How do you guys like the Butler cup? Is it the one to get?
stevenolts
How do you guys like the Butler cup? Is it the one to get?
stevenolts
I put a Show Chrome rack on my B so I could carry my stuff such as laptop, extra boots/shoes, etc. I have been riding since the early '60s and have learned to also bring certain things for my B such as oil, tools, etc. I also have learned that, on a long trip, you can guarantee rain. So, since I also ride snowmobiles, I take my waterproof snowmobile bag and cram in the stuff I can expect to use during the day. Then, I lash it to the back of the B by attaching it to my backrest bracket and to my rack. This makes a very secure attachment that is also water proof. It also detaches quickly so you can take it into your hotel room. I then put clothes and other niceties in my side bags. Having experienced every kind of weird event on a road trip I pack double underwear and other clothes that I might need in my side bags.
This works out good for me since I rarely have a passenger. If you routinely ride with a passenger, you're screwed on long trips.
"... there may be more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than dreamt of in your philosophy."
2016 Honda Goldwing F6B
Traxxion Mega Monty
1975 Honda Goldwing GL1000
16K, all original
I'm surprised that now two people bring oil along. I can not remember any time I have needed oil on a trip. Besides it is very easy to purchase if you were to happen to need a bottle. Sometimes I wear the oldest jeans etc that I have and after a few days they can go in the garbage and less dirty stinky clothes to pack home. Now I have room for some new souvenir t-shirts. My bourbon and rum supply also gets smaller by the day. No spare parts and only the smallest of a tool bag. Rain gear and a few other pieces of stuff in left bag and right side is free for as needed. Leather jacket rolled and the extra helmet are just put on top of what ever, maybe the half lid in the right bag if wearing the full. Five days is one travel bag but have room for another if a longer trip.
I guess it depends where you travel. If you stay on the I's or go thru towns you're fine. I however, I do neither. I try to go to remote areas like Alaska, Hudson Bay, Cape Breton, northern part of the Provinces, Montana, Maine, etc. Some by car most by F6B. Often it is hundreds of miles between gas pumps (in AK it was often in the front yard of some resident). To expect oil to be available is really pushing your luck. In my 55 years of riding I have often needed extra oil. To me by F6B is not a boulevard cruiser, it's an escape pod.Originally Posted by 2wheelsforme
"... there may be more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than dreamt of in your philosophy."
2016 Honda Goldwing F6B
Traxxion Mega Monty
1975 Honda Goldwing GL1000
16K, all original
In the left saddlebag: Schuberth C3 full face helmet / a few tools not much / pair of gym shoes / shower kit / small bottle of rum / contigo coffee cup
In the right saddlebag: Klim Overland Jacket / Klim Lattitude pants / Klim waterproof full gauntlet gloves / tourmaster heated jacket liner
In my Harley Leather Covered hard tour pack: Lap top / clothes gym bag
Rock strapped on: sleep apnea machine against the tourpack / bag with waterproof cover for misc... and extra 3/4 full shield helmet (I use this as a backrest)
I wear Bates waterproof Thinsulate leather boots, Rukka Air All pants, Klim Induction jacket, fiberglass half Harley style helmet, sunglasses, Dainese summer weight goat skin gloves.
I have spent a lot of money on gear but I find this works great for me in hot weather.
In cold weather I wear the Klim Gortex vented gear with the heated liner so I have more room in the right saddle bag for insulated under armour etc...
I wear Tommy John underwear and under armor long sleeve t-shirt with either hot or cold gear.
In the heat I also use my Harley Davidson mesh seat liner which flows air under my but as I ride.
I have my cell phone with USB charger and Bluetooth helmet speakers. Roadside phone number / I have both Honda and Good Sam / American Express will take care of anything else I may need.
stevenolts
lot of good ideas for the necessities on a long trip.
I also have a 'big bike parts' rack behind the passenger back rest. My bike suitcase fits well on the passenger seat, but can't figure out how to fasten my coat or other, to the rack. I've tried bungees but not very secure.
Any other ideas on what or how to fasten things to the rack?
Use nothing but rok straps the best
secure and don't worry
stevenolts
That is another subject: http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?1...ght=mesh+pants
I have a GIVI top trunk that will hold my CPAP and a few other small items. Small Strap on bag on the passenger seat. I can easily get 3 days worth of clothes in the side bags with zippered liners. If I'm gonna be gone longer I pull a small trailer that only weights maybe 100lbs empty.
Wish I had a reverse. Kinda new to long distance riding but getting some miles in this year.
I see some of the riding gear mentioned here has zip in water proof liners. Will be getting some of those soon.
Never really did long distance till this year. The reason for the 2013 B I got in March.
I am just amazed at how well suited it is for highway cruising.
I'll travel one way or the other till I can't!
ITS ALL GOOD
I'm setting off in August for 2 months with my gal. We need to be self sufficient in everything from 5 degrees C to 35 C, rain or shine with camping gear to boot.. also need some reasonably formal clothes for nights on the town and touristy shit... Believe it or not, with the addition of an old tour pac, we're set. Did a trial pack and everything is internal, except our self inflating sleeping mats, which must be strapped on the rack on top of the trunk. We have more space than my buddy with his full 'wing.
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