I'll be doing some long trips soon. What kinds of things other than clothes do you pack on your bike????

 

I never done a road trip before just rides that average 200 miles give or take 50.
But a few items I've heard to take is: a map, tools, 1qt oil, spare set of plugs and a bottle of water.
If'n ya have one I suppose a cell phone.[:'(]

 

Taken from the HOG MEMBERS ONLY site:

Below is a long list of potentially packable items, grouped into several different categories. Items that might be considered "essential" are marked with an asterisk. Consider this list a starting point – a "virtual" pile on the floor. Then remove (or add) items according to your own needs and limitations. Print this page and mark the boxes next to the items you pack for your trip. Then, save it for future reference as a handy packing checklist.
Clothing
* Helmet
* Rain jacket and pants
* Rain gloves
* Summer gloves
* Winter gloves
Overboots or rain gaiters
Heated gloves
Hand warmer packets
Glove liners
Heated vest liner
Skullcap
Microfleece neck warmer
Balaclava
Fleece head wrap
T-shirts
Socks and underwear
Synthetic long underwear
Long-sleeved shirts
Turtleneck shirts
Extra jeans
Light jacket
Leather/cold-weather jacket
Chaps
Leather pants
Riding boots
Leather or denim vest
Bandanas – two
(one for face; one for neck or forehead)
Sunglasses
Goggles/night eye protection
Change of shoes
Sock liners
Cooling neck wrap (such as Kool Tie)
Windbreaker or light jacket

Bike Maintenance
* Tool kit
* Replacement fuses
8-in-1 screwdriver
Spare spark plugs and plug wires
Genuine Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Oil
Paper funnel
Small can of multi-purpose spray
lubricant
Motorcycle jumper cables
Turn-signal and brake-light bulbs
Tire gauge
Bike cover
Harley Care Starter Kit
(cleaning supplies)
Softcloth
Locking pliers
Needlenose pliers
Sidecutters
Clutch cable or clutch saver
Thread locking adhesive (such as Loctite)
Various nuts, bolts, washers
Torx and allen wrenches
Closed/open-end wrenches (standard
and metric – bring only the ones
common to your bike)
Basic socket set with one drive
(bring only the ones common to your bike)
Personal
* Basic toiletries
Emergency cash
Change for tolls
(keep in easy-to-access place)
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Nail clippers
Handkerchief
Tweezers
Small package of tissue
Cotton or earplugs
Contact lens solution
Moisturizing eye drops
Fork and spoon in plastic wrapper
Traveler's roll of bathroom tissue
Moist towelettes/baby wipes

Emergency Items
* Personal first-aid kit
* List of emergency contact numbers
(include doctor/medical professional)
* List of current medications
* List of medical conditions
(include allergies)
* Small waterproof flashlight
* Spare key
Basic cold and headache medicine
Antihistamines
Insect bite stick
Utility light
Emergency blanket
Cellular phone and charger
Telephone calling card
Small candle
Waterproof matches and fire-starting kit
Duct tape
Electrical tape
Small amount of (baling) wire
Bottle of water
Energy food bars
Eyeglass repair kit

Miscellaneous
* H.O.G.ÂŽ Touring Handbook
* H.O.G. membership card
* Bike registration and insurance info
* Motorcycle owners or service manual
Motorcycle warranty card
Pen and small notebook
Kickstand board
Camera and film (or disposable camera)
Small sewing kit
Cargo net
Bungee cords (various lengths)
Swiss-style pocketknife or multi-tool
Tote sack
Two or three large trash bags
Small can opener
Bike lock
Extra zipper-lock bags
Small towel


WHERE TO PACK

Lightweight synthetic clothing – such as T-shirts and underwear – can be washed in a hotel sink and dried overnight on a shower rod or towel rack (cotton fabrics take too long to dry in this manner).

Zipper-lock plastic bags of various sizes can be extremely useful for organizing items in saddlebags and duffle bags. They can make it easier to find and retrieve particular items without unpacking your entire motorcycle. Use the one-gallon size to pack one day's worth of clothes – jeans, undergarments, and shirt. This makes it easier to unpack ju

 

What Mikey said above is a great start point IMHO. I would sugesst putting almost everything in plastic bags zip locks for small items trash bags for lager items. One good rain storm and all your gear is wet is a quick way to end your great trip. Plan out where your staying and have a good picture in your mind how far each day to go. Of cousre allow for some "Free time". Have a great ride.

