So where on your bike do you keep emergency gear?

[DELETE-PLEASE]

I'm new to biking. About 9 months, about 10k miles under my belt. So my emergency gear that I keep consists of an armored jacket with thermal and waterproof/windproof liners, a reflective vest, and a basic emergency kit (some gauze, bandaids, nothing huge), a set of frog toggs (rain gear), and a clear faceshield that I change into during hours of darkness. I keep it in one of the saddlebags. I use the topbox for all my day to day commuting stuff (laptop, gym clothes, etc.) and the other box is free in case I pick up soda or something. I would move the stuff from the topbox to the sidebag, and put any groceries or other small purchases in the topbox.

I'm wondering what others have and if they have better ideas than I do as to where to keep it. I prefer to learning from others' mistakes and successes.

I know twobrothers exhaust system for a honda 919 (which I used to have) used to have a fake dual exhaust. One was the true exhaust, and the other was a lockable canister SHAPED like an exhaust (to maintain that dual exhaust look) that could hold supplies. Maybe there's some cool thing for the FJR that I didn't know about or a cool way to secure it out of a thief's eye that still keeps it accessible without cluttering a bag.

Alexi

 

[BwanaDik]

I'm new to biking. About 9 months, about 10k miles under my belt. So my emergency gear that I keep consists of an armored jacket with thermal and waterproof/windproof liners, a reflective vest.....Alexi

Hope you wear your armored jacket, not keep it in the sidebag until an "emergency" arises :lol: Unless of course you're superman and can change into the necessary togs in an instant! (sorry, slow at work today...)

Seriously, looks like a pretty good list, basically what I carry. You might throw in a tire repair kit and gas bottle/compressor. These things are tough to push with a flat

 

[Ignacio]

What emergency gear I'm not already wearing (ATGATT Aerostich) I keep in a zippered pouch on top of my fuel cell with a big red cross sewn on it. First-aid kit, space blanket, flash light, CPR mouth guard, nitrile gloves, flashing lights (instead of flares), paramedic scissors, duct tape, etc.

Other things that I don't need immediately like warmer clothes, flat repair, compressor, are under the cell (which used to be the rear seat) and tools in the left side case or under the cell.

 

[Geezer]

I wear waterproof jacket and pants so I don't need to carry rain gear.

I keep tools and tire repair kit under the seat and a tire gauge, tire pump, zip ties and duct tape in the tail trunk. That's about it.

I suppose a first aid kit would be useful but I find a good roll of duct tape can be used for many things in a pinch.

 

[Philip V]

There is more room under the seat than you think, I keep tire pulgs and a 12 volt air compressor under there. The only time I carry rain gear, FrogTogs, is when I'm on the road. If I get a little wet locally, Oh well!! If rolled right, however, your frogtogs will fit under the seat in place of the compressor. When on the road I use the saddle bags to pack all my clothes etc. and my back box for rain gear and emergency stuff, 1st aid etc.

 

[happyPuppy]

Full Medical Kit ( I am in the Medical Reserve Corps and licensed) tire kit ( pump, and string stuff), Cell phone, flashlight and basic tools. Duct tape is a must have.

 

[Bogey907]

Survival kit contents check. In them you'll find: one forty-five caliber automatic; two boxes of ammunition; four days' concentrated emergency rations; one drug issue containing antibiotics, morphine, vitamin pills, pep pills, sleeping pills, tranquilizer pills; one miniature combination Russian phrase book and Bible; one hundred dollars in rubles; one hundred dollars in gold; nine packs of chewing gum; one issue of prophylactics; three lipsticks; three pair of nylon stockings.

Shoot, a fella' could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff.

 

[Lee B.]

Survival kit contents check. In them you'll find: one forty-five caliber automatic; two boxes of ammunition; four days' concentrated emergency rations; one drug issue containing antibiotics, morphine, vitamin pills, pep pills, sleeping pills, tranquilizer pills; one miniature combination Russian phrase book and Bible; one hundred dollars in rubles; one hundred dollars in gold; nine packs of chewing gum; one issue of prophylactics; three lipsticks; three pair of nylon stockings.
Shoot, a fella' could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff.

gotta watch that movie again!

wasn't there a chocolate bar in there anywhere?

 

[2WheelTiger]

Alexi,

I don't see an indication of your location, but for 95% of riding, some credit cards and a cell phone are plenty of "emergency kit".

However, if you're going to be in the desert or the remote rockies, some emergency gear can be handy and helpful. At minimum, I'd suggest a tire repair kit, a first aid kit that allows you to stop bleeding and prevent shock, and hydration (water, not commercial drinks).

As far as "where", it's already been mentioned that there's a ton of room under the seats, and FYI - you can stick LOTS of stuff stuck to the bottom of the seat bases.

 

[BwanaDik]

Survival kit contents check. In them you'll find: one forty-five caliber automatic; two boxes of ammunition; four days' concentrated emergency rations; one drug issue containing antibiotics, morphine, vitamin pills, pep pills, sleeping pills, tranquilizer pills; one miniature combination Russian phrase book and Bible; one hundred dollars in rubles; one hundred dollars in gold; nine packs of chewing gum; one issue of prophylactics; three lipsticks; three pair of nylon stockings.
Shoot, a fella' could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff.

LOL!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[BwanaDik]

Little known fact, apparently Kubrick never told Slim Pickins that the movie was a comedy/satire. Pickens did that whole scene assuming the movie was a serious effort!

 

[Knifemaker]

Emergency Gear:

I'd have to go along with the cell phone and credit card answer too, as I am not sure where you plan on going............

KM

 

[v65]

If you carry your cell phone on you (not the bike) how do you protect the phone from breaking in the case of a get off?

 

[Geezer]

If you carry your cell phone on you (not the bike) how do you protect the phone from breaking in the case of a get off?

Or, more importantly, how to you keep your phone from breaking you in case of a get off. I keep my phone in the glove box, tank bag, or other luggage.

 

[dcarver]

SPOT and cell phone carried on-body in case of get off and immobilization e.g. can't make it back to bike due to injury. SPOT enables 911 alerts, as well as "I'm OK" or 'Personal Help' emails. It also enables those you choose to 'track' you via a website. Way cool technology for us solo riders.

 

[Old Michael]

SPOT and cell phone carried on-body in case of get off and immobilization e.g. can't make it back to bike due to injury.

+ONE!

Always.

I carry my cell in the little zip pouch near my left cuff.

Considering SPOT.

 

[SPORT]

Survival kit contents check. In them you'll find: one forty-five caliber automatic; two boxes of ammunition; four days' concentrated emergency rations; one drug issue containing antibiotics, morphine, vitamin pills, pep pills, sleeping pills, tranquilizer pills; one miniature combination Russian phrase book and Bible; one hundred dollars in rubles; one hundred dollars in gold; nine packs of chewing gum; one issue of prophylactics; three lipsticks; three pair of nylon stockings.
Shoot, a fella' could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all that stuff.

What, no condemns?

 

[GWing]

one issue of prophylactics

What, no condemns?

That would be another name for..... <_< jeezzzz, youngsters.

 

[Foxhuntr]

For local riding I only carry rain gear if rain is in the forecast. Tire pump, sticky string, electrical repair stuff (tape, snips, wire, wire nuts), set of allen wrenches, bottle of water in right bag. Cell phone in my jeans pocket. ATGATT on my bod. Tank bank is for sunglasses, windshield cleaner and towel, amp for my music, maps, tire gauge, pens, neck gaiter, extra batteries for amp.

I know, too much information!