Motorcycle tent

[Bass]

(about time we had a bit of light hearted KLR v DR banter fire up)

Alright then, since you insist....

Yes, they do make one specifically for the DR, but they also make one for the KLR. The KLR one is tidy and robust but bulky, heavy, cannot be pegged down and is useless anywhere away from a smooth properly prepared (and sealed) campsite. However the real drawback with it is that all the space which is not taken up by the bike, is occupied by the tank for the spare oil.

[warewolf]

Both the KTM Bike Tent and Ténéré Expedition Tent are nice looking with plenty of space, but the Ténéré at 6.1 kg or KTM Tent at 7.25 kg that's some serious weight, let alone the massive 20 x 53 centimeter packed size

The problem is simply if you are wanting a tent for the bike as well, it's gonna be twice the weight and twice the packed size as a tent for 2/3 ppl. Any time there's a technical innovation that yields a lighter, less bulky fabric, a ppl & bike tent combo is still gonna be twice that of a ppl only tent made with the same stuff.

I think this is another solution trying to find a problem.

[Crim]

Alright then, since you insist....

................the tank for the spare oil.

Yes I have heard the occasional KLR may use a smidgen of oil, am I lucky, not having that problem on mine (apart from when I cracked the sump recently that sure used a bit of oil!)? Still don't think my mate has forgiven me for buying the KLR when he spent 6 months espousing the virtues of the DR650, still makes me smile when I think back - back to thread topic reckon the tent may be a bit OTT for either bike, reckon that's why we all bought 'em so we COULD leave 'em in the elements! I do like the idea of a swag tied to the end of the bike

http://www.mrswagman.com.au/camping-...r-bikers.shtml

again maybe a bit OTT, probably a cheap one person tent (with a waterproof bag for boots and stuff outside) would be a cheaper and better option all round

[ADVGD]

The problem is simply if you are wanting a tent for the bike as well, it's gonna be twice the weight and twice the packed size as a tent for 2/3 ppl. Any time there's a technical innovation that yields a lighter, less bulky fabric, a ppl & bike tent combo is still gonna be twice that of a ppl only tent made with the same stuff.

Very true and very well put. It'd be nice to take spacious tents like that along, but traveling light and compact makes trips over rough terrain and river crossings sooooo much easier, so for this I go for a lightweight 1 man tent @ 1.9kg and a rain shelter @ 865 grams. A user-friendly, lightweight and compact setup.

Tent used: Black Wolf Mantis 1

Shelter used (only $59): DMH Hike-Lite Refuge Bay Shelter

[dino3310]

quiet often more in winter rides i'l take the bike cover, it packs up tiny and can tie on anywhere on the bike, cheaper,lighter and smaller than having an extra large tent.

[angelindisguise]

this post reminded me of something that happend bout 2 years ago at the Pukekohe Nationals (when they existed)... after a long day of marshalling, mum and i decided to put our tent up next to a few other riders that were staying the night aswell.

the next door neighbour if you could call it already had their tent up (rather small one too) and they were a nice couple with wat seemed to be a really good looking bike (sorry cant remember the brand)

anyways, while putting our tent up i had noticed the bloke had spent at least 1/2 an hour trying to park his bike in the tent while his missus was chatting away with a group of friends.

well, come bed time, when she realised the bike was parked in the tent, boy oh boy... lets just say some not so nice words wer said. in the end i think they were too tired to argue, both the bike and the guy actually managed to stay in the tent much to the females disgust....

just wondering if there's been any other stories similar to this.....

[junkmanjoe]

hog tent.........

[pete376403]

Alright then, since you insist....

Yes, they do make one specifically for the DR, but they also make one for the KLR. The KLR one is tidy and robust but bulky, heavy, cannot be pegged down and is useless anywhere away from a smooth properly prepared (and sealed) campsite. However the real drawback with it is that all the space which is not taken up by the bike, is occupied by the tank for the spare oil.

Whereas the DR tent includes a workbench where the engine can be stripped so third gear can be replaced, without having to have the bike returned to the dealer. An optional package with the tent includes supplies of neutral switch screws, which can be replaced while the transmission is being repaired. The real drawback of the DR tent is that all the space which is not taken up by the bike, is occupied by a tank for spare fuel, , as the standard dr tank is so small.

[dino3310]

Whereas the DR tent includes a workbench where the engine can be stripped so third gear can be replaced, without having to have the bike returned to the dealer. An optional package with the tent includes supplies of neutral switch screws, which can be replaced while the transmission is being repaired. The real drawback of the DR tent is that all the space which is not taken up by the bike, is occupied by a tank for spare fuel, , as the standard dr tank is so small.

ohh come on mate you gotta do better than that, but then you do ride a KLR so we dont expect much.

[Squiggles]

ohh come on mate you gotta do better than that, but then you do ride a KLR so we dont expect much.

I know aye, we havent even mentioned doohickey replacement and locktight

[pete376403]

That would take the thread way to far off topic.


But I'm going to anyway. There is a thread that documents the number of DR650 engine blowups as a result of third gear failing. These are proper blowups, a complete showstopper, do not pass go, go directly to dealer (and spend a bit more than $200).
Can you point me to the corresponding thread that documents doohickey failures that have killed the engine? Yes, lots of people have found bits of spring laying in the bottom of the case, some have found broken doo's. How many have been the sole cause of an engine rebuild?
This is a genuine question, not a pisstake.

A pisstake would be me questioning the apparent superiority of, oh I dunno, BMW final drives, or maybe KTM camshaft and other bearings.



Anyway back to tents.

[DR650gary]

Got this when it was on clearance. It is big at 6.1 kgs but did fit easily on the back of the ZRX across the back of the seat on front of the Givi. It would take a bike in the front section and had no floor in that part so the stand didn't cut a hole in it. We do have a much smaller 2 person lightweight tent as the need for covering the bike was infrequent.

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/B...nd-refuge-tent

[wysper]

I must admit, it was a bit of a joke posting it as a serious option. I just thought it looked pretty cool. I also liked the fact you could sit up in the tent part of the tent too.

I am looking for a tent and was really looking for one that had a big enough vestibule for my gear when I saw that one LOL

[ADVGD]

I am looking for a tent and was really looking for one that had a big enough vestibule for my gear when I saw that one LOL

Have you checked out the Terra Nova tents? They currently produce the worlds lightest tent (at only 940 grams) and a range of quality tents suited to adventure riding

NZ Terra Nova store

[Crim]

Have you checked out the Terra Nova tents? They currently produce the worlds lightest tent (at only 940 grams) and a range of quality tents suited to adventure riding

NZ Terra Nova store

Scheeze had a quick gander, looks llike quality gear but the prices are a bit steep - I am obviously adverse to parting with the folding stuff (riding a KLR and all that)