Touring w/o a Trailer

[PMK]

No problem since it works for you. You will beat me with a stick for mentioning it, and if you need help my wife will assist. Pretty typical girl stuff.

Honestly though, on our Spyder we surrender space to the helmet also.

As for the inverter, can I ask why since there is not much portable stuff needing 110v these days. I can see if it is medical stuff like a nebulizer but please don't tell me it's for a hair dryer...

You will enjoy a quality storage bag behind you.

All the best.

PK

[PrairieSpyder]

I got the inverter before I got USB ports on my dash to charge my phone. Also when I considered tent camping I'd have a way to heat water for coffee. But it's still handy if I want to plug in my laptop or iPad or anything else I wouldn't carry on the dash.

[Upstater]

Forgive me if this has been asked or posted before (I could not find via advanced searching). What "tools" are necessary for a weekend travel tour? Other than the BRP tool set supplied with the RT, are there other useful tools and for what purpose(s)?
Disclosure... I am new to cycling and just purchased my Spyder this year.
Thanks!

[cyclekid58]

Check out a Biker's Friend, it's a round, end load, bag that goes on the seat behind you...with a built in backrest. Only problem with it, you've gotta take it off to refuel unless you've got a gas door.

john

We have one, but also the value accessories trunk rack and it works great there, since we ride 2 up the wife isn't willing to be bungied to the rack! Looking into compression sacks to put what we carried in 2 bags into one. For longer trips when we will be gone for a week or more and camping along the way we will have a trailer.

[cohoff]

I have a 2014 RT and I love my Ortlieb waterproof rack packs. I have used them for 2 riding seasons, through downpours, and all contents have remained dry. I like the fact that it has a wide opening at the top and i can see/access everything inside the bag.....unlike other roll bags where you have to unpack to get to the bottom. I have two sizes, medium (31L) and the large (49L). i use the medium for trips less than a week and the large for longer trips. More than ample room. I attach them to my passenger grab handles with Rok Straps.

https://www.bikebagshop.com/ortlieb-...QmKxoCIODw_wcB

[Bob Denman]

Forgive me if this has been asked or posted before (I could not find via advanced searching). What "tools" are necessary for a weekend travel tour? Other than the BRP tool set supplied with the RT, are there other useful tools and for what purpose(s)?
Disclosure... I am new to cycling and just purchased my Spyder this year.
Thanks!

I added a small set of Vise Grips, and adjustable wrench, and some appropriately-sized Torx wrenches to the BRP kit.
That, a tire patch kit, and a portable air compressor: I'm good to go!
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[Upstater]

I added a small set of Vise Grips, and adjustable wrench, and some appropriately-sized Torx wrenches to the BRP kit.
That, a tire patch kit, and a portable air compressor: I'm good to go!
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Thanks, Bob. That makes sense and these are easy enough to add. I carry a tire patch/plug kit and mini compressor in every vehicle I own. When it's needed, it can be very handy.

[Bob Denman]

Us "UpStaters", have to stick together!

[Copperman]

Since the Alaska trip, I've cut down my packing list . . A LOT. I'm thinking of doing my next trip without my trailer and carrying on my back seat all the stuff I'd take into a hotel. The RT frunk, trunk and sidebags would contain riding gear and stuff I may need while on the road.

So my question for you all is if you travel without a trailer, and use a bag on the backseat, what kind of bag do you use? I know my airline carry-on bag will fit. I'm also looking at a First Gear dry bag, since it's waterproof. It's also cheaper than buying motorcycle luggage.

Any thoughts?

Yeah, right!

As I'm packing for SpyderQuest, I thought I'd try to pack and not use my trailer. I don't think that's going to work. I'm so used to taking it and everything I want (and more), I just know this isn't the trip to see if I can do it.

Maybe next trip.

[flamingobabe]

I have never pulled a trailer....either weekend or 12 week trips......try these sites out...... www.kuryakyn.com has several options.....I use a Goldwing back rack bag that has a waterproof cover...holds a lot......also have www.saddlemen.com that connect to my backrest...with waterproof cover

[SpyderAnn01]

I have never pulled a trailer....either weekend or 12 week trips......try these sites out...... www.kuryakyn.com has several options.....I use a Goldwing back rack bag that has a waterproof cover...holds a lot......also have www.saddlemen.com that connect to my backrest...with waterproof cover

You're tiny so your stuff doesn't take up much space.

[BamaJohn]

I have a 2014 RT and I love my Ortlieb waterproof rack packs. I have used them for 2 riding seasons, through downpours, and all contents have remained dry. I like the fact that it has a wide opening at the top and i can see/access everything inside the bag.....unlike other roll bags where you have to unpack to get to the bottom. I have two sizes, medium (31L) and the large (49L). i use the medium for trips less than a week and the large for longer trips. More than ample room. I attach them to my passenger grab handles with Rok Straps.

https://www.bikebagshop.com/ortlieb-...QmKxoCIODw_wcB

That's my choice too. Did a 6000 mile trip last July (on a BMW R1200GSA) and used exactly this combination for my "take-to-the-room" stuff.
Side cases were reserved for tire plug kit; air compressor; a quart of oil; cleaning stuff (Plexus and microfibre rags); rain gear; gloves/heated jacket liner; etc.
But the combo that works for you is the one you'll be comfortable with...a little trial & error got me to this combo.
jb

[PrairieSpyder]

Well I'm on my way to Spyder-Palooza with all my "hotel" stuff in my airline carry-on suitcase. I'll see if this will work, and if it does, I'll look for some more appropriate luggage.

[Deer Slayer]

Orlib duffle bag, yellow, water proof, 10 years old. Carry a weeks stuff and shiving kit. Straps on to side handles on my RS-S.

[ingramwc]

Is the shiving kit in case you spend a couple of nights in the pokey???