2 questions you may ................
Discussion
be able to answer for me.
1) I need to use a rucksack when communting to and from work most days. using a normal run of the mill rucksack. is it worth getting a bike specific rucksack such as the knox ones. I really need to get another as my rucksack is getting a bit old and starting to fall to pieces.
any recommendations?
2) try to go to a few racing events every year, Done Le mans in 06, Castle combe race days etc... but never been to a bike race. always watched it on TV. So out of all the UK events this year , which i worth going to. Only looking at a day (IE just the race on a Sunday, and not a weekend event). So no TT race. I was thinking of the MOTO GP in Donny or a BSB race?
suggestions on races people have enjoyed going to in the last few years.
Ta
1) I need to use a rucksack when communting to and from work most days. using a normal run of the mill rucksack. is it worth getting a bike specific rucksack such as the knox ones. I really need to get another as my rucksack is getting a bit old and starting to fall to pieces.
any recommendations?
2) try to go to a few racing events every year, Done Le mans in 06, Castle combe race days etc... but never been to a bike race. always watched it on TV. So out of all the UK events this year , which i worth going to. Only looking at a day (IE just the race on a Sunday, and not a weekend event). So no TT race. I was thinking of the MOTO GP in Donny or a BSB race?
suggestions on races people have enjoyed going to in the last few years.
Ta
I use one from Blacks: it's not waterproof but if I wrap everything in polly bags on a run it keeps out enough water that everything is dry okay when I get there. Commuting around town I reckon it'd leak like a sieve though.
The Knox one looks nice but it doesn't appear to be waterproof?
The Knox one looks nice but it doesn't appear to be waterproof?
www.kriega.com/
Not the cheapest but waterproof and come with in-built back protectors - and you don't really want your luggage pushing into your back if you are unfortunate enough to come off.
I've had one for about 6-7 years and it is still as good as new.
Not the cheapest but waterproof and come with in-built back protectors - and you don't really want your luggage pushing into your back if you are unfortunate enough to come off.
I've had one for about 6-7 years and it is still as good as new.
rsvmilly said:
www.kriega.com/
Not the cheapest but waterproof and come with in-built back protectors - and you don't really want your luggage pushing into your back if you are unfortunate enough to come off.
I've had one for about 6-7 years and it is still as good as new.
Not the cheapest but waterproof and come with in-built back protectors - and you don't really want your luggage pushing into your back if you are unfortunate enough to come off.
I've had one for about 6-7 years and it is still as good as new.
Ditto - a superb piece of kit.
(You also feel like a paratrooper wearing it which can only be a good thing)
carrera2 said:
rsvmilly said:
www.kriega.com/
Not the cheapest but waterproof and come with in-built back protectors - and you don't really want your luggage pushing into your back if you are unfortunate enough to come off.
I've had one for about 6-7 years and it is still as good as new.
Not the cheapest but waterproof and come with in-built back protectors - and you don't really want your luggage pushing into your back if you are unfortunate enough to come off.
I've had one for about 6-7 years and it is still as good as new.
Ditto - a superb piece of kit.
(You also feel like a paratrooper wearing it which can only be a good thing)
You can't put a value on that!
I use on every day, just a bog standard one from Blacks. They get so crappy after a while, road grime etc that IMHO it is not worth paying ££££££ on anything more exotic. Mine is quite waterproof but plastic bag essential on monsoon days. However if it was for touring etc it would be worth getting something more bike specific.
Any and all are worth going to, but also it is worth looking on the track web sites to see what club racing is on. Great racing and very cheap to get in plus due to the lack of crowds you get your pick of the best viewing points.
Any and all are worth going to, but also it is worth looking on the track web sites to see what club racing is on. Great racing and very cheap to get in plus due to the lack of crowds you get your pick of the best viewing points.
1) You could always buy a back protector and a 'normal' rucksack.
2) WSB at Brands is probably the best atmosphere in the UK. If you really want a good race to go to, try Assen for MotoGP or WSB. BSB - it doesn't matter where. They are much more 'friendly' affairs conpared to the international stuff.
2) WSB at Brands is probably the best atmosphere in the UK. If you really want a good race to go to, try Assen for MotoGP or WSB. BSB - it doesn't matter where. They are much more 'friendly' affairs conpared to the international stuff.
