The countdown has begun!!
I have finally found a tank bag that is almost perfect.
Now that just leaves about 50 more things to do before we go.
One day, I hope Conchita and I can live up to this slogan.
Photocopies for the "friendly" Central/South American police people. "What, you are going to keep my Drivers Licence until we go to the bank and get money to pay a bogus fine???" "Sounds fair to me - see ya!!!"
Here is some of the gear that we have been getting together for the trip.
Cycle pump,tire repair/pressure gauge and rim protectors.
Seems like it would take up a lot of room, but once it is packed into the cases, it isn't too bad at all. Well, maybe I shouldn't say that until I have packed everything onto the bike. I might be swearing at the size of the kit then!!
Everything here is going on the bike as well-except the bed of course!! Sleeping pads/down sleeping bags, stuff sacs and a frying pan (or maybe not). I decided to go with down instead of synthetic, because it packs smaller and is generally warmer. The one drawback is when down gets wet, you're hooped. The plan is simple on paper: Do not let it get wet!!! We may bring two small synthetic bags just in case.
Two sleeping bags-(Down and Synthetic) and a sleeping pad- all x 2.
Update: we decided to take only the down-filled bags. They are plenty warm, and we needed the extra space.
Can't forget the laptop,it should be lots of help. Worth it's weight I guess you could say.
May 7, 2007
The goodies just keep coming in. Like this $150 piece of rubber with glue on the back. Looks like the manual is worth more than the back rest!!
Of course I had to go with the fancy "GS" emblem.
The bionic lock through the back wheel and over the seat; so I dont ride away without removing it. If I can't feel that lock under my butt, there is definitely a problem!!
May 26, 2007
Finally the Sargent seat has come in. Took 5 weeks just like they said it would. Very nice, quality seat. It puts me about 1.5 inches lower and looks like Conchita will be 2 inches higher. It is comfy (have yet to go on a long ride), but I notice that I am just a bit farther away from the handle bars. My arms are almost straight.
Shoei RF1000 Helmet in flat black. I like the look, but I think it is harder to keep clean (ahh who needs to have it clean anyway!!???).P.S- I dont always look like this, usually I am much more handsome - just ask Conchita!!