a weekend away
 

im planning to do my first bike rally so will be loading up the bike for the first time with panniers and tent. What do i need to change on the bike if anything?:why: and yes a few girlie comforts if possible. ive never carried anything bike is set as it came

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I think it's just suspension that usually needs adjusting. Just remember to increase your braking distance if you plan on adding a bit of weight to the bike.

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never thought about braking thanks for that been consentrating on getting the equal weight on both sides and remembering i would be wider and more surfaces for wind to catch

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Afte riding for a bit, espicialy at A road sppeds, you'll pretty much forget its all on there. Its only when you get into a filtering situation that you wanna remember youre a wider load than usual and more unstable at slow speeds.

Keep the panier on the can side a good distance away, it'll sag a bit more after riding a while.

If you smell a funny burning/melting smell pull over and check that first.

Strap everything down adequately, not overly tight but tight enough.

More importantly enjoy your first weekend away on the bike :D

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Off to Farmyard are we:D If it's just you and no pillion then don't change anything the bike will be fine! Just make sure everthing is well strapped on.

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emmmm yes:eek: my i guess its hyb cross over name gave me away i guess:thumbsup:

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deffo think about the suspension. I'm 8 stone and sensibly put my heavy duty chain in the tailpack, but forgot to crank the shock. Nearly lost the bike into a field on the first big sweeper as the front end went light.

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You best plan is be pm Rossi.;)

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Cool might see you there then :smt023 My tent will be the one with the bike parked next to it:smt042

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mine will be the tent with two bikes parked next to it:smt096 Just [-o< for good weather see ya there