Post by: wt on August 23, 2016, 06:14:22 PM
Post by: davk on August 23, 2016, 08:14:32 PM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on August 23, 2016, 08:21:13 PM
Post by: Huntnfolk on August 23, 2016, 09:03:20 PM
I don't use a kickstand since the bow or rifle goes with me anytime I dismount. Never know when the shot opportunity will present itself.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on August 23, 2016, 09:24:53 PM
Post by: wapiti hunter2 on August 23, 2016, 09:31:45 PM
Post by: pd on August 23, 2016, 09:48:20 PM
Basically what the other guys said. 2 spare tubes, chain breaker with extra chain bits (all in less than $10), small hand pump, small patch kit.
No kick stand. I ride a garbage bike. Sorry, if it dies it stays. At the end of the day everything is organic, and will return to the earth.
My chain broke on the way in last year, in the early hours (03:00) of opening day. My ever-resourceful partner pounded the chain into submission with river rocks. I was highly impressed. He shot a bull the next day, too. Stud hunter.
My partner mounts his bow on the bike trailer, on top off his duffel bag. I carry mine on my back, strapped to the rucksack. I will try his method next time. No handlebar mounts for me---others seem to like this.
Zip ties are very useful. If you can't fix a flat, zip up the blown tube in 5 or 6 places. You will still be able to ride out. Old motorcycle trick---I don't say it is comfortable, just do-able.
Post by: Humptulips on August 23, 2016, 09:55:04 PM
For a head light last year I bought a NEBO Transport,LED. Greatest thing in flashlights ever. I taped a piece of 3/4 roll plastic water pipe to the frame. The light fits in it perfect.
It is rechargeable in your cars cigarette lighter and it has some spring loaded keepers on the side to keep it in the lighter. These keep it in the water pipe when you are riding.
Post by: wt on August 23, 2016, 10:21:56 PM
Post by: pd on August 23, 2016, 10:33:37 PM
Sweet! great reply's! I can't beleive I forgot the 100mph tap... added to kit. What are liners? Are they the band that is between the tube and the spoke nuts? Or do you add them between the tube and the tire.
Yes, that's what the liners are. Duct tape or electrical tape works as well. Prevents punctures from the spoke ends.
Post by: bracer40 on August 24, 2016, 07:57:11 AM
Sweet! great reply's! I can't beleive I forgot the 100mph tap... added to kit. What are liners? Are they the band that is between the tube and the spoke nuts? Or do you add them between the tube and the tire.
Actually, there are two types of liners. The first you'll find on probably all wheels. It's an adhesive tape (only seen it made of cloth) that covers the inside of the rim covering the spoke heads. The other type is wrapped inside the tire between the tube and tire. We used to run the tuffy brand. It was a rubber/plastic type of material. Thickest in the middle and tapered forwards the sides. These helped prevent sharp objects puncturing through the tires and into the tubes.
Post by: Cougartail on August 24, 2016, 08:33:02 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on August 24, 2016, 09:22:08 AM
Mounting bow/gun on the handlebars is by far the preferred method. I mounted things on a rear rack and i was so back heavy that i'd pop wheelies going up any hill.
Get a high quality bike, even if its used, so you don't have a walmart special breaking down on you in the back woods.
Get a full suspension bike... logging roads will wreck your behind.
The trailer thing... I've never really gotten into. I think my next step might be some kind of way to mount things to the bike to walk parts out. The trailer is kind of a pain.
In Western WA get the disc brakes... the wheel brakes will fail you when it rains in your season.
Post by: Labs07 on August 24, 2016, 11:39:46 AM
Post by: JakeLand on August 24, 2016, 06:48:10 PM
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Post by: _DarkTimber_ on August 26, 2016, 06:23:21 PM
Spare tubes,tire wrench kit , extra headlamp and batteries,extra coat and socks and food and waterI wouldn't put a rifle or bow rack on the bars just in case I eat crap and crash I would rather have my rifle on my backNice buck
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Post by: pope on August 26, 2016, 07:52:29 PM
I hunt several areas and one offers convenient bike access. Before the season begins, I like to stash a bike trailer along with a kit for dealing with the animal if I score (tarp, game bags, etc.).
Post by: Bullkllr on August 26, 2016, 08:17:46 PM
Spare tubes,tire wrench kit , extra headlamp and batteries,extra coat and socks and food and waterI wouldn't put a rifle or bow rack on the bars just in case I eat crap and crash I would rather have my rifle on my back
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This. Took a few spills when I really wished the weapon was not on the handle bars. Besides spills, that also subjects your weapon to severe vibration and rattling. Not good imo. I like my gun or bow strapped securely on my back. Your body is a great shock absorber.
Need something for flats. Something to tighten anything that comes loose. Chain breaker came in handy 1 time I broke a deraileur and rode in with a 21 speed and rode out with a 1 speed.
Can't see dragging a trailer. I like to stash it in a convenient spot, even if I have to go back aways. Makes 1 trip out with an elk possible.
Post by: JLS on August 26, 2016, 11:24:07 PM
Post by: JakeLand on August 27, 2016, 09:26:44 AM