ekiM
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If you were packing for a hotel overnight F&R, what would you bring on the plane? It will be interesting to see how minimalist you folks are and what essentials are 'must have'.
Sounds like a good start-up business to meGetting ready for a fly and ride myself in late July. The bike won't be mine, I'm picking it up somewhere out West for a buddy. The deal is still in the almost consummated stages so I'll keep the details on the down low for now.
It will be an Iron Butt kind of weekend and mentality for me. My plan is to step off the plane, meet and greet with the seller, get all paperwork in order, go over the bike and learn of any idiosyncrasies I need to know of then off I go. So when I throw my leg over this "new to my buddy" machine I'll have to be ready. I'm planning on flying with a carry on only to facilitate a quicker exit from the terminal in order to get the show on the road (how about that pun?). In my carry on will be my helmet, gloves, likely my riding pants (I'll wear my jacket to board the plane). I'll also have my general toiletries and medicines, along with two days change of riding clothes, consisting of the usual. I think I'll skip the tool kit and tire repair kit, as those might create some hassle at the gestapo checkpoints. Sure I could pack them in a checked bag, but that doesn't fit my plan to get the hell outta the terminal and on the road. I have road side assist via my insurance so I'll just roll with that in the unlikely event that situation arises. I plan to lay down about six to eight hours after departure from the airport, which will be around mid-day. Then the next two days will be full on 600-800 mile days.
I'm psyched and can't wait for the adventure! Plus, my buddy is getting a great bike and I'm looking forward to many, many more miles with him in the coming years! You might be asking, why isn't he going to get his own bike? Well, let's just say the timing doesn't work right now for him and I have no issues with making it happen. Not to mention, big rides like this are just what I do. I can't wait!!!!! If anyone else needs a fly and ride facilitator at some point just let me know.
Why not use your tank Bag as your "Personal Item" You are usually entitled to one carry-on and one "Personal Item". Verify with the airline website what their max measurements for the "Personal Item areGood point ekiM! With my normal set up all of my electronics are based out of my tank bag. This makes my whole set up portable from bike to bike. However, it also requires the (semi) permanent Ram mounts I have on each of my bikes. I power the tank bag then distribute the power to the electronics from there via fuse block in the tank bag. Then I route my audio back from said electronics into the Mixit amp, also in the tank bag, then out to my ear buds. On this ride I will definitely need to be set up with GPS and with my radar detector. So that's something I'll need to work out. Thanks for the heads up! Looks like my tank bag and a couple of temp Ram mounts will be in my carry on as well!
Why not use your tank Bag as your "Personal Item" You are usually entitled to one carry-on and one "Personal Item". Verify with the airline website what their max measurements for the "Personal Item areGood point ekiM! With my normal set up all of my electronics are based out of my tank bag. This makes my whole set up portable from bike to bike. However, it also requires the (semi) permanent Ram mounts I have on each of my bikes. I power the tank bag then distribute the power to the electronics from there via fuse block in the tank bag. Then I route my audio back from said electronics into the Mixit amp, also in the tank bag, then out to my ear buds. On this ride I will definitely need to be set up with GPS and with my radar detector. So that's something I'll need to work out. Thanks for the heads up! Looks like my tank bag and a couple of temp Ram mounts will be in my carry on as well!
G - I like the idea of using the Ortlieb as my carry on! and roger that on the walk around. The seller is a great guy and I have no doubts the bike will be in primo riding shape upon delivery.Did a fly and ride last summer when I picked up my new [to me] '15A.
Wore Levi's with my m/c boots and riding jacket...got some strange looks there. Helmet with gloves carried in a helmet bag, first personal item. Medium size Ortlieb waterproof duffle with m/c pants, toiletries, etc., and rok straps to strap it down, second item. Trip home was almost 1800 miles so on the way to pick up the bike, I stopped at Wally World and picked up a Slime plug kit and bicycle tire pump.
Don't forget to give the bike a good walk-around to check fluids and tire pressures!
--G
+1 Gurrock! That item is always in the tank bag! I'm pretty sure this bike already has the necessary powerlets. That's something I'll double check with the seller about in the lead up to pick up. I'm telling man, this bike is super sweet and is set up to ride! This isn't some shell of an FJR I'm going to get. The new owner will likely not even be in the farkle market, this bike has it all!I'd also suggest a small additional battery for charging USB based devices in case the new bike has no way to charge on the move.
It's called...recycling. Gotta love Fred.and Gix - really, it's only three days, I can just turn both the socks and the undies inside out twice and be good to go!
Yeah, I realize it's a whole different story if you are not flying both ways! You could always ship the suitcase home.Riding with the suitcase used as a checked bag might take some thought/planning.
This is why I used a duffel bag. They compress nicely, and you can also pick up a cheap one at Walmart that you could throw away at your destination if need be.Riding with the suitcase used as a checked bag might take some thought/planning.
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