Is it possible to haul a single cylinder worth of scuba gear, suit included on a motorcycle. If so, has anyone ever done this?

[BigAladdin]

I’m assuming a saddle bag is needed. I’m in the market for a motorcycle purchase and just started wondering if anyone here has ever hauled their full dive kit, suit included on a motorcycle before.

 

[undrwater]

I've never done it, but I've seen it done. On a bicycle as well.

 

[formernuke]

How did they do the tanks?

 

[stiebs]

When I went to Bali the locals were carting around 6-7 cylinders on their mopeds. Does that count?

 

[Jonn]

I’ll haul my gear except tanks and weights out to the west coast most years. I think hauling the heavy metal would take custom racks or a trailer or something, probably not worth it.

 

[undrwater]

How did they do the tanks?

On their backs, IIRC. though I think I recall a tank strapped to "seat back" of the motorcycle.

The bicyclist was a minimalist and used a plastic backpack without bcd. He rode his bike wearing his wetsuit. Fins were strapped through his arms. He was a quirky individual.

 

[Angelo Farina]

Did it on a Vespa when young, 40 years ago:
My Aralu twin tank in front of me, between my legs, and a normal backpack on my shoulders.
No place for the passenger, indeed.
This is unfeasible on a normal motorcycle.

 

[KenGordon]

I have seen it done with a rebreather (basically sitting on the pillion seat) on a full size BMW. I can’t remember where he put the bailout.

 

[lowwall]

Wear the BCD and tank. I recommend 2 cam bands. Bungee the fins on the passenger seat or on the side of the saddle under your leg. Put the rest in a tank bag or messenger bag slung in front.

Good luck. Don't crash.

 

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