What needs to be on the bike for LD travel

[Old Michael]

...I make a point of wearing seamless garments, undies ...

Beemerdons.

You see this?

Ferchrissake Roy. That only matters to djbill.

 

[Topspeed]

a spare bike key somewhere on your person.

 

[McRide]

TMI?

 

[banjobart]

I wear knee socks, those that are sold for football, soccer, baseball, etc. and both boxers and briefs - layer them. Keeps you warm when it is wet and cold and keeps you cool when it is hot. Like riding on a cloud.

MOTOW card

birth, drivers, passport and title copies

dealer phone numbers

passport

cash - $500 per week

owners manual

helmet

rain pants and jacket

3 pair gloves, covers and liners

boots

riding coat

fleece jacket

fleece vest

slippers

daily pair socks, shorts and shirt

riding pants or jeans and spare jeans

sunglasses

earplugs

watch

toilet kit

toilet paper

towel and polish

wet ones

camera

cell phone

spare keys and credit card in spare wallet

map and atlas

flashlight and spare batteries

bug dope

fuel bottle

gas siphon

compressor

tool kit

tire plug kit

jumper cables

cruiser bag and tail bag

bungie straps

poncho and space blanket

cigars

peanuts, microwave popcorn, pepperoni, trail mix, raisins

bourbon

gatorade

water bottle

postage stamps

 

[HawkWing]

Proof of insurance: USA and/or Canadian (they're different), prescriptions in original labeled bottles, multitool, + notify your bank/CC issuer to expect bank/credit card activity along your itinerary.

 

[HawkWing]

Damn! I almost forgot: don't ever go anywhere at any time without your WD-40 and duct tape.

 

[garyahouse]

Here's some stuff nobody's mentioned yet. For personal protection: Carry a can of hornet spray. It'll shoot 20 feet and will stop just about anything or any one. Carry some good tunes. Long miles require good music. Also, wax her down before ya go. Helps with the bugs. And finally, after you've strapped on your helmet and zipped up your protective gear, don't forget the most important safeguard of all: take a moment to pray.

I'm leaving tomorrow on my "See America Tour." Time to break in the Feej. Been wrenching on it for weeks and got all my farkles ready to go. Will be heading up the Blue Ridge Parkway and eventually up to the upper peninsula in Michigan. From there it's out to the grand canyon, and should get back home in maybe three weeks or so.

Thanks for all the great advice guys.

Gary

darksider #44

 

[WBill]

Unless I missed it, nobody has mentioned good tires and clean oil. WBill

 

[captainRob]

FZ1 mirrors

PIAA spotlights (under mirrors)

LED quad driving lights (front fork mounted)

Corbin seat

Airhawk seat cushion

Highway pegs

Brake light modulator

Additional LED brake light

Headlight modulator

Garmin Nuvi 760 GPS

Ipod

Icom UHF

UHF ground independent antenna

Rear view wireless CCTV

Autocom Intercom/Bluetooth phone/GPS/UHF audio box

Eagle screen

Laminar Lip

Bar end weights

Handle bar pull-back riser blocks

Heated grips

Tyre pressure monitors

Bobbed rear guard

Beowulf exhaust

PIAA horns

Throttle lock

Electrosport uprated stator

C-Tek loom for battery charger

‘Goldwing’ voltmeter/clock/thermometer

Bel sti radar detector

and a credit card!

Rob

 

[kenporider]

I'm suprised nobody said first aid kit so...first aid kit.

 

[Geezer]

Most important, as Bounce said, 'your *** in the seat'. I'll add 'and a smile on your face'.

As you can see from the long list that is being created by many helpful contributors, there are some personal choice items based on individual experience and preference and the pile of stuff you 'need' can get big and expensive. Do not look at that list and think that you need it all. Some items on the list are things that I carry regardless of how long or short the ride is. That includes basic tools, tire plugs and pump, zip ties and duct tape.

