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Fzara2000

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I did a search on but couldn't find anything comprehensive. I'm thinking of doing a 6 hour trip to Montreal on my bike and possibly a friend on my back but not sure what the best solution would be to carry two duffle bags worth of clothes.

I was thinking a tank bag and two bags to the left and right of the tail, but I wouldn't want to overload the suspension either, especially with a passenger. Anyone have any ideas or solutions?
 
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See red

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Are you staying there overnight? Or are you coming home? I would say my tank bag can carry one change of clothes for me, and a back pack maybe? how much crap you need???
 
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Chucker

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This works well, but it's a little pricey.
 

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Marthy

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There is few solution out there... for every budget. Where are you going to Montreal? I'll be there in few weeks for a weekend. Not on the bike, unfortunately...
 
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Fzara2000

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Right now it's in the preliminary planning stage but I'm thinking 2-3 days in mid- September. Was thinking 2-3 days, and we'd probably pack casual/club clothes and 2 pairs of shoes each. Hmmm. Max I'd spend would probably be around $250-$300 on just luggage solutions.
 
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Fzara2000

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I just think it would be a huge rush to ride to Canada on a bike. Call me crazy but this stuff gets me tingly lol
 
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99vengeur

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I made a 7 hour trip into the Ozarks for 3 days with nothing more than a tail bag and some soft saddle bags. Plenty of room for clothes for the entire trip, rain gear, some extra tools and snacks. I went with Nelson Rigg bags because they have a lifetime warranty and are super durable.
 
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BrueThru

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dndfindley

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Chucker said:
This works well, but it's a little pricey.
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Yeah, it's pricey all right. A friend just bought one. They start at about $28,000 and go into the thirties with options. He let me ride it for a few miles. A really smooth ride and gear changes are like silk. I really liked the cruise control. It is however very heavy. I'm used to my FZ6R and I could readily tell the difference at traffic lights. He liked the lightness and manueverability of the Yamaha but didn't want to trade. The BMW does have a lot of storage if that's what you want. David
 

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Marthy

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I have a set of MotoCentric saddlebags and a Endurance tank bag. Plenty for 2 on a short weekend getaway. I stuff all the rain gears and lock in the tank bags. My wife get one side and I have the other side. Once all extended the bags are great.

I look forward for my next trip to test my new trunk set-up...
(See other thread about the rack I made...)
 
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