2) I did MotoGP at Donington last year, alone after being let down by a mate. Was absolutely great. Got invited to split BBQs by a bunch of loony Northerners, beers by a bunch of loony Southerners, a nightcap by a nice photojournalist, and still swap the occasional email with one of the stewards. Good time had by all. Tinnies were bloody expensive, mind. £2 a tin hurts by the case 
black5 said:
1) You could always buy a back protector and a 'normal' rucksack.
2) WSB at Brands is probably the best atmosphere in the UK. If you really want a good race to go to, try Assen for MotoGP or WSB. BSB - it doesn't matter where. They are much more 'friendly' affairs conpared to the international stuff.
2) WSB at Brands is probably the best atmosphere in the UK. If you really want a good race to go to, try Assen for MotoGP or WSB. BSB - it doesn't matter where. They are much more 'friendly' affairs conpared to the international stuff.
Assen is also a much easier ride (600kms versus ~1500 for the rounds Italy). I fancy doing the Assen MotoGP round, as my first foreign sortie on the Falco.
Steve.
randlemarcus said:
2) I did MotoGP at Donington last year, alone after being let down by a mate. Was absolutely great. Got invited to split BBQs by a bunch of loony Northerners, beers by a bunch of loony Southerners, a nightcap by a nice photojournalist, and still swap the occasional email with one of the stewards. Good time had by all. Tinnies were bloody expensive, mind. £2 a tin hurts by the case
Can you not bring any supplies with you? (Not been to this yet)
Steve_T said:
randlemarcus said:
2) I did MotoGP at Donington last year, alone after being let down by a mate. Was absolutely great. Got invited to split BBQs by a bunch of loony Northerners, beers by a bunch of loony Southerners, a nightcap by a nice photojournalist, and still swap the occasional email with one of the stewards. Good time had by all. Tinnies were bloody expensive, mind. £2 a tin hurts by the case
Can you not bring any supplies with you? (Not been to this yet)
Yes, you can, but the lack of a support vehicle meant I had clothes, wash kit, tent, sleeping roll, sleeping back all strapped to the CBR. Much hilarity ensued as I wobbled my way there. Cue abandonment of tent and other unecessary things for return trip. There was discussion about sending one of the Northern chaps into Donington for a few cases, but the queues meant that came to naught. Prior planning this year will hopefully see me sitting round with the stewards and their infinite beer supplies
carrera2 said:
rsvmilly said:
www.kriega.com/
Not the cheapest but waterproof and come with in-built back protectors - and you don't really want your luggage pushing into your back if you are unfortunate enough to come off.
I've had one for about 6-7 years and it is still as good as new.
Not the cheapest but waterproof and come with in-built back protectors - and you don't really want your luggage pushing into your back if you are unfortunate enough to come off.
I've had one for about 6-7 years and it is still as good as new.
Ditto - a superb piece of kit.
(You also feel like a paratrooper wearing it which can only be a good thing)
Another ditto here for Kriega. Got the US 10 pack which I put on the pillion pad of my R1 and also have the R35 & R25 rucksacks, the R25 gets used daily. I went to the south of france last May and used the R35 rucksack, I could barely pick it up as it was so heavy but once on my back and on the bike you didn't notice you had it on as it is designed by bikers for bikers.
I appreciate the Kriegas not the cheapest but they do come with a 10 year guarantee and they are definately worth the investment.
I'd say go to the Moto GP at Donington if just to experience the noise and sheer speed of the bikes
, otherwise Brands Hatch BSB or WSB is always good as it is excellent from a spectator point of view. Edited by Andy Oh on Friday 12th January 10:05
Rawwr said:
I'm going to be riding from Cambridge > Catalunya > Mugello > Donington later in the year (you'll never guess what for) and I need to pack extremely light. Have been considering the 35l pack and washing my pants in the sink.
Good trip! Have you considered the alternate throw/buy methodology, and see if one or more of the manufacturers will supply you with Tshirts? Much lighter to pack..
Rawwr said:
I'm going to be riding from Cambridge > Catalunya > Mugello > Donington later in the year (you'll never guess what for) and I need to pack extremely light. Have been considering the 35l pack and washing my pants in the sink.
I went to France on my R1. I took a Baglux tank bag and a 30L dry bag, bungeed to the rear seat. I didn't want to wear a rucksack for that distance. Advantage to the tank bag is that you can lean on it on tedious motorway stretches. Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff