Essentials

davidhollinger · 05-24-2013, 11:27 AM

While everyone is posting surveys, I am curious..
What essential items does everyone carry on their bike at all times? I know we all have the stock tool bag but I just updated mine with a few more things like allen wrenches, small flashlight, fuses, nut drivers, electrical tape, duct tape and a few other things. I always keep a phone charger on me also.
I keep my pistol on the bike all the time too and its legal. In my windsheild bag I keep a pack of loose marbles. They are handy for eliminating tailgaters. What else does everyone take with them every single time you leave the house?

jandreu · 05-24-2013, 11:35 AM

I do hope you are kidding about the marbles and tailgaters, just letting them pass is much better than cracking a windshield and getting into an altercation where you might try to use your manly pistol.

Loafer · 05-24-2013, 11:40 AM

I try to take common sense and the fear of cars turning in front of me, on my mind. Stay safe, ride longer.

davidhollinger · 05-24-2013, 11:51 AM

No, I dont worry about the confrontation near as much as I worry about some idiot behind me clipping me and taking me out or not being able to stop behind me. Those are not for everyday use but something that can maybe get someone's attention.

ponch · 05-24-2013, 11:59 AM

Plug kit and compressor. BMWs roadside assistance card too.

cactusjack · 05-24-2013, 12:01 PM

Things I always carry on me: AMA & HOG membership cards (roadside assistance), cell phone, credit cards and folding knife w/locking blade.

Things I always carry on the bike: Clear glasses for night riding, tire pressure gauge, small tire inflator, tire repair kit, shock pump, extra gloves. Sometimes rain gear, but not a big threat around here.

I also usually have a pistol tucked away, too.

Boscoe · 05-24-2013, 12:01 PM

Case of condoms.

ponch · 05-24-2013, 12:11 PM

Yeah, I forgot rain gear, my cell and extra gloves. Tells how infrequently I use them. I always have a cell phone too. Oh yeah, windex and a micro fiber cloth and the Anonymous book

**ringadingh** · 05-24-2013, 12:22 PM

I carry rain gear and the basic tool kit that came with the bike, plus a small multimeter.
I always go over the bike well before a long trip and so far have never needed to fix anything on the road.

Chili · 05-24-2013, 12:46 PM

Rainsuit, small compressor, tire plug kit, shock pump, LED flashlight, Leatherman tool, clear glasses, stock tool kit with a few extras, Sweatshirt, neck gaiter, different weight gloves, rolled up towel, and Ipod connected to stereo generally never leave the bike.

On me I always have my cell phone, wallet and CAA card.

davidhollinger · 05-24-2013, 12:51 PM

I forgot about the rain gear... always in the saddle bag...

davidhollinger · 05-24-2013, 12:53 PM

I need to look into the compressor...

cactusjack · 05-24-2013, 12:59 PM

I forgot to include a small LED flashlight and a bandanna, which has many uses, including a face covering while riding through a dust storm. The dust here can kill you. (google "valley fever")

Bud2rat · 05-24-2013, 01:12 PM

Small compressor, plug kit, flashlight, rain gear, gloves, fuses, tool kit, air gauge, cleaning supplies.

**Top Cat** · 05-24-2013, 01:51 PM

I don't carry anything.
I take the saddlebags off to save weight and get better gas mileage.

05-24-2013, 11:27 AM	#1
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	Essentials While everyone is posting surveys, I am curious.. What essential items does everyone carry on their bike at all times? I know we all have the stock tool bag but I just updated mine with a few more things like allen wrenches, small flashlight, fuses, nut drivers, electrical tape, duct tape and a few other things. I always keep a phone charger on me also. I keep my pistol on the bike all the time too and its legal. In my windsheild bag I keep a pack of loose marbles. They are handy for eliminating tailgaters. What else does everyone take with them every single time you leave the house? __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-24-2013, 11:35 AM	#2
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	I do hope you are kidding about the marbles and tailgaters, just letting them pass is much better than cracking a windshield and getting into an altercation where you might try to use your manly pistol. __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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05-24-2013, 11:40 AM	#3
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	I try to take common sense and the fear of cars turning in front of me, on my mind. Stay safe, ride longer. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Last edited by Loafer; 05-24-2013 at 11:56 AM.
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05-24-2013, 11:51 AM	#4
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	No, I dont worry about the confrontation near as much as I worry about some idiot behind me clipping me and taking me out or not being able to stop behind me. Those are not for everyday use but something that can maybe get someone's attention. __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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05-24-2013, 11:59 AM	#5
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	Plug kit and compressor. BMWs roadside assistance card too. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-24-2013, 12:01 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Things I always carry on me: AMA & HOG membership cards (roadside assistance), cell phone, credit cards and folding knife w/locking blade. Things I always carry on the bike: Clear glasses for night riding, tire pressure gauge, small tire inflator, tire repair kit, shock pump, extra gloves. Sometimes rain gear, but not a big threat around here. I also usually have a pistol tucked away, too. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Last edited by cactusjack; 05-24-2013 at 01:01 PM.
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05-24-2013, 12:01 PM	#7
Boscoe Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 372	Case of condoms.
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05-24-2013, 12:11 PM	#8
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	Yeah, I forgot rain gear, my cell and extra gloves. Tells how infrequently I use them. I always have a cell phone too. Oh yeah, windex and a micro fiber cloth and the Anonymous book __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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05-24-2013, 12:22 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I carry rain gear and the basic tool kit that came with the bike, plus a small multimeter. I always go over the bike well before a long trip and so far have never needed to fix anything on the road. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-24-2013, 12:46 PM	#10
Chili Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 409	Rainsuit, small compressor, tire plug kit, shock pump, LED flashlight, Leatherman tool, clear glasses, stock tool kit with a few extras, Sweatshirt, neck gaiter, different weight gloves, rolled up towel, and Ipod connected to stereo generally never leave the bike. On me I always have my cell phone, wallet and CAA card. __________________ Doug Engstrom 2012 Victory Cross Country Tour 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500FI, (Sold at 83,000 km)
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05-24-2013, 12:51 PM	#11
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	I forgot about the rain gear... always in the saddle bag... __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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05-24-2013, 12:53 PM	#12
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	I need to look into the compressor... __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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05-24-2013, 12:59 PM	#13
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I forgot to include a small LED flashlight and a bandanna, which has many uses, including a face covering while riding through a dust storm. The dust here can kill you. (google "valley fever") __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Last edited by cactusjack; 05-24-2013 at 01:02 PM.
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05-24-2013, 01:12 PM	#14
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Small compressor, plug kit, flashlight, rain gear, gloves, fuses, tool kit, air gauge, cleaning supplies. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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05-24-2013, 01:51 PM	#15
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I don't carry anything. I take the saddlebags off to save weight and get better gas mileage. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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