my $$$$ sewing machine on the back of my bike.

There is this picture somewhere of a motorcyclist on a highway dragging around luggage on wheels, but I can't find it for some reason.

tfkrocks · September 21st, 2014, 06:01 PM

I try to go bike only but I can't carry large amounts of groceries or other people on my bike. Also sometimes I start working on my bike and can't finish before I have to go somewhere the next day. Thankfully those situations are too frequent and I pretty much commute by bike only. Can't stand sitting in traffic in a car on the way to work anyway lol.

Skullz · September 21st, 2014, 06:27 PM

Been bike only since my car threw a connecting rod last december.
Only snow and ice on the road prevent me from using the bike during those times but all other times i will ride. Groceries are a challenge some times and require either my backpack or a duffle bag to carry them, now laundry day is another challenge that requires a full duffle bag hauled to the laundry mat, but it goes quickly with multiple machines going at once so i kinda like that.

NevadaWolf · September 21st, 2014, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

(how is there not a "cold" smilie on our forum?

)

Brother Michigan · September 21st, 2014, 06:40 PM

My car has been in the shop for over a month now (shop managed to kill my transmission rebuilding it), so I've been getting a lot of use out of my bike. So far my biggest issue has been having to pay pizza delivery fees.

I'm lucky in that I really don't have to leave my house if I don't want to since I can do all of my work from home, so I just don't ride anywhere if the weather isn't cooperating.

Hero Danny · September 21st, 2014, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

I dread the upcoming autumn fog, the brutal cold temps of a 6am winter morning

"Athens, GA"

Skullz · September 21st, 2014, 06:44 PM

Come up north to sub zero temps for winter and you get a whole new perspective of winter. Thankfully though i'm not fully north like the people up in canada that deal with extreme cold temps and mountains of snow.

Sirref · September 21st, 2014, 07:03 PM

went bike only last winter, was brutal. Not planning to do it again but power to you, I'll still be riding through the winter just not as much as I'll be driving, amen to having a 4x4 truck

headshrink · September 21st, 2014, 07:05 PM

Been bike-only since summer of 2008 (was a hot one). Do I win the challenge?

nickjpass · September 21st, 2014, 07:47 PM

Brutal cold...in ga!?

I haven't driven a cage since wed. Sept 17.

headshrink · September 21st, 2014, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Brutal cold...in ga!?

I haven't driven a cage since wed. Sept 17.

You can always bundle-up for cold, but you can't get cool in hell.

ally99 · September 22nd, 2014, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Oh. I thought there was one! My question is now, how did I not see the cold smilie!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hero Danny

"Athens, GA"

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Brutal cold...in ga!?

I haven't driven a cage since wed. Sept 17.

I'd call 20s and occasional teens pretty damn cold. So

Sirref · September 22nd, 2014, 03:00 AM

hot and cold is all perspective, for some 50 degrees is cold, for others 10 below is warm. my little sister goes to school in maine and she comes back for winter break and doesn't need to wear a jacket because 20 degrees feels so warm to her in comparison to the ridiculous cold they get up there

Hero Danny · September 22nd, 2014, 03:39 AM

I rode my motorcycle the other morning in 40 degree weather and I was completely fine. Only thing that was gold was my gloves, but that's because they're crappy $20 summer gloves. Also my ankles were cold but thats because my stupid pants were too high for my ankles... so it was bare skin.

20 degrees is cold for riding a motorcycle for sure. But it's not that big of a deal.. Like Sirref stated, it gets really cold up here. I've had to walk home in -20 degree wind chill on a very windy day, I couldn't even feel cold anymore, it was just pain as the wind blew onto my bare skin. I never forget to bring my hat anymore, lol

LittleRedNinjette · September 22nd, 2014, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

how is there not a "cold" smilie on our forum?

.

Not on the forum but some good ones.

I already ride as much as i can. Still need the car for food shopping and stuff. But any day its not raining i ride. I am going to see how far into winter i can go befor its just too cold for me.

Whiskey · September 22nd, 2014, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Badass!

Any fun or frustrating moments that stand out for either of you? I want to hear the stories!

Moving house 4 times and country once was a challenge, first move was emigrating to the next country over, ferry & 300 miles on the 250 with what i could fit in a bergen & rocket pouches. I had the rest sent over but can travel light.

There's some things you can't do without 4 wheels, picking up a TV needed a taxi, most other stuff could be strapped to me or the bike. Moving house involved recruiting buddies or hiring a white van man to move most of my stuff.

alex.s · September 22nd, 2014, 07:25 AM

whats wrong with your car? sudden brake failure?

