Spyder RTL
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I know the importance of staying hydrated and I have been on a quest to find a hydration system for our 2014 RTL. Our ryde has the Tri-Axis bars so some of the cups holders I found would not work (I wasn't all that crazy about the cup holder idea to begin with).
Most of the hydration packs are of the backpack style and this style would not be at all comfortable with our backrests. I own a Geigerrig (http://www.geigerrig.com) hydration pack that I really like because it's a pressurized system. But it's a traditional backpack so it was not an option. Geigerrig makes the "Shuttle" that's designed to fit on a motorcycle's fuel tank. This could work if I only rode solo and put the Shuttle on the passenger seat. But we got the RTL so we could ryde double.
My “Eureka” moment came when I found Geigerrig’s Bike Rig (http://www.geigerrig.com/hydration-packs/bike-rig.html). The Bike Rig was designed for a bicycle and holds 32 ounces of fluid. It looked like it could work but then I learned that it's a discontinued model. Dang. But luckily they can still be found.
I attach the Bike Rig to the passenger's grab rail using the Bike Rig's seat post mount.
I can mount a Bike Rig on each grab rail so the wife and I have our own separate hydration pack.
Syde Notes
I was concerned that saddlebag paint damage might occur because the pack rests on top of the saddlebag. So I used some clear cling vinyl (bought from Amazon) that I stuck on the top of the saddlebags. When I do ryde solo, I can rotate the Bike Rig so it rests against the seat. In either position, the pressure bulb is within easy reach. (I understand you can use the Geigerrig without pressure.)
In the photo, the drink tube is wedged under the seat wing which does work to hold the tube while ryding. But instead I use a retractable i.d. badge holder that I clip to my clothing. I can just let go of the tube and it returns to the stowed position.
The Bike Rig was not designed for a life on a motorcycle. So time will be the judge to see how well the seat post mount holds up. But for now, the Bike Rig turned out to be the hydration system I had been searching for.
Ryde safe!
Dave
Most of the hydration packs are of the backpack style and this style would not be at all comfortable with our backrests. I own a Geigerrig (http://www.geigerrig.com) hydration pack that I really like because it's a pressurized system. But it's a traditional backpack so it was not an option. Geigerrig makes the "Shuttle" that's designed to fit on a motorcycle's fuel tank. This could work if I only rode solo and put the Shuttle on the passenger seat. But we got the RTL so we could ryde double.
My “Eureka” moment came when I found Geigerrig’s Bike Rig (http://www.geigerrig.com/hydration-packs/bike-rig.html). The Bike Rig was designed for a bicycle and holds 32 ounces of fluid. It looked like it could work but then I learned that it's a discontinued model. Dang. But luckily they can still be found.
I attach the Bike Rig to the passenger's grab rail using the Bike Rig's seat post mount.
I can mount a Bike Rig on each grab rail so the wife and I have our own separate hydration pack.
Syde Notes
I was concerned that saddlebag paint damage might occur because the pack rests on top of the saddlebag. So I used some clear cling vinyl (bought from Amazon) that I stuck on the top of the saddlebags. When I do ryde solo, I can rotate the Bike Rig so it rests against the seat. In either position, the pressure bulb is within easy reach. (I understand you can use the Geigerrig without pressure.)
In the photo, the drink tube is wedged under the seat wing which does work to hold the tube while ryding. But instead I use a retractable i.d. badge holder that I clip to my clothing. I can just let go of the tube and it returns to the stowed position.
The Bike Rig was not designed for a life on a motorcycle. So time will be the judge to see how well the seat post mount holds up. But for now, the Bike Rig turned out to be the hydration system I had been searching for.
Ryde safe!
Dave
