Motorcycling and Diving

[ItMustBeJames]

Does anyone ride and dive? I tried posting this thread on one of the sport-touring motorcycling sites I read, but there weren't many takers. I'm curious about how you load up your gear; what you can bring and what you can't; what you do about salt water dripping from your gear to your bike; etc. Any and all comments are welcome.

-James

 

[The Chad]

I used to ride, but now I dive. I can't imagine loading all the gear I have onto a m/c so I settle for my truck. I had a hard enough time carrying golf clubs, so I can't imagine carrying a tank, unless you have a Goldwing and a tow behind trailer

 

[jonnythan]

I ride.. and dive...

but have no clue how I'd ever do both at the same time.

 

[broncobowsher]

I have borrowed a pony bottle, tossed it in a backpack, rode across town to air up some tires.

Somewhere I read about a story of someone watching a diver come out of the water and walk over to a motorcycle and ride off, still wearing all the gear. It was in europe someplace.

 

[Doc Intrepid]

I've got a pretty nice 2004 Road King Custom that I enjoy riding.

But I'd never think about tearing it up with saltwater and dive gear.

That's what vans are for......

 

[irishsquid]

I have a really sweet RoadKing. Haven't figured how to keep it running underwater and buoyancy sucks.

 

[jonnythan]

Is motorcycle a verb?

Regardless, this Sportster (!) is the hottest Harley I've seen in a while:
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2007models/2007models-Harley-Davidson-XL1200N-Nightster.htm

Sorry to hijack

 

[Cacia]

well...cycle is. So yes.

 

[Oriskany Divemaster]

I have a VTX 1800. I've installed a couple of roll-control racks on the side where the saddle bags used to be so it does a pretty good job at holding the 120s. I've modified the windshield to keep the seaspray to a minimum. And I've worked out all the kinks with the bilge pump. But the problem is as soon as I run it off the dock, it sinks right to the bottom. Any suggestions?

 

[irishsquid]

I've modified the windshield to keep the seaspray to a minimum. And I've worked out all the kinks with the bilge pump. But the problem is as soon as I run it off the dock, it sinks right to the bottom. Any suggestions?

I took my windshield off, I'm hardcore and like to keep the "knees in the seas".
Never thought about a bilge pump; good idea. I may use one to pump air and water between my saddlebags and maybe fix the curse on my bike's buoyancy.