Worldtraveller · September 22nd, 2014, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmoluci

I went a year without a car once, never again.

Beware of hypothermia, it sneaks up on you.

I used only a bicycle for transportation for almost ten years. I averaged 10-12k miles/year.

Of course, I lived in Az at the time, so I didn't have to worry so much about hypothermia.

Finesse · September 22nd, 2014, 07:37 AM

Let me know when you have a valid suggestion for carting around my 80lb dog for our 3x/week hikes...

Worldtraveller · September 22nd, 2014, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

Let me know when you have a valid suggestion for carting around my 80lb dog for our 3x/week hikes...

I had a child cart on my bicycle that I used (rarely) for my boxer. He weighed about 110 lbs. Luckily, he usually just ran along beside me. The ninjette would look kool with a sidecar.

Finesse · September 22nd, 2014, 07:40 AM

I would go for a trailer... it would just be crazy expensive.. I think... but they do exist! I want to get a dirt bike so my dog can run along with me when I ride.

Worldtraveller · September 22nd, 2014, 07:50 AM

I know a guy selling his Ural:

http://marzfam.smugmug.com/Motorcycl...DSC01030-L.jpg

LittleRedNinjette · September 22nd, 2014, 07:54 AM

^^ those things are cool!

Desmoluci · September 22nd, 2014, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worldtraveller

I used only a bicycle for transportation for almost ten years. I averaged 10-12k miles/year.

It gets cold here in Pa.

Flying · September 22nd, 2014, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Any fun or frustrating moments that stand out for either of you? I want to hear the stories!

All I remember is:
- Falling, a lot, people are still asking me where my fairings are.
- T6 oil results in a smoother startup in winter
- Trying to calculate my temperature after 70 mph windchill in 0F weather while on the highway and nearly missing an exit.

salcuta88 · September 22nd, 2014, 12:43 PM

Not gonna happen for me. Got a wife and a baby and we drive our cars a lot too. I don't see how one drives no car and does grocery shopping or familiy driving/vacationing?

allanoue · September 22nd, 2014, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

Let me know when you have a valid suggestion for carting around my 80lb dog for our 3x/week hikes...

It was 17* when this was taken.

JohnnyBravo · September 22nd, 2014, 01:14 PM

I been bike only since dec 2013

CajunNinjaR · September 22nd, 2014, 01:17 PM

I'm in this situation right now with my bronco having a busted rear end and the golf, well its an old golf it breaks every month. Walked out the supermarket with several bags of groceries and one lady actually stopped to see if it would all fit in my back pack. Had to make another trip for dog and cat food. And will probably have to get more dog food before the week is over since the 20 lbs. Bag is far too big for my book sac. Can't wait to have my cages on the road again and it hasn't even been two weeks. Not to mention without my bronco I can't haul my new Yamaha wr450 to the trails.
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ally99 · September 22nd, 2014, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salcuta88

Not gonna happen for me. Got a wife and a baby and we drive our cars a lot too. I don't see how one drives no car and does grocery shopping or familiy driving/vacationing?

Other than my dogs, I have no family to carry around.
I get my groceries on my mountain bike 99% of the time. I can carry quite a load home with my saddle-bags and backpack. The only major difficulties are 24-packs of bottled water and 35-pound bags of dogfood. Pretty much everything else transports with no problem.

alex.s · September 22nd, 2014, 04:13 PM

i'm trying to picture you dropping off a G-B at that church on the mountain bike... i'm imagining a big mess haha.

ally99 · September 22nd, 2014, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

i'm trying to picture you dropping off a G-B at that church on the mountain bike... i'm imagining a big mess haha.

It's been a crazy long, exhausting day, so I may sound a bit stupid, but what are you talking about, G-B?

beren · September 22nd, 2014, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

how to get bags of dog food and water home

Bag on seat. Ass on bag.

Worldtraveller · September 22nd, 2014, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

It was 17* when this was taken.

Nice Bent. Very similar to what I ride. I assume there are studded tires on that?

Rifleman · September 23rd, 2014, 05:59 AM

Road a year in upstate N.Y. back in the 80's (Saratoga Springs, area) got to say, one must be young and dumb to make that work.

so here is the things I learned... Carhartts are your friend, once piece, over-sized. You want them big enough that no matter what you are wearing, you can step into this fabric "shelter", jump on your bike, and go.