Geno

 

I've taken quite a few long trips riding two up on an FXD with only smallish saddlebags and an overnight bag on the luggage rack. There ain't no way I could pack all the stuff HOG has on their list! I coppied the list below and added comments indicating what I try to pack and what I can do without. I also carry a few items not on the list, like a small tent and two sleeping bags. I try not to carry anything I know I can pick up cheap if I need it, like asprins, bug sting stick, oil, light bulbs.... I road two up 1,100 miles each way to Sturgis and had everything I needed for camping during the ride there and back. To make things more comfortable for the week I was in Sturgis, I UPS'd a larger tent, camp chairs, air mattres... to the campground. When I came home, I UPS'd it all back to my home.

Clothing
* Helmet - only if I'll be riding through a state requiring one
* Rain jacket and pants - I never carry any rain gear. Been wet a few times and spent a little time under bridges though
* Rain gloves - Nope
* Summer gloves
* Winter gloves
Overboots or rain gaiters - Nope
Heated gloves - Nope
Hand warmer packets - Nope
Glove liners - Nope
Heated vest liner - Nope
Skullcap - Nope
Microfleece neck warmer - Nope
Balaclava - No idea what the heck this even is
Fleece head wrap - Nope
T-shirts
Socks and underwear
Synthetic long underwear - Nope
Long-sleeved shirts
Turtleneck shirts - Nope
Extra jeans
Light jacket
Leather/cold-weather jacket - only if I will be going where there's a good chance it will be cold
Chaps - Nope
Leather pants - Nope
Riding boots
Leather or denim vest - Nope
Bandanas – two
(one for face; one for neck or forehead)
Sunglasses
Goggles/night eye protection
Change of shoes
Sock liners - Nope
Cooling neck wrap (such as Kool Tie) - Nope
Windbreaker or light jacket - Isn't this already listed above?

Bike Maintenance
* Tool kit
* Replacement fuses
8-in-1 screwdriver
Spare spark plugs and plug wires
Genuine Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Oil - Nope you can get this on the road
Paper funnel - Nope make one on the road
Small can of multi-purpose spray
lubricant
Motorcycle jumper cables
Turn-signal and brake-light bulbs - Nope get them if you need 'em
Tire gauge
Bike cover - Nope
Harley Care Starter Kit - Nope clean it when you get home, or use hotel towels
(cleaning supplies)
Softcloth
Locking pliers
Needlenose pliers
Sidecutters
Clutch cable or clutch saver - Nope
Thread locking adhesive (such as Loctite)
Various nuts, bolts, washers
Torx and allen wrenches
Closed/open-end wrenches (standard
and metric – bring only the ones
common to your bike)
Basic socket set with one drive
(bring only the ones common to your bike)
Zip Ties
Personal
* Basic toiletries
Emergency cash
Change for tolls
(keep in easy-to-access place)
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Nail clippers
Handkerchief
Tweezers
Small package of tissue - Nope gas stations have paper towels
Cotton or earplugs
Contact lens solution
Moisturizing eye drops
Fork and spoon in plastic wrapper
Traveler's roll of bathroom tissue
Moist towelettes/baby wipes

Emergency Items
* Personal first-aid kit
* List of emergency cont

 

toilet paper.

 

Credit card and cell phone. Pack "only" what you think you need. Anything else can be bought on the road!

 

I will be faced with the same thing in less than two months. Two of us are riding from Virginia to Texas April 2nd, I will be getting with my brother-in-law in a few weeks to go over our list, I think part of the trip will include a couple of nights camping, so a tent and bag will also be required. If we split up on the stuff we take it will all fit. Have a great ride, I can't wait!!!!

 

I won't miss a day of running, so I always take my running shoes. Since I wear riding boots the running shoes double as something I can slip on to go get a paper or get ice.

My wife and I never leave home without our coffee pot and insulated coffee cups. If we are camping and will not have electricity, we take a small butane backpacking stove and pan for heating water and have instant coffee.

My opinion is that the HOG list is too extensive. If I packed all that on my bike and my camping kit, short of Granny and the rocking chair, I'd look like Jed Clampett heading to Beverly, Hills that is, swimming pools, movie stars.

 

"Take only what you need to survive!" Sorry, bad reference to Space *****. I am glad this thread started. I am planning on a couple of short trips and needed ideas of what to bring.

Matthew