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[SilverDawg]

Cobaltman it was nice running in to you and your friends at Ozark, Arkansas. wished we had more time to talk....
Hope you have a great trip and look me up the next time you come to Arkansas... Glad to here you enjoyed the Pig Trail.... 

So you know    so post a bunch....

~bubba~

Same here Bubba.  I'll start another thread on the pics and the trip.

[REGGAB]

We are leaving on Saturday for a 4day/3 night trip through Arkansas for the "fall color tour".  We have 5 altogether ( 1 other CUSE2 besides mine).  Since this is my first overnighter on this bike (my previous ride was a Heritage), I would like to know how some of you "seasoned veterans" pack for a ride of this length.   In addition to what is on the bike, I also recently purchased the Road Ready travel pack for the SEUltra tourpak rack.  I also have a Tbag that I used for the Heritage, but I will not be using that for this trip.

Essentials, in addition to clothes for the trip, will be rain gear, small bundle of tools, first aid kit, tire repair kit and small inflator, cooler?, along with the ipod, camera, helmet, sunscreen, and some other misc. stuff (tp .

How do you go about placing this stuff on your bike for maximum efficiency and convenience.   What do y'all put in your lower fairing storeage compartments? I'm all ears (and eyes ) awaiting your responses. 

Well, I've learned it is best to keep heavy stuff like tools as low as I can, so tools, air pump, spark plugs, etc go in the saddlebags, with lighter items on top.  As for clothes, it helps me to remember that air is nothing more than a stowaway getting a free ride, so I roll every piece of clothing and try to cram things in to make the most efficient use of available space.  When it is all said and done, I end up with one saddlebag full of tools, rain gear, light bulbs, spark plugs, air pump, etc.......TP full of Renea's stuff, half of the other saddlebag full of Renea's stuff, a TP rack bag full of Renea's stuff, and I get the remainder of the space in the half full saddlebag for my stuff.  Then I put things like those mini containers of shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush in one lower box, and camera, binos, sunglasses, and cell phone in the other lower box.  Been traveling this way for years.

[spydglide]

Well, I've learned it is best to keep heavy stuff like tools as low as I can, so tools, air pump, spark plugs, etc go in the saddlebags, with lighter items on top.  As for clothes, it helps me to remember that air is nothing more than a stowaway getting a free ride, so I roll every piece of clothing and try to cram things in to make the most efficient use of available space.  When it is all said and done, I end up with one saddlebag full of tools, rain gear, light bulbs, spark plugs, air pump, etc.......TP full of Renea's stuff, half of the other saddlebag full of Renea's stuff, a TP rack bag full of Renea's stuff, and I get the remainder of the space in the half full saddlebag for my stuff.  Then I put things like those mini containers of shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush in one lower box, and camera, binos, sunglasses, and cell phone in the other lower box.  Been traveling this way for years.

Well, REGGAB, I've heard of 'potty-parity', but you need some 'saddlebag-parity'.  har!  spyder

[REGGAB]

Well, REGGAB, I've heard of 'potty-parity', but you need some 'saddlebag-parity'.  har!  spyder

Howdy Spidey!  Yessir......I concur, but I've learned that a well resourced Renea is a happy Renea.  When Renea is happy, Henry is happy........hence parity (read:  equilibrium) is achieved. 

Great to meet you in MV, and I look forward to the next time.

Henry

[Gettinold]

I LOVE THE WAY YOU THINK

Chit Kenny dont think thats his natural instinct.

[spydglide]

Howdy Spidey!  Yessir......I concur, but I've learned that a well resourced Renea is a happy Renea.  When Renea is happy, Henry is happy........hence parity (read:  equilibrium) is achieved. 

Great to meet you in MV, and I look forward to the next time.

Henry

Har!  I 'unner-stand' completely.  spyder

[VAZHOG]

Eat as much as you want, Take all your cloths and beer and you can carry everyone's other stuff when you get to where you are going 

The only thing that goes in the saddle bag or trunk is for quick access like a purse & cell phone & extra gloves so you don't have hunt in the trailer for'em.

[Break-In]

I pack things I won't need during the day in the saddle bags like jeans and t-shrits, and stuff like jackets and rain gear in put in the tour pack so I can get to it quick. I also find that if I roll things up it take up less room.

[miker]

A flask takes up much less room than a bottle, not that I would condone such a thing (hic, urrrp, oops)  just make sure it is a big enough one for sharing!

[Black_Dog]

I've attached 2-week checklist of items that I take on the SEEG, the list also indicates the location on the bike for each of the 100+ items.

Tom

[RetiredOF]

I've attached 2-week checklist of items that I take on the SEEG, the list also indicates the location on the bike for each of the 100+ items.

Tom

Must be nice, I don't think my BSR would appreciate this load plan

[spydglide]

Must be nice, I don't think my BSR would appreciate this load plan

Hey RetiredOF, what's your 'load plan' for the switchblade?   har!  spyder

[RetiredOF]

Hey RetiredOF, what's your 'load plan' for the switchblade?   har!  spyder

Spyder, ifn I can't carry it in my jeans, it doesn't go!  Of course it is Debbie's bike, she just doesn't ride

Now the '07 FLTRUCSE0.5 is a different story

[spydglide]

I've attached 2-week checklist of items that I take on the SEEG, the list also indicates the location on the bike for each of the 100+ items.

Tom

Great idea, Black_Dog.  I had to do the same thing on my boat, 'cause w/ so many different storage places, it makes finding what you need in a hurry much easier.    spyder