Road trip tools
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2020
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From: Chicago
Spare key goes on a leather strap around my neck. I have motorcycle trip and gear lists I prepared and modified through the years for different times of year (climates), solo or two up, camping or not. Makes it a lot easier to pack for my next trip. Being somewhat **** (and forgetful?), I sometimes have a list which duffle, case or bag stuff is in so when needed I dont have to start searching. With few exceptions I havent needed anything I dont bring, except food, gas (I do bring an extra gallon of gas and quart of oil), fun and good weather!
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2021
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From: Phoenix Arizona
In addition to your list.
Noco jumper pack. End up using it on stranded riders and not me, but I have one in every vehicle I own. Two tie down straps for a tow. Tools that fit whatever I installed last, in case it decides to rattle off on the interstate, which of course never happens when installed, torqued, and thread locked accordingly. In addition to the menagerie of tools I already carry.
Clear glasses for night riding, which I never do.
Neck gaiter if it gets cooler than expected.
Toothpicks
Reading glasses
Noco jumper pack. End up using it on stranded riders and not me, but I have one in every vehicle I own. Two tie down straps for a tow. Tools that fit whatever I installed last, in case it decides to rattle off on the interstate, which of course never happens when installed, torqued, and thread locked accordingly. In addition to the menagerie of tools I already carry.
Clear glasses for night riding, which I never do.
Neck gaiter if it gets cooler than expected.
Toothpicks
Reading glasses
Road Master
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From: Phoenix Arizona
EXCEPT when you are out in the middle of BFE. FAR from town...
Just saying...
Road Master
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From: Phoenix Arizona
IF your battery has THREE SEASONS of use on it you should seriously consider replacing it before the FOURTH SEASON especially if you're planning on taking a road trip.
I'm currently on the THIRD SEASON with the battery in my Tri-Glide and I'm hoping that it can make it a few more weeks to the end of our riding season and I'll order a new replacement next spring.[/QUOTE]
YES completely agree. Here in Az you get TWO riding seasons...
I'm currently on the THIRD SEASON with the battery in my Tri-Glide and I'm hoping that it can make it a few more weeks to the end of our riding season and I'll order a new replacement next spring.[/QUOTE]
YES completely agree. Here in Az you get TWO riding seasons...
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2021
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From: Phoenix Arizona
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 469
From: Phoenix Arizona
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I actually had to replace one in my FOB while on a trip several years ago and the battery that I had to replace had just been installed in the FOB at the beginning of the riding season.
