Show me pics of your fully loaded out (for camping) bike

Al Gully said:
On my iPad, no such check box, I only see these 3 options for check boxes. :shrug2:

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Not sure how an ipad renders the site sorry. I'm talking about using the little picture icon.
 
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my new triumph tiger 800 in bishop ca loaded up for its first real trip. spent 6 wks riding almost 5k mi all around az, into co as far as durango and then back through southern ut. i was very happy with the bike, even did some interesting rides (w/o luggage) off pavement, such as titus canyon in death valley np. since i'm satisfied the tiger can be my new touring bike and i don't need 2, i am looking to sell my 07 ST. it was a great bike for the purpose i bought it back in 08, a 2 up 5 mo. ride from md to alaska, but the tiger suits me better now. i hope it can find the st a good owner who will use it to see lots more of this beautiful land.
 
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thanks. the luggage is all givi. i got them as a set with the mounting hardware, which is specific for the bike. it's a very flexible system, the side cases can also be used as a top case and can be opened as clamshell or top loading. there is not quite as much total luggage space as i had with the st (w a givi top case), but i'm not touring 2 up anymore, so it is sufficient.
 
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Fully loaded with chairs for 2 up. No need to take everything on a motorcycle trip (my opinion).

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Haven't been camping with the ST yet (only a few months old) but here is our CBR in full camping mode. 2up with a crap-load of gear (winter)
This was only a weekend trip only around 175 miles from home.
 

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Yep, everything that goes inside the tent and then some fits in that dry bag with a bit of room to spare. Really like it. Haven't been through a lot of rain with it yet but some on the way to NATSTOC. Everything inside stayed dry. Expect no issues with torrential rains on this bag.
 
fnmag said:
That bag is too short for me. I use a 40" bag as my tent is very long.
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You must have the really big tent! My tent and tarp is in the smaller dry bag on top of the bigger 30" dry bag. Keep them separate since I can then pack a wet tent (or unpack tarp in the rain) and still keep inside stuff dry.
 
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Probably not what your were expecting, but this is how we roll these days. Get the long boring miles out of the way in relative comfort and then hit the trail on the bikes.
 
I notice that there is a mix of those that use or do not use a top box. I am going on a long trip (Alaska) in the spring and am curious about the pros and cons of a top box. I would not use it except for traveling so I don't kno if it is worth buying
 
Fir occasional use, or even full-time use, the Bestem is hard to beat. Especially for the price, nothing comes close at the price.
 
I had looked at those and the 2012. Was just wondering if it was worth it for a couple of trips a year. When I had the Goldwing, my bags were half full when I traveled
 
Tycham said:
I had looked at those and the 2012. Was just wondering if it was worth it for a couple of trips a year. When I had the Goldwing, my bags were half full when I traveled
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Why not simply try a trip of a few days without the box and see whether you wish you had one? Then you'd know.

Having only done one multi-day trip so far I have limited experience to share, but am firmly in the top box camp. My hope is that someday my sweetie will come along on a trip, so I want a configuration that leaves the pillion seat available. Strapping a dry bag on the back would not do that.

It's also the only way I can conveniently and securely carry both work laptops; if you do not commute by motorcycle (or at all) then this would not be a reason for you to get one.
 
jfheath said:
Personally, i wouldn't be without one - in fact i never ride without it, even solo. So no cons from me, apart from the orice - but i would replace it with another hondaline one if i ever needed to.

Pros:

High level brake and tail light.
Space to put helmet and gear when looking around places. We stow our textile suits, boots and helmets for en-route stop offs. I cant bear walking around in heavy, sweaty gear.
Somehwere secure and lockable rather than having gear tied on loose
Easier to access than panniers. We use liner bags in the panniers to make it easy to pack the luggage way from the bike ( in tent, or in b&b) and to keep stuff together when the side lid is opened. Individual items go in the top box and can be kept locked in there overnight.
Top box is easier to keep things dry when opened in the rain.
Top box is easier to access then left pannier when on side stand.
I dont have to worry about my pillion if i need to accelerate rapidly.
A handy place to stow and charge an ipad or notebook on the move.
Prefer to ride with top box than a tank bag

But the choice is a personal thing. Our packing has evolved over the last 16 years of touring - both camping and b&b nearly always 2 up.

Whatever you decide, it is well worth having an overnight dummy run, in the rain, to see if the arrangement works before your long trip.

Good luck with the trip and the planning.
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+1. I keep a top box on all the time and use it a lot. For long trips, I couldn't do without it.
 
Seems this conversation should really be moved to it's own thread, but this is my :tc1:
I've had it both ways. Mostly I did have a top case. On my ST1100 I installed the Bestem 2012. On my current bike I decided to forgo the cost and use a large dry bags (110 liter & 35 liter) for those very occasional trips where I need more luggage. I only ride solo... especially for traveling. I do ride the bike to work every day of the year in any temp as long as the pavement is clear or has unimpeded traction (so even in rain and as long as it's not frozen). I do carry my work laptop in the pannier when needed (mine are the right shape to fit it, unlike the ST, but if I still had an ST I'd have a top case for this). Even added a power port in the right pannier for charging. I have come to really like having the clean line without the top case when it's not needed. When I had it I used it a lot. Without it I use the panniers more, and have no issues with that. If my wife rode pillion with me on trips I'd probably want the top case... but removable for when not traveling... AND a dry bag or cargo trailer (she would bring more stuff than I :) ).
 
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All really good input. I don't ride two up on the ST. My wife rides her VStar and we usually only do day trips because of the animals. If we make long trips, its the RV for her :) I do the longer road trips. The problem I have alays had with top boxes is kicking them when I get off. On is not a problem. I also like teh bike loom with saddlebags but no top box. I will probably get a box, just for longer trips
 
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