Water Bottle Holder

[wvninja]

How many time's out on a ride you've stopped at a store / gas station to pick up a drink and only drink half of it before you need / want to leave. I always just end up throwing my drink away because I don't travel with a backpack when I'm out joy riding.

I want to find a water bottle holder that would work for our bikes. Lets not forget this thing can't look like some of those ugly looking holders for the cruiser types out there.

They should make one that attaches to the windscreen and holds a water bottle. Behind the shield above the instrument cluster would be ideal.

Something like this, but for out bikes:

[dubojr1]

Wouldn't a camel-pack be a better idea? Especially on those longer rides.

[CThunder-blue]

They do sell those tiny 8 oz water bottles now. You could easily fit one into your "trunk."

[Flashmonkey]

My jacket has a back pocket that I can fit all kinds of crap into. It also has a pocket that was meant to hold a camel back that could easily fit like 3 or 4 water bottles if I ever had to do that.

I think you need a better jacket

[wvninja]

Originally Posted by dubojr1

Wouldn't a camel-pack be a better idea? Especially on those longer rides.

Maybe but I think on a longer ride a camel-pack would get pretty hot and no one likes drinking hot water. Plus I just hate the feeling of wearing something on my back. That's why I never carry a backpack unless I have to.

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

They do sell those tiny 8 oz water bottles now. You could easily fit one into your "trunk."

Have you seen the inside of a 600rr trunk? It has a hard time just holding the wires in the pic below. No way a water bottle of any size will fit in there. When I got the bike it had the owners manual in there and it was hard to get the seat on. It's no bigger than the one that comes with the ninjette. Not to meantion the heat from the exhaust would boil the water in 2 seconds lol.

[CThunder-blue]

haha. sorry, didn't realize you have a non-ninjette

[Live2ride]

Couldn't you just wedge a bottle between gauges and the windshield? Or you could use a tank bag with a bladder in it, then you wouldn't have anything on your back, but I doubt you'd want that because of the space it takes up. Or just shove it in your jacket, or you can take the weird way and cut a circular hole the tank fairing . There are a few more options for you to consider.

[wvninja]

Yeah i agree I was just hoping someone knew something that just like clipped on to the shield or what not.

The jamming meathod works until you hit a bump lol. You can take a guess as to how I know that one LOL.

I should fab up a proto and get some feedback.. who knows there maybe a market for it.

[wvninja]

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

My jacket has a back pocket that I can fit all kinds of crap into. It also has a pocket that was meant to hold a camel back that could easily fit like 3 or 4 water bottles if I ever had to do that.

I think you need a better jacket

Maybe that a justification for new gear i like that idea..

[Live2ride]

I searched around and found this thing. It attaches to the handlebars though.

[wvninja]

Don't think it'd work :-/

[Flashmonkey]

Originally Posted by wvninja

Maybe that a justification for new gear i like that idea..

I know what you were going for....new gear is always welcome.

And since you're riding a supersport I figured you wouldn't have anywhere to put a regular, clip-on cup holder haha.

[wvninja]

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

I know what you were going for....new gear is always welcome.

And since you're riding a supersport I figured you wouldn't have anywhere to put a regular, clip-on cup holder haha.

100% correct .. shes built for speed not comfort LOL .. i may try to fab something since im going crazy sitting the evening in my home. one can only workout so much lol

and yes .. new gear .. hmm im thinking something that matches the bike more than the red jacket

[DaBlue1]

You could always get a neoprene insulated water bottle sleeve, get a couple of strong earth magnets and stick them inside. Stick your drink to the tank. When you're done with your drink, ball it up and put the sleeve in your pocket.

[wvninja]

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

You could always get a neoprene insulated water bottle sleeve, get a couple of strong earth magnets and stick them inside. Stick your drink to the tank. When you're done with your drink, ball it up and put the sleeve in your pocket.

Plastic gas tank .. fml LOL but good idea

[DaBlue1]

Velcro.

[wvninja]

Originally Posted by DaBlue1

Velcro.

good idea

[CThunder-blue]

Originally Posted by wvninja

Maybe that a justification for new gear i like that idea..

did someone say new gear?

[wvninja]

lol

[Sailariel]

I think that if you went to a Bicyle shop that you would find something that will work. Bicycle Water Bottle holders come in all sorts of colours and material---aluminum, steel, plastic, carbon fibre, and plastic that looks like carbon fibre. You are looking at a two bolt installation. There are also clamps that would allow mounting on a round or square frame member.

I use a Tank Bag and carry a 12oz Stainless insulated water bottle in the bag.

Nate, Just re-read your inquiry. I would bet that a plastic faux carbon fibre bicycle water bottle holder would work inside your fairing or attached to your frame. A stainless steel or brushed aluminum water bottle would look quite nice---depending on how you mount it--people might think you have a Nitrous bottle.

