Hey! Kyle,

Just have to say I think the Tips of the Week are fantastic...just another reason I'm glad I hooked up with CruiserCustomising.

I've always been happy with the products I've purchased and hopefully exchange rates will see me purchasing more for my ride very soon .

Tips of the Week = terrific aftersales service ! Keep it going !!!

Regards

Dave Pearson

Lismore , N.S.W. AUSTRALIA

Hmmm, no one seems to have mentioned that all important content, your rain suit.  Additionally, I take a regular old-fashioned CB radio handheld (walkie talkie) with telescoping antenna.  There are often times when there is no cell phone coverage, but a CB can work in most remote places.  The distance isn't far, but since radio signals bounce around the atmosphere you can often contact someone at great distances to have them call your Roadside Assistance carrier ($100 not a bad investment when you're caught out and need help).  Even today, more people use CBs than FRS/GMRS radios.

 

 

I think its a matter of using the fuel bottle to store a little gas in, then just pouring the fuel out the bottle into ya tank if ya need it.   Far as trips go, I keep a small socket set, a couple sets of allen wrenches, 6 inch cresent wrench, pliers, screwdrivers, a tire plug set, small air compressor, small head lamp, bottle of spray sunscreen, rainsuit and small jumper cables in my saddlebags.  I've found that drybags like for kayaking are great for temporary luggage and can be easily strapped to a bike.  Like the name says, they're waterproof and don't cost much. 

 MSR Fuel Bottles can be purchased at just about any backpack, camping, sporting good, or outdoor store store! Here is a link to MSR Fuel Bottles 

All of these suggestions are great.  I've added a "Cruzer Caddy" cup holder to my bike.  The bracket stays on the handlebars, and the actual cupholder comes right off when you're not using it.  Water is important, and I love my camelpack, but on long rides its easy to get tired of just water, and nice to have a spot for Gatorade or something different. Its also nice to have something to snack on.  My Buddy got me hooked on the "peanut nut rolls" that you see at every gas station on sale 2 for $1.  They're sweet, they have plenty of protein and energy in them, and there is no chocolate, so they don't melt in your bags.  The last thing I can't live without on a long ride is my MP3 player.  A good playlist can completely change your experience.  Anyone who doesn't agree has never ridden through Yellowstone, looking at a field full of over 100 buffalo, while "Baba O'reilly" by the Who is playing!

It is advisable to carry a first aid kit and a spare headlight bulb as well as indicator bulds. In some counties in Europe you also have to carry a reflective waistcoat. Not forgetting of course a helmet!
Cheers

Jed

Hey FreeBear LOL, no need to  carry your home while long trips... LOL

kyle, i wonder, are you planning on selling the spotfider in the future

Oh crap!  After reading everyone elses on here, I now realize there is lots more I always take on long trips.... Sunglasses, sunblock, lip balm, cash, credit card, ID, grease rags, window cleaning rag, extra meds just in case, headache dope, PG and her paraphenalia and also to keep me in line! LOL!

No need for the Truck with motorcycles which pull trailers! 

Thanks Kyle!, once again a very good tip

Couple of thing I take, sun glasses, aspirin, 2 day supply of my Meds (if you break down and can not get home before your next pill). engergy bar.

and some cash, you never know some places still will not take a Credit card or atm.

Also I like to tell people where I am going and when I am going to be back, or when I should check in if going on a long trip.

 

I must be one of those unprepaired people out there. I have a flash light, water, jacket of some sort. gloves, tiedowns. But I don't have a tire repair kit on my bike or a good tool kit.  I do have my phone that has the camera on it. On the other hand I don't travel more than about 150 miles from home yet. What is classified as a long haul?

After I pack my essentials such as hair care products, makeup, clothing, etc and there is still room on FB's bike, I will have to look into these other important things you have talked about for our next long haul!!  LOL!

Great tip Kyle!  I usually take along water, tool kit, several pairs of gloves, neck warmer, of course leather jacket with zip out liner and sleeve pieces and a rain suit which will not only help with the rain but for colder weather is a great way to protect yourself.  Bungee cords and ties downs, small amount of cleaning product, spare engine oil, but not too much in the way of parts as I am riding a Metric bike after all, LOL!  Yet to get: Slime tire kit.  It is on my list and could be very beneficial.  There are probably a mirad of things to take but I don't want to take a trailer along.  If I think I need to take too much stuff, it's time to get the pickup out and forget about the bike!  Ride safe everyone!