Something wrong?
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Of course there's something wrong. In fact there are two things wrong:
1) It doesn't seem to have ABS.
2) Why are you overloading it so?
That's some seriously bulky gear on there...
I fit my 4 person (2 really) tent, queen size air mattress, sleeping bags, food for a week, stove, cookware, frisbee, tarp, tarp poles, hatchet, a couple of books to read and clothing into my sidecases and small topcase. I even have room to "spare" for the required 6-pack on the way to the campground, though when it's not raining, I have to relocate my rain gear into my tankbag to accomodate it.
Is that your tent in the big green bag? You know the bike can sleep in the rain, right?
1) It doesn't seem to have ABS.
2) Why are you overloading it so?
That's some seriously bulky gear on there...
I fit my 4 person (2 really) tent, queen size air mattress, sleeping bags, food for a week, stove, cookware, frisbee, tarp, tarp poles, hatchet, a couple of books to read and clothing into my sidecases and small topcase. I even have room to "spare" for the required 6-pack on the way to the campground, though when it's not raining, I have to relocate my rain gear into my tankbag to accomodate it.
Is that your tent in the big green bag? You know the bike can sleep in the rain, right?
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Exactly! That's what I thought.
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Wow, that's 3500 miles per month. This time next year you should have more than 40K on your bike. About the right amount/time for a trade-in?
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Just as some hate helmets and seat belts I'm sure.#1, I hate ABS
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Touché, Pussy Cat! :thumbup:
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It does, but by October I will be in another mode and riding will drop waaay off---unless I decide to Winter someplace South of here. Retirement is a wonderful thing.
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That looks a lot better.My kit to go to Alaska weighs about 90 lbs. How about yours?
This is the latest iteration
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My "kit" that I described above weighs 32 kg. The heaviest bit is the queen-size inflatable mattress, but I somehow can't make myself part with it (good sleep is important when riding).
If I used a roll-mat, I could get a smaller tent and probably pack everything under 25 kg. (Including a 1-2 week supply of food)
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Let me guess..you don't ride gravel? If you did, you'd want a switch to disable ABS. Might be fine on an Interstate.
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I agree switchable ABS is desirable for dirt conditions but I wouldn't consider it a deal breaker. With an ABS wee adding your own switch or pulling the fuse for the time off pavement is an option.
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No, not a deal breaker for me, either, but why pay $900 for something you don't want? It should be an option.
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Just wondering but what tents are you guys using? I'm on my third one. The first two had poles that were too long and a pain to pack and my current one is is a very compact 2 man backpacking tent but on the small side. A pain in the ass when it's raining and trying to store gear inside.
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REI Half Dome 2 Tent - Free Shipping at REI.com
There is also a slightly larger 2 man version...1/2 dome 2 plus
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How long are the poles? Easy set up?
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Easy to set up. Pole length is 21 inches. Lots more tents/info/reviews on their site. I've been very happy with their stuff. (I have no connection with the company).
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