original_concept
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Note: the GS is the 1st bike I've used with panniers, I don't like things sticking out wider than the rest of the bike because.. erm.. I'm like that.
For many years, attending motorsport events, in the main, has always been a compromise of sorts depending on the weather. If its super sunny (like recently) it meant jeans and possibly a t-shirt (though sun-cream is recommended these days) if its not too far, or if its a longe trip wearing all the gear and being hot, uncomfortable at the event (you know the kinda thing).
Enter the GS with a Givi topbox and BMW's two tons of Vario panniers (the BMW top box is too small). I carry in the unexpanded panniers, with stacks of space left over: a pair of trainers; piece of wood in case the ground is soft where parking; the lock thing for the under-seat u-lock; camera and lens; proper shirt; trousers; spare socks, baby wipes (50p from Tesco) to keep ya clean and cool; a hat; umbrella for sun and rain. In the offside pannier, a GS inner bag is used, so I have a carry bag for the camera etc when I arrive. The top box remains empty.
Ride normally, filter normally, the GS soaks up the weight just fine.
Arrive and get changed: the Master V's jacket and trousers go in the Givi 45L top box; the panniers are now expanded: boots go the nearside pannier; helmet in the offside pannier.
Lovely, all that gear is safely stowed away and best of all I don't have to walk around carrying or wearing any biking gear, instead I'm wearing cool, comfy civvies
Oh no rucksack needed, so no rivers of sweat down my back.
This is old news for a lot of people, but the GS has made the past couple of days a pleasure (Goodwood and Brands Hatch) on my previous bikes it would have been a ATGATT compromise or made the events uncomfortable and much less enjoyable.
GS = The 2 wheeled Car.
For many years, attending motorsport events, in the main, has always been a compromise of sorts depending on the weather. If its super sunny (like recently) it meant jeans and possibly a t-shirt (though sun-cream is recommended these days) if its not too far, or if its a longe trip wearing all the gear and being hot, uncomfortable at the event (you know the kinda thing).
Enter the GS with a Givi topbox and BMW's two tons of Vario panniers (the BMW top box is too small). I carry in the unexpanded panniers, with stacks of space left over: a pair of trainers; piece of wood in case the ground is soft where parking; the lock thing for the under-seat u-lock; camera and lens; proper shirt; trousers; spare socks, baby wipes (50p from Tesco) to keep ya clean and cool; a hat; umbrella for sun and rain. In the offside pannier, a GS inner bag is used, so I have a carry bag for the camera etc when I arrive. The top box remains empty.
Ride normally, filter normally, the GS soaks up the weight just fine.
Arrive and get changed: the Master V's jacket and trousers go in the Givi 45L top box; the panniers are now expanded: boots go the nearside pannier; helmet in the offside pannier.
Lovely, all that gear is safely stowed away and best of all I don't have to walk around carrying or wearing any biking gear, instead I'm wearing cool, comfy civvies
Oh no rucksack needed, so no rivers of sweat down my back.This is old news for a lot of people, but the GS has made the past couple of days a pleasure (Goodwood and Brands Hatch) on my previous bikes it would have been a ATGATT compromise or made the events uncomfortable and much less enjoyable.
GS = The 2 wheeled Car.
