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 | New Nelson Rigg CTB600 Tourer Motorcycle Sissy Bar Bag |  |  | US $145.99 | 6d 19h 6m |
 | New Nelson Riggs CTB950 Tourer Motorcycle Sissy Bar Bag | | | US $179.99 | 7d 15h 30m |
 | HONDA VALKYRIE TOURER SADDLEBAG SADDLE BAG LINERS | | | US $49.95 | 26d 15h 1m |
 | NELSON RIGG RiggPaks CTB950 HARLEY Road King Tourer BAG | | | US $178.95 | 12d 18h 25m |
 | Nelson Rigg CTB500 Mini Tourer Motorcycle Sissy Bar Bag | | | US $139.95 | 20d 17h 40m |
 | Nelson-Rigg Solo Tourer Bag Black | | | US $151.99 | 19d 23h 35m |
 | Nelson-Rigg Riggpak King Tourer 950 Sissy Bar Bag | | | US $225.95 | 13d 19h 27m |
 | Nelson-Rigg Riggpaks CTB-500 Mini Tourer - Expandable Bag - Roll Bag Included | | | US $134.95 | 25d 22h 36m |
 | Nelson Rigg Motorcycle Luggage Solo Tourer Bag CTB650 | | | US $143.95 | 27d 19h 49m |
 | Nelson Rigg CTB950 King Tourer Motorcycle Sissy Bar Bag | | | US $190.95 | 24d 13h 10m |
 | Nelson Rigg Motorcycle Luggage Mini Tourer Bag CTB500 | | | US $163.95 | 27d 19h 44m |
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Experienced Bike Tourers Help?
Hey I'm planning to go coast to coast to coast across the U.S. (traveling there and back), and I need recommendations on these items:
-Tents
-Clothing (especially on jerseys that don't stink from sweat quickly)
-Camping gear (e.g. stoves, sleeping bag, etc.)
-What kind of foods to eat
-Lastly, what pedals/shoes to bring (i.e. topclip or clipless SPD system?).
I hope you have about 6 months to dedicate to your trek. Weather could be a major factor and you need to plan.
You may find that there are less camping facilities than hotel/motels in the US now days, and you may not camp as much as you originally plan. Other options are fire houses, churches and hostels.
Use Aluminum compressed gas Coleman cylinders for fuel, they are lighter than liquid fuels. Select foods that take the least time to cook -- time is fuel. You may find that you will be hitting restaurants for food too. A 160lb friend of mine just did one way last year and for breakfast alone he ate 3 instant oatmeal, 3 bananas, then found a restaurant and had coffee, juice, 2 eggs and pancakes -- and sometimes a second helping of pancakes. He ate as much as he could and still lost 15 lbs over 83 days riding. Always carry at least a 2 day supply of food. Hydration is a must and a camelbak and bottles on your bike are necessary.
Wear SPD cleats on comfortable shoes. Shimano 540 pedals.
Buy Schwalbe Marathon tires and carry 4 tubes and a pump. Have all emergency tools to keep your bike rolling until you find a bike shop. Cables and chains fail under the strain and you should have spares. You will use 4 to 6 tires going both ways -- not counting cut tires, although if you use the Marathons you lessen the chances of punctures.
You will find plenty of places to do laundry and at last resort of you have wicking quick drying jerseys -- you can wash them out in a sink and hang them to dry easily over night.
Aluminum cooking utensils and a burner for the gas mentioned above.
Look for a rip stop nylon tent with a rain fly. A backpacking down sleeping bag is light and warm.
Panniers front and back on racks. A handle bar bag for things you want quick access, like snacks, maps, cell phone, AM radio etc.
Good luck on your adventure.
