Forgive me, everyone, for some reformatting and "editing" liberties...all taken in the name of saving space on my replies....
peabody99 wrote:...at risk of looking like I eat like King Henry VIII. here was my load:
4 bottles wine......................1lb grd beef...............1 lb lamb......................1 lb pork.........................3 dozen eggs.............1 lb bacon
2 ½ gallon almond milk......Quart ½ and ½.........1 lb almonds...............1 lb. butter.....................1 lb chorizo..................2 cans tomato paste
12 oz tomato sauce.............Shampoo-16 oz.......8 oz heavy cream........2 lbs fresh greens.......8 oz mustard.............16 oz mayo
2lbs cheese..........................1 onion.....................16oz greek yogurt.........2.5 lb fish......................22oz pumpkin
Woohoo! Kindred spirit! I like your style!
Did all the eggs make it home unbroken? Were all the bottles of wine in the pet carrier?
I know a bunch of beer bottles or Pepsi cans can fit in there!
viney266 wrote:Sweet!...I'll have to take a pic next time I haul something good!
That's the idea! We'll be waiting for it.
neotrotsky wrote:Stocking up on a scooter doesn't always have to mean food either
In many ways the Italjet was worthless as a commuter, but quick for it's size. It made up for it in other ways.
That big barrel was empty, I hope! Even then it must have been very awkward to ride with!
BootScootin'FireFighter wrote:Priceless photos Michelle. I don't have the fancy saddlebags like you, but I've fit a ton of stuff in my hiking pack. That turns a lot of heads at red lights.
I've never considered them fancy, but I like that they match, and the definitely are functional. I think you shared a picture of your hiking, or was it duffle, bag once. That thing is HUGE! A long time ago, a friend of mine said, "Form follows function". I've always remembered that. Very true.
AWinn6889 wrote:I haven't been able to find any non-motorcycle specific saddle bags by Fieldsheer after looking through... too many websites today at work. Too bad, because those look nice. I guess I'll stick with the Primas, or maybe make my own once the bf is done making his.
Definitely share pictures of what he comes up with. I made my own canvas bag once (what a pain that was!), but nothing as industrious as that!
kmrcstintn wrote:luckily the Buddy is a stout bike with good suspension (declared maximum weight of rider, cargo, fuel is 340lbs) and can handle overpacking from time to time
So true! It is a very spunky bike.
siobhan wrote:michelle, you are crazy and my new hero!
I don't know which is most crazy, carrying that much stuff, buying that many snap peas, or cataloging the whole thing to share.
LOL. Probably all 3, but I figured it might liven up discussion here on the forum, and open some people's eyes to what they can accomplish on a scooter...though by and large on this forum I'm "preaching to the choir".
Tam Tam wrote:...I like to see that smile shift to a look of begrudged appreciation, as they realize they just used 10x the gas I did to get the same amount of stuff.
You got it!
Hopefully we'll get more pix in this thread. It's interesting, and often very helpful, to see what others have come up with when hauling things. The more utilitarian we can make our Buddy's, the more reason's we have for not driving our cages to work, or the store, right?
Past bikes: 08' Genuine Buddy 125, '07 Yamaha Majesty 400, '07 Piaggio MP3 250, '08 Piaggio MP3 500, '08 Aprilia Scarabeo 500
Current bikes: Two '09 Genuine Buddy 125's
However, I have to say that I get a lot of satisfaction out of seeing that although there is a parking lot full of cars, trucks, and SUVs, I'm there on a scooter, and am able to haul just as many items as many of them are in their cages.
