Map carriers

What systems are available to carry maps or parts thereof on your bike?

John Dwyer

 

In aus.motorcycles on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:11:33 +1100

My tankbag has a detachable map bag.

My aerostich suit has provision for a detachable map pocket on the left thigh but
I dunno it's all that useful unless you have good eyesight.

Zebee

 

My tankbag has a clear pocket in the top - which would be fine if I didn't
need to stop and get out my reading glasses to read the damned thing anyway!
I find if I study a map first, then write brief directions in very large
writing and stick THEM in the map pocket of the tankbag, I can just about
manage...

betty

 

GearSack had a tank bag with a map pocket on it years ago. Other than that I
haven't seen much.

 

When I ordered my magnetic tankbag, many years ago, the manufacturer was
reluctant to include a claer cover to the top pocket. 'They're very
dangerous" he pleaded " you"ll be persuaded to take your eyes off the road
whilst in motion" he explained.

I however persisted and found soon after, on my first post tankbag tour,
that he was right. Very tempting to concentrate a little too long on the
map whilst on the go

Nowdays I find the GPS and bluetooth headset a much safer option .

Capt. A. L.

 

In aus.motorcycles on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:31:32 +1100

I find on long tours I use the map just to get an idea how far away
the flyspeck I just passed is from where I'm going or if I'm still
on the right road. Anything more energetic than that and I stop
and do proper checks.

In town I might have a set of directions as Betty does, or a map, but
I tend to only consult at traffic lights.

Zebee

 

Aldi had a tank bag with a clear map section
you put the main bag on the back and the magnetic section with the map
viewer on the tank

 

I have an Oxford tank bag with a clear plastic pocket on top. It's next
to useless for reading maps through.

 

They were good, but it was advisable to have the map sealed inside
something clear and waterproof under the clear cover in a Central West
winter. Brrr! Drip, drip!

 

I use one with a clear waterproof map pocket on a regular basis and I've
never found myself tempted to try and read it while I'm moving.

For one thing the maps are too small to read from the distance I sit at
to the tank, for a second thing my bifocals reading glasses section is
at the wrong angle for reading them.

I read it when I stop at an intersection and don't know which way to go
and it stops the map from getting wet if it's raining.


G-S

 

My tank bag has a clear plastic pocket which neatly fits the
Australian Motorcycle Touring map-book, which itself is in a plastic
cover so doesn't ever get wet. worked for me for ten years. Stop to
read.

Theo

 

Thanks to all respondents. Your comments are most helpful.

John Dwyer.

 

Ooh, ooh.. IDEA!
Why don't you write "PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN" at the end of each instruction
sheet at the stopping point?
That'd be a big help eh?

 

Bastards, the pair of you!

I'll have you know that I got back this arv from a weekend of riding through
the Snowies, and I came back with all levers/blinkers/mirrors/arms & legs
etc intact! So there!!!

Was a wee bit warm though.

betty

 

Heh. I've never been to Hotham/the Snowies/Kosciuszko national park
before, but I was there last week (on the same day that a friend was
riding single track on his pushy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaywoo/sets/72157623052413631/ )

I put a few photos and movies up at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/spacelama/4250436747/in/set-72157617941947286/

Victoria know how to lay down some sweet alpine roads. Riding a few
days later on Putty Road, and I realised just how much of a nanny
state NSW is: http://tau-iota-mu-c.livejournal.com/162172.html

'twasn't it.

 

That's because the cooling breeze was blocked by the superfluous
levers/blinkers/mirrors...
*Runs away*

Pat (considers smashing WeeStrom fairing to allow refreshing airflow
during summer)

 

Nope, I would've done it with far greater panache..... lol

betty

 

That's because the cooling breeze was blocked by the superfluous
levers/blinkers/mirrors...
*Runs away*

Pat (considers smashing WeeStrom fairing to allow refreshing airflow
during summer)

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Got a madstad? In summer I lay the screen right down so it directs air
straight onto me.

Fraser

 

In aus.motorcycles on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:55:30 +1100

And are damn fine people to deal with. Quick and helpful.


Zebee

 

You're supposed to bolt the screen to it.

Jokes aside, The bracket is the least of your worries. I have the
scar to show for 15 stitches in my leg where I assisted in removing
the screen from a bike on my way over the bars. (If you have a good
look at your bike you'll see that it's entirely covered in sharp
pointy bits which could cause you all sorts of havoc, but I'd say in
most crash situations the rider and bike head in separate directions
and getting snagged on part of the bike is the least of your worries.
By the way, do you worry about the two mirrors which could potentially
turn into a couple of rather nasty cutting devices positioned right at
throat height on most bikes?

Nev..