Is there a place on the forum to find out a list of items to take and packing tips to compact things/ I have an ultra elctra glide with a Bustex trailer

 

Well, there will be a big difference in how I pack for a 3,000-mile trip on my Sporty than you will on your Ultra+trailer.

What are you worried about not having room for?

 

I went away for 5 days with just 2 saddle bags.Remeber hotels have laudry facilaties.

 

Must have items. ( my list )

1. Tire repair kit
2. Sm air compressor
3. Tire pressure guage
4. Rain suit
5. Flash light
6. Pen and Paper
7. Maps of all states that I'm riding in
8. GPS ( I keep with me even if it's not on the bars )

these are items that I keep in my saddlebag all the time

 

It's a good idea to have medical insurance for wherever you go, esp. another country, and to have insurance to cover your extraction if necessary, bike included it it's worth retrieving.

Ride with Fury,

 

You did'nt mention whether the other half was going,that changes thing's.I carry 3 complete changes of clothes with me,plus extra long sleeve shirt.Small tool kit plus tie wire[bailing wire]electrical tape,couple hose clamps,wire ties,fix a flat [small can].Easiest way is to lay everything you and your lady think you need by your mc and trailer,then start cutting it down.Some carry junk t-shirt's that they throw away when they buy new ones,there are all kind's of different method's.Google motorcycle touring and thier are so many references it'll make you dizzy,thier are some list's that are so big you must have a trailer.

 

There have been numerous discussions about different items for packing, but I don't have their actual links at hand. Try a search in the Road Trips section as well as the touring section.

Motorcycle Cruiser magazine has a list of tips on their website:

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/str...ips/index.html

 

Darrell, you didn't mention whether you were camping or hoteling, but if you are camping, I have a list developed that I have found fairly complete for a solo trip. It's over at my blog: Tranquil Trace

 

Sorry I forgot to mention that my better half will be with me. I appreciate all the comment made will help alot

Thanks
Darrell

 

Nice blog Pastor John, very helpfull