bluegoatwoods
Well-Known Member
I got this suggestion a long time ago from Large Fillipino, I think. It recently saved me and seems good enough to spread it around.
Carry some rope with you for road repairs. Because of the fuel, laying your bike on its side or upside down is not an option. But you'll usually be able to find a tree limb or road sign that you can hang your bike from.
Not long ago I had a rear tire flat. Had a tree limb right near by and being able to hang up the rear of the bike made the repair easy with no loss of fuel.
It's occurred to me that a couple of lashing straps would do the same thing and be a bit more convenient. I'll likely switch. But the principle is the same.
Being able to suspend your bike above ground for repairs is worth a lot.
Carry some rope with you for road repairs. Because of the fuel, laying your bike on its side or upside down is not an option. But you'll usually be able to find a tree limb or road sign that you can hang your bike from.
Not long ago I had a rear tire flat. Had a tree limb right near by and being able to hang up the rear of the bike made the repair easy with no loss of fuel.
It's occurred to me that a couple of lashing straps would do the same thing and be a bit more convenient. I'll likely switch. But the principle is the same.
Being able to suspend your bike above ground for repairs is worth a lot.