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11-15-2004, 08:24 PM
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| Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst.   Join Date: Mar 2004
Bike: 02 GSXR 1k
Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal
Posts: 3,027
 |  Gixxerdale's Long Trip Checklist
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" |
