Here is my general check list before I hit the road for more than a day. A little lengthy but adjust it to your own situation as needed. Witout the list I would always realize what I forgot, about 150 miles into the ride!
And yes, all that crap can be carried on a sportbike when you pack it right!
In the Tank bag
Clear face shield (for night riding)
Protect All (face shield and plastics cleaner)
Cell Phone
AAA Card
Trip maps and motel guide
Cold weather gloves (even in the hottest part of the summer--ya just never know)
Sweat shirt/Long Sleeve T Shirt and/or heated vest (same as above)
Turtle Hood (under helmet hood)
Leatherman (or other multi-tool)
Plenty of extra ear plugs
Ditty bag
· Shaving supplies
· Kleenex
· Toothbrush, toothpaste
· Motel soap & shampoo
· Suntan lotion, Chapstick
Couple of $$ in change (for emergency)
Chain lube
Air gauge
Mini-Maglite and extra batteries
Camera and extra batteries
First aid kit & Meds
Toilet Paper
Tank bag rain cover
In the Tail Storage
Registration and proof of insurance
Owners Manual
Spare socks
Tie Wraps
J B Weld (fast set)
Bungee Cords (two adjustable)
Canyon Dancer Bar tie down adapter (in case of tow)
Factory tool kit
Tire repair kit
Hand rags and wipes
Duct Tape
Set of fuses for your bike
In the Saddlebags and / or Back Pack (Camelbak preferred for summer)
Jeans (2 pair)
T-shirt (2)
Under shorts (2 pair)
Under shirt (2)
Socks (2 pair)
Plastic garbage bag & tie-wrap (to hold dirty clothes)
Shorts (to double as swimsuit)
Walking shoes
Detergent (4 oz. for midweek laundry)
Rain suit (2 pc)
Rain "over-mitts"
Rain "over-boots"