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Must have items:

  • License w/ MC endorsement
  • Registration
  • Proof of Insurance card, if insurance is required in your area
  • Money - $20.00, (small bills) for use in emergencies
  • Spare key(s) for bike
  • Food/energy bar
  • Kleenex/napkins
  • Foam ear plugs, for long stretches of pavement where highway speeds are involved
  • Waist pack*- Dual Star Tecate

Survival gear

  • Survival card*
  • Whistle
  • First aid kit
  • Lighter
  • Pocket saw*
  • Flashlight
  • Lightstick
  • Compass
  • Knife - Leatherman (or similar style) multi purpose tool
  • Pen and note pad
  • Waterproof matches
  • Maps
  • Lib balm

Tire tools

Tools

  • Tool kit*
  • Spark plug wrench
  • Chain break tool*
  • Tie downs & tow strap*
  • Lock tite
  • Quiksteel*
  • Duct tape
  • Stainless steel wire
  • 6-in-1 Screwdriver*

Bike parts

  • Spare bulbs - headlight and taillight
  • Spark plug
  • Shift lever
  • Front brake lever
  • Clutch lever
  • Clutch cable
  • Master link, qty. 2
  • Assorted screws, bolts, etc. to fit your bike, particularly sizes that hold on the plastic body panels
  • Sidestand springs
  • Zip ties
  • Hose clamps
  • Fuel line and filter

Riding Gear

  • Glove liners/waterproof gloves
  • Extra gloves
  • Extra goggles
  • Water bottle
  • Hydration pack / drink system
  • Riding Jacket

Other essentials

  • Extra bungee
  • Pack straps
  • Garbage bag
  • Surgical gloves
  • Hand wipes
  • Hand cleaner
  • Shop rag, qty. 2
  • Camera, spare batteries, and film for those who use "old school" film cameras

Overnight stuff

  • Waterproof jacket and/or rain gear
  • Extra jersey
  • Extra socks
  • Long sleeve shirt/sweatshirt
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping mat/pad
  • Tent
  • Dry bags
  • Shampoo/soap
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Eating utensils
  • Extra zip lock bags
  • Shoes
  • Mid sized back pack for short trips: #126 Pack
  • Large pack for big and long trips: #125 pack
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Lock to secure bike at night

* These items are available from Dual Star Motorcycle Adventure Outfitters

 

 

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