what are you keeping under your pillion seat?

the cats pajamas

Just curious is what are others keeping under your passenger seat ?
Is there any essentials or musts?

blu3r0ri0n

the cats pajamas wrote: »

Just curious is what are others keeping under your passenger seat ?
Is there any essentials or musts?

This is what I have...

• Standard toolbag with some small additions
• Cable ties
• Puncture repair kit
• Cargo Net
• €20 hidden somewhere on the bike just in case!

You might laugh about the €20 but it came in handy a few times when the shop's debit card machine wasn't working or didn't have one as I rarely carry cash.

Wonda-Boy

I dont have anything under my seat but a battery, but I have a side compartment instead and that houses:

Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge.
Punture Repair Kit & Co2 Gas.
Allen Key for my Seat.

I also have €500 hidden somewhere just is case!

chrismon

Standard tool kit
Wet pants
Disc lock
Chain and lock

the cats pajamas

I understand wetting your pants and putting them in there for the day, but are you not afraid the whole bike will stink if you leave them in there?

Del2005

Standard tool kit
Puncture repair kit
Wind up torch
Stand for sidestand
Analogue pressure gauge
Right angle adapter for valve

KTRIC

I have zero under seat storage under the rider seat and the pillion seat is bolted to the fender.

Richard tea

standard tool kit
Tyre gauge
1.5 kg coke

I need to purchase a puncture repair kit

BrokenArrows

I'm not quite sure. I haven't taken the seat off since I bought the bike 9 months ago and installed an alarm.

Wonda-Boy

Richard tea wrote: »

standard tool kit
Tyre gauge
1.5 kg coke

I need to purchase a puncture repair kit

I always new you were stoned while riding Joe ya drug kingpin....that day in Kells it was not Freezing Fog eyes, it was stoned out of my head eyes!

1.5kg of COKE indeed. :eek::eek::eek::eek:

:pac::pac::pac:

positron

Standard tool kit.
Schuberth SR1 clear visor (dark visor is 80% dark and no good once the light fades).
Bungee net and cords.
Disk lock, when not in use.
Some rag.

All absolutely essential. I have been meaning to get a clear thin meter long plastic tube, just in case if I see another biker stranded out of fuel and if I have some in my tank I can quickly share a liter or so to get him/her to next garage. But I haven't found a cheap but quality pipe yet.

Question for those who keep puncture repair kit handy - do you also keep compressed air canisters too?

Wossack

geez, Im envious of yer storage, Ive feck all..!

Green_Martian

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

I also have €500 hidden somewhere just is case!

You planning on getting lucky on one of your spins :D:D:D

the cats pajamas

that pipe is a great idea, did you think of it yourself?

blu3r0ri0n

positron wrote: »

Standard tool kit.
Schuberth SR1 clear visor (dark visor is 80% dark and no good once the light fades).
Bungee net and cords.
Disk lock, when not in use.
Some rag.

All absolutely essential. I have been meaning to get a clear thin meter long plastic tube, just in case if I see another biker stranded out of fuel and if I have some in my tank I can quickly share a liter or so to get him/her to next garage. But I haven't found a cheap but quality pipe yet.

Question for those who keep puncture repair kit handy - do you also keep compressed air canisters too?

Pipe is a great idea, may look for one myself now.

Yes the repair kit came with the canisters, three of them.

positron

the cats pajamas wrote: »

that pipe is a great idea, did you think of it yourself?

Yes, well from experience really.

Some 15 years ago I ran out of petrol on my way to pick up my brother from the railway station (his bike, had various issues) in remote rural India. I was left in the middle of the road with no streetlights, almost no passing traffic - pushing the bike in delightful moonlight (very safe place, no worries what so ever, other than pot holes and well, venomous snakes). Eventually another biker came by in his Yamaha RX100, pulled out a pipe and got the petrol flowing, offered me a cigarette, had a nice chat, couple of liters of petrol in my tank and he went his merry way - I tried my best to pay him but he wouldn't have any of it. I am not religious, but he must have had a halo over his head.

So yeah, that's my inspiration for this idea.

the cats pajamas

cool, post up if you find some suitable pipe, I think I'll carry some as well.

smoking beside open petrol tanks? health and safety wouldn't be impressed

chrismon

the cats pajamas wrote: »

I understand wetting your pants and putting them in there for the day, but are you not afraid the whole bike will stink if you leave them in there?

