My bright beam of hope of getting a luggage rack for my new Versys has faded. Twisted Throttle has advised me that I won't be getting my racks this week and I'll have to wait until July 7th at a minimum. That means my trip to Windsor on July 4th weekend will be without my much needed luggage. The promise on Friday has turned into doubt on Monday.
There are worse things to cry about - I'm lucky to be able to ride, to a roof over my head, food on the table and a job that provides for all of this. Crying about not getting my racks is silly and I'll just have to make do.
I found a SeaLine dry bag - 50 litre for $32.00 in bright yellow and I purchased a bungee web to hold the dry bag to the seat. I have some really good backpack straps that will also aid in keeping the dry bag attached to my pillion seat. This will have to get me by until the luggage eventually shows up.
My good friend Sharon pointed out the problem has been exacerbated by the hike in fuel prices. More people are turning to riding to ease the use of fuel and luggage is in more demand than ever. It's a good point - to think globally instead of locally.
Sharon also pointed out - keep a good locking system on your bike. Bike thefts are up as well.
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Talk about not crying over things...you'll hear me crying up the high heavens if someone steal my Jesse! We'll have to make do until the hard stuff gets in.
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