No-frills touring

**nzspokes** · 21st April 2015, 19:57

Originally Posted by T.W.R

that was at a point in time born of necessity, 3/4 the way through a 1000km trip, had a ball of time but 14 odd hours in the saddle was getting a bit tiring. Did the majority of the Sth island by similar means a few years earlier on a early model XT250.
Bit more refined these days though, but no fancy equipment, just time proven gear that works without any bells & whistles. Have ridden bikes with heated grips & fitted plenty to customer bikes but personally don't like them; the only luxury item I use is a sheepskin but that only makes an appearance if the trip is going to be 500kms or more.

Hot grips when you have carpel tunnel problems is a god send.

**neels** · 21st April 2015, 21:27

Does this qualify as no frills touring?

Sleeping bag, change of clothes, a few tools, packet of fags, lets go....

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**Big Dog** · 21st April 2015, 22:42

Originally Posted by T.W.R

yeah but the fun factor is worth it

Used to be group that did the brass on steppies, 2day trip from chch regularly having water-gun battles as they meandered their way south

Yep, out weigh that bike by 2 to 1. 3 days to do what could have been done on the Hayabusa in 1.

Hard to have more fun with your pants on and under $1k.
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**T.W.R** · 21st April 2015, 23:24

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Hot grips when you have carpel tunnel problems is a god send.

Yeah they have their advantages for differing individuals reasons; they're just not something I'm into, just the same as I hate the pencil thin stock OEM items most bikes come fitted with. Think the last 10 or so bikes I've owned I've always fitted ProGrip 714s just through personal choice...just a size, shape & texture that works for me

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Yep, out weigh that bike by 2 to 1. 3 days to do what could have been done on the Hayabusa in 1.

Hard to have more fun with your pants on and under $1k.

fraction of the fuel costs & minimal risk to the license too

**Big Dog** · 22nd April 2015, 10:55

I think from memory fuel bill was quite high. Around $50. Two smoke 110cc sucks through fuel at open road speeds. But zero chance of a speeding ticket on open road.

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