Thanks all
Slightly off topic as nothing to do with luggage, but! Took a himilayan out for a test ride yesterday, 21 plate demonstrated, with 4000 miles, my only criticism really was the front brake was not very effective, is this normal to these bikes and if so is there a way of improving it? Thanks in advance.
Nice to see four old passerby’s stop and look at the bikes.Lomo soft panniers fitted to front racks. They're the medium size: too small for sleeping bags etc so contain only the air pump and puncture kit (NB 12v outlet on OS side panel.) The other will probably contain stove/gas bottle and aeropress on trips.
I've a large Lomo bag that goes across the pillion area for the tent, sleeping mat and chair. Soft panniers for clothes, sleeping bag , toiletries etc still being investigated!
I know it is a bit odd but has anyone ever tried putting a sissy bar on? I am used to the Harley cruisers for long touring and shifting to adventure touring. I mean how can you guys adjust without the sissy bar bags? Sissy bar bags almost carry 70% of your luggage. I know there are some trunk racks available but they are nowhere as good as the sissy bar bags so has anyone ever tried them?
Always been far too concerned about appearances to contemplate Ventura , no matter how practical it might be
Always been far too concerned about appearances to contemplate Ventura , no matter how practical it might be
Yes I bought a used bag and gave up looking for a used frame and eventually bought a new one, which was much more expensive than the bag.Another thread in the pub has got me thinking about digging out my Ventura luggage (I was always a big fan) and fitting it to my Himalayan, in place of the standard metal boxes. Has anyone here gone down that route?