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Good eve! I am planning a solo road trip of 3,000 kilometers. I have some emergency equipment that I keep in my swingarm bag: a compressor, a puncture repair kit and a battery booster/jump starter. What other precautions would you take? What safety equipment do you take with you?
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Not trying to dismiss your question, man.... but there have been a few threads asking this in the past with some great ideas. Try searching the older posts. Happy trails!!!! Be safe!
here are a few for you...disclaimer....I didn't read 'em all:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...r-touring.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...n-touring.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-tool-kit.html
here are a few for you...disclaimer....I didn't read 'em all:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...r-touring.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...n-touring.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-tool-kit.html
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Not trying to dismiss your question, man.... but there have been a few threads asking this in the past with some great ideas. Try searching the older posts. Happy trails!!!! Be safe!
here are a few for you...disclaimer....I didn't read 'em all:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...r-touring.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...n-touring.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-tool-kit.html
here are a few for you...disclaimer....I didn't read 'em all:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...r-touring.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-...n-touring.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-tool-kit.html
I appreciate. My seatch of the forum must have been too basic! Thank you
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Start with having your bike in "roadworthy" condition.
A new or recent battery as well as tires can prevent a lot of unnecessary problems on a trip.
Make yourself a checklist of items that you cannot do without and would not be able to purchase along the way such as prescription meds, eyeglasses and extra bike key (tucked in your luggage), your D/L, registration and insurance papers, and of course your credit card(s), cash, cell phone (and charger).
Also, depending on what bike you have if you have a security system (coded) be sure that you know the code (or write it down somewhere safe) and if you have a transmitter for the security system, pack some extra batteries.
A new or recent battery as well as tires can prevent a lot of unnecessary problems on a trip.
Make yourself a checklist of items that you cannot do without and would not be able to purchase along the way such as prescription meds, eyeglasses and extra bike key (tucked in your luggage), your D/L, registration and insurance papers, and of course your credit card(s), cash, cell phone (and charger).
Also, depending on what bike you have if you have a security system (coded) be sure that you know the code (or write it down somewhere safe) and if you have a transmitter for the security system, pack some extra batteries.
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A good towing package. I use HOG’s and have the unlimited use and miles addition. They will come fetch you and take you to the closest Harley dealer, not just the closest bike shop ..... when I was on my Alaska Run last year at one point it was 1,200 miles to the closest HD shop...... I have used it 4 times, and if you get remote and have an issue it is well worth it.
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I have not ever been towed in 50 years But i do ride with enough tools to match my mechanical ability.
So everyone ans will be different in that area.
So with what you mentioned, plus-
2 cans of flat fix.
Red lock tight.
Travel after dark in unfamiliar territory is a no no in my book.
Start early end early
Always camp/motel on the "other side of any twn you are going through.
So everyone ans will be different in that area.
So with what you mentioned, plus-
2 cans of flat fix.
Red lock tight.
Travel after dark in unfamiliar territory is a no no in my book.
Start early end early
Always camp/motel on the "other side of any twn you are going through.
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A good towing package. I use HOG’s and have the unlimited use and miles addition. They will come fetch you and take you to the closest Harley dealer, not just the closest bike shop ..... when I was on my Alaska Run last year at one point it was 1,200 miles to the closest HD shop...... I have used it 4 times, and if you get remote and have an issue it is well worth it.