July 26th, 2008.
Sarge:
From all the stuff you're going to be carrying, try to set the LC1 or the dufflebag with shoulder straps so that the bikes seat or frame takes most of the weight..... Better if you can strap it to the bike's frame or seat by itself. The reason I mention this is, from my experience with road bikes, is that if you hit a dip or bump, the backpack or duffle bag's going to first bounce up then down... giving your back a terrible wrench.... Also the mere weight of it pulling on your shoulders after several hours will cause discomfort....
And remember, Dirt Bikes, whether military or civillian, tend to have long travel firm springing, and you are going to know about every pothole or bump by the time you get home. Good luck, and we'll be keeping an eye out ( and a prayer going) for you, and shall await your return to Texas.... Once you get back, the bike'll probably save you some gas over the deuce... Good Luck, and Godspeed....
Sincerely,
Kyle F. McGrogan
1971 Kaiser Jeep M35A2 Wo/W "Saddam's Nightmare", Desert Storm and Vietnam Veteran truck
1968 Johnson Corp M105A2 Cargo Trailer
1967 Hercules MEP023A Gas Gen-set APU
1963 Swiss Army Cargo Unuimog, S.404.114 MB