Anyone ever do this?

sectorsight · 08-02-2012, 09:12 AM

I rarely drink coffee but sometimes I have a craving for it, but because I always ride, I can never bring one with me to work. Today i said "Scew it" and wedged the cup between the bars and the windshield. is this a common practice among coffee drinking bikers?

Dodsfall · 08-02-2012, 09:27 AM

I've never tried to carry coffee that way. I don't even know if I have the space to carry one there. I'll have to look.

If it doesn't spill, I think it's a great idea.

sectorsight · 08-02-2012, 09:29 AM

It didn't spill, but the Mcdonalds was only a block away from my work. Maybe I'll go to a farther one tomorrow. i have an extra pair of clothes in a filing cabinet at work in case I get drenched with rain, but it maybe used for coffee tomorrow. I'm let you guys know.

Also, anyone have a cupholder on their bike?

Ramsfan87 · 08-02-2012, 10:00 AM

Hmm. I'm a daily coffee drinker. Usually 2 cups spaced out in the morning, and one in the afternoon. I ride almost daily now, so I miss having my cup to drink as I drive to work. At least I feel coffee is better than guzzling energy drinks like others I know! A cup holder would be nice, but look weird on sport bike IMHO.

Also, another topic, occassionally I like to dip when I travel long distances (I know, bad habit) When I ride I can't do that because spitting in my full face helmet would be pretty nasty. The swedish snus is an alternative to that though.

sectorsight · 08-02-2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramsfan87

Also, another topic, occassionally I like to dip when I travel long distances (I know, bad habit) When I ride I can't do that because spitting in my full face helmet would be pretty nasty. The swedish snus is an alternative to that though.

Since riding I've cut down my nicotine consumption by over 50%. Unless anyone knows how to smoke while riding in a FF helmet.

distantThunder · 08-02-2012, 10:08 AM

there is actually a drink holder that you can buy to fit on the handlebars. you can buy them.

do you have a super-long straw that goes thru the visor of your helmet dude?
or maybe an IV drip system ... chrome plated, of course :-)

Dt

sectorsight · 08-02-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by distantThunder

do you have a super-long straw that goes thru the visor of your helmet dude?
or maybe an IV drip system ... chrome plated, of course :-)

Dt

I wish. Actually this is just for transportation right now...any fabricators can make me a chrome plated straw?

hogcowboy · 08-02-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramsfan87

Also, another topic, occassionally I like to dip when I travel long distances (I know, bad habit) When I ride I can't do that because spitting in my full face helmet would be pretty nasty. The swedish snus is an alternative to that though.

Be a man.....swallow.

sectorsight · 08-02-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lray5081

Be a man.....swallow.

I hate gay jokes, cum on guys

hogcowboy · 08-02-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sectorsight

I hate gay jokes, cum on guys

Gay???? I sure wasn't going there! I dipped and chewed for years and just swallowed the stuff. I got a few others to try it and make them sick too. It was a hoot. I stopped smoking, chewing and dipping 15 years ago now. I don't know how anyone can afford it now.

sectorsight · 08-02-2012, 10:24 AM

My bad. i had a professor who used to dip in class. I asked him if we could too, he said "yes, I suppose you can if you swallow it like me".

Never dipped class

chefonahonda · 08-02-2012, 11:10 AM

I smoke with a full face and bring my travel mug in a cup holder on the handlebars. Paper coffee cups don't work for me as they always spill on my tank as it seems I always find a good bump. I have wedged groceries between the handlbars and the windshield though including frozen pizza and a gallon of milk...gotta be creative when riding.

Ramsfan87 · 08-02-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sectorsight

I hate gay jokes, cum on guys

It's ok. For somebody that doesn't dip or only knows very seasoned dippers, I wouldn't expect them to know it wasn't a gay joke. The juice from the tobacco is very irritating to your throat and stomach. It would make me puke. But for seasoned dippers, they get so used to it that they just swallow the juice, "gutting it". It's also more convenient and less messy. So they always joke around that its "manlier" to gut it, hence the comment above

Some of those seasoned guys are so good at hiding it when its in their mouth that you'd never know they were even doing it. That is until their talk a foot away from your face and have horrible breath, plus usually their gums aren't in tip top shape....

sectorsight · 08-02-2012, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chefonahonda

I smoke with a full face and bring my travel mug in a cup holder on the handlebars. Paper coffee cups don't work for me as they always spill on my tank as it seems I always find a good bump. I have wedged groceries between the handlbars and the windshield though including frozen pizza and a gallon of milk...gotta be creative when riding.

How do you smoke with a full face helmet, or even riding in general? any tips?

spacejunkiehsv · 08-02-2012, 12:13 PM

Here you go, lots of cupholders to choose from. http://www.kruzerkaddy.net/products.html

chet8625 · 08-02-2012, 08:34 PM

I've seen plenty of guys with cupholders, usually on big touring bikes. Been seeing a lot of bikes with water bottles hanging from their bars lately.

cmonSTART · 08-02-2012, 08:40 PM

I really need a cup holder.

