I wouldn't invest in moto-specific soft saddle bags either. When I had them, and you know I'm all about waterproof, they were relegated to items that were dry bagged individually or that wouldn't hurt to get wet. Everything else went into the big heavy vinyl (rubber life boat material) roll top dry bag strapped across the pillion. I still carry the dry bag to compliment a full set of hard cases. Since the 9'er doesn't have much to grab onto, I'd look for a bag with attachment points far enough apart so the straps don't rub on the tail plastic on their way down to the passenger pegs. My soft saddle bags bags rubbed the old Bandit's tail section raw. Oh, IMHO the little fold out hooks under the stock 919 seat are useless - wouldn't trust 'em.
What to bring depends on the season, how far from civilization you're going and how long you plan to be out. I assume you're not camping, right?
Here's a preliminary list. I'm sure I'll think of more and others will chime in too.
12v air compressor / tire plug kit
chain lube & tools to adjust
flashlight
water / hydration pack
energy bars / high protein snacks
Windex wipes for your visor
spare sunglasses if your helmet doesn't have a built in dark visor
rain suit, waterproof boots & gloves
gear / layers to cover the spectrum of temps you might ride in
spare ear plugs
camp fuel bottle with gas - 1 liter will add 10 miles to your range
spare bike key
hidden credit/debit card on an account other than the one you'll cancel if you get robbed.
locks for everything (helmet, tank bag, etc.) that would impede your ability to travel if lost
I like my cortech saddle, tail, tank bags. As for tools, the same told as the stock kit but not cheap garbage lol. I keep a spare mastering just incase aswell
Going for a multiway ride around CO with The Shadow. Nothing as long as you do. Looks like we maybe camping out now I have camping/backpacking gear I've just never been this far and long on a motorcycle before.
I knew about a clutch cable as Omaha919s broke when came down a few years a go. Pivot bolt is good to know.
I've got some old Givi soft bags that I travel with. I use small dry bags, made for kayaks and dinghys, to hold my gear inside them in case of rain. The Givi bags don't give me a moment of trouble while I'm travelling - they just sit there and off we go.
They help keep the load low, as well. I had a very aggravating side-stand-topple incident one time when I loaded too much above the seat line...
I put some blue locktite on the pivot bolt before as I had read it was an issue. I just had it off while doing maintenance and I put some more on it. However, I did order a new one as well, along with its O-ring/Dust seal.
Tools I am bringing:
Hex set (From 1mm to 10mm)
8mm bit
10mm bit
12mm bit
14mm bit
17mm bit
19mm bit
27mm bit
1/4 ratchet
1/4 extension (2in)
1/2 ratchet
1/2 extension (1in)
3/4 Torque wrench (Short)
Crescent Wrench
tire plug kit
head lamp
Gear I am bringing:
Rain Top and Bottoms
Rain Boot covers
Winter gloves (Going to 11,000ft and its already snowed in the area)
Jacket liner
Extra riding socks (Winter and summer)
20° sleeping bag (Compressed to a 4"x6" rectangle)
underware and t-shirt
pair of shorts and tennis shoes
All of this will go in the saddle bags I bought from Givi, Tank bag, and my Kriega R25. I got Givi Silver Series soft bags that expand out to 30L on each side. I think I will be good on space
I would trade the crescent for a 22mm box end wrench for the rear axle and I think you can make it there and back without the torque wrench. That stuff gets heavy in a hurry.
On my last trip I sprayed the exposed parts of my chain at every fuel stop alternating between Blue PJ-1 and WD-40 keeping the chain nice and wet. I did not have to adjust the chain at all in over 4800 miles.
Is that a down bag? I figure it must be to pack that small. Just remember down is way more efficient than poly fill but worthless if it gets wet. I carry mine in a heavy vinyl roll top dry bag. I highly recommend a good mat too. I use the Thermarest base camp which is also insulated. An uninsulated air mattress will suck body heat away. When camping in the cold I use a shiny space blanket under the tent to help retain body heat and block the frozen ground. If the campground doesn't provide bear lockers, you can stow everything with a scent in the dry bag in a tree away from your campsite. Camping gear is a whole 'nother list. :hello:
Yeah it's a down bag. It's more like 4"x12" still a perfect fit in my saddle bags. I live in Colorado so you're preaching to the choir on pads,tents, and keeping warm while out camping/backpacking. Spent four days in the wilderness between 10k and 13k feet in elevation. Tree line is 12k feet in Colorado.
Well, here's a pic of the bike 99% packed. Few last minuet items to get and I am ready to roll.
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