emack Posted April 14, 2008 Share #1 Posted April 14, 2008 I mounted a water bottle cage to the left saddlebag crash guard. Works great. I used a cage that adjusts with a thumb screw to whatever water bottle you use. I use a CamelBak bottle that doesn't require tipping up (so it doesn't block my view of the road while taking a drink). It attaches using a 1" bar clamp I got from the bike store, and I installed it so the passenger floorboards still can be folded up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted April 14, 2008 Share #2 Posted April 14, 2008 I like that! Whats the cage called, by brand name? Have you got a link? Or does any bicycle shop have one? When I take long rides, I like to have a bottle of water or maybe gatorade handy. That looks like just the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibvel Posted April 14, 2008 Share #3 Posted April 14, 2008 Me Likey!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emack Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted April 14, 2008 I bought the stuff from a bike store as they have a wide variety of mounts, cages and bottles. I paid $26 for the mount, cage & bottle. I used to use a camel pac backpack but I don't like wearing it on hot days. This works much better. Plus I can take the bottle off and hook a carabiner to it for hiking, climbing and stuff. I'm not sure of the brand name... but the shop had a lot of different options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted April 14, 2008 Share #5 Posted April 14, 2008 Very nice, I like that idea, I'm sure there will be many more folks that will follow your lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka Posted April 17, 2008 Share #6 Posted April 17, 2008 Great idea! I ask for your personal opinion in that some of us suffer from Monkey Butt and others from Wide Butt Syndrome, and as one having the second complication, I have a feeling that the bottle might poke into a tender thigh or posterior area. Do you think that could be a problem for those concerned? Have a great ridng season and thanks. Gypsy:080402gudl_prv: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted April 17, 2008 Share #7 Posted April 17, 2008 Good idea, but I don't think it will work for me as I ride 2 Up with MrsSquid quite often and it looks like it would impinge on her leg room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportssonny1968 Posted April 18, 2008 Share #8 Posted April 18, 2008 Believe it or not the best thing i have found is cheep sometimes it is free.I use a huggie cut the bottom out put it on the gas cap put a small piece of paper towel in bottom to catch the moisture.when i finish the bottle of water i use it as a spit bottle because i chew tobacco.Ever tried spitting from your bike a 70 MPH.(not good)The huggie will ride there from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted April 18, 2008 Share #9 Posted April 18, 2008 Believe it or not the best thing i have found is cheep sometimes it is free.I use a huggie cut the bottom out put it on the gas cap put a small piece of paper towel in bottom to catch the moisture.when i finish the bottle of water i use it as a spit bottle because i chew tobacco.Ever tried spitting from your bike a 70 MPH.(not good)The huggie will ride there from now on. :rotf: A huggie?? Im picturing a big bad biker dude, with a Huggies DIAPER on his gas tank, billowing in the wind?!?!? Oh gawd...tell me it isnt so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emack Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted April 19, 2008 I asked my wife to sit on back after I installed. The bottle doesn't effect the seating area at all,.. but it moved her foot out about 1 or 2 inches out from where she usually has it on the floorboard. She rarely rides two up with me anyway as she rides her own Vulcan 900,... anyway... I told her it was a feature.. and that she is welcome to drink out of it too... Great idea! I ask for your personal opinion in that some of us suffer from Monkey Butt and others from Wide Butt Syndrome, and as one having the second complication, I have a feeling that the bottle might poke into a tender thigh or posterior area. Do you think that could be a problem for those concerned? Have a great ridng season and thanks. Gypsy:080402gudl_prv: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSTDRIDER Posted April 22, 2008 Share #11 Posted April 22, 2008 I like your idea! However I have the 2 up thing going so I got almost the same setup ( a little smaller bottle) and put it on the left side handlebar. Works like a charm! 12 bucks at a bike shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibvel Posted April 22, 2008 Share #12 Posted April 22, 2008 Great idea! I ask for your personal opinion in that some of us suffer from Monkey Butt and others from Wide Butt Syndrome, and as one having the second complication, I have a feeling that the bottle might poke into a tender thigh or posterior area. Do you think that could be a problem for those concerned? Have a great ridng season and thanks. Gypsy:080402gudl_prv: I noticed that emack has the bottle set up pretty close to the bike. I'm thinking that you could probably mount the bottle farther out towards the outside of the bag and have plenty of room for Posterior, passenger feet etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted April 22, 2008 Share #13 Posted April 22, 2008 Wall Mart has a very simular bottle holder for $6.00 in the bicycle parts section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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