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| New Nelson Rigg CTB600 Tourer Motorcycle Sissy Bar Bag | | | US $145.99 | 6d 19h 6m |
| New Nelson Riggs CTB950 Tourer Motorcycle Sissy Bar Bag | | | US $179.99 | 7d 15h 30m |
| HONDA VALKYRIE TOURER SADDLEBAG SADDLE BAG LINERS | | | US $49.95 | 26d 15h 1m |
| NELSON RIGG RiggPaks CTB950 HARLEY Road King Tourer BAG | | | US $178.95 | 12d 18h 25m |
| Nelson Rigg CTB500 Mini Tourer Motorcycle Sissy Bar Bag | | | US $139.95 | 20d 17h 40m |
| Nelson-Rigg Solo Tourer Bag Black | | | US $151.99 | 19d 23h 35m |
| Nelson-Rigg Riggpak King Tourer 950 Sissy Bar Bag | | | US $225.95 | 13d 19h 27m |
| Nelson-Rigg Riggpaks CTB-500 Mini Tourer - Expandable Bag - Roll Bag Included | | | US $134.95 | 25d 22h 36m |
| Nelson Rigg Motorcycle Luggage Solo Tourer Bag CTB650 | | | US $143.95 | 27d 19h 49m |
| Nelson Rigg CTB950 King Tourer Motorcycle Sissy Bar Bag | | | US $190.95 | 24d 13h 10m |
| Nelson Rigg Motorcycle Luggage Mini Tourer Bag CTB500 | | | US $163.95 | 27d 19h 44m |
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| | Riggpaks CTB-500 Mini Tourer $170.99 Nelson-Rigg Riggpaks CTB-500 Mini Tourer Top quality UV-treated Tri-Max ballistic nylon Utilizes Nelson-Rigg's innovative universal Full-Nelson mounting system Fully nylon lined interior Highly reflective webbing Can be mounted to sit on either luggage rack or passenger seat Holds their shape even when empty Fail-safe heavy-duty zippers with pull fobs Durable rubber carrying handle 100 percent waterproof rain cover Rigid bottom plate to prevent sagging Removable padded vanity cover to conceal mounting system Personalized combination lock Included roll bag can be mounted separately Integrated pocket conceals straps turning your bag into a backpack Four large easily accessible side pockets Detailed office organizer and envelope-sized pocket Security loops under bag allow a cable lock to be installed (cable not included) Lifetime No Hassle warranty Measures: 12"L x 15"H x 7"W Unexpanded; 12"L x 16"H x 9"W Expanded Click Here for Additional Luggage Information |
| | Riggpaks CTB-600 Tourer $206.99 Nelson-Rigg Riggpaks CTB-600 Tourer Made from durable long lasting UV-treated "Tri-Max?" polyester Foam construction on sides and back allows bag to hold its shape, even when empty Fold-out rigid plate prevents bag from sagging even when main compartment is expanded Attaches to your backrest using our unique "Full-Nelson" mounting system Can be mounted to rest on luggage rack or on the seat to be used as a backrest when packed Zip-off padded vanity cover to hide mounting straps and provide comfort for your passengers when mounted Included roll bag can be mounted separately Padded carrying handle riveted for strength and durability Detachable padded backpack straps included to carry your items Security loops on the bottom of bag to allows you to cable lock it to your bike 4 external pockets to store your small items and keep them easily accessible Highly reflective webbing helps enhance safety for night riding Extra-large, heavy-duty zippers with pull tabs are reliable for use with or without gloves Heavy-duty combination lock and rain cover are included 14"L x 18?"H x 7"W Unexpanded, 14"L x 18?"H x 11?"W Expanded Lifetime "No Hassle" warranty Click Here for Additional Luggage Information |
| | Riggpaks CTB-950 King Tourer $224.99 Nelson-Rigg Riggpaks CTB-950 King Tourer Made from durable long lasting UV-treated Tri-Max polyester Full Foam construction on all sides allows it to hold its shape, even when empty Attaches to your backrest using our unique Full-Nelson mounting system Can be mounted to rest on luggage rack or on the seat with larger mounting system to accommodate wider backrests as found on the H-D Road King) Fold-out rigid plate prevents bag from sagging even when main compartment is expanded Included roll bag can be mounted separately Padded carrying handle riveted for strength and durability Integrated pocket conceals padded backpack straps turning your RiggPaks into a comfortable backpack Four side pockets, two of them expand up to twice their size Large office organizer keeps track of cell phone, maps, pencils, pens, keys, etc Oversized heavy-duty zippers with pulls are reliable and easy to operate with or without gloves Security loops on the bottom of bag allows you to cable lock it to your bike Highly reflective webbing helps enhance safety for night riding Heavy-duty combination lock and internal rain liner is included Lifetime No Hassle warranty Measures: 14in. L x 18in. H x 8in. W Unexpanded, 14in. L x 18in. H x 10in. W Expanded Click Here for Additional Luggage Information |
