a weekend away - SV650.org

01-06-07, 05:55 PM

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?

and yes a few girlie comforts if possible. ive never carried anything bike is set as it came

01-06-07, 06:00 PM

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.

01-06-07, 10:59 PM

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

Spiderman · 02-06-07, 03:43 PM

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

03-06-07, 08:51 PM

Off to Farmyard are we

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.

04-06-07, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILLY

Off to Farmyard are we

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.

emmmm yes

my i guess its hyb cross over name gave me away i guess

04-06-07, 06:55 PM

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.

04-06-07, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catmad

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?

and yes a few girlie comforts if possible. ive never carried anything bike is set as it came

You best plan is be pm Rossi.

06-06-07, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catmad

emmmm yes

my i guess its hyb cross over name gave me away i guess

Cool might see you there then

My tent will be the one with the bike parked next to it

07-06-07, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILLY

Cool might see you there then

My tent will be the one with the bike parked next to it

mine will be the tent with two bikes parked next to it

Just

for good weather see ya there

01-06-07, 05:55 PM	#1
catmad Guest Posts: n/a	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? and yes a few girlie comforts if possible. ive never carried anything bike is set as it came

01-06-07, 06:00 PM	#2
DanAbnormal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: a weekend away 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.

01-06-07, 10:59 PM	#3
catmad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: a weekend away 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

02-06-07, 03:43 PM	#4
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	Re: a weekend away 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 __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

03-06-07, 08:51 PM	#5
BILLY Guest Posts: n/a	Re: a weekend away Off to Farmyard are we 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.

04-06-07, 06:55 PM	#7
CoolGirl Guest Posts: n/a	Re: a weekend away 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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