Tent etc on the bike

Originally Posted by maultin

if you have panniers with 3 velcro straps (like the oxfords sports) then this is what i did for the TT:
front strap infront of the rear seat/cowel
rear strap on top of the seat/cowel
middle (thinner) strap under the seat/cowel

i then used 2 bungee cords to hold the 2 panniers together, both going from one pannier to the other under the seat.

they got upto 90mph on the M6 & never moved an inch

Thanks for this. I suppose it's v difficult to get a protective mat underneath. I looked at that when going to france in May and couldn't work it out.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Make sure you put all your sleeping bag and stuff in bin bags before setting off, sorry if I'm teaching grandma to suck eggs there

Turning the preload up can help make it feel more like a bike than a hardly-driveable when luggaged up.

Yep bin bags still in garage from last year's rally. Will also take pedal bin liners for boots in case we get rain (heavy showers predicted

I will have a look at the pre-load but probably don't know what tool to use for that or not strong enough or something. If enough time left over might ride over to the workshop which is really close. Actually that is a really good idea coming to think of it as it was light the front and I hadn't even packed the top box! but no tankbag either.

Originally Posted by wow

nice bike............. needs a bellypan and a stubby can though

[yorkie_chris]

And get rid of that godawful screen!

[21QUEST]

Increase the Rear shock pre-load.

With the amount of stuff(read cr*p) I took with me to AE07, bike was positively dangerous without the preload adjusted. Remember to put it back to where it was when you get back.

Easy to do and you should have the tool to adjust it in your tool kit.

The adjuster on the shock is ramped. Putting it on a higher ramp increases the preload. Try going one or two steps up and the try. I think I went two steps up to get an acceptable compromise.


Cheers
Ben

Thanks Quest really helpful.

[yorkie_chris]

The tool looks a bit like that.

Am i correct in saying turning the preload adjuster to the right while facing the adjuster will increase the preload?

[yorkie_chris]

Think so aye. But just look at it, whatever direction squashes the spring more is the right way to turn it.