[addy126]

I just use the left cargo pocket on my bdu ripstop pants. Keeps one leg cool as well.

[wvninja]

Originally Posted by Sailariel

I think that if you went to a Bicyle shop that you would find something that will work. Bicycle Water Bottle holders come in all sorts of colours and material---aluminum, steel, plastic, carbon fibre, and plastic that looks like carbon fibre. You are looking at a two bolt installation. There are also clamps that would allow mounting on a round or square frame member.

I use a Tank Bag and carry a 12oz Stainless insulated water bottle in the bag.

Nate, Just re-read your inquiry. I would bet that a plastic faux carbon fibre bicycle water bottle holder would work inside your fairing or attached to your frame. A stainless steel or brushed aluminum water bottle would look quite nice---depending on how you mount it--people might think you have a Nitrous bottle.

All great idea's guys. I might look into that of=r making something on my own. I just hate wasting good money on a drink to only get half down and throw it away. Sometimes on longer trips to a point I plan on staying (state park or something) I'll carry my backpack. But for the 2 hour ride just to ride and stop at a gas station i always feel like i waste it unless I chug it.. which just means another pit stop an hour later LOL.

Originally Posted by addy126

I just use the left cargo pocket on my bdu ripstop pants. Keeps one leg cool as well.

Never thought about that. I usually wear jeans but do own a few heavy cargo pants I use hiking / camping.

[darrell85]

I know it sounds a little odd, but at wal-mart, in the bicycle accessories they have a metal, bottle holder that works great. Or there is thishttp://http://www.lockitt.com/accessories_Cup_Holders.htm

[Apex]

Originally Posted by wvninja

Maybe but I think on a longer ride a camel-pack would get pretty hot and no one likes drinking hot water. Plus I just hate the feeling of wearing something on my back. That's why I never carry a backpack unless I have to.

A camelpak won't get all that hot. I have a CP Mule and it works great for mountain biking. My friend likes cold water, so he puts some ice in it before a ride. The pouch has enough insulation to keep it pretty cool for our entire ride. By that I mean the hour plus drive to the trails, gear up, put bikes together, warm up, and the actual 1.5 hour ride in a Texas summer. Not to mention the mule has storage for your wallet, phone, spare keys, a bottled drink, etc. I'd give it a try. Plus you can drink on the move much more easily.

[dubojr1]

Originally Posted by Apex

A camelpak won't get all that hot. I have a CP Mule and it works great for mountain biking. My friend likes cold water, so he puts some ice in it before a ride. The pouch has enough insulation to keep it pretty cool for our entire ride. By that I mean the hour plus drive to the trails, gear up, put bikes together, warm up, and the actual 1.5 hour ride in a Texas summer. Not to mention the mule has storage for your wallet, phone, spare keys, a bottled drink, etc. I'd give it a try. Plus you can drink on the move much more easily.

[Reswob]

Just remember to blow the water back into the bladder every time you're done drinking, because the water in the exposed tube WILL get warm.

[Blackwidow]

since you don't like backpacks, and your handle bars don't have room to have something clipped on, and your trunk is hella small, I'd say when you walk into the gas station, grab one of those cups they have for coffee (its free), walk into their bathroom, dip the cup in the toilet and get as much water as you want, drink it and be on your way. you won't have to spend money and you won't have to waste the drink.


YAY me for comming up with something so awesome! Blackwidow saved the day

[dubojr1]

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

since you don't like backpacks, and your handle bars don't have room to have something clipped on, and your trunk is hella small, I'd say when you walk into the gas station, grab one of those cups they have for coffee (its free), walk into their bathroom, dip the cup in the toilet and get as much water as you want, drink it and be on your way. you won't have to spend money and you won't have to waste the drink.


YAY me for comming up with something so awesome! Blackwidow saved the day

This sounds as if you are speaking from experience...

[mikesova]

Buy a ram ball mount, arm, and another ball. Then buy a generic cup holder. attach the ball to the cup holder. Boom. done. I use a similar setup to get my coffee to work when I ride the bike. I only go 10 blocks at 25 mph, though.

[wvninja]

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

since you don't like backpacks, and your handle bars don't have room to have something clipped on, and your trunk is hella small, I'd say when you walk into the gas station, grab one of those cups they have for coffee (its free), walk into their bathroom, dip the cup in the toilet and get as much water as you want, drink it and be on your way. you won't have to spend money and you won't have to waste the drink.


YAY me for comming up with something so awesome! Blackwidow saved the day

Link to original page on YouTube.

Originally Posted by mikesova

Buy a ram ball mount, arm, and another ball. Then buy a generic cup holder. attach the ball to the cup holder. Boom. done. I use a similar setup to get my coffee to work when I ride the bike. I only go 10 blocks at 25 mph, though.

Wonder if that would hold up at higher speeds.