DRYCHEM · 08-02-2012, 08:48 PM

McDe cups leak too much. You need a travel mug.

sanford · 08-02-2012, 10:25 PM

I find a xl leather coat can be loaded with stuff, I often will stop at a garage sale and just make sure will fit inside my jacket..often riding home I look like some one with the world's biggest beer belly... with a learner bike not keen on spending too much since will sell next season..

Dodsfall · 08-02-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sanford

I find a xl leather coat can be loaded with stuff, I often will stop at a garage sale and just make sure will fit inside my jacket..often riding home I look like some one with the world's biggest beer belly... with a learner bike not keen on spending too much since will sell next season..

You need to invest $7 into a bungee net.

robow · 08-02-2012, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sectorsight

Since riding I've cut down my nicotine consumption by over 50%. Unless anyone knows how to smoke while riding in a FF helmet.

Drill a small hole in your helmet insert cigarette and breath normal.

sanford · 08-02-2012, 10:42 PM

Quote:

You need to invest $7 into a bungee net.

Where can you get those? heck of a good idea, thanks

bajakirch · 08-03-2012, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sectorsight

I hate gay jokes, cum on guys

I'll have you know that I rarely use this expression, because it's so OVER-used. But when I read that I really did lol.

sectorsight · 08-03-2012, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanford

Where can you get those? heck of a good idea, thanks

Amazon

like 6 bucks

Eye_m_no_angel · 08-03-2012, 07:26 AM

"any fabricators can make me a chrome plated straw?"

Don't use chrome plated steel. It'll be too heavy and if it flexes or gets bent the chrome will likely chip off.

Use thin wall aluminum tubing, bend to shape with a brake line tubing bender, and polish to a chrome-like shine.

Dodsfall · 08-03-2012, 09:11 AM

I've just about worn my bungee net out.

I use the thing so much, it's just about completely stretched out. It's time for me to get another one.

goalie · 08-03-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodsfall

I've just about worn my bungee net out.

I use the thing so much, it's just about completely stretched out. It's time for me to get another one.

TMI, Dods, TMI. LOL

Christine · 08-03-2012, 05:09 PM

I only work for companies where they have a decent espresso machine.

Gandalf · 08-03-2012, 06:11 PM

There's a Cajun/creole place my roommate and I frequent about 5 miles from our house...we're there often enough that when they make the wrong order for someone they usually give it to us to take home (me being a starving college student and everything) and I'll wedge the to-go box between my windscreen and guages on my Katana. There's definitely a trick to it (you can't turn your forks too far or you'll dump it) but I haven't lost my left-overs yet lol

FNA · 08-06-2012, 03:20 PM

Saw a swinging cup holder aon an FL the other day.

Cargo nets are available at most dealers.

"Unless anyone knows how to smoke while riding in a FF helmet." The questions here sometimes: Put the shield up.

smooth1 · 08-06-2012, 08:00 PM

My bungee net's one of my favorite bike gizmos. I use it 3 or 4 times a week. It was only $6.00 at the dealers.

twizted278 · 08-28-2012, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DRYCHEM

McDe cups leak too much. You need a travel mug.

i would think that the wind would cool it down faster then anything?

Hawkeye · 08-29-2012, 11:05 AM

I just take my travel mug and place a piece of saran wrap on the top before screwing on the top. then I trow it in my backpack/tail bag. Makes it completely spill proof

That is how I get coffee to work.

Peter Darby · 08-29-2012, 11:23 AM

I use a cup holder and travel mug. I could put a plastic cup with lid in the holder but whenever I do I find that the air across the top of the cup pulls the coffee out and sprays a fine mist all over my jacket. That doesn't happen with the tavel mug even when it is open for drinking.

crankbait · 08-29-2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hogcowboy

Be a man.....swallow.

+1

08-02-2012, 09:12 AM	#1
sectorsight Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 256	Anyone ever do this? I rarely drink coffee but sometimes I have a craving for it, but because I always ride, I can never bring one with me to work. Today i said "Scew it" and wedged the cup between the bars and the windshield. is this a common practice among coffee drinking bikers?

08-02-2012, 09:27 AM	#2
Dodsfall Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 16,352	I've never tried to carry coffee that way. I don't even know if I have the space to carry one there. I'll have to look. If it doesn't spill, I think it's a great idea. __________________ 2008 XL1200R To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-02-2012, 12:13 PM	#15
spacejunkiehsv Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 375	Here you go, lots of cupholders to choose from. http://www.kruzerkaddy.net/products.html __________________ Red 2009 Ninja 650R, 48mpg, 12.1s in the 1/4

08-03-2012, 09:11 AM	#26
Dodsfall Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 16,352	I've just about worn my bungee net out. I use the thing so much, it's just about completely stretched out. It's time for me to get another one. __________________ 2008 XL1200R To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-29-2012, 11:05 AM	#33
Hawkeye ├•┤ Pew Pew Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,572	I just take my travel mug and place a piece of saran wrap on the top before screwing on the top. then I trow it in my backpack/tail bag. Makes it completely spill proof That is how I get coffee to work. __________________ If you don't sin... Jesus died for nothing.

