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bat4255 · 06-20-2004, 02:18 PM

It's intresting how little things can make a day trip (or 2) more injoyable.

"Throttle Rocker" $10 can relieve throttle grip cramps.

"Water Bottle" Carry a small water bottle riding an hour or so can dehydrate you and make you thirsty.

"Sweatshirt", starting out on a warm day when the weather turns can really keep you comfortable.

These are small inexpensive items that don't take up a lot of room and can really make your day.

Jim

spirit · 06-20-2004, 07:48 PM

bat4255,
Great suggestions. I know for sure that I need something on the throttle. After about an hour of riding the hand and wrist start aching. Does not add to the enjoyment of the ride. The best accessory I have added todate is a tank bag. Never used one before but they are so handy I will never be without one again.

bat4255 · 06-21-2004, 07:46 AM

Yup, Tank Bags, (in my case a hump bag) keeps things very handy

06-21-2004, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bat4255

Yup, Tank Bags, (in my case a hump bag) keeps things very handy

Heh. Bat, if I didn't know what you rode . . .

john merrell · 01-18-2005, 06:53 AM

I just wanted to say that I think it's great that you are touring on a Burg; in my opinion it doesn't matter what you ride. It seems today that too many folks buy whatever kinda scoot and just want to be with those that have the same!? I like to see what the other guy is riding, how he likes it, and all that jazz....just a thought...ride safe...ride on...

axel_2078 · 01-18-2005, 09:49 AM

Bat, what kind of bike do you have? I'm having a hard time making it out from your avatar.

bat4255 · 01-18-2005, 10:30 AM

2003 Burgman 650. 550# + scooter

axel_2078 · 01-18-2005, 11:53 AM

Do scooters have automatic transmissions, or is that just mopeds?

bat4255 · 01-18-2005, 12:03 PM

CVT Auto trans, with Power (pass) mode and Manual override. Just Twist and go. This one will do 100 mph + and cruse all day @ 80.

More info can be had @ http://www.burgmanusa.com/

Blackburg · 02-01-2005, 09:14 PM

Hey Bat,
I assume your still checking in on BurgmanUSA.com. Got any time to ride the Dragon with us in May? I believe Magyver may be coming down from No. Ill.

My wasions username went sour on this site, but that's who I am.

Any others are also welcome. I hope to do the ride on a Tuesday or Wednesday in May.

Steve

Gixxerdale · 02-01-2005, 09:36 PM

Cell Phone+ AAA Card= excellent tool kit!

**inspiron** · 02-02-2005, 04:11 AM

Don't forget to charge the battery in the cell phone!

bat4255 · 02-02-2005, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackburg

Hey Bat,
I assume your still checking in on BurgmanUSA.com. Got any time to ride the Dragon with us in May? I believe Magyver may be coming down from No. Ill.

My wasions username went sour on this site, but that's who I am.

Any others are also welcome. I hope to do the ride on a Tuesday or Wednesday in May.

Steve

I would, but I have a daughter getting married in May, in California.
Maybe closer to summer.

bat4255 · 06-15-2005, 09:35 AM

I pack as if I'm giong on an airplane, carry on only. (2 people)

My hump bag (Tank Bag) carries
extra bunge cords
air compressor
tire repair kit
maps
2-water bottles
1 lightweight rain suit
small flashlight
small roll electric tape or duct tape

The Saddlebags
personal stuff (carry on luggage)

Under the seat
binoculars
camera
additional gear and clothes for unplanned weather
extra rain suit
both helmets (when parked)
both leather jackets (when parked)
a small towel

whatever you want as extra space

The front storage
wallet
phone
maps
gloves
a very clean rag
a med clean rag

I do it this way so if it's not an over niter I don't take the saddlebags.
Shorter day trips the Hump bag stays home.

It's faster for loading for me

Your list may vary but there is plenty of room.

Me and my wife did a 1,200 mile 5-6 day this summer, 300 miles in the rain. We plan on it again next summer.

06-20-2004, 02:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 661	Little Things It's intresting how little things can make a day trip (or 2) more injoyable. "Throttle Rocker" $10 can relieve throttle grip cramps. "Water Bottle" Carry a small water bottle riding an hour or so can dehydrate you and make you thirsty. "Sweatshirt", starting out on a warm day when the weather turns can really keep you comfortable. These are small inexpensive items that don't take up a lot of room and can really make your day. Jim

06-20-2004, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
spirit Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 26	bat4255, Great suggestions. I know for sure that I need something on the throttle. After about an hour of riding the hand and wrist start aching. Does not add to the enjoyment of the ride. The best accessory I have added todate is a tank bag. Never used one before but they are so handy I will never be without one again. __________________ 03 SV1000S - Silver

01-18-2005, 09:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	Bat, what kind of bike do you have? I'm having a hard time making it out from your avatar. __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

01-18-2005, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 661	2003 Burgman 650. 550# + scooter Attached Thumbnails Last edited by bat4255; 01-18-2005 at 10:32 AM.

01-18-2005, 11:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	Do scooters have automatic transmissions, or is that just mopeds? __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

06-21-2004, 07:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 661	Yup, Tank Bags, (in my case a hump bag) keeps things very handy

01-18-2005, 06:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
john merrell Newbie Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 22	I just wanted to say that I think it's great that you are touring on a Burg; in my opinion it doesn't matter what you ride. It seems today that too many folks buy whatever kinda scoot and just want to be with those that have the same!? I like to see what the other guy is riding, how he likes it, and all that jazz....just a thought...ride safe...ride on...

01-18-2005, 12:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 661	CVT Auto trans, with Power (pass) mode and Manual override. Just Twist and go. This one will do 100 mph + and cruse all day @ 80. More info can be had @ http://www.burgmanusa.com/ Last edited by bat4255; 01-18-2005 at 12:39 PM.

02-01-2005, 09:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blackburg Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2006 Triumph Tiger, 1999 DR350SE Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 35	Hey Bat, I assume your still checking in on BurgmanUSA.com. Got any time to ride the Dragon with us in May? I believe Magyver may be coming down from No. Ill. My wasions username went sour on this site, but that's who I am. Any others are also welcome. I hope to do the ride on a Tuesday or Wednesday in May. Steve

02-01-2005, 09:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	Cell Phone+ AAA Card= excellent tool kit! __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

02-02-2005, 04:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,954	Don't forget to charge the battery in the cell phone! __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

06-15-2005, 09:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
bat4255 Squirrel Target Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: Burgman 650 K3- 22,500 miles as of 9-24-07 Location: Dodge Co. Wisconsin Posts: 661	Packing a Burgman I pack as if I'm giong on an airplane, carry on only. (2 people) My hump bag (Tank Bag) carries extra bunge cords air compressor tire repair kit maps 2-water bottles 1 lightweight rain suit small flashlight small roll electric tape or duct tape The Saddlebags personal stuff (carry on luggage) Under the seat binoculars camera additional gear and clothes for unplanned weather extra rain suit both helmets (when parked) both leather jackets (when parked) a small towel whatever you want as extra space The front storage wallet phone maps gloves a very clean rag a med clean rag I do it this way so if it's not an over niter I don't take the saddlebags. Shorter day trips the Hump bag stays home. It's faster for loading for me Your list may vary but there is plenty of room. Me and my wife did a 1,200 mile 5-6 day this summer, 300 miles in the rain. We plan on it again next summer. Last edited by bat4255; 06-15-2005 at 09:43 AM.

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