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First travel
Hey everyone !
I'm not sure if there is a any big activity on this forum , but here it comes.
I'm a youngster you see , I like adventure  , so I decided to go on a motorcycle trip this august. But I'm having one of the usual problems : unsificiant space.
I drive a ninja 250R. me and my girlfriend sit on it so besides being a rather small bike it is also limited in space. I got a backpack that fits my small tent so that isn't the problem. But I also need to take 2 sleeping bags with us ! :s. I have a tank bag at my disposal, But besides 2 sleeping bags and 1 tent what else do I need to start? Some drinks , small medicin bag , ?
I'm goin for X amount . Somewhere between 3 days and 1 month , As far as my money takes me. ( any tips to save money while on a trip ) ?
Cheers to anyone that might be able to give me a good answer =).
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I'm not sure if there is a any big activity on this forum
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Yes, there is.
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I drive a ninja 250R. me and my girlfriend sit on it so besides being a rather small bike it is also limited in space. I got a backpack that fits my small tent so that isn't the problem. But I also need to take 2 sleeping bags with us ! :s. I have a tank bag at my disposal, But besides 2 sleeping bags and 1 tent what else do I need to start? Some drinks , small medicin bag , ?
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There are plenty of stories on this Forum about people riding around on small bikes like: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...d-europe-61328
Just check out the posts on this forum
I myself have been from the Netherlands to Switzerland on a small 125cc bike when I was much younger. I used saddlebags over the seat, a tankbag and a luggage rack on the back of the bike.
Sections of this forum that may have answers to your questions are:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...ints-and-tips/
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/get...-stories-blogs
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...-all-clothing/
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...pment-reviews/
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If you could give us a wee bit more info.
This is a world wide club so your posts are seen by people on all continents.
If you tell us where you are and where you hope to go, we The Hubb comunity, can give you specific advise.
Travelers have been useing smaller bikes than yours for overland trips so don't let that put you off.
Good luck on your travels.
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No Backpack.
Just one point: I don't think a backpack of any size or weight at all is a good idea when travelling on a bike. In no time at all it'll be painful. Lindsay.
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Just one point: I don't think a backpack of any size or weight at all is a good idea when travelling on a bike. In no time at all it'll be painful. Lindsay.
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And with a backpack, the weight of your lugage is way to high. Saddlebags will put the center of gravity lower and that is much better for the handling of your bike.
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YouTube channel (that I do together with one of my sons): motormobilist.nl
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And with a backpack, the weight of your lugage is way to high. Saddlebags will put the center of gravity lower and that is much better for the handling of your bike.
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I'm not going to spend money on buying that now => I dropped my motorcycle in january with the freezing weather in belgium , need to work to get some money to actually fully fix the bike ( some fenders still dmg'd ) .. so no fancy buying stuff.
I've got a good motorcycle backpack ( not big at all ) On there I can fit my tent .. and besides that, I got a tank bag which is very spacious ..
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If you could give us a wee bit more info.
This is a world wide club so your posts are seen by people on all continents.
If you tell us where you are and where you hope to go, we The Hubb comunity, can give you specific advise.
Travelers have been useing smaller bikes than yours for overland trips so don't let that put you off.
Good luck on your travels.
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Rory
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So I live in belgium , And where I'm going too I haven't decided yet.
Probably not too far, driving a bit in germany maybe? I gotta find some specific points I want to see and use as checkpoints
And I'll be using mainly my tankbag , backpack , that's it xD
I'm not gonna buy any fancy storing rack's for my bike to put on ( not that much money as a student ), and I'm not hoping I need that much space.
1 Disadvantage : LAck of space behind my back/. Normally I can store some goodies with straps on my second saddle ( for a passanger ) But I'm actually gonna take my GF with me :s ..
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Thanks a lot  I'll certainly will read the blogs from goldhaze ! and check the other links too !
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