bad *** birdman... have fun and stay safe... Ill be here watching over your avatar for ya haha

 

One thing...someone taught me a long time ago that when you work on your bike throw that tool in your toolbag. Then as you accumulate more tools in the bag, just start using what you have in there so you get used to working with minimum stuff.

A set of allen keys, and torx bits. 1/2", 9/16" open end wrenches. I have a ratching 9/16" open end wrench and have np clue where it came from (I didn't buy it) but have found it very useful. Some blue lok-tite. Some zip ties. Flat head and philips head screwdriver. Maybe a channel lock or good pair of pliers including needle-nose. tire pressure gauge. socket wrench and sockets.

Maybe a quart of oil.

Most importantly, enjoy your ride Gambler. I still remember my two longest rides and it's been at minimum 10 yrs since then.

 

While it is not as big a deal now a days with fuel injected bikes, I got in the habit of carrying an extra set of plugs around in my tool bag a long time ago. I also always carry a quart of oil. I consider those two things a must on a long road trip.

 

For rain gear try Frogg Toggs they run $30-50 bucks at most stores and pack up as small as a quart of oil. Havent tried them myself but my Dad loves them. For the GPS get a RAM mount. As everone else said good tool set, oil, exra money debit card are all good ideas. Have safe trip enjoy the ride and remember the details.

 

thanks guys!!

 

vic what do you ride the dragon once a week? every time i see your posts you have a new shot on the dragon...... lucky sumbeesh....... one day I'll get there

 

LMAO! I wish...

That region seems to be my drug of choice these days. I just want more every time I go. If I could find a decent I.T.job up there, I'd move closer.

 

I'm the contrary opinion on Frogg Toggs. Had them for a couple of years a while back and thought they were lousy. Cheap, yes, and small, but they don't seal tightly around the neck or wrists, so in a real rainstorm you end up getting pretty wet. Threw them in my truck in case I have to change a tire in the rain or something.

I went with Tour Master and both my gf and I love them. Take up a bit more room than the FTs but do a MUCH better job of keeping us dry - even in the kind of gullywasher thunderstorms we get here in the south.

Here's a comparison article:

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/acc...son/index.html

 

This will be the third season I use the Zomu 550 and I love it!

Especially in mountainous areas it is very helpful when you zoom in on the route and can see for how far (90, 120 or 180 degrees) the bend in the road is running......

I have mounted my Zumo to a Kuryakun cell phone mounting bracket:

 

Thanks Rider!!