Flying to get bike. What would you take?

Rangerscott · 04-12-2010, 07:34 PM

Ok. I can have two carry-ons. First off, do you think the helmet is gonna be considered 1 carry on?

I have my GPS w/ram mount, camera, my helmet, my jacket (probably just wear it the whole time), gloves, mp3 player, change of cloths, a disc lock, cargo nets, clear visor (just in case ride at night or bad weather), ....................

I'll hit my destination early thursday morning, stay friday, then head back saturday to my dad's city. Then either stay the night, leave sunday to my city or march on saturday.

Ya'll think a tank bag is ok to take on a plane? You know everyone is a terrorist now and I don't want them freaking out that theirs magnets in the bag. My A hole doesn't need an exam.

What every ya'll can think of just post. I want to be as light as possible, but dont want to forget something. I'm going to try to fit everything in a big back pack I have, if not then I'll take my smaller back pack and a small duffle bag than can be cargo netted to the back seat.

pauldun170 · 04-12-2010, 07:40 PM

Where the helmet during flights and put the tankbag on your leg.

Rangerscott · 04-12-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

Where the helmet during flights and put the tankbag on your leg.

Is it ok if I bang my head on things?

pauldun170 · 04-12-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Is it ok if I bang my head on things?

Only if I can start spelling wear properly

Particle Man · 04-12-2010, 08:51 PM

Anytime I fly with moto gear I get my balls busted.

Just leave yourself extra time to deal with it.

A lot of those tasked with our "safety" ain't the brightest bulbs on the tree.

I've traveled with a tank bag before. If it's magnetic make sure you let them know ahead of time or they will flip.

derf · 04-12-2010, 10:27 PM

Tankbag is 1 carry on and the tankbag is the other, if you have a bookbag with clothes then check that.

Last time I flew with a helmet and my riding jacket I was pulled aside for questioning while they tried to figure out what the hump was for on my back, they kept asking if it had a hidden compartment. The gloves were even worse, those had to be checked because they were considered weapons with the hard knuckles

jtemple · 04-12-2010, 10:32 PM

Put stuff in cardboard box & check it in. Get to destination, throw box in trash, gear up, ride home.

Rangerscott · 04-12-2010, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

tankbag is 1 carry on and the tankbag is the other, if you have a bookbag with clothes then check that.

Last time i flew with a helmet and my riding jacket i was pulled aside for questioning while they tried to figure out what the hump was for on my back, they kept asking if it had a hidden compartment. The gloves were even worse, those had to be checked because they were considered weapons with the hard knuckles

o shit!!!! This guy has a hump! Tackle him!!!! Bawhaha.

Tsunami · 04-12-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jtemple

Put stuff in cardboard box & check it in. Get to destination, throw box in trash, gear up, ride home.

Good idea

G-Rex · 04-12-2010, 10:56 PM

I've carried my moto gear as carry-on several times and I've never gotten the third degree.

I carry everything I normally carry in my tankbag for a short trip when I've done as you mention..well, other than my Leatherman. LOL

04-12-2010, 07:34 PM	#1
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Flying to get bike. What would you take? Ok. I can have two carry-ons. First off, do you think the helmet is gonna be considered 1 carry on? I have my GPS w/ram mount, camera, my helmet, my jacket (probably just wear it the whole time), gloves, mp3 player, change of cloths, a disc lock, cargo nets, clear visor (just in case ride at night or bad weather), .................... I'll hit my destination early thursday morning, stay friday, then head back saturday to my dad's city. Then either stay the night, leave sunday to my city or march on saturday. Ya'll think a tank bag is ok to take on a plane? You know everyone is a terrorist now and I don't want them freaking out that theirs magnets in the bag. My A hole doesn't need an exam. What every ya'll can think of just post. I want to be as light as possible, but dont want to forget something. I'm going to try to fit everything in a big back pack I have, if not then I'll take my smaller back pack and a small duffle bag than can be cargo netted to the back seat. Last edited by Rangerscott; 04-12-2010 at 07:43 PM..

04-12-2010, 08:51 PM	#5
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Anytime I fly with moto gear I get my balls busted. Just leave yourself extra time to deal with it. A lot of those tasked with our "safety" ain't the brightest bulbs on the tree. I've traveled with a tank bag before. If it's magnetic make sure you let them know ahead of time or they will flip. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

04-12-2010, 10:27 PM	#6
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Tankbag is 1 carry on and the tankbag is the other, if you have a bookbag with clothes then check that. Last time I flew with a helmet and my riding jacket I was pulled aside for questioning while they tried to figure out what the hump was for on my back, they kept asking if it had a hidden compartment. The gloves were even worse, those had to be checked because they were considered weapons with the hard knuckles __________________

04-12-2010, 10:56 PM	#10
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I've carried my moto gear as carry-on several times and I've never gotten the third degree. I carry everything I normally carry in my tankbag for a short trip when I've done as you mention..well, other than my Leatherman. LOL __________________

04-12-2010, 10:32 PM	#7
jtemple Geek Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Papillion, Nebraska Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630 Posts: 1,437	Put stuff in cardboard box & check it in. Get to destination, throw box in trash, gear up, ride home.