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?

 

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

 

 

A credit card and a cell phone!

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

Thank you! We have decent Harley specific insurance in South Africa with towing, emergency repairs, repatriation cover and accommodation cover. quite affordable too as far as motorcycle insurance goes. The challenge is the inconsistent cell phone coverage and great distances I intend to travel I guess having the bike checked out before the trip is probably best. Also, as I cross into Namibia, I wont have access to a dealership or my insurance. in fact, limited services at all when you drive through the desert. Scares me a bit

 

Fortunately the new softail has key less start you can start it without the fob. one less thing to worry about