Loaded pics?

[linuxman2003]

Ok I'm bored And I want to see how a gs looks loaded up for a trip! anyone have pics of their bikes loaded up and ready to hit the highway for a couple 600 mile days? 

[ben2go]

Here is my bike loaded for a weekend trip.I pack light.Can ya tell? 

[trumpetguy]

I made a page about my trip in May:
http://myweb.cebridge.net/james.south/2007%20Trip/index.html

There are a couple of pics of my fully loaded bike (first pic and one about halfway down the page taken in front of the Roadrunner Deli).

I have a tank bag (generic), GIVI rear bag, Fieldsheer textile saddle bags, and a black backpack strapped in the passenger seat.

But if you do 600 mile days, you've got a harder butt than I do.

[linuxman2003]

Here is my bike loaded for a weekend trip.I pack light.Can ya tell? 

heh  thats pretty light alright 

600 mile days, yeah.... I just like to snub my nose at the guys that think you cant put in more than 200 miles a day on a bike thats less than 1000cc's The last "long" ride I took was about 300 miles on a KLR650... actually not too bad. I figure if I can stand a thumper for 300 miles on a dirtbike seat, a gs500 should be nice and comfy 

oh yeah - awesome trip trumpetguy!

[trumpetguy]

I find the GS500 seat to be pretty comfy -- IF the bike is loaded in a way that lets me change position now and then.  For a couple of legs of my trip, the backpack tilted and covered part of my seat.  With only one possible seating position my butt got pretty tired.

I was considering the purchase of a late 90s Honda CB750 this spring.  It had a full set of GIVI cases, a great engine for touring, etc.  However, after riding it for less than an hour, my hips hurt bad.  I was really disappointed because the engine was so nice.  The GS seat fits me MUCH better.

[manofthefield]

3000 miles in 8 days, some camping, hence the sleeping bag and foam mat

I was the smallest bike by a long shot, next smallest was a older 1000cc (I think) Harley, then a full dress harley, Victory Hammer and VTX 1800.  The GS did fine

[Dan02GS]

Hi manofthefield I was wondering what kind of windscreen do you have? Nice looking motorcycle

[manofthefield]

It's made by Targa for the GS500.  I actually don't have it mounted to the bike that often, but I put it on for the long trip to keep the wind off my chest and reduce fatigue a little

[ben2go]

It's made by Targa for the GS500.  I actually don't have it mounted to the bike that often, but I put it on for the long trip to keep the wind off my chest and reduce fatigue a little

We have the same faring,just harder to see mine,cause the bike is nearly all black.

[Dan02GS]

black would go well on my bike. I wonder why suzuki only came out with the black in '02. I rarely see gs500s and never see them with color. Just cool to see the other colors people have. When i figure out this pisture posting stuff I'll post mine. Thanks for the targa tip

[jazerr]

[ben2go]

I have factory clipons.If I had standard type handle bars,I could travel long distances very comfy.I didn't buy my bike for travel,mainly for commuting and playing in the mountains.

[Jay_wolf]

i can ride . or i used to , i used to ride for miles with clip ones . not a prob . i found

[ben2go]

I have got short arms and have to lean over.I find my self leaning on the bars to releave my back.Then my shoulders and wrist get sore. 

[nickm347]

I know this is an old thread, but I am considering a long trip and would like to see what people use and how they have it set up. Anyone else have pictures? I'm in the market for some luggage

[GeeP]

Cortech Sport saddlebags:  $80 on sale
Duffel bag from Wal-Mart:  $10 "everyday"
Going on a long trip by motorcycle:  Pricele$$



The saddlebags come with rain covers.  For the duffel bag I use a heavy-duty 10-mil trashbag.   

[Bluesmudge]

I've only taken my GS on one long trip so far and didn't take any pictures!
Here are some pics from my previous adventure on a DRZ400. We camped every night. 900 miles in 3 days on a dirtbike seat. OUCH.
I had waterproof aerostich side tank bags and a rubber kayak stuff sack on the back.

By Bluesmudge

[galahs]

Here's the story about my 12,000 km trip in outback Australia on my GS500F
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=38885.0

[CZOKO]

Not mine, but it's loaded 

[nickm347]

great pics guys. I am graduating college in a week and I want to go on a long bike trip for at least a week or more, and Im interested in the whole lugge setup you guys have.

GeeP- how do you like those cortech bags? are they big enough?