Abraxix92 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hey guy's so the rally will be the first time i'm strapping item's to by bike.Any advice for a first timer?I plan to tie my rucksack, tent and sleeping back, i have no rail for top boxes.I'm armed with 11 bung's and a cargo net, how do you people do this? and any experience of losing luggage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Moved to the right section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I hear gaffer tape works wonders But being serious, a luggage net is a great way to go. That's how I secured all of my camping gear last year and nothing moved even the slightest. Had a couple of bungee cords going across it in an X shape under a lot of tension to stop the weight shifting the slightest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 A couple of bungees is all you need, and some imagination. In my defence I was expecting a small rectangular box lol. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/10/zataqyra.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I've ordered a givi tank bag (XS306) for the rally.Planning to bungee the tent to the back and have the sleeping bag in a rucksack.Just hope the weather holds. Currently we have severe weather warnings across Kent, but so far nothing more than a light breeze.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Wrap everything in several layers of bin liner! Did that last year and it worked a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Well what i was personally thinking was this (not sure if a good idea!)Rucksack layed down on the back, tent and sleeping bag on top, with my bike cover wrapped around the said items, with the cargo net on top, and strap 11 bungs around it and the grab rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlecat Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 pillion footpeg hangers are a good anchor point, and check if your bike has any anchor points under the tail.as Ollie said....black bag everything , tightly.make sure the wider items ( probably the tent ) are on the bottom, and anchor everything down to the bike, then pop the cargo net on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I use those adjustable webbing straps to hold the stuff onto my bike.......but I have the Kriega Tail Pack which has loops that I can put the straps through to secure other stuff to it..... And I use a Dry Sac for the sleeping bag and roll mat and a few other bits that I can squeeze in..... I think you can pick Dry Sacs up fairly cheaply......not as cheap as bin liners admittedly.....but the Dry Sac is more robust......nothing worse than getting somewhere to find your sleeping bag is soggy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlecat Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I have a large dry sack from sports direct, karrimoor one, its brilliant and well worth getting hold of one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Ortlieb dry sacks on sale at Go Outdoors at the moment......35L bag is under £13...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 i also believe i have another 2 anchor points close to the wheel's, like a round bobbin.if people are not sure what this is ill take a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhJay Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Paddock stand bobbins at a guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 i also believe i have another 2 anchor points close to the wheel's, like a round bobbin.if people are not sure what this is ill take a picture.Its gonna move up and down with the suspension!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlecat Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 i also believe i have another 2 anchor points close to the wheel's, like a round bobbin.if people are not sure what this is ill take a picture. nooooo, don't use those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Like others say, dry bags (mine are from Aldi and Lomo) and lots of bungees. If the bag has nothing to run a bungee through it, like a strap, a spider bungee is more secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 thanks cat haha, i would of put it on there... dumb question the cargo net doesn't really have anything for the hooks, does that matter aslong as i secure it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 What have you got in way of luggage hooks or tie down points on the subframe? There should be something where the undertray is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 What have you got in way of luggage hooks or tie down points on the subframe? There should be something where the undertray is 2x hooks under the undertray, will also make use of the grab rail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Yeah use the hooks and grab rail that is all you need If I can do 140 with throw over panniers with only a few straps holding them on I'm sure you will manage...... We did a constant 100 or so for at least 100 miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 unfortunately i'm similar, i honestly can't help going faster than the NSL so that's all i was worried about, i personally thought the hooks would be better as complete circles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Maybe Stu should have mentioned that was on a trip in Germany....on the Autobahn.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Where I was there was no speed limit You are worrying over nothing really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraxix92 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 http://gyazo.com/763af066682102497720aaacc3286fe2 too awakward to sit on.http://gyazo.com/18fb74612170117ee50d4fb443c159c0Better? just keep rucksack on me? the second one is ALOT more secure Got a few more ideas but a storm rolled in, yes i have anxiety and thats the problem, i worry too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Second one is the way to go but you have too many straps on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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