Must have items for a long trip.

[okiedoc]

My wife and I are taking a trip from OK to Denver, CO on the F6B. I will be pulling our trailer and we are mounting a cooler on the tongue. What are your must haves on a long, multi-day trip? We will be leaving in the evening on Thursday and will be driving through the panhandle so it is going to be dry and hot. I am hoping to get halfway there and get up early Friday so we can make it into Denver before it gets too hot. We are going to watch the NHRA drag races on Saturday and Sunday. Motorcycle parking is always close to the gates.

[ff73148]

Cell phone and charger.

[okiedoc]

Sure don't want to forget those.

[53driver]

Long trip items:
First Aid kit
small, bright flashlight with fresh batteries (all 'fun' stuff happens at night)
tarp that will cover the bike (and the 'fun' stuff always happens in the rain)
twine or bungee cords to hold the tarp (make a 'lean-to' between the bike and another object)
enough tools to do what you can should it become necessary (your mileage may vary)
duct tape, electrical tape, zip ties and krazy glue to do what you didn't have tools for (indispensable!)
disposable rags to clean whatever up with
Spare fuses - maybe not as necessary with the F6B
spare bike/trailer key
spare prescription eyeglasses/sunglasses - if applicable (we're not 29 anymore)
prescription meds as applicable
sharpened pocket knife (something always needs cutting)
If you are legal to do so, a "personal lead dispenser" with extra lead.

And, lastly, whatever makes the estrogen-based life-form happy.
Safe travels.

[nvmyf6]

A tire repair kit, you know a plug kit, and side cutters to pull out the object and to cut off the excess plug.

Sense you have a trailer, you can pack a tire pump, maybe a small 12v battery to operate the pump so you won't have to use the bikes battery.

A good digital camera with extra SD cards for lots and lots pictures

Have a great time

[BuzzzPhotos]

Cool vests might be in order for the ride. Enjoy the ride

[RickJ]

Long trip items:
First Aid kit
small, bright flashlight with fresh batteries (all 'fun' stuff happens at night)
tarp that will cover the bike (and the 'fun' stuff always happens in the rain)
twine or bungee cords to hold the tarp (make a 'lean-to' between the bike and another object)
enough tools to do what you can should it become necessary (your mileage may vary)
duct tape, electrical tape, zip ties and krazy glue to do what you didn't have tools for (indispensable!)
disposable rags to clean whatever up with
Spare fuses - maybe not as necessary with the F6B
spare bike/trailer key
spare prescription eyeglasses/sunglasses - if applicable (we're not 29 anymore)
prescription meds as applicable
sharpened pocket knife (something always needs cutting)
If you are legal to do so, a "personal lead dispenser" with extra lead.

And, lastly, whatever makes the estrogen-based life-form happy.
Safe travels.

"personal lead dispenser" nice. Here in Cuomoland- I can only get to Vermont with my lead dispenser...can't go through Manhattan or LI either...I'd hate this state even more if it weren't so pretty!


Good list- and reasons. Maybe add phone number of a neighbor who can get into your house when you wonder if you turned the stove off!

[okiedoc]

All very helpful ideas, Thanks.

[Spanky]

A tire plug kit is the best idea. I have sat on the side of the road in SD for 5 hours while waiting for a tube. ( not my bike) tubeless tires are the way to go!
Compact lead dispenser is a must.
Credit card is a must.
basic hand tools Metric and 10 in one screwdriver, all those little allen wrenches.
underwear, socks, a few shirts, 2 pairs of jeans and raingear ( i highly suggest underwear for men UFM- amazon it)
cell phone and cable
a few plastic shopping bags to put the wet stuff in, or wear under your boots so your toes keep dry.

that should fill up only 1 saddlebag.

Which leaves 1 saddlebag and the trailer for her. on second thought, that's too much space you'll take up. just take a credit card phone and gun... walmart is everywhere.

[Old Ryder]

lots of water, Chapstick, eye drops, eye protection and cleaner for it. Other stuff I need, I buy along the way as needed.