Gixxerdale's Long Trip Checklist - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Gixxerdale · 11-15-2004, 07:24 PM

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"

**Louis** · 06-14-2005, 09:23 AM

I extracted Gixxerdale' checklist from another post and placed it here for easier referral.

**inspiron** · 06-14-2005, 09:53 AM

As I recently posted elsewhere, I would add the following to the list:

- a set of fuses for your bike

Superbird · 06-15-2005, 09:08 AM

thats helps alot. Im going to make a trip from Miami Florida to Shevport Lousiana on a bike

Gixxerdale · 06-15-2005, 09:11 AM

I'd add it but there is no edit button? Louis can you kick a space in there for the Saddlebag section?

**Louis** · 06-15-2005, 10:17 AM

Added. I'l check the edit thing Dale.

SVZuki · 06-15-2005, 11:38 AM

awesome i will be carrying most of that stuff on my 400 mile ride at the end of the month. thanks for the pointers

ion54 · 06-15-2005, 03:09 PM

I'll also add somethings:
1. A set of jumpstart cables (no need of heavy gage)
2. Few feet of 14AWG copper wire
3. Electrical tape
4. A headlight bulb
5. A spark plug if your bike is a single or a pair of spark plugs.

They don't take a lot of space but can get you out of troubles.

**inspiron** · 06-15-2005, 04:00 PM

Headlight bulb ... good call.

Spark plugs? I'd need to carry 4 of them!

ion54 · 06-16-2005, 12:37 PM

If you are not that far from home you can make it with only two jugs working out of four. On the other hand not all spark plugs will die in the same time so you'll only replace what's needed.

Snork · 07-29-2005, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the excellant info. Going across country in a month or so

Dwayne Hicks · 08-20-2005, 05:16 AM

I carry the bulbs, spanner set, and tape with me on a daily basis. Bulbs more than anything else, they seem to go at least once a fortnight..

Gixxerman · 03-26-2006, 10:33 PM

Creds to the gentleman for sharing this great list

RelicRider · 08-18-2006, 07:43 PM

That is no doubt a necessary list and as seasons change so will the list.
But right now I ride almost naked with a pack on my back and a tool bag on the front. I could never get all that will me and be comfortable. I do see the wisdom in being prepared to travel, guess I need to do some planning. Ohh Honey?.... about that new bike with saddle bags..... Hee Hee.

Christina · 02-01-2007, 08:07 AM

This is a fantastic list!!! Just for the girls in the group, could you please add a pack of handy-wipes? Maybe anti-bacterial, just to be safe

I never leave home without them. And they are a nice thing to pass out to everyone during a rest-stop-pit-stop-break. Very refreshing!

jprisme · 02-14-2008, 10:15 PM

i love the pack. only bad part is.. in new gixxers u can only put factory tool kit and registration/insurance. a big bike but a small a**

**87gsxrnut** · 02-18-2008, 11:03 PM

What did happen to Gixxerdale anyway??

- Nut

11-15-2004, 07:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	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" __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows! Last edited by Louis; 06-15-2005 at 12:00 PM. Reason: Addition to list

06-14-2005, 09:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,628	I extracted Gixxerdale' checklist from another post and placed it here for easier referral. __________________ Louis

06-14-2005, 09:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,424	As I recently posted elsewhere, I would add the following to the list: - a set of fuses for your bike __________________ blog: gsx1400 Last edited by Louis; 06-15-2005 at 10:39 AM. Reason: Added to list

06-15-2005, 09:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	I'd add it but there is no edit button? Louis can you kick a space in there for the Saddlebag section? __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

06-15-2005, 10:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,628	Added. I'l check the edit thing Dale. __________________ Louis

06-15-2005, 09:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Superbird Banned Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2003 blk/silv GSXR 600 Location: Barksdale Air Force Base Posts: 455	thats helps alot. Im going to make a trip from Miami Florida to Shevport Lousiana on a bike

06-15-2005, 03:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
ion54 Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 77	I'll also add somethings: 1. A set of jumpstart cables (no need of heavy gage) 2. Few feet of 14AWG copper wire 3. Electrical tape 4. A headlight bulb 5. A spark plug if your bike is a single or a pair of spark plugs. They don't take a lot of space but can get you out of troubles.

06-15-2005, 04:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,424	Headlight bulb ... good call. Spark plugs? I'd need to carry 4 of them! __________________ blog: gsx1400

06-16-2005, 12:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
ion54 Seat Tester Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 77	If you are not that far from home you can make it with only two jugs working out of four. On the other hand not all spark plugs will die in the same time so you'll only replace what's needed.

07-29-2005, 11:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
Snork Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: C50 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 6	Thanks for the excellant info. Going across country in a month or so

08-20-2005, 05:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	I carry the bulbs, spanner set, and tape with me on a daily basis. Bulbs more than anything else, they seem to go at least once a fortnight.. __________________ I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here. Its 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hey, psycho, we're not getting back together. Now get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up.

08-18-2006, 07:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
RelicRider Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2006 Bike: Savage 02 Location: Up the River from Harrisburg PA Posts: 66	That is no doubt a necessary list and as seasons change so will the list. But right now I ride almost naked with a pack on my back and a tool bag on the front. I could never get all that will me and be comfortable. I do see the wisdom in being prepared to travel, guess I need to do some planning. Ohh Honey?.... about that new bike with saddle bags..... Hee Hee. __________________ I don't need a reason to ride.... just a direction

02-01-2007, 08:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
Christina Where Am I ? Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2002 Fatboy Location: The Desert Posts: 46	This is a fantastic list!!! Just for the girls in the group, could you please add a pack of handy-wipes? Maybe anti-bacterial, just to be safe I never leave home without them. And they are a nice thing to pass out to everyone during a rest-stop-pit-stop-break. Very refreshing! __________________ Christina Don't make me wait for my ride! www.signalsorcerer.com

02-14-2008, 10:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
jprisme Ditch Magnet Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: gsxr 1000 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 173	i love the pack. only bad part is.. in new gixxers u can only put factory tool kit and registration/insurance. a big bike but a small a** __________________ i have mutiplus sclerosis and well i wanted to ride since i was young so i saved up my money and got good credit and bought me a hell of a bike. i never looked back since

02-18-2008, 11:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: #360 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,151	What did happen to Gixxerdale anyway?? - Nut __________________ Aunt Bee's cleavage. You ain't seen it.

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