The Mega (AR09) thread. - Page 8 - SV650.org

26-11-08, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtyLady

what about me - last year was in Somerset and the year before that was oop norf!! I can't ride that far

so i take it the 150mile ride out is too much as well?

how abot coming on the train? or try to cadge a lift in a cage

Drew Carey · 26-11-08, 09:26 AM

The only dilema I have this year is that as we are going on the bike (without Lily's car!!!!) I will not be able to bring my 4 litre bottle of Zumerset cider.....soooooooo.....I may be PM'ing those with a car nearer the time to ask if they could transport said alcoholic delight.

26-11-08, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

The only dilema I have this year is that as we are going on the bike (without Lily's car!!!!) I will not be able to bring my 4 litre bottle of Zumerset cider.....soooooooo.....I may be PM'ing those with a car nearer the time to ask if they could transport said alcoholic delight.

Don't be daft, plenty of room

SoulKiss · 26-11-08, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

The only dilema I have this year is that as we are going on the bike (without Lily's car!!!!) I will not be able to bring my 4 litre bottle of Zumerset cider.....soooooooo.....I may be PM'ing those with a car nearer the time to ask if they could transport said alcoholic delight.

A 25 litre rucksack would fit 6 of those..........

Drew Carey · 26-11-08, 09:36 AM

Plenty of room?????? How, I saw how you guys had the bike packed up but can't imagine my luggage skills are anywhere near as impressive as that....

As for the rucksack.....can't imagine Lily would love me dumping a rucksack full of zider on her!!! lol....or maybe; "Yes darling, I have packed your straightners, hair dryer and make up for you....just don't open the bag".

26-11-08, 09:45 AM

Wooo hooo, bring cake... bring cake... bring cake...

26-11-08, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

Plenty of room?????? How, I saw how you guys had the bike packed up but can't imagine my luggage skills are anywhere near as impressive as that....

As for the rucksack.....can't imagine Lily would love me dumping a rucksack full of zider on her!!! lol....or maybe; "Yes darling, I have packed your straightners, hair dryer and make up for you....just don't open the bag".

Packings eeeeasy, just put everything on top of everything, biggest stuff at the bottom and LOTS of bungees

I wouldn't recommend a rucksack anyway, especially not that big, Lily would get awful backache! Besides the fact that you might end up wheeli-ing the bike everywhere, pillion + lots of cider + luggage = wheeeeelie!

Luckypants · 26-11-08, 09:53 AM

Two 5 litre jugs of cider fit into a tank bag. Sorted.

26-11-08, 09:55 AM

If using panniers, the only other thing to worry about is balance. Just make sure you have the heavy stuff evenly spread.

26-11-08, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hovis

so i take it the 150mile ride out is too much as well?

Probably would be

after the ride there (unless everyone votes East Anglia more specifically Essex/suffolk

) - can only do about 120 miles max with lots of breaks on any one day

I aim to work on increasing that come some better weather (if I can afford the petrol

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by hovis

how abot coming on the train? or try to cadge a lift in a cage

Long story, but I don't/cant do trains/coaches/buses/other peoples cars (no offence!) and I'm unable to stray too far from home (complex reasons

)

thanks for the suggestions though

26-11-08, 09:26 AM	#72
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: The Mega (AR09) thread. The only dilema I have this year is that as we are going on the bike (without Lily's car!!!!) I will not be able to bring my 4 litre bottle of Zumerset cider.....soooooooo.....I may be PM'ing those with a car nearer the time to ask if they could transport said alcoholic delight. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

26-11-08, 09:36 AM	#75
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: The Mega (AR09) thread. Plenty of room?????? How, I saw how you guys had the bike packed up but can't imagine my luggage skills are anywhere near as impressive as that.... As for the rucksack.....can't imagine Lily would love me dumping a rucksack full of zider on her!!! lol....or maybe; "Yes darling, I have packed your straightners, hair dryer and make up for you....just don't open the bag". __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

26-11-08, 09:45 AM	#76
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Mega (AR09) thread. Wooo hooo, bring cake... bring cake... bring cake...

26-11-08, 09:53 AM	#78
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: The Mega (AR09) thread. Two 5 litre jugs of cider fit into a tank bag. Sorted. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

26-11-08, 09:55 AM	#79
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Mega (AR09) thread. If using panniers, the only other thing to worry about is balance. Just make sure you have the heavy stuff evenly spread.