Monster Touring - Page 2

jonzi · 20-08-2013, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

...Clean clothes every day...

Why do I find this hard to believe?

20-08-2013, 07:12 PM

john o groats to lands end in ones day

Shark

crust · 20-08-2013, 08:58 PM

Mine, visiting its birthplace

20-08-2013, 09:12 PM

Loving all of these pics!

I am looking forwards to the trip even more now

gary tompkins · 21-08-2013, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Bob

Moderately interesting/impressive fact...

The 1100EVO can be loaded up with ~200kg of rider(s) and luggage, which is only 10kg less than a BMW R1200GS.

The older style 900's have only about 140kg payload though.

This wasn't just my luggage - we had a bit of a crisis on route to WDW2010

utopia · 21-08-2013, 01:44 AM

Bloomin' heck Gary, how did you manage to keep the front end down ?

gary tompkins · 21-08-2013, 11:36 AM

With difficulty although wind resistance limited top speed a bit

Felt like someone had chucked a small elephant on the back

Black Bob · 21-08-2013, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary tompkins

This wasn't just my luggage - we had a bit of a crisis on route to WDW2010

Two questions...

1. WHY ???

2. What's the arrow pointing at? Something broke?

gary tompkins · 21-08-2013, 01:39 PM

Was a bit of a saga...

Staffords 888 superbike broke down in France just after we left our overnight at Troyes, and he had to get a pillion with Skank to Dijon. Skanks luggage got thrown on top of mine on the trike. The fully loaded, flat out blast to Dijon was interesting to say the least. Can't remember which road we used but it was an epic thrash through the French countryside.

The red arrow points to an invisible dwarf - one of several we spotted on route

slob · 21-08-2013, 01:55 PM

Albie · 21-08-2013, 02:37 PM

First pic is on arrival @ IOM but also had a 20 L back pack and camera bag. Nice and dirty thanks to the whole trip being wet up to Liverpool.

J.P · 21-08-2013, 02:55 PM

My trip to WDW 2010, solo for a week.

The Ventura rack system is so useful I love it.

Black Bob · 21-08-2013, 02:59 PM

BTW, if anyone wants some oxford throwover panniers, in excellent nick, just shout.

Having a clear out.

FOC.

21-08-2013, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Bob

BTW, if anyone wants some oxford throwover panniers, in excellent nick, just shout.

Having a clear out.

FOC.

I'm guessing they're universal? If they'll go on a M900 then me please

21-08-2013, 03:41 PM

I pack mine up well but use a rack.
I can't put anything on the tanks due to my shortness.

21-08-2013, 11:36 AM	#22
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	With difficulty although wind resistance limited top speed a bit Felt like someone had chucked a small elephant on the back __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

21-08-2013, 01:39 PM	#24
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Was a bit of a saga... Staffords 888 superbike broke down in France just after we left our overnight at Troyes, and he had to get a pillion with Skank to Dijon. Skanks luggage got thrown on top of mine on the trike. The fully loaded, flat out blast to Dijon was interesting to say the least. Can't remember which road we used but it was an epic thrash through the French countryside. The red arrow points to an invisible dwarf - one of several we spotted on route __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong! Last edited by gary tompkins; 21-08-2013 at 01:41 PM..

21-08-2013, 02:37 PM	#26
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	First pic is on arrival @ IOM but also had a 20 L back pack and camera bag. Nice and dirty thanks to the whole trip being wet up to Liverpool. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

21-08-2013, 02:59 PM	#28
Black Bob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Exeter Bike: M1100evo Posts: 580	BTW, if anyone wants some oxford throwover panniers, in excellent nick, just shout. Having a clear out. FOC. __________________ "I'm not Black, I'm not Bob and I'm not in Exeter.... no, wait, erm..."

20-08-2013, 07:12 PM	#17
alreadyinuse Guest Posts: n/a	john o groats to lands end in ones day Shark

20-08-2013, 08:58 PM	#18
crust rattles when he walks Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: in the comfy chair,moved furniture around Bike: M900 Posts: 1,065	Mine, visiting its birthplace

20-08-2013, 09:12 PM	#19
ChrisH Guest Posts: n/a	Loving all of these pics! I am looking forwards to the trip even more now

21-08-2013, 01:44 AM	#21
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	Bloomin' heck Gary, how did you manage to keep the front end down ?

21-08-2013, 01:55 PM	#25
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,712

21-08-2013, 03:41 PM	#30
He11cat Guest Posts: n/a	I pack mine up well but use a rack. I can't put anything on the tanks due to my shortness.