Panniers & racks

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What dri bags and things did you use on your trips?

With the wet edge folded into the pannier boxes they are 100% water proof in rain hail or snow, but if you go over in a river crossing then that's a different story . Drybags are a good option, I highly recommend them. I find using multiple small drybags much easier than one big liner/drybag, easier to pack and quickly find something if needed, both on the road and at camp. Each drybag is a different colour relating to a packing list eg blue = cooking gear, red = food, green = toiletries and first aid kit, etc. My mates give me a hard time about how organised I am but I know when I hit the road absolutely everything is packed and don't get 200k down the road and go "damn I forgot my such'n such". I can just relax and enjoy the trip

These are the drybags I use (Sea to Summit drybags), they are cheap as chips, completely waterproof, and the ones I am currently using have lasted 3 years of heavy use and not one has yet failed

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With the wet edge folded into the pannier boxes they are 100% water proof in rain hail or snow, but if you go over in a river crossing then that's a different story . Drybags are a good option, I highly recommend them. I find using multiple small drybags much easier than one big liner/drybag, easier to pack and quickly find something if needed, both on the road and at camp. Each drybag is a different colour relating to a packing list eg blue = cooking gear, red = food, green = toiletries and first aid kit, etc. My mates give me a hard time about how organised I am but I know when I hit the road absolutely everything is packed and don't get 200k down the road and go "damn I forgot my such'n such". I can just relax and enjoy the trip

These are the drybags I use (Sea to Summit drybags), they are cheap as chips, completely waterproof, and the ones I am currently using have lasted 3 years of heavy use and not one has yet failed

Thanks once again, yes pays to be organized Im a organized freak too.

You are full of insight! That website to to bivouac outdoor is eprfect, they have all gear bags I need and duffles. I plan onto to be taking clothes & personal things, tent & some food/drink items as Ill be staying with people and places ie motels etc.

Thats another thing. Where would one park their bike if they are staying at stay a motel pub or a backpackers?

Also what about parking ina town, does anyone go through your bags?

Tank bags I am in search for too for a KLX250

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Thats another thing. Where would one park their bike if they are staying at stay a motel pub or a backpackers?

Tank bags I am in search for too for a KLX250

I always ask when I'm booking if there's a garage, shed, or even a courtyard to park up in. They're usually pretty accomodating - once had to ride up a decent flight of stairs and park on a verandah. Ah, I miss my klx...

Tank bag - good luck. Especially on the late model klx's, there's very little metal exposed, so magnetic tank bags have to be small. I got a small Rjays one that has magnets and a strap that goes around the steering column. Also doubles as a handbag on drag nights.

BTW. When you do get a klx, hold on to it. Never let it go. That's my lesson for the day.