Beyond that, it all depends on your personality and how well you improvise when something goes wrong far from home. I never ride without my radar detector, but that is a very individual thing based on where I ride and how fast I like to go. Add in the FJR Assistance list for an extra level of comfort and some paper maps for the time when Mr. Garmin sends you down some road that does not go where he thinks it goes.

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

Damn! I almost forgot: don't ever go anywhere at any time without your WD-40 and duct tape.

Good one...!

If it doesn't move and it should -- use the WD-40.

If it moves and it shouldn't -- use the duct tape.

 

[waitted]

my personal favorites: plug kit, heated grips, and electric liner.

 

[bobg3723]

Eye protection if your helmet lens blows up.

An easy to find contact list for emergency responders.

A small dispenser with liquid detergent to mix with water to clean your helmet lens with in the boonies.

Soft cloth to wipe down helmet lens.

Duct tape.

Notifying your bank of your itinerary so your credit card doesn't get denied en-route.

Proof of insurance and passport. Make sure you have no outstanding warrants or any court dispositions still open or you'll be denied entry into Canada.

All medicine in original pharmacy bottles with your name or pillion's name printed on it.

Staying hydrated along the way and carry hydration bottles.

Tire repair kit.

Air pump.

Tire pressure gauge

Voltmeter.

Spare fuses.

Yamaha Owner's Manual

A tool kit under your saddle.

Spare motorcycle keys duct taped in an inconspicuous location on the bike.

If camping:

Tent repair kit.

All snacks and foodstuffs in a bear proof container.

6 " thick self Inflating mattress for comfort.

Water-less and odorless soap for a good dry shower in primitive areas.

*** wipes.

Wind-resistant lighter and a film or medicine canister full of cotton balls dipped in medicine cabinet petroleum jelly. An old snowmobiler fire starting trick.

Portable hand saw alone is good enough for when gathering fire wood.

My cheap personal choice for comfort:

Crampbuster. Less than $10.

Disposable earplugs.

My recommended supplement for route planning.

A state specific road map with the large format detail (1:150,000 scale) of that found in Delorme's Atlas and Gazetteer for quickly spotting any interesting twisties along your route.

 

[loe_tek]

Desatin...

thats the stuff for use on diaper rash, works great on hot, damp areas, that might need washing more often :lol:

this is important for those hot rides,

has a lot of Zinc Oxide, so, it can be used as sunblock also.

 

[ricks.06]

I say nothing. I have done 4K on a borrowed bike with no gear exceptt jeans and a leather jacket. Went for a month a few days after buying the FJR with the same set up. Call me crazy, but I like the fun of riding unencumbered. Kinda makes the trip more exciting. My riding buddies would not agree! They have every gadget available. Different strokes for differernt folks.

 

[planet89]

No matter what you take with you to start your trip, you're sure to return with a smile and a wish for more saddle time.

Enjoy your ride, be safe

 

[Scooper]

Here's some stuff nobody's mentioned yet. For personal protection: Carry a can of hornet spray. It'll shoot 20 feet and will stop just about anything or any one. Carry some good tunes. Long miles require good music. Also, wax her down before ya go. Helps with the bugs. And finally, after you've strapped on your helmet and zipped up your protective gear, don't forget the most important safeguard of all: take a moment to pray.

I'm leaving tomorrow on my "See America Tour." Time to break in the Feej. Been wrenching on it for weeks and got all my farkles ready to go. Will be heading up the Blue Ridge Parkway and eventually up to the upper peninsula in Michigan. From there it's out to the grand canyon, and should get back home in maybe three weeks or so.

Thanks for all the great advice guys.

Gary

darksider #44

Gary

Good on the prayer. I often pray after the ride thanking for a safe ride.

I hope you are running up to Copper Harbor, Mich. on your way through. It's worth it.

Scooper

 

[Bounce]

ZOMBIE THREAD ALERT!

(9/2010 to 6/2011 jump)

 

[netphone]

YOU would like the bluetooth helmet intercom.