tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post8077734929530540419..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: Packing: Suzuki DL650abs V-StromAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-47347034765607059412010-03-13T20:39:11.295-08:002010-03-13T20:39:11.295-08:00Late to the party...trying to catch up on my readi...Late to the party...trying to catch up on my reading...er, video watching...<br />I love the tripod tube...I want one! <br />I wrap everything in bags too. Even if I have waterproof storage...still the bags go along. It's always fun to see how someone organizes their goodies, and what all they take along. Thanks for the vid!Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-18709301141965155692010-03-11T20:34:32.929-08:002010-03-11T20:34:32.929-08:00Chuck:
Sorry about that, I wanted to show the con...<b>Chuck:</b><br /><br />Sorry about that, I wanted to show the contents being thrown on the ground instead of just fixing the camera to a tripod. I need a video assistant, who could also act as a remote control<br /><br /><b>Uncle Dave:</b><br /><br />You last video was your best so far. I shall take hints from you<br /><br /><b>Gordon/GAW:</b><br /><br />Under the seat isn't really that large, it's just that I squeezed it all in and re-arranged a few things. I was lucky to get a compressor to fit in there<br /><br /><b>Jimbo:</b><br /><br />The Pink Crocs are in the left saddle bag which I did not open. In the hot summer heat I still wear my riding boots, but as soon as I stop, I change to sandals or crocs. I don't carry shoes with me<br /><br /><b>Jackie:</b><br /><br />Most of my emergency stuff is under the seat which I don't have to access. The right saddle bag has other tools and extra layers. It occupies around 2/3rds of the volume and I also put my chargers and other electronic stuff and cameras in there. The left side is reserved for clothes and crocs.<br /><br />The top case is for my helmet, gloves and netbook and other things I want to secure while away from the bike. I could still get a waterproof storage pack to straddle across the rear seat if necessary but it would only contain non valuable stuff such as clothes, snack food or beverages<br /><br /><b>Linda:</b><br /><br />do they only have crazy women in Turkey ? I can now hear you speak in the video<br /><br /><b>Chris:</b><br /><br />You should try a video blog. It's not easy trying to aim the camera backwards and hope you are in the frame. I managed to turn the LCD screen around but my camera is not wide angle which doesn't help<br /><br /><b>Mike:</b><br /><br />Mr Murphy is a smart dude. The thing you need is the thing you didn't bring. <br /> That socket is neat. It has spring loaded pins and you just cover the hex of the bolt and it "fits" . <br /><br /><b>SonjaM:</b><br /><br />you mean a F650GS or the one with the 800cc engine. Did you book the orange one ? As Jack said, it starts with sitting on one, then you get the "bug" . You even have me looking at Craigslist and I found a couple for sale on BCSportbikes.com, one that was lowered, and another that was purchased back East and ridden across Canada, then parked for the past 2 or 3 years with 5,000. kms and still on warrantyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-27769678966796725082010-03-11T19:31:06.486-08:002010-03-11T19:31:06.486-08:00Bravo Bob, a very good Vlog. Thanks for sharing th...Bravo Bob, a very good Vlog. Thanks for sharing this. By the way, I went to Pacific BMW again today, and booked an F and a G650 for a test ride on their Riding Day event in April ;-)SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-82705883655206129282010-03-11T12:40:57.323-08:002010-03-11T12:40:57.323-08:00Very nice Bob! You weren't kidding about the k...Very nice Bob! You weren't kidding about the kitchen sink. That's about the only thing left that you might need. I echo what others have said, you are very organized. Thanks for the reminder about the all purpose socket... that is handy.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946652999166458805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-63433255265042147602010-03-11T07:46:57.920-08:002010-03-11T07:46:57.920-08:00Bob, we seem to have a lot of the same stuff. I th...Bob, we seem to have a lot of the same stuff. I think you should consider a headmount of some sort for vlogs like this, so you can have both hands free.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-50447113045966916892010-03-11T06:53:43.775-08:002010-03-11T06:53:43.775-08:00How well organized are you Bob, another great vid,...How well organized are you Bob, another great vid, you sound so cool, where I on the other hand sound like a crazy woman, great tube for your tri-pod.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-87554804622892820682010-03-11T04:29:36.588-08:002010-03-11T04:29:36.588-08:00Dear Sir:
Congratulations on producig a pretty th...Dear Sir:<br /><br />Congratulations on producig a pretty thorough — and very interesting — VLOG. I am amazed at the amount of stuff you carry on a day-to-day basis. <br /><br />I watched this VLOG three times, stopping it once, to go back over a part dealing with your tool tube. My side bags are virtually empty on local riding, as most of my mechanical "fix it" gear, fits under the seat. <br /><br />I carry the standard BMW tool kit, plus extra fuses, crush washers, a handful of other tools in a separate pouch, a flashlight, a first aid kit, the manual, the BMW MOA Anonymous Book, bike jumper cables, a complete Progressive plug kit, including three extra large CO2 cartridges, a dispenser for the same, plus a compressor — all under the seat. <br /><br />Gloves, my cane, and a step (plus a small vaccum bottle) go in my top case. <br /><br />It would appear we carry a lot of the same stuff.<br /><br />Good post. Good Video.<br /><br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-74038135855892726482010-03-10T20:43:35.992-08:002010-03-10T20:43:35.992-08:00you have to be one of the most organized people I ...you have to be one of the most organized people I know. Afraid to admit that I may be becoming more like you. Appreciate the info in your video. If you keep posting, I'll keep learning. Where are the crocs stored?cpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-41777150132365817812010-03-10T14:03:16.155-08:002010-03-10T14:03:16.155-08:00Bobskoot,
In my own defense(?) my fix and repair ...Bobskoot,<br /><br />In my own defense(?) my fix and repair list was mostly for a cross country trip, my every day fix and repair list would not be quite so extensive. But then again it was only the fix and repair list, I didn't even touch on personal survival(water, food, etc), clothing, riding gear (rain gloves etc) and the biggie photo / electronics (camera's, computers, etc). I'm just getting tired thinking about all of it.<br /><br />I must also say I'm very envious of your under seat storage, you have the equivalent of a station wagon under your seat. I on the other hand have a gas tank under my seat and can barely get the 4X6 owners manual in there.<br /><br /><b>Shameless Plug</b> I'm nearly in post production of a video for my slow to post blog <a href="http://scootnart.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">ScootnArt</a> I have one more segment to film this weekend.<br /><br />GAW682202https://www.blogger.com/profile/12028633407610201571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-48814161928292319412010-03-10T13:57:32.460-08:002010-03-10T13:57:32.460-08:00Hi bob,
You sure are organized...Under my seat is...Hi bob,<br /><br />You sure are organized...Under my seat is a basic factory tool kit, an emergency packet of fags and a dirty rag!!<br /><br />Nice video again Bob, I think I should have let the PIP run a little on mine.<br /><br />Your very inventive with that trı-pod tube!!!<br /><br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br /><br />Dave.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-14124879288062895402010-03-10T13:42:15.835-08:002010-03-10T13:42:15.835-08:00Nice video, Bob. I must confess to getting a bit d...Nice video, Bob. I must confess to getting a bit dizzy as you unpacked the contents from under the seat, however. -:) I'm guessing you were wearing the camera?<br /><br />Ziploc bags are wonderful inventions!<br /><br />And yes, we're in that same age club. LOL!!Chuck Pefleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886326288618029812noreply@blogger.com