May 23, 2012
OK, if I'm ever going on my trip I need to get something to carry my junk. At first I was going to buy the Ortleib large saddlebags. They are eight inches wide. Then I dragged out a large Ortlieb dry bag that I've had for several years (long story), stuffed it with clothes, and here's the result. Now, this bag, is huge...and I mean huge. However, I'm now beginning to wonder whether I can strap it securely. I surely don't want to have to stop every ten minutes to check on it.
Another real problem is my getting on the bike once the bag is strapped on. I'm having a little difficulty getting on it now with only my rain suit strapped on. And, yesterday when I strapped on a bag of dog treats they started shifting around. Soooooo, now I'm considering the thin Ortlieb bags that are four inches wide. Hmmm. The Ortlieb bags are appealing because of them being absolutely waterproof without having to put on rain covers.
Just went out to my bike and did some more measuring. Hmm? It's too bad someone doesn't make a small neat rack that would keep the bags straight. Well, no one does and that's that. Of course I am sure there are folks out there using similar bags on similar bikes and having no problems.
I have a small compression bag (if I can find it) which I should be able to put fives day's worth of underwear and socks in. I could then put that bag in a "small" dry bag and strap that on the seat. Or hell, I could ship all the stuff UPS. (As an aside, my step-father always said, There's only two people you can trust, the Marines and UPS.)
I've started many projects and finished few. My goals for this new venture, or possibly adventure, are few and modest at this time. I recently purchased a Honda CBR250R and I'll try to chronicle what happens as I try to relearn motorcycle riding skills after having not ridden regularly since about 1970. I hope to do a modest amount of traveling or touring, with my first venture planned for the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. I invite you to follow along if you're so inclined.
Also, I'm going to be posting rants, if you will, about religion, politics, so-called complimentary and alternative medicine in addition to anything else that comes along that I find interesting. Please excuse how the format of this blog/website. Though I have many blogs, I'm a neophyte at best in how to properly design them.
Also, I'm going to be posting rants, if you will, about religion, politics, so-called complimentary and alternative medicine in addition to anything else that comes along that I find interesting. Please excuse how the format of this blog/website. Though I have many blogs, I'm a neophyte at best in how to properly design them.
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Why did your step-father have such a love for UPS?
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