Bike for skydiver

[dimap 0]

Thinking about getting my first bike.
First which comes in mind is to ride it to the dz and back.
Is there anything with the storage for the skydiving equipment (rig+bag+helmet)?
It looks like tourings have enough compartments , but so huge and pricey.
Any suggestions for used entry level?
==Later addition=====
Plan to spend ~5K
Distance to ride
Office , daily 10mi
DZ1 - 35 mi
DZ2 - 93mi

[Squeak 17]

do a search this topic has been done ad nauseum

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[pilot-one 0]

What kind of mileage are you talking? Hauling 30 plus pounds on any bike is a huge factor. Forget about a road bike. A mountain bike maybe but the touring bike you are looking at is probably the best. What do you consider expensive? A mid level road bike will run about $3500. Most people consider that expensive but it really isn't, you get what you pay for. Forget about entry level unless you're just testing the waters. If that's the case then just ride the bike and forget about hauling the gear. Once you decide that's what you really want to do you'll have more knowledge. It's kind of like an AFF student buying a rig. Put some time in first then decide on your own.

[DrewEckhardt 0]

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Thinking about getting my first bike.
First which comes in mind is to ride it to the dz and back.
Is there anything with the storage for the skydiving equipment (rig+bag+helmet)?
It looks like tourings have enough compartments , but so huge and pricey.
Any suggestions for used entry level?

You can mount hard luggage on most bikes, with panniers having less effect on handling than top cases on a rear rack.

Givi 50 liter bags are big enough to hold one medium sized riig, an open faced helmet around one of the corners, and a jump suit.

Sport touring bikes are a good choice since most have enough room for your hard luggage plus an extra gear bag bungeed to the passenger seat and they offer enough wind protection that you don't get tired after riding 100 miles to a drop zone.

[JohnDeere 0]

Huffy with a rack? You would save alot on gas!

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[Remster 30]

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What kind of mileage are you talking? Hauling 30 plus pounds on any bike is a huge factor. Forget about a road bike. A mountain bike maybe but the touring bike you are looking at is probably the best. What do you consider expensive? A mid level road bike will run about $3500. Most people consider that expensive but it really isn't, you get what you pay for. Forget about entry level unless you're just testing the waters. If that's the case then just ride the bike and forget about hauling the gear. Once you decide that's what you really want to do you'll have more knowledge. It's kind of like an AFF student buying a rig. Put some time in first then decide on your own.

Guys... I _really_ think the OP meant Mortorbike.


And $3500 for a mid level roadie? You have expensive tastes. You can get a very good mid level bike for $2k. I got a Specialized Tarmac Pro for 2.5k (which i would call the high end of mid level).

Remster

[AggieDave 6]

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Guys... I _really_ think the OP meant Mortorbike.

If I was buying a scooter for DZ travel and hauling gear with it, I'd take a hard look at a V-Strom. That's just a neat bike no matter which way you cut it. I've done a bit of traveling with my Vulcan, strapping my gear bag down to the sissy bar on my bike, though.

Basically the only bikes I can think of that would be harder to carry gear on would be a sport bike or a cruiser with no sissy bar. That's due to space and tie downs. Just about all the touring bikes have great anchors to tie bags and such down to.

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[rlucus 0]

A V strom would make a great bike to haul gear... but I ride a GSXR

[AggieDave 6]

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but I ride a GSXR

So you can't carry gear any where, but you'll get there very quickly.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[rlucus 0]

Actually I have carried enough gear to go on 2 week trips... It just looks really funny. I've done 900 miles in one day on multiple occasions, that is not very comfy on a sport bike

[Dumpster 0]

Rent a locker at the DZ. Keep your gear there. Get any type of bike you want, all you need is a change of clothes and your dopp kit.

Prollum solved.

Easy Does It

[shah269 0]

Any Sport Touring Bike will be ok for you.
Assuming you know how to ride.
May i suggest visiting
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/
and asking for a bit of help.

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[warpedskydiver 0]

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2009models/2009-BMW-R1200GS.htm
5k is a good down payment

[shah269 0]

I bought my GPZ-1100 for $3.5k.
Look around it's not hard.

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[AggieDave 6]

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http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/...2009-BMW-R1200GS.htm
5k is a good down payment

I ride a BMW 1150RT just about every day. Great bikes, although they don't hold up to serious abuse all that well.

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[warpedskydiver 0]

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I bought my GPZ-1100 for $3.5k.
Look around it's not hard.

I just have an old 1992 GSXR1100N.

I think it can get to the speed limit.

155HP

[Squeak 17]

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http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/...2009-BMW-R1200GS.htm
5k is a good down payment

I ride a BMW 1150RT just about every day. Great bikes, although they don't hold up to serious abuse all that well.

Did you become a bike cop Dave?

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?