Thoughts on what to bring for an 1100 mile trip.

Pappyman · 12-04-2012, 09:58 AM

Have bought a 2002 Valkyrie....finally! Located in Austin Tx. and will be driving it back to Central Florida. Flying out on the 14th and leaving the next morning. There are no bags on the bike. There is an approx. 18" long sissy bar bag with an expansion bag above it from what I understand.
Have to keep bulk down so what would you bring? I can ship a few items out to the present owner if needed. Figuring two long days on the road.

Dave · 12-04-2012, 10:10 AM

Toilet paper.

**Jared** · 12-04-2012, 10:36 AM

What do you bring with you when you go for a nice day ride?

I would pack my personal belonging, some tools, a change of clothes and proper riding gear.

Don't over think it.

cactusjack · 12-04-2012, 11:23 AM

Since space is limited, keep the list short. You'll need appropriate gear: helmet, gloves, jacket, boots, etc - which you'll be wearing, not stuffing into the sissy bar bag.

Since it's a two day ride, maybe a shirt, socks and underwear, toothbrush/toothpaste, rain gear. Use your imagination.

Netnorske · 12-04-2012, 08:23 PM

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Use your imagination.

I was thinking since it is only a two day ride....he could just turn the whitey tighties inside out a keep on a ridin'...

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Loafer · 12-04-2012, 12:36 PM

Good toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, clean underwear and rain gear..

**Jared** · 12-04-2012, 01:21 PM

You guys keep mentioning toilet paper. Do gas stations not have toilet paper where you are from? Can you not make it to the gas station? Presuming he's stopping every 100 miles or so for gas, I wouldn't worry about packing a role. I have yet found myself it a situation where I contemplated crapping on the side of the road.

**glwilson** · 12-04-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

You guys keep mentioning toilet paper. Do gas stations not have toilet paper where you are from? Can you not make it to the gas station? Presuming he's stopping every 100 miles or so for gas, I wouldn't worry about packing a role. I have yet found myself it a situation where I contemplated crapping on the side of the road.

That would be assuming the bike doesn't break down and can make it to a gas station before nature calls...

**GIBBY** · 12-04-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

That would be assuming the bike doesn't break down and can make it to a gas station before nature calls...

If that happens just sacrifice the underwear!

ponch · 12-17-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

If that happens just sacrifice the underwear!

In the mid 80's I worked as a mechanic in a gas station and one day we see this school bus driver pull up to the curb in front of the station and he runs out towards us saying repeatedly I'm not going to make it. As he rounds the corner to around back were the bathroom was, we hear, "I didn't make it". Needless to say, he didn't beat the 2 minute warning.

Pappyman · 12-17-2012, 10:50 PM

Only got a few pics....will get them on here for you shortly. With the rain and wind and generally cruddy conditions the camera stayed in the bag dry most of the trip. When I finally outran the front again the second day I was running on autopilot from being on I-10 at high speed for so long. All I wanted to do was make it home, drink a cold beer or three and get horizontal !

landman · 12-04-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

You guys keep mentioning toilet paper. Do gas stations not have toilet paper where you are from? Can you not make it to the gas station? Presuming he's stopping every 100 miles or so for gas, I wouldn't worry about packing a role. I have yet found myself it a situation where I contemplated crapping on the side of the road.

this is why old guys like motor homes.the toilet is with them when they get the two minute warning.

cactusjack · 12-04-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

You guys keep mentioning toilet paper. Do gas stations not have toilet paper where you are from? Can you not make it to the gas station? Presuming he's stopping every 100 miles or so for gas, I wouldn't worry about packing a role. I have yet found myself it a situation where I contemplated crapping on the side of the road.

I think some of these guys are just full of crap!

VulcanE · 12-04-2012, 02:14 PM

I'm thinking along the same lines as Jared, I've been carrying around a roll of toilet paper in a Crown Royal bag, in my trunk for 5~6 years now, and have never used it. But then again, it may be like carrying a pistol.............. "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it".

vulcanguy · 12-21-2012, 09:56 AM

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I'm thinking along the same lines as Jared, I've been carrying around a roll of toilet paper in a Crown Royal bag, in my trunk for 5~6 years now, and have never used it. But then again, it may be like carrying a pistol.............. "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it".

Nice bike!
Crown Royal bag! Crown Royal bag! You have what in that bag? :)
That bag was made for one thing & one thing only...Crown Royal!

Cheers

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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	You guys keep mentioning toilet paper. Do gas stations not have toilet paper where you are from? Can you not make it to the gas station? Presuming he's stopping every 100 miles or so for gas, I wouldn't worry about packing a role. I have yet found myself it a situation where I contemplated crapping on the side of the road. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Toilet paper.
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12-17-2012, 10:50 PM	#11
Pappyman Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eustis, Fla Posts: 35	Only got a few pics....will get them on here for you shortly. With the rain and wind and generally cruddy conditions the camera stayed in the bag dry most of the trip. When I finally outran the front again the second day I was running on autopilot from being on I-10 at high speed for so long. All I wanted to do was make it home, drink a cold beer or three and get horizontal !
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12-04-2012, 02:14 PM	#14
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	I'm thinking along the same lines as Jared, I've been carrying around a roll of toilet paper in a Crown Royal bag, in my trunk for 5~6 years now, and have never used it. But then again, it may be like carrying a pistol.............. "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it". __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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