Never leave home without it?

[Peder_y2k]

I am reviewing the list of what items are necessary to bring with the bike (1st gen Venture) and for the bike when I go on road trips, that are not already included like fuses.

 

My list includes:

Tire repair kit, plugs and patches

Tire inflator pump/compressor

Tire guage

Universal fit tire tube, for when tire can't be plug repaired

Tool Kit

Extra Spark Plug

1 Qt motor oil

Shop towel (rags)

Spare turn and stop bulbs

Extra TCI unit

Rain gear, poncho

Seat towel

Winshield cleaning solution

Water bottle

Emergency food rations

Flashlight

Multi-purpose Leatherman tool

Cell phone w/ charger

Credit Card

 

Any other suggestions?

 

-Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

'83, 88 Venture

[mbrood]

I would include a buried extra key, some coiled 14 gauge electrical wire, crimp connetors and electrical tape (this shorter length can be respooled around a small bolt)

[cecdoo]

Extra Key for sure, VR assistance list in area you are traveling.

 

 

 

Craig

[Eck]

• Assortment of Electrical Spares – bulbs, fuses and connector
  
• Scotchlok electrical connectors
  
• Extra Brake and clutch Levers if you can round some up for the trip
  
• Length of fuel hose
  
• Selection of bolts, nuts and washers.
  
• Assortment of Wire 16g, 14g, & 12g
  
• Small 12volt Compressor
  
• Puncture repair kit
  
• Spare key for bike and side bags & trunk if they are different keys
  
• Emergency Medical Card / names of contacts, strapped to your wrist when riding..
  

Forgot to mention:

Make darn sure you take a cell phone charger...110 v and a 12 volt...

Edited September 1, 2012 by Eck

[Dragonslayer]

I am reviewing the list of what items are necessary to bring with the bike (1st gen Venture) and for the bike when I go on road trips, that are not already included like fuses.

 

My list includes:

Tire repair kit, plugs and patches

Tire inflator pump/compressor

Tire guage

Universal fit tire tube, for when tire can't be plug repaired

Tool Kit

Extra Spark Plug

1 Qt motor oil

Shop towel (rags)

Spare turn and stop bulbs

Extra TCI unit

Rain gear, poncho

Seat towel

Winshield cleaning solution

Water bottle

Emergency food rations

Flashlight

Multi-purpose Leatherman tool

Cell phone w/ charger

Credit Card

 

Any other suggestions?

 

-Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

'83, 88 Venture

 

Sodering kit

Electrical meter

40 watt inverter

laptop

extra undies

syphon tube

[CaptainJoe]

.357 or larger double action revolver.

[Peder_y2k]

What's the .357 for, putting the crippled motorcycle out of its misery? So should I shoot in the cylinder head, if so, which one?

-Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

'83,88 Venture

[k9cottage]

and with all that you then need a trailer . if you have a wife you will also need the kitchen sink makeup bag, hair rollers, electric fry pan, iron

[Eck]

Butt powder, baby powder, some type of powder... for your private area to absorb sweat, road wear & tear...

No fear...it washes off, so dont leave home without it..!!!!!!!!!!!

[CaptainJoe]

"What's the .357 for, putting the crippled motorcycle out of its misery? So should I shoot in the cylinder head, if so, which one?"

 

Protection............

 

I never leave home without one...

[CaptainJoe]

Eck, " Butt powder, baby powder, some type of powder... for your private area to absorb sweat, road wear & tear...

No fear...it washes off, so dont leave home without it..!!!!!!!!!!! "

 

if you develope a heat rash, and you will if you do a cross country trip, mix equal parts of baby rash creme and anti-fungal foot creme (Pharmisist recommended)

[Eck]

if you develope a heat rash, and you will if you do a cross country trip, mix equal parts of baby rash creme and anti-fungal foot creme (Pharmisist recommended)

 

 

Didnt know that... thanks

[GolfVenture]

Take some latex gloves, packs light, and keeps your hands clean.

Zip Ties

I pack my boat's flair gun with a few flairs with my VR.

Space Blanket. One side reflects sun's heat, the other side keeps you really warm.

Duck Tape.

Small Umbrella.

Ratchet Tie Down Straps. Can possibly help you get your bike out of a ditch.

41R-71 Relay - Controls, Turn Signals, Headlight, Requires to start Engine.

[pmelah]

hey no one said any thing about an extra bottle of blinker fluid

[dacheedah]

Wow that was my first gen list

[jfoster]

Ibuprofen...or preferred pain medications. Old socks and underwear...throw away after each use and less dirty clothes to carry.

[Freebird]

or...no underwear at all...but in that case...make SURE it's just a fart.

[alvald83]

When i did my cross country(6000 mile) road trip, i took a few extra parts as you plan on taking, but never needed them. I took a TCI, rectifier regulator and an extra ignition coil but never needed them.

What i did need was my Reda gas can, which fits perfectly in our saddle bags. I ran out of gas in Nevada and Colorado. One of the problems that i have with my guage is that it isn't very accurate. I use my trip odometer to gauge my gas stops, but even then i ran out twice. The one gallon gas can was enough to get me to a gas station.

In Texas, the heavy winds caused one of my side covers to blow out of its mount, breaking the tabs. Zip ties helped to keep it in place for the remainder of the trip.

An assortment of different length Bungy cords to help secure diffent things was helpful since my load seem to constantly change based on the weather...heavy jacket, light jacket, rain gear...it was easier just to strap them on the passenger seat.

[star4772]

Man if I had to carry all that stuff I wouldn't have room for no personal items. I guess I will just ride my second gen and leave all those worry's behind with the first gen. Then I can enjoy my self. :rotf:

[JohnT]

Man if I had to carry all that stuff I wouldn't have room for no personal items. I guess I will just ride my second gen and leave all those worry's behind with the first gen. Then I can enjoy my self. :rotf:

You second gen guys :rotf:kill me. I leave with the Yamaha tool kit. In case one of the other bikes needs to borrow something. Doesn't change if I go solo. There are a couple bulbs and fuses in the kit. Some tape and some wire. One of the HD folks might need it.

Mostly because if I carry a trailer load of parts and tools, I still will NOT have what I need. If I ever have that need.

 

So as to not sound like a fool. When I go long distance one of the guys knows where the keys to my car are and how to get hold of my wife for money Then they will hook my car to my trailer and will come fetch me out of trouble.

And only if all else fails, my phone has VR.org in favorites.