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On bike hydration System
We have already made improvements to the bag. Details in original post
We have already made improvements to the bag. Details in original post
I have a great way to stay Hydrated while riding
I was riding to work the other day on my 370 mile each way commute on my Super Tenere thinking how much I hate wearing my camelback. I know not everyone thinks the same thing but there are a few drawbacks for me. First because of my size I have to wear it inside my jacket. Doing this makes filling it up at stops a pain or maybe just a nuisance. Even with it inside my jacket it gets hot sitting right against my back and not letting the air circulate underneath it. Also after hours of wearing it starts to make you fatigued shouldering that weight. I realize not all of you feel this way but for those of you who do I have a solution for you.
I have seen similar systems to this but all were permanent and required modifications to either your Footpeg or luggage to bolt a jug carrier to. I had my wife sew up a nice 1 gallon jug bag that sits on the Footpeg. All you have to do to secure it is strap the Velcro straps around the Footpeg then secure a strap around the jug and then another strap at the top of the bag secured to either the rear grab rail or the frame of the bike under the seat. It goes on in literally under a minute.
To refill the jug no reason to remove the mounting straps simply loosen the center strap just an inch unclip 2 buckles and pull out the jug. Taking out and putting the 1 gallon jug back in is a 10 second max ordeal.
I run a piece of food grade tubing up to the front of my bike and it attaches somewhere up front like on a tank bag to a retractable leash. The leash allows the tube to stay put while riding. Simply pull tube to your mouth and drink all you want then when done drinking I blow the excess beverage back into the cooler to keep it out of the line so I have a cool drink every time I drink. When I'm done drinking I can simply drop it from my mouth and it retracts to its original position. This has made commuting effortless for staying Hydrated. I haven't walked into a store yet that wanted to charge me for ice and water. Easy fillip and I can stay in my jacket and not have to mess around with getting dressed down to access my camelback.
Another perk with this system is the amount of water you can carry. For camping water is always a great idea. We use it for cooking and cleaning and some places we camp don't have water so having a gallon is priceless. I run one on each side so I have 2 gallons if needed. Also having the weight on the rear passenger pegs keeps the weight low. Of course this system doesn't work if you carry a passenger but for those who ride solo it's a great investment.
I posted some photos of it online and immediately started having people ask if my wife would see one up for them. So my wife has been making these bags as fast as she can. Here is a photo of it on my Tenere and a photo of it on my RT also.
If your interested take a look in the Vendors section at this ad. http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=15323.0
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I was riding to work the other day on my 370 mile each way commute on my Super Tenere thinking how much I hate wearing my camelback. I know not everyone thinks the same thing but there are a few drawbacks for me. First because of my size I have to wear it inside my jacket. Doing this makes filling it up at stops a pain or maybe just a nuisance. Even with it inside my jacket it gets hot sitting right against my back and not letting the air circulate underneath it. Also after hours of wearing it starts to make you fatigued shouldering that weight. I realize not all of you feel this way but for those of you who do I have a solution for you.
I have seen similar systems to this but all were permanent and required modifications to either your Footpeg or luggage to bolt a jug carrier to. I had my wife sew up a nice 1 gallon jug bag that sits on the Footpeg. All you have to do to secure it is strap the Velcro straps around the Footpeg then secure a strap around the jug and then another strap at the top of the bag secured to either the rear grab rail or the frame of the bike under the seat. It goes on in literally under a minute.
To refill the jug no reason to remove the mounting straps simply loosen the center strap just an inch unclip 2 buckles and pull out the jug. Taking out and putting the 1 gallon jug back in is a 10 second max ordeal.
I run a piece of food grade tubing up to the front of my bike and it attaches somewhere up front like on a tank bag to a retractable leash. The leash allows the tube to stay put while riding. Simply pull tube to your mouth and drink all you want then when done drinking I blow the excess beverage back into the cooler to keep it out of the line so I have a cool drink every time I drink. When I'm done drinking I can simply drop it from my mouth and it retracts to its original position. This has made commuting effortless for staying Hydrated. I haven't walked into a store yet that wanted to charge me for ice and water. Easy fillip and I can stay in my jacket and not have to mess around with getting dressed down to access my camelback.
Another perk with this system is the amount of water you can carry. For camping water is always a great idea. We use it for cooking and cleaning and some places we camp don't have water so having a gallon is priceless. I run one on each side so I have 2 gallons if needed. Also having the weight on the rear passenger pegs keeps the weight low. Of course this system doesn't work if you carry a passenger but for those who ride solo it's a great investment.
I posted some photos of it online and immediately started having people ask if my wife would see one up for them. So my wife has been making these bags as fast as she can. Here is a photo of it on my Tenere and a photo of it on my RT also.
If your interested take a look in the Vendors section at this ad. http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=15323.0
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If you fit another one to the other side you could off-load fluid too... ::025::
If you fit another one to the other side you could off-load fluid too... ::025::
Andylaser
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I was just thinking that too.
I was just thinking that too.
Jonny675
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I use a very similar sort of system myself.
I use a very similar sort of system myself.
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Haha. Not a bad system there.Jonny675 said:
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Nice setup!! I had a BMW tank bag with a built in liner that I could put my Camelback inside the bag but outside the liner so it did not bleed on my stuff and was easy to access. Since I sold my BMW I have been looking for a good alternative.
Nice setup!! I had a BMW tank bag with a built in liner that I could put my Camelback inside the bag but outside the liner so it did not bleed on my stuff and was easy to access. Since I sold my BMW I have been looking for a good alternative.
shredmeister
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Great innovation. I'd like to see a video demonstration showing it being mounted. Maybe a YouTube video?
