two up travel

[mayhem]

i've done a search and couldn't find any topics directly relating to the subject of travelling a long way two up. there seems to be a big difference in the way you need to approach things with a pillion as grant's box in chris's book about tyres points too...

to my mind- 2 up on r80st

tyres- with grant on this, main priority is that they last to the next decent place to get tyres, grip, off road ability is non essential with so much weight- plus heavy bike will eat rears scarily quickly on crap roads at decent speeds

tank- your range goes down too with all that weight a bigger tank IS a good investment, space is at such a premium a jerry can or whatever is impractical.

camping- i'd go for the smallest lightest tent i can. more space is nice, but a micro one that saves a few kilos and space is better for me. i lock everything to the bike overnight, so with just sleeping bags and mats in the tent a 1 manner can sleep a couple no problem- speaking of mats i prefer a light foam mat to a thermarest- you can use them for lying on outside the tent with no fears of punctures or burn holes when you're cooking and they're lighter!

i guess my summation would be that 2 up, weight becomes all encompassing, it seems to be my absolute priority outweighing almost everything else... the lighter you are the more confidence you have on leaving the beaten track...

any other hints and tips that might need to be considered?