One sure fire way to ruin a great motorcycle trip, or at least up the hassle factor, is to forget important and sometimes seldom thought of pieces of gear, clothing or accessories. Seasoned riders often prepare a motorcycle trip packing checklist in order to avoid arriving on location without all those items that make a trip not only enjoyable but easy logistically. Avoid having to buy missing items at your destination and save time and aggravation while preparing for the trip.
Below is a list of items that riders can consider bringing for their motorcycle trip. Many of the items will depend on your own personal circumstances, the time of year and your destination.
- Spare inner tube
- Tire patch kit
- Portable tire pump
- Spare clutch cable
- Spark plug
- Chain links
- Chain oil
- Bottle of engine oil
- Bottle of spare petrol
- Small tool kit (key metric wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers etc)
- Rain gear (Rain coats, Ponchos)
- Helmet, gloves and body armour
- Trash bags (For waterproofing and dustproofing)
- Long sleeved shirts and long pants
- Bungee cords / bike hooks
- Sun screen and mosquito repellent
- Compass
- Watch
- Jackknife
- Tapes
- First aid kit ( plasters, paracetamols, aspirins, charcoal pills etc)
- Contact details of motorcycle rental company
- Passport (or a photocopy if your passport is surrendered to the motorcycle rental shop)
- Driver’s license
- International Driving Permit
- Insurance papers
- Travel guide(s)
- Maps
- GPS receiver
- Camera
- Torch Light with spare batteries
- Matches / Lighter
- Mobile phone
- Chargers for the various electronic equipments
- Power adapters
- Phone list
- Papers and pens
- Hammock and camping equipment
- Cooking equipment
- Toilet papers
- Water and food
- Cash and credit cards
If you feel that anything important is missing from the motorcycle trip packing checklist, please leave a comment and I will add them in.
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