08-02-2012, 09:29 AM	#3
sectorsight Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 256	It didn't spill, but the Mcdonalds was only a block away from my work. Maybe I'll go to a farther one tomorrow. i have an extra pair of clothes in a filing cabinet at work in case I get drenched with rain, but it maybe used for coffee tomorrow. I'm let you guys know. Also, anyone have a cupholder on their bike?

08-02-2012, 10:00 AM	#4
Ramsfan87 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 407	Hmm. I'm a daily coffee drinker. Usually 2 cups spaced out in the morning, and one in the afternoon. I ride almost daily now, so I miss having my cup to drink as I drive to work. At least I feel coffee is better than guzzling energy drinks like others I know! A cup holder would be nice, but look weird on sport bike IMHO. Also, another topic, occassionally I like to dip when I travel long distances (I know, bad habit) When I ride I can't do that because spitting in my full face helmet would be pretty nasty. The swedish snus is an alternative to that though.

08-02-2012, 10:08 AM	#6
distantThunder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,243	there is actually a drink holder that you can buy to fit on the handlebars. you can buy them. do you have a super-long straw that goes thru the visor of your helmet dude? or maybe an IV drip system ... chrome plated, of course :-) Dt

08-02-2012, 10:24 AM	#11
sectorsight Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 256	My bad. i had a professor who used to dip in class. I asked him if we could too, he said "yes, I suppose you can if you swallow it like me". Never dipped class

08-02-2012, 11:10 AM	#12
chefonahonda Lead, follow or get out of the way. Life Is Good! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 755	I smoke with a full face and bring my travel mug in a cup holder on the handlebars. Paper coffee cups don't work for me as they always spill on my tank as it seems I always find a good bump. I have wedged groceries between the handlbars and the windshield though including frozen pizza and a gallon of milk...gotta be creative when riding.

08-02-2012, 08:34 PM	#16
chet8625 Master At Arms Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 168	I've seen plenty of guys with cupholders, usually on big touring bikes. Been seeing a lot of bikes with water bottles hanging from their bars lately.

08-02-2012, 08:40 PM	#17
cmonSTART Moderately Super Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Antrim, NH Posts: 924	I really need a cup holder.

08-02-2012, 08:48 PM	#18
DRYCHEM Motorcyclist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 10	McDe cups leak too much. You need a travel mug.

08-02-2012, 10:25 PM	#19
sanford Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 988	I find a xl leather coat can be loaded with stuff, I often will stop at a garage sale and just make sure will fit inside my jacket..often riding home I look like some one with the world's biggest beer belly... with a learner bike not keen on spending too much since will sell next season..

08-03-2012, 07:26 AM	#25
Eye_m_no_angel Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 4,630	"any fabricators can make me a chrome plated straw?" Don't use chrome plated steel. It'll be too heavy and if it flexes or gets bent the chrome will likely chip off. Use thin wall aluminum tubing, bend to shape with a brake line tubing bender, and polish to a chrome-like shine.

08-03-2012, 05:09 PM	#28
Christine Master At Arms Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 126	I only work for companies where they have a decent espresso machine.

08-03-2012, 06:11 PM	#29
Gandalf If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indy Posts: 391	There's a Cajun/creole place my roommate and I frequent about 5 miles from our house...we're there often enough that when they make the wrong order for someone they usually give it to us to take home (me being a starving college student and everything) and I'll wedge the to-go box between my windscreen and guages on my Katana. There's definitely a trick to it (you can't turn your forks too far or you'll dump it) but I haven't lost my left-overs yet lol

08-06-2012, 03:20 PM	#30
FNA Master At Arms Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 121	Saw a swinging cup holder aon an FL the other day. Cargo nets are available at most dealers. "Unless anyone knows how to smoke while riding in a FF helmet." The questions here sometimes: Put the shield up.

08-06-2012, 08:00 PM	#31
smooth1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Certainly not the Emerald City Posts: 452	My bungee net's one of my favorite bike gizmos. I use it 3 or 4 times a week. It was only $6.00 at the dealers.

08-29-2012, 11:23 AM	#34
Peter Darby Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 266	I use a cup holder and travel mug. I could put a plastic cup with lid in the holder but whenever I do I find that the air across the top of the cup pulls the coffee out and sprays a fine mist all over my jacket. That doesn't happen with the tavel mug even when it is open for drinking.

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