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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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Default So what crap do you leave in your saddlebags?

Tool kit that rattles apart in the bag but has everything.

Night glasses

Map of the US

My flask

Some bungee chords

registration stuff

a thing of jerky I should probably chuck by now.

Spare gloves.

Those are the things that never leave.
 
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Windshield cleaner, a couple microfiber towels, a leatherman multi tool, tire pressure gauge, spare light bulb, lighter, night glasses and gloves.. Of course items are added for long trips.
 
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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Tool kit - factory plus some extra tools

Registration/insurance (actually under the seat)

Rain cover for seat

Bungee cords

Rain gear

Tire repair kit and accessories

That is all the time.
 
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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owners manual along with everything listed above
 
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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i dont have saddlebags but i have a "trunk" if you can call it that...i keep a leatherman (compliments of HDRick), a bungee cord, and a piece of a road sign to lay down under the kickstand in case i end up on uneasy ground...with that i have barrrrrely enough room for a 20 oz bottle...of course on longer trips i have a tank bag...hopefully ill have some saddlebags soon
 
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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shock spanner, tire guage, 1/2 quart of oil, zip ties, and map. on my helmet i have several strips of fuct tape just in case.
 
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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I like to be ready .......

Soft lowers
Cool and warm weather gloves
Bandana
Rain Suit
Leather jacket
Zipper sweatshirt
Tool Pouch
 
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Rain Gear
Leatherman & Spyderco
HD Toolkit
Air gauge
Suspension pump
Owner's manual
Night glasses
Box of ear plugs
Spare gloves - NOT fingerless
 
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day glasses
night glasses
insurance paper
tire plug kit
camera
towel
6"x6" peice of dimond plate for kick stand
tire guage
cell phone charger
 
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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Saddlebarges, HUH?
Tool bag - obviously my tool roll, couple of extra bungees, o rings for pedals, one hitter.
Fork bag - sunglasses or safety glasses(night riding), whichever I ain't wearing. Stocking hat, gloves, cell phone, cigs, ZigZags and rolling machine.
Sissy bar bag - long sleeved T if needed, herbal pot-pouree.
Gas tank - clear tubing filled with $$ and funny white powder.
My jacket gets rolled up, and put on top of girder. Chaps, hoodie, and heavy gloves are rolled up, and bungeed to seat (sissybar if Momma along.)
But no saddlebarges.
 



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