Great innovation. I'd like to see a video demonstration showing it being mounted. Maybe a YouTube video?
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http://youtu.be/WotgA8-7b5w
Already done although it's being put on my BMW and the bag already has been updated. One thing we did is add a stiffener to top of bag so it holds its shape so you don't have to fumble with putting it in the bag. Added another strap that goes over the top of jug and added another loop option on the sides to where you can run the center strap. See if this link works. I'm going to redo the video this weekend when I have some time with the updated bags.shredmeister said:
http://youtu.be/WotgA8-7b5w
CentralCal
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Did you say 370 mile each way!!
I'm thinking you should take the advice of 2112 !
Did you say 370 mile each way!!
I'm thinking you should take the advice of 2112 !
bikerdoc
Doctor, Paramedic, NP, (ex)Firefighter (SSO)
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Interesting idea. I like the last photo inside the fire station with the bike alongside a pump/appliance, especially for me as an ex-FF (NZFS).
Not to get too off topic...
If you might consider adapting/extending your concept to take a little more water - alter the top box to be a little mini water tank, then combine with a few other items in the side cases - you could have a business proposal for a fast response 'fire' motorcycle for attending say car fires, incinerator or rubbish fires and the like.
With car fires which have not progressed beyond the engine bay then there was a metal piercing rod with small holes in the end, that provided high pressure water jets, to replace the standard hose fitting nozzles. The concept was that the rod, could pierce through the radiator grill and spray a smaller quantity of water in a shorter amount of time at higher pressure or similar without having to attempt to open the car bonnet. This would compliment the reduced space available on a motorcycle.
In China, there are a fleet of rapid response fire motorcycles that I saw in Shanghai about 4-5 years ago though the timing I cannot be sure of as I've lived 13 years already. Two motorcycle mounted FF's were riding solo, in tandem at the time. Bikes were painted in the traditional fire-fighting red, and had all the usual array of flashing lights etc. What do you know S10 now also available in red.
It can be a hard sell concept though, as it would be in NZ/Australia, where both fire-fighting tradition and union-ist ideals are prevalent. Not an easy environment for change management practices the fire service(s) in NZ or Australia... speaking from experience. I'd guess USA could be similar.
Sorry - back on topic.
Interesting idea. I like the last photo inside the fire station with the bike alongside a pump/appliance, especially for me as an ex-FF (NZFS).
Not to get too off topic...
If you might consider adapting/extending your concept to take a little more water - alter the top box to be a little mini water tank, then combine with a few other items in the side cases - you could have a business proposal for a fast response 'fire' motorcycle for attending say car fires, incinerator or rubbish fires and the like.
With car fires which have not progressed beyond the engine bay then there was a metal piercing rod with small holes in the end, that provided high pressure water jets, to replace the standard hose fitting nozzles. The concept was that the rod, could pierce through the radiator grill and spray a smaller quantity of water in a shorter amount of time at higher pressure or similar without having to attempt to open the car bonnet. This would compliment the reduced space available on a motorcycle.
In China, there are a fleet of rapid response fire motorcycles that I saw in Shanghai about 4-5 years ago though the timing I cannot be sure of as I've lived 13 years already. Two motorcycle mounted FF's were riding solo, in tandem at the time. Bikes were painted in the traditional fire-fighting red, and had all the usual array of flashing lights etc. What do you know S10 now also available in red.
It can be a hard sell concept though, as it would be in NZ/Australia, where both fire-fighting tradition and union-ist ideals are prevalent. Not an easy environment for change management practices the fire service(s) in NZ or Australia... speaking from experience. I'd guess USA could be similar.
Sorry - back on topic.
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Pretty good but with that liquid capacity where's the Discharge Tank ??
I use a camel pack through the desert, a must have. I can also tuck a regular soda cup in a corner of my tank bag for easy access.
Pretty good but with that liquid capacity where's the Discharge Tank ??
I use a camel pack through the desert, a must have. I can also tuck a regular soda cup in a corner of my tank bag for easy access.
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Condom Catheter... It's what all the LD riders use... HAHAHA
Condom Catheter... It's what all the LD riders use... HAHAHA
shredmeister
Active Member
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Hope you profit from this. Suggestion....rather than have the straps go over the top, make the bag taller and put a draw string at the top to hold the container in. Make sense?
Hope you profit from this. Suggestion....rather than have the straps go over the top, make the bag taller and put a draw string at the top to hold the container in. Make sense?
Ramseybella
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I use the Camel back myself!
I have been using full face street helmets and had no issue getting the mouth piece under my chin, now I have a Duel sport Helmet and I can't nothing under it.
Funny for a longer chin protector you would think it would fit?
Any mods to fix this?
Good rig but Being I have my bike fully loaded when I use my C/B it would be to much.
I too am a big Hombre I pull the shoulder straps all the way out and cut that stupid waste band off and wear it outside of my coat with chest strap.
I use the Camel back myself!
I have been using full face street helmets and had no issue getting the mouth piece under my chin, now I have a Duel sport Helmet and I can't nothing under it.
Funny for a longer chin protector you would think it would fit?
Any mods to fix this?
Good rig but Being I have my bike fully loaded when I use my C/B it would be to much.
I too am a big Hombre I pull the shoulder straps all the way out and cut that stupid waste band off and wear it outside of my coat with chest strap.
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I haven't had a person yet that has tried this system yet say they wanted to go back to the Camelback. It's one of those things that you'll never know unless you try. I liked my Camelback but never LOVED it. It worked but this is 100% better in every way. Just sayin..Ramseybella said:
Ramseybella
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I think it's a good idea and yes I am not a CB fan but it does the job, I personalty am trying to utilize that spot for a gas container.lacofdfireman said: