Lean mean fishing machine?

[Matariki]

Hey guys,

I want to upgrade my motorcycle for fishing. Part of the reason why I bought my motorcycle was to give me the independence to go out and fish with my buddies, however I have a dilemma of carrying gear. I need to be able to carry a rod holder, a surf-casting rod (13'6) my tackle, a spare supply of petrol, first aid kit, a tent and spare clothing.

That's a fair amount of gear. :shit:

Here is my motorcycle (Suzuki GN250) http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n243/hot_kebab/117591793_full.jpg?t=1281359206

So, any ideas?

[Bald Eagle]

Get a Hilux

[doc]

The options are endless

[Spuds1234]

Good luck with the fishing rod unless it breaks apart into much shorter pieces.

As for carrying that lot, I'd be inclined to get a pack rack which will take care of everything execpt the rod. For the rod, assuming it breaks down into shorter peices I'd be looking to mount a long tube about 15cm in diameter somewhere on the bike. Perhaps above the headlight or down the side of the seat.

Also how far afield are you going? Why do you need a spare petrol can?

[hayd3n]

PVC tube with a cap for the base drill some holes in the base so it can drain attach vertically to a pack-rack fit the rest of the stuff to a pack rack

[marty]

Just get creative. A GN250 will do anything you ask of it, except 100mph

[sinfull]

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:vDXMZuZx2lhNeM:http://www.bikernewsonline.com/uploaded_images/waterbike-motorcycle-fishing-boat-713696.jpg&t=1

[Matariki]

Get a Hilux

:gob:

I'm a student. Where am I going to pick up a Hilux from?

[Matariki]

Good luck with the fishing rod unless it breaks apart into much shorter pieces.

As for carrying that lot, I'd be inclined to get a pack rack which will take care of everything execpt the rod. For the rod, assuming it breaks down into shorter peices I'd be looking to mount a long tube about 15cm in diameter somewhere on the bike. Perhaps above the headlight or down the side of the seat.

Also how far afield are you going? Why do you need a spare petrol can?

Yes, it breaks down into much more small pieces. I live in the Wairarapa, the beaches are spread out and there aren't many petrol stations out around the coast.

[Paul in NZ]

:gob:

I'm a student. Where am I going to pick up a Hilux from?

The towbars the best place - the bumper bars come off in your hands these days...

[Paul in NZ]

Yes, it breaks down into much more small pieces. I live in the Wairarapa, the beaches are spread out and there aren't many petrol stations out around the coast.

Get a pack rack for the rear and mount a vertical tube for the rod - tackle box on the carrier, 5l tank on the seat - sorted..

Or - you could invite me and I'd bring my corolla wagon and you show me where to fish ;-)

[george formby]

A bit of down pipe & end caps from the local plumbing centre for your rod with a bit of foam top & bottom to stop it rattling & cracking the eyes. I had a 6ft tube mounted on the frame of my old XT 350 for similar adventures. Not sure where you would stick it on a GN, cue lateral thinking. Tank bag, pack rack, bum bag for the rest.

[Matariki]

The options are endless

That's sweet!

Any ideas on what sort of attachments are on it?

[Dadpole]

Or - you could invite me and I'd bring my corolla wagon and you show me where to fish ;-)

Or - I dust off my surfcasting gear and the KB fishing trip is born.

[saltydog]

used to carry 2 surfboards around indo on a 125cc for years. Made 2 racks up so that they would sit down the side of the bike. Could fang that wee motor no worries, until you got a strong cross wind!

[PrincessBandit]

hahahaha, sorry when I read the thread title I thought you were upgrading from the ginny to do fishing of another sort (where the fish are a lot larger than the ones that swim in the water) :shutup: Cos you prolly wouldn't catch much with a ginny...

My bad.

Hope you are able to sort your gear carrying issues out but I am kinda inclined to think (I carry a lot of gear for my job and some days it's just easier to.....) take the car - said in very quiet whisper

[Matariki]

I'm thinking about buying a pack rack.
But boy, oh boy, when I went down to the local shop to ask how much it would cost I got a quote of about $240. :blink:

Not to mention I need to buy a pack as well.

[Spuds1234]

Dont buy a pack, buy a large sports bag, they are easier to tie on and you can tie shit on top of it.

IMO those bags designed for the racks tend to take up the whole rack. I'd feel rather limited with one of those I think.

[BMWST?]

Dont buy a pack, buy a large sports bag, they are easier to tie on and you can tie shit on top of it.

IMO those bags designed for the racks tend to take up the whole rack. I'd feel rather limited with one of those I think.

pack racks can be very goodYou can turn the pack around and sit on the pillion seat and still have the carrier bit to carry another bag..Keep the heavy stuff as close the the centre of the bike as possible