Keeps knackers away from the bike

positron

the cats pajamas wrote: »

smoking beside open petrol tanks? health and safety wouldn't be impressed

Neither of us where wearing helmets. I was wearing something similar to to a sarong, tshirt and sandals. The roads had no markings and there weren't a traffic lights in the entire district, people used to dry hay on the road, children playing cricket on the road sides, cows freely roaming.. On the other hand we were riding 100-125 cc bikes and doing 60-70 kmph tops. Those were the days. :pac:

PS: I am surprised how much I remember about that night. He said he is a gold crafter working in Coimbatore, coming back home for the weekend.

BrokenArrows

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

Pipe is a great idea, may look for one myself now.

Yes the repair kit came with the canisters, three of them.

How much and where did you get that?

blu3r0ri0n

BrokenArrows wrote: »

How much and where did you get that?

Ebay or local bike garage I think they are around 20-25 euro mark, I got for free with a pair of shoes for the bird!

arybvtcw0eolkf

More or less the same as other here, standard tool kits and puncture repair kit (BMW product).. If anyone is looking for piping, go to a pet store and ask for aquarium air line. It'll cost you a euro or two for a meter of the stuff, its very light and takes up little space.

blu3r0ri0n

Warren Warm Varmint wrote: »

If anyone is looking for piping, go to a pet store and ask for aquarium air line. It'll cost you a euro or two for a meter of the stuff, its very light and takes up little space.

Thanks, was wondering where I would find the right one

two wheels good

the cats pajamas wrote: »

cool, post up if you find some suitable pipe, I think I'll carry some as well.

Windscreen-washer hose does the job; and it's clear so helps avoid a mouthful. Buy it by the metre in a motor factors, cheaper than fuel hose.

I've seen a dedicated siphon hose in a marine chandlers. It has a ball valve on the input end. Jiggling the valve .... [easier to find a link than explain]. The benefit being you don't get a mouthful.

On the same topic I'll mention a tip I've posted before. The inner bag from a wine box is compact and handy for fuel emergencies. Only problem is it's difficult to find anyone who'll admit to drinking wine in a box.

Del2005

I picked up a siphon pump and 2 lengths of fuel line in Halfords. Hate belching petrol, devil juice is way worst, when siphoning as even with a clear pipe I still swallow a bit. Can only carry with the luggage on though.

Ayrtonf7

two wheels good wrote: »

On the same topic I'll mention a tip I've posted before. The inner bag from a wine box is compact and handy for fuel emergencies. Only problem is it's difficult to find anyone who'll admit to drinking wine in a box.

Shamed to say Ive done it a few times. Its hard to say no for 3 euro when your hard pushed

Ive only got my toolkit under my seat. But in my bag (which I nearly always have) I keep a puncture repairkit, allen key set and a multitool just in case. Also have a Hi-vis in there as well.

thecivvie

Varadero has the tool kit, cable ties, and some adaptors for charging devices off the optimate connector

Pan has none as it has the police hump back on and takes too long to get under. I am planning to keep some spare fuses in a box that i will velcro to the side of the hump

both bikes share 1 first aid kit, alarmed lock and Rok Straps

Hotblack Desiato

two wheels good wrote: »

On the same topic I'll mention a tip I've posted before. The inner bag from a wine box is compact and handy for fuel emergencies. Only problem is it's difficult to find anyone who'll admit to drinking wine in a box.

If you can get at the fuel tap/line you can drain some petrol into a... condom. Nice and compact and fits in your wallet :pac:

CJhaughey

Under my seat on the Dommie? An airbox,battery and the starting relay. There is no space under there! In the tiny little wheelie bin by the stator I have a spare key and one of these sets plus a 10,12,14 socket and sliding T-Bar 1/4" drive. Next thing I buy will be one of these , not cheap but extremely handy for repairs

colm_c

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

Pipe is a great idea, may look for one myself now.

Yes the repair kit came with the canisters, three of them.

No space under either seat for anything other than the small toolkit which came with the bike and a ulock.

Careful with those kits, I had to use one of them once when I got a puncture, but the bungs were useless, they'd dried up or something and wouldn't hold the air pressure for more than 5 mins.

Got a new set of bungs from a local garage and they worked a treat. Guy said they only have a lifespan of 6-12 months so if you buy a set and don't use it, it's almost useless after a few months which is a PITA.