I had something called "hippo hands" they were these mitten like things that attached to the bars of the bike. You could put your bare hands in them and cut the wind, rain, snow, didn't matter... when you took your hands out the openings rotated down so they wouldn't fill up with leaves or rain... They were for snow machines, but worked fantastic for cold weather bike ops

September 21st, 2014, 03:55 PM	#1
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Bike only challenge! I'm issuing a bike only challenge! Most of us on this forum are lucky enough to have both a bike and a cage to get us around. My car has been on the fritz the past few weeks, so I'm about to start week three of bike only transportation. There have been a few challenges, such as rain, spilled to-go drinks in my backpack, and figuring out how to get bags of dog food and water home, but so far, nothing too egregious...I dread the upcoming autumn fog, the brutal cold temps of a 6am winter morning, and most of all, those mornings when I didn't sleep well the night before and am uncomfortably tired, but I'm going to see just how far I can push it. A slight cheat of mine? I own a mountain bike that I use to go almost anywhere except work. Two-wheels, however, is two-wheels. I think it would be fun for people to set different goals for themselves such as go a week a month bike only, for example. If a few of us did this and wrote up our experiences, I think it could make for some entertainment. Anyway, I'm going to try keeping up with the ride on my blog, the good, the bad, the tough, the funny. My goal? My goal is to see just how long I can go bike-only. It may be 2 more weeks, it may be all winter (how is there not a "cold" smilie on our forum? ) I enjoy challenges like this. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

September 21st, 2014, 04:04 PM	#2
Desmoluci Threadkiller Name: Mick Location: Monongahela, Pa. Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Yellow '04 stocker, '89 FJ1200, '87 Ducati Paso, '71 Yamaha XS1b, '99 KLR650, '81 FXE 80, '97 KTM 200EXC , etc Posts: 430	I went a year without a car once, never again. Beware of hypothermia, it sneaks up on you. __________________________________________________ Advantages are taken, not handed out. MSF 138637

September 21st, 2014, 04:07 PM	#3
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	6 years bike only next month, it's doable Last time I drove any 4 wheeler it was an army jeep with about quarter million's worth of optics & targeting kit in the back... Sgt who had signed for the lot was also a biker and after a few miles of backroad rally reminded me that it wasn't a sportsbike & shouldn't lean like that in the corners
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September 21st, 2014, 05:54 PM	#6
Soujyu ninjette.org sage Name: W Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (sold), 2012 Tuono V4R Posts: 512	No can do because of my hobbies. Any savings by only going on motorcycle is going to be offset by the sheer freight and courier charges just to send my beautiful costumes across the country, and I'm not going to strap my $$$$ sewing machine on the back of my bike. There is this picture somewhere of a motorcyclist on a highway dragging around luggage on wheels, but I can't find it for some reason. __________________________________________________ 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - "Aria" (sold) 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R - "Perrine" Proof that Harleys and Ninjettes are friendly with each other

September 21st, 2014, 06:01 PM	#7
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I try to go bike only but I can't carry large amounts of groceries or other people on my bike. Also sometimes I start working on my bike and can't finish before I have to go somewhere the next day. Thankfully those situations are too frequent and I pretty much commute by bike only. Can't stand sitting in traffic in a car on the way to work anyway lol. __________________________________________________ My Ninja 300

September 21st, 2014, 04:07 PM	#4
Flying ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: somewhere cold Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 596 Blog Entries: 1	I've never driven a car outside of 10 hours of practicing for the initial licencing test. Having only a bike has presented logistical challenges that were as fun as they were frustrating. If you happen to take it to the extreme into the winter... it's remarkable how far clutch control skills can take you, even with IRC tires.

September 21st, 2014, 06:27 PM	#8
Skullz ninjette.org guru Name: Ray Location: 48162 Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450	Been bike only since my car threw a connecting rod last december. Only snow and ice on the road prevent me from using the bike during those times but all other times i will ride. Groceries are a challenge some times and require either my backpack or a duffle bag to carry them, now laundry day is another challenge that requires a full duffle bag hauled to the laundry mat, but it goes quickly with multiple machines going at once so i kinda like that.

September 21st, 2014, 06:40 PM	#10
Brother Michigan ninjette.org sage Name: Aaron Location: Winder, GA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 718	My car has been in the shop for over a month now (shop managed to kill my transmission rebuilding it), so I've been getting a lot of use out of my bike. So far my biggest issue has been having to pay pizza delivery fees. I'm lucky in that I really don't have to leave my house if I don't want to since I can do all of my work from home, so I just don't ride anywhere if the weather isn't cooperating. __________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER: I generally have no idea what I'm talking about.

