Biker's Cafe Chatroom

tom_e · 13 Jul 2017 at 09:28

Clov!s said:
I break up next week for 3 weeks, I'm looking at luggage options for the s1000r now so I can get away for a week/10 days.

Have you cancelled your alps trio @TallPaul_S as @Kreeeee was in an accident?

Kreiga

Kreeeee · 13 Jul 2017 at 09:31

Clov!s said:
Have you cancelled your alps trio @TallPaul_S as @Kreeeee was in an accident?

I won't be riding but they'll still be staying at mine.

TallPaul_S · 13 Jul 2017 at 11:53

Clov!s said:
I break up next week for 3 weeks, I'm looking at luggage options for the s1000r now so I can get away for a week/10 days.

Have you cancelled your alps trio @TallPaul_S as @Kreeeee was in an accident?

tom_e said:
Kreiga

Kriega. Accept no less.

Go to 44teeth.com/rewards as there's a 10% off code for kriega stuff, makes it the cheapest place.

Kreeeee · 13 Jul 2017 at 11:56

TallPaul_S said:
Kriega. Accept no less.

But get an SW Motech tank bag.

IC3 · 13 Jul 2017 at 11:57

TallPaul_S said:
Kriega. Accept no less.

Go to http://44teeth.com/44rewards/ as there's a 10% off code for kriega stuff, makes it the cheapest place.

Fixed that for you

Captain · 13 Jul 2017 at 12:45

TallPaul_S said:
Kriega. Accept no less.

Go to 44teeth.com/rewards as there's a 10% off code for kriega stuff, makes it the cheapest place.

Most if it looks overpriced before discounts

£165 for a backpack? My northface one which is 40L was £45 and has been great for over 18 months.

Kreeeee · 13 Jul 2017 at 12:50

Clov!s said:
Most if it looks overpriced before discounts £165 for a backpack? My northface one which is 40L was £45 and has been great for over 18 months.

It's excellent stuff, but you do pay a motorcycle gear tax on it for sure.

Foghorn Leghorn · 13 Jul 2017 at 13:16

Have a look at Ventura luggage too. The Kriega stuff is very good but I prefer the ease of use of the Ventura packs

TallPaul_S · 13 Jul 2017 at 17:11

Kriega rucksacks are very, very good, my R30 has done well over 30k now and never gets washed and it's never missed a beat. It's 100% waterproof and it keeps the weight off your shoulders. When I wear a normal rucksack I realise how rubbish they are. Well worth the premium IMO.

The US bags are great too as it doesn't matter which bike, they'll fit, and again they're 100% stable and waterproof.

Agreed that an SW Motech EVO tank bag is the best too.

LoopyOrc · 13 Jul 2017 at 20:17

TallPaul_S said:
Kriega rucksacks are very, very good, my R30 has done well over 30k now and never gets washed and it's never missed a beat. It's 100% waterproof and it keeps the weight off your shoulders. When I wear a normal rucksack I realise how rubbish they are. Well worth the premium IMO.

The US bags are great too as it doesn't matter which bike, they'll fit, and again they're 100% stable and waterproof.

Agreed that an SW Motech EVO tank bag is the best too.

I echo this, have an R20.

Captain · 13 Jul 2017 at 21:16

Tough decision. What are the odds on my being fined in France/Switzerland for my exhaust?

Lakeland · 13 Jul 2017 at 22:04

Not sure about legalities but a noisy exhaust on a road trip will be annoying as hell, your new headers and standard end can video would be much more bearable.

Kreeeee · 13 Jul 2017 at 22:22

Clov!s said:
Tough decision. What are the odds on my being fined in France/Switzerland for my exhaust?

Straight through? Very high. I wouldn't take your bike to Switzerland!

A bike with a cat but without a baffle I've never heard of anyone ever getting stopped.

The_Abyss · 14 Jul 2017 at 00:42

I don't have the experience of Kreeee but last summer one of our tour party abused Switzerland and France for 6 days with a Termignoni full system on a Multistrada. That thing is offensive, the plus point being that it is so loud that it hides the sewing machine engine noise. No issues at all. I'll be testing their patience with an Akrapovic in a couple of days, but there's still a cat to mute it. Happy to take my chances.

Kreeeee · 14 Jul 2017 at 01:09

With a cat you'll have no problems, but note that this year the police have portable db meters with them so straight through pipes will get flagged and the bike deemed not roadworthy.

IC3 · 14 Jul 2017 at 09:29

@tom_e https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154965825269403&id=118450564909230

tom_e · 14 Jul 2017 at 09:30

Good lad

if only I was so quick thinking. Not been home for the last few days so hopefully I've not got a nice letter waiting for me

IC3 · 14 Jul 2017 at 10:13

He didn't think about one thing though, he took his lid off. Only made it easier for the pigs to track him down...

tom_e · 14 Jul 2017 at 10:21

Yeah that was a bit daft.