Suits transportable on a bike? - SV650.org

19-03-10, 08:25 PM

I'm off to a wedding in France this summer so thought I'd take the GSX-R. Trouble is transporting a suit there. Any ideas on what type could be transported on the back?

Some type of material that is meant to look crinkled would be ideal!

Would linen crinkle too much?

19-03-10, 08:26 PM

Birthday suit?

19-03-10, 08:26 PM

I don't want the bride to be distracted

squirrel_hunter · 19-03-10, 08:43 PM

I used to roll my suits up and have it in the tank bag with nothing else in there squashing it. At the destination it would usually be fine but I might run a quick iron over it. A tip that I was told was once you arrive at the destination have a shower then hang the suit in the shower room from the curtain rail as the steam and gravity helps to remove any creases, but I've not tried this.

ophic · 19-03-10, 08:48 PM

I made it down to London for an interview a while back, with a suit in the tank bag. Don't forget to chuck in a carrier bag to put your boots in.

19-03-10, 08:51 PM

I've used a folding suit bag on the pillion seat before.
No worries.

19-03-10, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

I used to roll my suits up and have it in the tank bag with nothing else in there squashing it. At the destination it would usually be fine but I might run a quick iron over it. A tip that I was told was once you arrive at the destination have a shower then hang the suit in the shower room from the curtain rail as the steam and gravity helps to remove any creases, but I've not tried this.

+1 and I can confirm that hanging the suit in a steamy bathroom gets the creases out.

19-03-10, 08:55 PM

I may go for a summer type linen suit then, it'll have a couple of days to hang in the chateau before bing required which should get the major crumples out. I think 500+ miles of scenic route with my nice suit is asking for trouble!!

19-03-10, 08:58 PM

Rolling works

squirrel_hunter · 19-03-10, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

it'll have a couple of days to hang in the chateau ... think 500+ miles of scenic route

Is the Wedding invite a plus one?

19-03-10, 08:25 PM	#1
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Suits transportable on a bike? I'm off to a wedding in France this summer so thought I'd take the GSX-R. Trouble is transporting a suit there. Any ideas on what type could be transported on the back? Some type of material that is meant to look crinkled would be ideal! Would linen crinkle too much?

19-03-10, 08:26 PM	#2
kellyjo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Suits transportable on a bike? Birthday suit?

19-03-10, 08:26 PM	#3
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Suits transportable on a bike? I don't want the bride to be distracted

19-03-10, 08:43 PM	#4
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Suits transportable on a bike? I used to roll my suits up and have it in the tank bag with nothing else in there squashing it. At the destination it would usually be fine but I might run a quick iron over it. A tip that I was told was once you arrive at the destination have a shower then hang the suit in the shower room from the curtain rail as the steam and gravity helps to remove any creases, but I've not tried this. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

19-03-10, 08:48 PM	#5
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Suits transportable on a bike? I made it down to London for an interview a while back, with a suit in the tank bag. Don't forget to chuck in a carrier bag to put your boots in. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

19-03-10, 08:51 PM	#6
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Suits transportable on a bike? I've used a folding suit bag on the pillion seat before. No worries.

19-03-10, 08:55 PM	#8
Tim in Belgium Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Suits transportable on a bike? I may go for a summer type linen suit then, it'll have a couple of days to hang in the chateau before bing required which should get the major crumples out. I think 500+ miles of scenic route with my nice suit is asking for trouble!!

19-03-10, 08:58 PM	#9
Sally Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Suits transportable on a bike? Rolling works

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