Saddlebag essentials

jwg383 · 09-14-2011, 09:56 AM

What are some things that everyone keeps in their bags at all times? Safety, tools, ect. I know that you been there done that guys have it down to a art. What things should no rider be without?

Thanks for the input.
Wes

**brote** · 09-14-2011, 10:19 AM

Not that I am an expert but I keep the following essential's in my bag.

1) Rain Gear
2) Ball Cap
3) Slime Compressor
4) Stop and Go plug kit (works great)
5) Rain Cover for bike
6) Air gauge
7) Micro Fiber Cloths
8) Owners manual

That's about it for me. I am sure there are other items carried and will be interesting to see what everyone carries.

**Top Cat** · 09-14-2011, 10:23 AM

I carry a metric socket set, tire repair kit with air compressor, jumper cables, hex wrenches, spare glasses, spare head light bulb, 4 way screwdriver, a map of the state I'm in and a hat to cover my helmet hair when going to eat or site see.

VulcanE · 09-14-2011, 10:37 AM

Some of the things I always have are a set of MC jumper cables, first-aid kit, a small 3/8 drive metric socket set, spare bulbs (headlight included), sunscreen, tire repair kit and slime air compressor, and a small roll of toilet paper in a Crown Royal bag

blowndodge · 09-14-2011, 10:50 AM

Compressor, flat repair kit. modest tools. extra sun glasses, gloves, vest, first aid kit.

waterman · 09-14-2011, 10:58 AM

Not necessarily saddlebag but tour pack. Compressor, tire plugger, assortment of tools, water bottle, gloves, sunscreen.

aeropilot · 09-14-2011, 12:04 PM

Lots of good responses here.

On my Commuter bike (Shadow 750), I have some basic tools, orange safety vest, little LED flashlight, Tire Plug kit with CO2, small first aid kit.

Wife and I are going away for the weekend for the first time since purchasing the Nomad and this thread is a good reminder of those things to move over to that bike and stock up on / check.

cactusjack · 09-14-2011, 12:28 PM

I carry a Cruz tool kit my son bought me for my Nomad. I have replaced the metric tools with SAE equivalents since I switched to a Harley. I carry a Slime compressor and a tire plugging kit, a digital tire gauge, a couple pairs of sunglasses and clear glasses for night riding. A couple of different kinds of gloves, a do-rag or 2 (a bandanna makes a nice mask for dust storms), a charger for my cell phone and a small LED flashlight.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-14-2011, 12:39 PM

In addition to all these items mentioned a roll of electric tape is an essential.

cactusjack · 09-14-2011, 01:23 PM

You're right, Gene. I didn't list a roll of tape separately because it's included in my tool kit. Also a few zip ties and a couple feet of baling wire.

**ringadingh** · 09-14-2011, 06:19 PM

I carry most of the stuff mentioned already as well.

usranger74 · 09-14-2011, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I carry most of the stuff mentioned already as well.

+1 plus eys glass cleaners and nail clippers.

**cnc** · 09-14-2011, 06:28 PM

I carry most of what has already been mentioned + a small first aid kit, a wet bug sponge and a chamois in a zip lock bag.

blowndodge · 09-14-2011, 06:47 PM

Iron......

**nomadbehappy** · 09-14-2011, 06:52 PM

Pretty much all of the above plus a light that flashes red that I can hang off the back of the bike if stopped on the side of the road at night, some cash in case of an emergency and the KawaNow emergency contact list

09-14-2011, 09:56 AM	#1
jwg383 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 95	Saddlebag essentials What are some things that everyone keeps in their bags at all times? Safety, tools, ect. I know that you been there done that guys have it down to a art. What things should no rider be without? Thanks for the input. Wes __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-14-2011, 10:19 AM	#2
brote Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 905	Saddlebag essentials Not that I am an expert but I keep the following essential's in my bag. 1) Rain Gear 2) Ball Cap 3) Slime Compressor 4) Stop and Go plug kit (works great) 5) Rain Cover for bike 6) Air gauge 7) Micro Fiber Cloths 8) Owners manual That's about it for me. I am sure there are other items carried and will be interesting to see what everyone carries. __________________ Hank Brote W1HCB 2008 Diablo Black Nomad Lawrenceville, GA VBA # 1234 VROC # 32837 Patriot Guard Riders Naval Advisory Group Vietnam 69-70
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09-14-2011, 10:23 AM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Saddlebag essentials I carry a metric socket set, tire repair kit with air compressor, jumper cables, hex wrenches, spare glasses, spare head light bulb, 4 way screwdriver, a map of the state I'm in and a hat to cover my helmet hair when going to eat or site see. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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09-14-2011, 10:37 AM	#4
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Saddlebag essentials Some of the things I always have are a set of MC jumper cables, first-aid kit, a small 3/8 drive metric socket set, spare bulbs (headlight included), sunscreen, tire repair kit and slime air compressor, and a small roll of toilet paper in a Crown Royal bag __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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09-14-2011, 10:50 AM	#5
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Saddlebag essentials Compressor, flat repair kit. modest tools. extra sun glasses, gloves, vest, first aid kit. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-14-2011, 10:58 AM	#6
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Saddlebag essentials Not necessarily saddlebag but tour pack. Compressor, tire plugger, assortment of tools, water bottle, gloves, sunscreen. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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09-14-2011, 12:04 PM	#7
aeropilot Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 99	Saddlebag essentials Lots of good responses here. On my Commuter bike (Shadow 750), I have some basic tools, orange safety vest, little LED flashlight, Tire Plug kit with CO2, small first aid kit. Wife and I are going away for the weekend for the first time since purchasing the Nomad and this thread is a good reminder of those things to move over to that bike and stock up on / check. __________________ Rob ------------ '07 Nomad 1600 w/ HD King Tour Pak VBA #02083
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09-14-2011, 12:28 PM	#8
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Saddlebag essentials I carry a Cruz tool kit my son bought me for my Nomad. I have replaced the metric tools with SAE equivalents since I switched to a Harley. I carry a Slime compressor and a tire plugging kit, a digital tire gauge, a couple pairs of sunglasses and clear glasses for night riding. A couple of different kinds of gloves, a do-rag or 2 (a bandanna makes a nice mask for dust storms), a charger for my cell phone and a small LED flashlight. __________________ 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
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09-14-2011, 12:39 PM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Saddlebag essentials In addition to all these items mentioned a roll of electric tape is an essential. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-14-2011, 01:23 PM	#10
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Saddlebag essentials You're right, Gene. I didn't list a roll of tape separately because it's included in my tool kit. Also a few zip ties and a couple feet of baling wire. __________________ 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
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09-14-2011, 06:19 PM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Saddlebag essentials I carry most of the stuff mentioned already as well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-14-2011, 06:28 PM	#13
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Saddlebag essentials I carry most of what has already been mentioned + a small first aid kit, a wet bug sponge and a chamois in a zip lock bag. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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09-14-2011, 06:47 PM	#14
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Saddlebag essentials Iron...... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-14-2011, 06:52 PM	#15
nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	Saddlebag essentials Pretty much all of the above plus a light that flashes red that I can hang off the back of the bike if stopped on the side of the road at night, some cash in case of an emergency and the KawaNow emergency contact list __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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