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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by CapeGlide
I'm a newbie and after 3 weeks and a 1,000 miles, I realized I got pretty much nothing in my Saddlebags. What's in your bag? What essentials should I carry?

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Rain gear (2), bike cover, toolkit, shock pump and tire kit w/ compressor. The TourPak is used for the stuff we use frequently like maps, extra clothes, night glasses, gloves, detailing stuff, drying towels, sunscreen, first aid kit etc............
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 06:16 AM
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Rain gear, small tool kit, extra ear plugs, owners manual and a warmer pair of gloves.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Clint55


Plus Rain Gear!
This looks a lot like what's in my Tour-pak!!
+ 1 on the rain gear. Add a couple of 'local' maps and I'm good to go!!
If it's going to be a longer ride, you might find a couple of bottles of water and something to nibble on in there also.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 06:46 AM
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Old peanuts, trash left over from poker runs, maps, flashlight with dead battery, empty flask, sun screen with open cap (contents in bottom of bag), more trash... I just did a survey lol need to get my **** together.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 07:34 AM
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Get an EZ Air Tire Guage, they make filling up your tires at a gas station so much easier. I got mine on eBay, with a pouch and shipping for about $25. Money well spent.

 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdumbnoitall00
rain gear if i dont bring it ,it rains.
lol....that's been my experience
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 07:40 AM
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Toothbrush & condoms.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bluffalobob
Get an EZ Air Tire Guage, they make filling up your tires at a gas station so much easier. I got mine on eBay, with a pouch and shipping for about $25. Money well spent.

If you are looking EZ Gage we got them also pump to go with them will be back on order and will be back in stock soon.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Raingear, toolkit, jacket. Sad thing is that they fill up both bags.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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Rain gear, chaps, Kahr P9, spare gloves, spare goggles, shock pump, basic tools, jacket, sun screen, micro fiber towel, windshield cleaner, quart of oil, kick stand disc, tire pressure gauge, half helmet, hat, phone charger kit, HD touring guide, water, protein bars and a small kitchen sink.
 
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