September 21st, 2014, 06:44 PM	#12
Skullz ninjette.org guru Name: Ray Location: 48162 Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450	Come up north to sub zero temps for winter and you get a whole new perspective of winter. Thankfully though i'm not fully north like the people up in canada that deal with extreme cold temps and mountains of snow.

September 21st, 2014, 07:03 PM	#13
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	went bike only last winter, was brutal. Not planning to do it again but power to you, I'll still be riding through the winter just not as much as I'll be driving, amen to having a 4x4 truck __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

September 21st, 2014, 07:05 PM	#14
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Been bike-only since summer of 2008 (was a hot one). Do I win the challenge? __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

September 21st, 2014, 07:47 PM	#15
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Brutal cold...in ga!? I haven't driven a cage since wed. Sept 17. __________________________________________________

September 22nd, 2014, 03:00 AM	#18
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	hot and cold is all perspective, for some 50 degrees is cold, for others 10 below is warm. my little sister goes to school in maine and she comes back for winter break and doesn't need to wear a jacket because 20 degrees feels so warm to her in comparison to the ridiculous cold they get up there __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

September 22nd, 2014, 03:39 AM	#19
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	I rode my motorcycle the other morning in 40 degree weather and I was completely fine. Only thing that was gold was my gloves, but that's because they're crappy $20 summer gloves. Also my ankles were cold but thats because my stupid pants were too high for my ankles... so it was bare skin. 20 degrees is cold for riding a motorcycle for sure. But it's not that big of a deal.. Like Sirref stated, it gets really cold up here. I've had to walk home in -20 degree wind chill on a very windy day, I couldn't even feel cold anymore, it was just pain as the wind blew onto my bare skin. I never forget to bring my hat anymore, lol __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

September 22nd, 2014, 07:25 AM	#22
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	whats wrong with your car? sudden brake failure? __________________________________________________

September 22nd, 2014, 07:37 AM	#24
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	Let me know when you have a valid suggestion for carting around my 80lb dog for our 3x/week hikes...

September 22nd, 2014, 07:40 AM	#26
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	I would go for a trailer... it would just be crazy expensive.. I think... but they do exist! I want to get a dirt bike so my dog can run along with me when I ride.

September 22nd, 2014, 07:50 AM	#27
Worldtraveller ninjette.org sage Name: Lane Location: Medford, OR Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 (trackbike), CBR600RR, GS500F Posts: 588	I know a guy selling his Ural: http://marzfam.smugmug.com/Motorcycl...DSC01030-L.jpg

September 22nd, 2014, 07:54 AM	#28
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	^^ those things are cool! __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

September 22nd, 2014, 12:43 PM	#31
salcuta88 ninjette.org guru Name: Vlad Location: Weaverville, NC Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2015 Rocky Mountain Soul (Runs on fat) Posts: 404	Not gonna happen for me. Got a wife and a baby and we drive our cars a lot too. I don't see how one drives no car and does grocery shopping or familiy driving/vacationing?

September 22nd, 2014, 01:14 PM	#33
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I been bike only since dec 2013
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September 22nd, 2014, 01:17 PM	#34
CajunNinjaR ninjette coonass Name: Joshua Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250, 06 wr450f, x15 110, tiny 50 Posts: 30	I'm in this situation right now with my bronco having a busted rear end and the golf, well its an old golf it breaks every month. Walked out the supermarket with several bags of groceries and one lady actually stopped to see if it would all fit in my back pack. Had to make another trip for dog and cat food. And will probably have to get more dog food before the week is over since the 20 lbs. Bag is far too big for my book sac. Can't wait to have my cages on the road again and it hasn't even been two weeks. Not to mention without my bronco I can't haul my new Yamaha wr450 to the trails. Posted via Mobile Device

September 22nd, 2014, 04:13 PM	#36
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i'm trying to picture you dropping off a G-B at that church on the mountain bike... i'm imagining a big mess haha. __________________________________________________

September 23rd, 2014, 05:59 AM	#40
Rifleman Old and slow Name: Lohman Location: Aiken, S.C. Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki TL1000R, Honda CBR600F3, Ninja 250 Posts: 889	Road a year in upstate N.Y. back in the 80's (Saratoga Springs, area) got to say, one must be young and dumb to make that work. so here is the things I learned... Carhartts are your friend, once piece, over-sized. You want them big enough that no matter what you are wearing, you can step into this fabric "shelter", jump on your bike, and go. I had something called "hippo hands" they were these mitten like things that attached to the bars of the bike. You could put your bare hands in them and cut the wind, rain, snow, didn't matter... when you took your hands out the openings rotated down so they wouldn't fill up with leaves or rain... They were for snow machines, but worked fantastic for cold weather bike ops

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