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Going to the owners event. First long trip on spyder. I have ordered a trunk rack but it wll not be here in time for the event. With my wife and I both going it seems like is going to be very tight on packing. Any secrets, suggestions that you experienced spyder owners might have? I will have the extra gas in the left saddlebag. IUnfortunately that takes a lot of room. What else do you get in there? We will be on the road for six days. What else do you pack, and where to maximize the use of space. Thanks in advance.

Ted
 
prin said:
Going to the owners event. First long trip on spyder. I have ordered a trunk rack but it wll not be here in time for the event. With my wife and I both going it seems like is going to be very tight on packing. Any secrets, suggestions that you experienced spyder owners might have? I will have the extra gas in the left saddlebag. IUnfortunately that takes a lot of room. What else do you get in there? We will be on the road for six days. What else do you pack, and where to maximize the use of space. Thanks in advance.

Ted
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Shed the gas can. Unless you know for sure you can't find a station every 100 miles. That's a lot of space. fwiw

Edit: Any street clothes you can hang wrinkles out of can be put in vacuum bags(the packing kind - not Hoover) and that will help with space too.
 
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- Keep the gas away from the clothing, you'll smell better that way. If you do pack gas, get one of those aluminum fuel bottles, a quart will be fine. It's not like the west where you have 90 miles of nothing.
- Stuff sacks and wrinkle free clothing. It's amazing how much space you gain with compression sacks, just squish em down really small. Same works with those vacuum sealing storage bags.
- Shorts and flip flops.. beats packing a pair of dress pants and leather shoes. Unless you plan on dressing formal at these events. ;)
- Pack enough clothes for 1/2 the length of the trip, you can always use a hotel sink or coin-op laundry; deodorant takes up less space than clean underware.. just sayin' :D
- You're a guy, the wife will use up all the luggage space, throw your stuff in a plastic shopping bag and squish it into the "frunk". :roflblack:

I've gone by this list a lot and pared down what I needed as I came back from each trip. http://www.canyonchasers.net/tech/packing_list.php
The more you can eliminate means you can replace it with things like a french coffee press or camp chair or bottles of wine. ;)
 
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Don't worry... nobody will care how you smell in a couple of days... we will all smell the same when we wear the same clothes over and over!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

We've packed a weekend getaway in the saddlebags and frunk. Roll everything nice and tight, and only take the least amount of shoes as possible.

You can also wash your undies while you shower...:joke:
 
I agree with Jer...ditch the gas. Before we got the RT-622, Nancy and I rode to the Chicago Owners Event. She got the left saddlebag, I got the right. Small cooler in front trunk along with hats and fleece, netbook, cameras, electronics, and raingear in rear trunk. Pack just enough to get by, much like for backpacking...one pair of undies on you, one in the wash, one spare. Same for socks. Wash them out at the motel or campground nightly. Take one pair of pants. If you have room, extras would be an extra shirt and/or pants, sweater, whatever is absolutely necessary. You can do this, but it will be tight...no extra shoes, no room for souvineers, nothing but the essentials. Actually, that makes it a challenge, and kinda fun, in my book. Think of it as a great adventure.
 
All at Super Walmart

Fruit of the Loom T-Shirts about $5.00
Rustler Jeans about $12.00
Under clothing Cheap

That should take care of the clothing.

Chris
 
prin said:
Going to the owners event. First long trip on spyder. I have ordered a trunk rack but it wll not be here in time for the event. With my wife and I both going it seems like is going to be very tight on packing. Any secrets, suggestions that you experienced spyder owners might have? I will have the extra gas in the left saddlebag. IUnfortunately that takes a lot of room. What else do you get in there? We will be on the road for six days. What else do you pack, and where to maximize the use of space. Thanks in advance.

Ted
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Thanks for the advice. I was really looking for some more specific information, like what fits best where. I have travelled by motorcycle before (Goldwing) and know about packing light, doing laundry etc. That being said I know it is still going to tight. Wife will undoubtedly get suitcase that goes in the Frunk, plus. Has anyone used the saddlebag luggage that comes with the RT or are you better to use soft small duffles? Where do you carry extra oil? funnel? What is the best place for which items. I am afraid jackets and such will get up space when not needed. Again thanks for the responses.
 
Figure out what works best for you. I'm sure we all do things a little differently.

Sounds like a dry packing run.....or two, are in order.

Not being flip. Just honest.
 
Think homeless person! It's amazing what you don't need! Ditch the gas can. Right saddle bag for here left for you. Rear trunk for rain suits and gloves hats sunglasses and anything you need to get to right now. Trunk for tools and leave room for jackets when you go in someplace. Get a cable chain and lock helmets to hand rests on bike. Now as to clothing. Wear one pair of jeans or other riding pants each for the entire trip no changes. Bring four changes of sox, underwear and tee shirts. In this season I wear a Firstgear yellow/green mesh riding jacket that has a windproof liner that helps on cold mornings. I use Frogs rain gear for both additional warmth and of course rain. Good riding boots that can be walked in for four days. Two pair of gloves, one mesh and one waterproof. One 3/4 helmet (my choice any is your choice) and of course meds, electric shaver, sunglasses etc. Don't forget your hotel registration conformation papers.
 
Undergarments: wear old stuff, and pitch them after they've done their gig..
Mail the rest of your outer clothing home.
Pack about a third of what you think you can't live without :shocked: you'll be just fine... :thumbup:
One pair of shoes each; riding boots will be worn for all events!
You won't need any jackets other than your riding gear...
carry a quart of oil for your bike...
You don't actually need to shave; pack only a toothbrush!
Use the Motel's soap and shampoo; let your hair dry in the breeze!
(Your Missus can do what she wants; I'm not saying anything about the bathroom habits of the Ladies... :shocked:)
 
When we did that we use soft saddlega inserts. The BMW R1100RT inserts worked OK. You can squeeze a little more in the side bags that way, as opposed toi the rigid luggage. As an alternative, ziploc bags work, and add space if you squeeze the air out or suck it out wit a straw before sealing. One quart of oil squeezes in almost anywhere. A small, narrow funnel will, too. I like to bring a travel cover, but it is the first to stay home if I need room. I only take one pair of riding boots...no extra shoes unless it is just shower clogs or something flat that stashes anywhere. We take collapsable hats. Multi-layer riding suits help. You can wear the outer no matter what the weather, and stash the liners if need be. It often helps to lay out what you want to take on the floor, then ruthlessly separate into Need, Want, and Luxury piles. Get rid of the luxuries, take the must have items, then go through the other stuff you want with the idea that most should stay home. Take about 25% of that, based on priorities and flexibility. Traveling light has to involve sacrifice, IMO.

Dudley and Jennifer once did 14,000 miles on a GS, with Corbin(?) Bags and no topcase. They really had it down to a science.
 
Soft side can am bags

For side bags an absolute must in my book..I get a ton of stuff in each one...ditch the insert for the front trunk..roll clothes..I have a very slightly used (once) roller can am inset if some one wants to buy..I get twice as much up front by not using..
just got the diamond r back trunk rack...wow another handy place now I can take even more stuff!!!!:yes:
 
For doing wash I in my laundry bag snack bags with laundry soap, dryer sheets and quarters in a medicine or snack bag. Takes up very little room and save me money. Laundry soap per loaded in the snack bags.
 
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