Part II
Tips on motorcycle luggage
By Corey Eastman
Luggage can be a confusing part of traveling on your bike.
What is too much?
What is not enough?
To get more ideas, we once again asked our Motorcycle Safety Foundation Facebook followers for their advice on luggage and packing for a multi-day motorcycle ride.
Comments
John Melin
Put a t-shirt, a pair of underwear & a pair of socks in a ziplock and press all the air out before sealing. Do this for all that you take. Put them in one bag. As you use them, put the dirty ones back in the bag and put it in a different location. The tight packages take up less room. I am old so I have to pack meds. I use a small insulated cup to carry meds that need refrigeration. A small ice pack or a few ice cubes keeps them cool all day.
Terry Leach
Do a shake down ride with your bike packed before heading off on any longer trips.
This should help reveal any overkill or inadequacies in either WHAT has been packed and/or HOW it has been packed.
Corey Eastman
Bags designed specifically for your make and model of motorcycle are normally the easiest to use. However, soft bags often offer more options. Pack with weight in mind. Heavier the weight, lower it should go in your bags. Divide things into categories, versus having your clothes spread between multiple bags. Most importantly, ride the bike fully ready to go before you head out. Make sure you are comfortable with the load and can easily control the motorcycle.
Bob Michael
Get good bags! They are worth the money. Off-road [look for] good, soft bags that are rugged and waterproof.
Good advice and some great tips for new and current travelers. Look for our third and final Motorcycle Travel story soon, as we take on the topic of navigation.
