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What do you put under your seat?
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:17 pm
by aeschroeder
I have a knife, my bike papers, a little cash. a tool, and ID.
What do you recommend as something to put under the seat to save you when stranded, I had nothing in there a few years ago but now OLD and in stead of say glasses, medicine, protection or am I too protective?
No water, food, two weeks off or a reprieve.
BMW 2004 cola
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:18 pm
by DJ Downunder
protection or am I too protective?
Protection?...oh you mean condoms..
......is that protective or just wishful thinking..
DJ
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:06 pm
by Lobo1625
I've actually got a set of tie-downs tucked under the front of the seat/back of the tank. I had to move the diagnostic plug but they fit well. Good in case anyone I'm riding with has a bike failure and we have to load it onto a trailer or into a truck to get home. I've also got my toolkit with flat repair kit and registration papers. Not much room for anything else.
Under my seat
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:20 pm
by dragonmojo
What I put under my seat is the Citrus Rockster.
(also, the R1200C).
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:22 pm
by dragonmojo
Lobo1625 wrote:I've actually got a set of tie-downs tucked under the front of the seat/back of the tank. I had to move the diagnostic plug but they fit well. Good in case anyone I'm riding with has a bike failure and we have to load it onto a trailer or into a truck to get home. I've also got my toolkit with flat repair kit and registration papers. Not much room for anything else.
I think it is no longer 7 minutes to midnight; last checked it was only 5 minutes.
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:39 am
by riceburner
Currently:
pillion seat : disc-lock, roll of duct tape (wrapped around an old empty emergency carbon dioxide canister), space for waterproof overtrousers.
Main seat: bungee net stuffed down the gap.
under the tank: first aid kit, puncture repair kit, micro-all-in-one tool kit with a LED torch on; all within one of the BMW ziplock bags.
strapped to left side frame rail, under rear bodywork: BMW toolkit.
It should be noted that under the tank I've relocated that "plug" that normally sites atop the air-filter housing.
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:07 am
by Spookymonster
Fork bag:
Bungie net, disc lock, Leatherman tool, first aid kit, reflective vest (for emergency night time repairs), flashlight (with dead batteries
), tire gauge
Rider's seat:
Cheapie steel cable & combo lock, spare headlight in a Ziploc bag
Pillon seat:
BMW toolkit & flat repair
Tank bag:
Pen & notepad, Etymotics earplugs, roadmaps of Northern NJ, roll of quarters, deck of cards, lucky poker chip, head mounted flashlight, cigar lighter, cigar cutter (no cigars
), mini Leatherman tool, XM Inno MP3 player & headphones, Boostaroo amp
System cases:
Rainsuit
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:34 am
by Lion_Lady
The only thing I've got under my seat is my Autocom controller unit. Under the pillion seat is my tool roll. My tire kit and air compressor go in the side case.
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Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 5:08 pm
by DJ Downunder
I carry this under my seat..some oil..and a roadside puncture repair goodies..just a leatherman type pliers a s/s screw to screw into the hole and some air (Lg cylinder..about 3 times more air than the normal size).
DJ
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 3:41 am
by riceburner
DJ, what's the plastic thing?? spare indicator???
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 6:51 am
by R4R&R
What's under my seat? That's where I keep my drugs, guns, and money. But don't tell anyone.
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:41 am
by DJ Downunder
DJ, what's the plastic thing?? spare indicator???
Riceburner..you mean the clear plastic tube thingie under the air cylinder?
If so...that's the thing that the air cylinder screws into and the other end screws onto the valve to inflate a flat tire.
DJ
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:10 am
by riceburner
DJ Downunder wrote:DJ, what's the plastic thing?? spare indicator???
Riceburner..you mean the clear plastic tube thingie under the air cylinder?
If so...that's the thing that the air cylinder screws into and the other end screws onto the valve to inflate a flat tire.
DJ
nah - seen enough of those things in my time....
what's the big black thing at the bottom?? looks like there's a key of some sort attached to it???
oh - it's oil - what's THAT for???? lubing the pecs of all those beach bods you keep coming across??
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:16 pm
by fnfalman
Underneath the seat are: Power Commander, registration & insurance, Streamlight Stylus flashlight, Swiss Army Knife (with corkscrew for wines) and a skinny tire pressure gauge. That's it.
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 4:20 pm
by Beancounter
riceburner wrote:DJ Downunder wrote:DJ, what's the plastic thing?? spare indicator???
Riceburner..you mean the clear plastic tube thingie under the air cylinder?
If so...that's the thing that the air cylinder screws into and the other end screws onto the valve to inflate a flat tire.
DJ
nah - seen enough of those things in my time....
what's the big black thing at the bottom?? looks like there's a key of some sort attached to it???
oh - it's oil - what's THAT for????
lubing the pecs of all those beach bods you keep coming across??
Dude, your thoughts are just plain scary!
Yer gonna have to show me how you pack all that stuff under your seats as I'm not making the best use of the available space.
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 4:22 pm
by Beancounter
To all the American forum members: is it compulsory to ride with your papers?
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:29 pm
by Spookymonster
Yes, if by papers you mean registration, insurance, and driver's license.
......is that protective or just wishful thinking..