Suasdaguna1

R.J's

blu3r0ri0n

colm_c wrote: »

. Guy said they only have a lifespan of 6-12 months so if you buy a set and don't use it, it's almost useless after a few months which is a PITA.

Good info! I wasn't aware that they had a lifespan. I have had to use them before and they worked perfect.

P.K.M.

Just a telescopic baton....you know, just in case! :cool:

BKtje

Got the tool kit that came with the bike and the slim manual, no room for anything else.

Rented a Honda Nc750 (came out this year I think) for the practical exam yesterday. Had a storage compartment big enough for a helmet where the petrol tank usually is. Was stunned. Great bike by the way, though I imagine it could get boring quick smart. It's just very....sensible.

Blondie919

I just have a set of allen keys. Really must get a puncture repair kit too.

inchiuvatu

Toolkit and a chain and lock, going to France with the misses end of the month so it will then be boxers socks and anything else I can cram in!

aaakev

inchiuvatu wrote: »

Toolkit and a chain and lock, going to France with the misses end of the month so it will then be boxers socks and anything else I can cram in!

Ya not getting panniers for the trip??

szatan84

Set of standard tools
2 multi tools
Puncture repair kit (the can with foam)
One piece rainsuit
Oxford seal overboots
Spare pair of gloves
2 pairs of overgloves
Disc lock

Some of these go into backpack: rainsuit, extra gloves, overgloves, overboots, punture can

I never leave home unless I have all of these with unless its a beautiful day. I leave raingear at home then.

blu3r0ri0n

szatan84 wrote: »

Puncture repair kit (the can with foam)

Had to use one once, it was useless for tubeless tires. I know of two other bikers who have had to use them before and they also found it useless... I would get the puncture repair kit discussed earlier on instead, also takes up less space.

szatan84

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

Had to use one once, it was useless for tubeless tires. I know of two other bikers who have had to use them before and they also found it useless... I would get the puncture repair kit discussed earlier on instead, also takes up less space.

Deadly, thanks a mill. Wanted something smaller so I can put under seat (can I slightly too big).

KT10

Besides the bike toolkit, I keep one of these under the seat, much better then messing with strips and glue etc.

blu3r0ri0n

KT10 wrote: »

Besides the bike toolkit, I keep one of these under the seat, much better then messing with strips and glue etc.

Are they not for punctures of certain size, can you use more than one plug in a puncture if its too big?

aaakev

KT10 wrote: »

Besides the bike toolkit, I keep one of these under the seat, much better then messing with strips and glue etc.

They are ment to be dangerous on bikes at high speeds

Wonda-Boy

aaakev wrote: »

They are ment to be dangerous on bikes at high speeds

Thats me out so......:eek::eek::eek:

inchiuvatu

aaakev wrote: »

Ya not getting panniers for the trip??

Have panniers and topbox also have a tank bag, but going camping for over 2 weeks and I still reckon I'll use the space.

underwaterdog

Can just about get a cargo net and disc lock under the rear rack more so than the seat. There's a built in space for the tool kit that I've added a handful of cable ties to.

Always carry spare gloves, waterproof over trousers and spare tyre in a can in the top box, although reading here the can doesn't seem to be much use.

dunner515

Toolkit, disk lock and the tax disc for the bike

Soundman

My rear fender and a few wires.

Tomohawk

I carry the following on the Vespa:

GripLock Throttle Lock (very handy for around town)


Abus Big Chain

Tool Bag (spark plug, spanners, spare cables etc)

Cable Ties

Tax Disc

Waterproof leggings

2T Oil Bottle

Cargo Net

Hi Vis Bib for night driving...

Bottle of Lucozade!!

KT10

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

Are they not for punctures of certain size, can you use more than one plug in a puncture if its too big?

No, its single plug per hole, if the hole is bigger then the plug you may be in trouble, that said, its never happened me and the plugs are fairly malleable.

aaakev wrote: »

They are ment to be dangerous on bikes at high speeds

I've never had a problem after plugging a rear, how high are we talking?

Wossack

higher chance of a blowout at the plugged spot (already weak there, and plugs 'weight', and desire to vacate the tyre increases with wheel rotations)

only really meant as a stop gap, to get to a shop to have tyre removed and patched from the inside