Hi guys,

I will be taking my Uly and my girlfriend on holiday in Brittany, France, in a couple of weeks.

Given that this will be my longest ever trip to date (400km each way) + I have no big experience with moto-touring (and most importantly my gf does not appreciate it as much as I do) + I have been a Uly owner for just 6 months... I want to prepare to ensure that this will be as smooth as possible.

Hence, I have a few Q I'd like to ask:

- Besides the usual oil level, brake-pads, brake-fluid, tyre checks, what else would you suggest I check and replace over the next fortnight?

- I was thinking of buying a belt and taking it with me, just in case.
In your experience, what are the typical signs of a belt about to pass away?

- I have 2 soft panniers (Oxford first-time, 48L) and a large backpack that I'll bungee to the tail-piece.
We are off for a week and I'd like to maximise luggage capacity, suggestions?

I even thought of buying a metal rack to provide additional support as opposed to the existing one.
Found this http://www.ventura-bike.co.uk/images/models/128.jpg , any other you'd recommend?

Thanks once again
: )

No, I do other stuff.

PM me when you want to come over and we can swap stuff to your bike...

Hi guys,

I will be taking my Uly and my girlfriend on holiday in Brittany, France, in a couple of weeks.

Given that this will be my longest ever trip to date (400km each way)
: )