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Broken Arrow, OK | Not sure how much longer I can stand this Vision and it's limited packing space.
This is all the clothing my wife was able to cram in the bike on our recent trip.
This doesn't include EVERYTHING else she packed, shoes, makeup and accessories, laptop, etc etc, just clothes. How can we possibly continue to ride such a beast with minimal storage????
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Nebraska | Eliminate the laundry basket. That will free up space for more useless shit. |
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New Bohemia, VA | trailer, trailer, trailer. If the answer is no, then leave something at home... |
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Broken Arrow, OK | LOL, too funny.
She amazes me with her packing ability. I saw that pile and couldn't believe we carried that many clothes. Awesome |
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Buford, GA United States | Hey Okie, where is the picture of your clothes??? |
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Northeast Ohio | Like varyder said, buy a trailer. I don't want to run the trunk rack, so I recently bought an Aluma MCTXL trailer from Leonard at Thomas American. My wife would want to bring multiple casual shoes and two sets of clothes for every day. I found that our weekend trips were often spent in the car versus the bike. Those days are over.
$1,753 out the door for the trailer, $298 for the HitchDoc hitch and $50 for the isolator = 17.5cu/ft of additional storage.
For those that ask, the center caps for the trailer were in the trailer.
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| If it doesn't fit in the space we have then she doesn't need it. |
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Sand Rock, AL United States | we were in a hurry packing for our Labor Day weekend getaway. I packed everything in one saddlebag for me. She took up the other saddlebag, the trunk and the luggage rack mounted barrel bag! I did not supervise my wifes packing and she tried to take everything but the sink. I will teach her how to bike pack before next trip. She was accustomed to packing the saddle bags on ol' Blue (off a Valkyrie tourer)which are huge compared to the Vision. She packed a full sized hair dryer ( couple we rode with brought one and their was one at the cabin) and a full size hot air brush, several bottles of lotion,perfume, etc. A full size bottle of mouthwash . Her packing will have to be inspected and approved by me before the next trip  |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | kris1956 - 2012-09-04 8:20 AM If it doesn't fit in the space we have then she doesn't need it. +1 !!! And I need room for my CPAP pump and computer. NEVER been a problem ... |
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Broken Arrow, OK | I've thought many times of a trailer.
I was being sarcastic with my post. You guys crack me up.
We hear so many times how someone "almost" bought a Vision but the saddlebags were too small.
We've never had a problem carrying WAY too much crap when we travel. |
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Sand Rock, AL United States | I took your post the way you intended it. You can do a lot more with the Vision than people think but I do plan on purchasing a timeout camper trailer next year , Lord willing. We love the fiscally sound concept of camping . It allows us to travel more. I used to think I could camp 2-up for a week but after this weekend, I don't think I can manage a 2 up , week long camping trip without a trailer. I know someone here may chime in and say they can. I'm just not sure I can do it without a trailer.once you throw in camping gear. I traveled in temps from 46-105 on my west trip, rain and shine. The gear I needed times two would be too much. Plus the timeout is quick , easy set up
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Pittsburgh, PA | Leave the shirts at home and go natural. You won't believe how much room you can save using this logic. |
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Broken Arrow, OK | no doubt the trailer would be nice for extended trips. I'd like to explore the camping option myself. |
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Springfield Mo. | Everytime we go somewhere, people are amazed at how much crap we pull out of the bike. I bought the saddlebag liners and they are useless. If you fill them half full, you can't get them in the saddlebag. We bought some soft sided cotton bags like you would use for groceries and fill them about half full and roll them up. you can usuall get 2 or 3 of them in each side. Works much better. |
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Durango, Colorado | That purple thingy looks rather interesting!!! More like that and less jeans, sweaters, etc. and you have got it made! Reference the "Motovational Posters" thread for more ideas. paulhu |
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Cabot Arkansas | I found an easy way to double my storage room.I have my wife ride her own Vision |
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New Bohemia, VA | Maverick - 2012-09-04 3:38 PM I found an easy way to double my storage room.I have my wife ride her own Vision Another solution to the crux of my earlier post. It's not so much to leave stuff at home, as it is to leave those things behind that bring to much stuff, or get them their own bike... |
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Sand Rock, AL United States | I would like to put my wife on a can-am and I think she would ride it but she likes being my passenger |
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Albuquerque NM | I love it, and kudos to your wife and her packing ability.
I had to laugh the first time my wife asked me to pick up some take out on my way home from work. I took those little styrofoam boxes and they sit perfectly in the left bag, when I closed the lid I couldn't believe it. |
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Sand Rock, AL United States | people don't realize the lid is part of the bag. |
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Broken Arrow, OK | all great ideas and funnies............except any mention of leaving the wife behind!! and no, she will NOT entertain the thought of riding her own bike.
Great looking setup, ScoreBo
and Don, I shamefully confess I've traveled without my CPAP. Never again.
LOL Paul, the purple thingee !! rotf
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New Bohemia, VA | A futile attempt on my part to be funny. I told the wife I would get a trailer if she would do an overnighter, in a hotel, at least a state away. At best, she'll do about 3 hours, and wants to be home at night. |
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Broken Arrow, OK | I never take you serious Chris, unless there's an issue with your bike, then I pay attention, lol. I know quite a few folks ride solo and I can appreciate that. I am glad my wife enjoys going as much as I enjoy riding. |
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New Mexico | Harbiejoe - 2012-09-04 1:14 PM
I bought the saddlebag liners and they are useless. If you fill them half full, you can't get them in the saddlebag.
I have the bags and Love them! Gives a good idea of how much to pack so you don't overload the weight restrictions, and quickly pulls out of the saddlebags to get into the hotel at night.
jimtom - 2012-09-04 10:55 AM
I used to think I could camp 2-up for a week but after this weekend, I don't think I can manage a 2 up , week long camping trip without a trailer. I know someone here may chime in and say they can. I'm just not sure I can do it without a trailer.once you throw in camping gear. I traveled in temps from 46-105 on my west trip, rain and shine. The gear I needed times two would be too much.
I agree. We pack pretty full and can last indefinitely on the road as long as there are Laundromats and hotels. Trying to add a tent, two sleeping bags, camp chairs, lantern, bug spray, toiletries, etc etc would be impossible. Perhaps for overnight or a two day trip, but any longer - No Way.
MAYBE with the trunk rack. Or a hitch mounted cargo holder.
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