| | Survivor Series CTB-650 Solo Tourer $143.99 Nelson-Rigg Survivor Series CTB-650 Solo Tourer Set off on a motorcycle journey without leaving anything behind with this sissy bar bag from Nelson-Rigg. The Survivor Series CTB-650 Solo Tourer is the perfect accompaniment for your cruiser. Features: Attaches using our unique Full-Nelson mounting system Can be mounted to sit on a luggage rack or passenger seat Fully lined interior with rigid construction to hold bags shape when empty External buckles for attaching optional CTB-250 roll bag Main compartment is fully expandable Reinforced floor to help prevent sagging over luggage rack Detachable straps convert bag into a backpack Security loops under bag allow a cable lock to be installed (cable not included) 2 large easily accessible side pockets Heavy-duty zippers with pull fobs for use with or without gloves Highly reflective webbing helps enhance safety for night riding Includes 100% waterproof rain cover and security combination lock Lifetime "No Hassle" warranty Main compartment measures: 14"L x 7"W x 18" H / 14"L x 11"W x 18"H expanded Holds 28.91 Liters / 45.43 Liters expanded Click Here for Additional Luggage Information |
| | Riggpak 500 Mini-Tourer Bag $159.95 See the Features tab for information. |
| | Riggpak Tourer 600 Tail Bag $188.95 See the Features tab for information. |
| | Riggpak Deluxe Tourer 900 Tail Bag $224.95 See the Features tab for information. |
| | Riggpak King Tourer 950 Tail Bag $229.95 See the Features tab for information. |
| | Riggpak 100 Mini-Tourer Tail Bag $47.95 See the Features tab for information. |
| | D206 Shadow ACE Tourer Front Tire $188.99 Dunlop D206 Shadow ACE Tourer Front Tire O.E. replacement for Honda Shadow ACE Touring edition (VT1100T) Tubeless |
| | D206 Shadow ACE Tourer Rear Tire $232.99 Dunlop D206 Shadow ACE Tourer Rear Tire O.E. replacement for Honda Shadow ACE Touring edition (VT1100T) |
| | Replacement Rain Liner $10.99 Nelson-Rigg Replacement Rain Liner 100% waterproof liner protects your clothes and valuables from the elements Roll down design with hook-and-loop closure tabs seal and keep contents watertight Direct replacement for Riggpacks CTB350 Dayrunner, CTB450 Overnighter, CTB500 Mini Tourer, CTB600 Tourer, CTB900 Delux Tourer and CTB950 King Tourer Dimensions: 24"L x 28"H Holds 5.51 Liters Click Here for Additional Luggage Information |
| | Goggle Bag $9.95 Liquid Image?Goggle Bag Protect your Summit and Impact Series Video Goggles with this goggle bag. |
| | Dirt Bag $9.99 Fly Racing Dirt Bag The Fly Dirt Bag Laundry Bag is perfect for keeping dirty riding gear separate from clean riding gear in your gear bag. Constructed of heavy mesh, the MX Dirt Bag has a drawstring closure on top and is black with Fly Racing graphics. A must-have for every gear bag! Features: Heavy mesh construction Drawstring closure on top |
| | Arm Bar Bag $45.99 Metal Mulisha Arm Bar Bag 100% nylon gym bag |
| | White Fiber Helmet Bag $2.99 Vega White Fiber Helmet Bag |
| | Women's Stella Citta Motorcycle Boots $259.95 Citta is Italian for city, hence the moniker for this urban tourer from Alpinestars Stella Technical Design and Development Department. Speci |
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2010 Kawasaki Concours: Cycle World Magazine's Best Sport-Tourer
Whatever happened to bungee hooks on naked/standard bikes?
One of the greatest things about the old Kawi ZX-11 was the flip out hooks near the passenger pillion. Now, all the mfrs. style up bikes that look like origami or transformers that don't have any provision of storage on any bike but a cruiser/tourer. How's a person to bring home a bag of groceries on a FZ-1? The only exceptions (I know) are the Bonneville and the 'Guzzi V7, which seems to already be discontinued in the US market. And both of those are wheezy nostalgia ticklers. I want a powerful, smooth (injected inline 4) bike. Not a race replica that I'll be eager to dismount and STAY off after only 30 min of riding. Not a cruiser trailing sparks around moderate turns with styling from 1948. Not a 700lb bagger. Just a nice POWERFUL standard, with some actual day-to-day utility.
I ride an 08 Triumph Bonneville, so they ain't been discontinued just gotta know where to look. Beside a center stand and kick start, the thing I really miss is the helmet hook that fit under the seat. Unlock the seat it had a hinge on one side hooks for two helmets set the seat down and it locked in place. That way you didn't have to tote your lids around, and was a bit more secure than hanging them off the handle bars or seat. Before I got saddle bags I tied a cooler to the seat used rope, tied it to the frame. Ever try getting a duffel bag in a Lamborghini?
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