11-04-2018, 11:43 AM | #16 |
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Mooresville NC
Posts: 2,107
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good one! me too!
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11-05-2018, 10:31 AM | #17 |
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
Posts: 7,112
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Since we don't really ride that far anymore, I just bring my hat and some beer tokens to our local store. Anymore, a big day out for us is 100 miles around our area.
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11-05-2018, 12:13 PM | #18 |
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Guatemala
Posts: 55
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Thanks a lot friends, I think there is a nice list made.
Even though you dont travel far, I do believe some of the items listed can be a good thing to carry everyday. I will travel to the US end of December ( Las Vegas to be specific ) and will try to get some of the things and prepare a survival bag to keep on my pannier, keep you all posted once is done. |
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11-05-2018, 12:59 PM | #19 | |
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 382
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YES! I am very picky. No slide adjustment, old fashioned winches aren't pretty, but they don't slip. Be sure hooks are at least 180 degrees. Many cheap straps, hook does not go arount far enough considering the shank bend. I have some with spring loaded safety latches on hooks. Hard to find. Fact is, when invited to ride in a group, especially an adventure tour type ride, first things I look at are tire treads and luggage retention. Those are about 80% of problems right there. Tire treads: can never be too aggressive off pavement, but not aggressive enough will dump you in a heart beat. 12 times in 1 day. Most aggressive treads still work on pavement, NOT the other way. Luggage retention: stopping to pick up same rider's luggage 12 times in 1 day gets old. Considering someone would trust cheap straps, wonder what kind of investment he was willing to make with the rest of the bike. Those 2 reasons alone are why I will not group ride with about 95% of invites. Back in the olden days, 6 of us regularly rode together, bikes ranging from a TW200 to a 650GS, and only 1 KLR. Lots of independent thinkers. The only breakdowns we ever had were that 7th rider, whomever he or she might have been. Maybe I should write a book about what makes a difference? |
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