Flying to get bike. What would you take?

[Rangerscott]

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]

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

[Rangerscott]

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

Is it ok if I bang my head on things?

[pauldun170]

Is it ok if I bang my head on things?

Only if I can start spelling wear properly

[Particle Man]

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]

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]

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

[Rangerscott]

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]

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

Good idea

[G-Rex]

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

[Tsunami]

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

:lol

[derf]

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

Wear should we put the helmet when we aren't whereing it?

[azoomm]

I travel a few times a month with gear, the helmet will be a carry on. Plan for extra time, they sent my sidi race boots thru the scanner three times. If you aren't part of the normal herd, you're suspect.

[pauldun170]

Wear should we put the helmet when we aren't whereing it?

Once again foiled by the joos

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[RACER X]

took my tank bang on baord when i flew to p/u my bike.

and carried my helmet on board.

obviously had to check in my gun and gun box

[Gas Man]

Fedex/ups the shit to ur destination. Many people I know have done tt for normal trips.

[RACER X]

i wore my motorcycle boots thru security, and put my birkenstocks in my tank bag.

[Tsunami]

i wore my motorcycle boots thru security, and put my birkenstocks in my tank bag.

Don't they make you take off your shoes when you go through security??

[RACER X]

yes, but, i had a tank bag w/ stuff
and helmet bag

and you're only allowed to take 2 carry ons

those were my carry ons

[karl_1052]

Fedex/ups the shit to ur destination. Many people I know have done tt for normal trips.

This.

or buy a cheap helmet and tank bag when you get there.

[Rider]

This is a good question because I'm doing the same thing next week. I don't have a tank bag but I will have leather saddlebags to but my clothes in for the ride home. Still trying to decide if I should carry on my boots(cruiser type boots) or just wear them on the plane. I figured leather jacket and helmet would be carry on and the rest of my stuff will be checked.

[RACER X]

if your checking in things, put the boots in a box and wear comfy shoes. unless the carrier charges for "check-in" then minimize the check in stuff.

[CrazyKell]

Helmet, jacket, boots - all can be worn.

Other than that, I'd bring deodorant and buy underwear along the way. :idk:

[z06boy]

Put helmet in a helmet bag...turn it upside down and fill it full of whatever you can fit in there. Take backpack and you can even put a tank bag in there full of crap. Wear boots or put them in backpack.

Fedexing the stuff isn't a a bad idea either. Checking the cardboard box and then tossing it isn't a bad idea as long as they don't steal your $hit. :lol:

[EpyonXero]

I just did something similar last week. The difference was that my bike and my gear were all together. I flew down with just a backpack with my camera, phone, iPod, and clothes. When i got there I packed everything I didnt need to ride back (spare helmets, jackets, boots, gloves..etc) in two boxes and sent them to my place UPS. Shipping was pretty cheap so Id recommend mailing anything you can to avoid hassles at the airport.

[Rangerscott]

Packing my stuff. Having trouble finding a place for my porn. I don't want to take my laptop or netbook and you just can't beat paper back sometimes.

[CrazyKell]

I'm telling you....all you need is deodorant!

[Rangerscott]

I'm telling you....all you need is deodorant!

Gotcha. Porn and deodorant.


I'm not just flying there and riding straight back. I'm staying for a day or two.

[derf]

And wear 6 layers of clothes

[Particle Man]

Gotcha. Porn and deodorant.


I'm not just flying there and riding straight back. I'm staying for a day or two.

Better bring extra porn then.

[Rider]

I'm telling you....all you need is deodorant!

I gotta bring 6 days worth of cloths. I've decided I'm wearing my helmet on the plane. No different than a cowboy hat.:lol

[Rangerscott]

You think walmart wil have those luggage info tags?

[CrazyKell]

Walmart probably will or Sears does too.