05-22-2018, 11:27 PM
A few items to pack for long trips
Small amount of money rolled up in a metal cylinder in the toolkit pouch.
On a long trip, I carry a 50-100cc bottle filled with SAE80 oil and a 1/4" flat brush to lubricate the chain at the end of each day.
I am always surprised by how few motorcyclists carry a decent first-aid kit. I really don't understand jurisdictions that do no make carrying one mandatory, or the motorcycle makers that do not provide the space for one on the bike.
A dozen of 4", strong cable ties.
Lanyard for the ignition key. On a trip, the ignition key is on one of only three places: in the lock, in my hand or on the lanyard around my neck. (And yes, this includes the time i'm in bed. The system is only violated when I'm in the shower...
No mobile telephone. (It is against my religion to carry one).
(05-22-2018, 12:22 AM)Nortoon_imp Wrote: I always carry a wet micro cloth in a Ziploc bag to clean my helmet visor.I don't clean the visor with anything if there is no clean running water at hand. I dislike micro-scratched foggy visor surface more than I dislike a few dead insects on it.
At the end of the day it can be used to clean the headlight.
I always carry extra ear plugs, and an extra pair of gloves in case the first set get wet in the rain.
I once read about an Australian rider who lost his wallet from his back pocket on the first day of a long journey. He could not buy gas, so he was stranded. Without a credit card he could not arrange for accommodation. Since then I always have my wallet in the zippered pocket of my leather jacket. If I get that anxious feeling that I may have left it on a counter somewhere, I can reach down and reassure myself it safely stowed away.
Small amount of money rolled up in a metal cylinder in the toolkit pouch.
On a long trip, I carry a 50-100cc bottle filled with SAE80 oil and a 1/4" flat brush to lubricate the chain at the end of each day.
I am always surprised by how few motorcyclists carry a decent first-aid kit. I really don't understand jurisdictions that do no make carrying one mandatory, or the motorcycle makers that do not provide the space for one on the bike.
A dozen of 4", strong cable ties.
Lanyard for the ignition key. On a trip, the ignition key is on one of only three places: in the lock, in my hand or on the lanyard around my neck. (And yes, this includes the time i'm in bed. The system is only violated when I'm in the shower...
No mobile telephone. (It is against my religion to carry one).