Long distance riding

[Fasttrip]

What are some of the the essential gear for long trips, new at this ? Any recommendations appreciated.

[loisk]

You may get many answers, but here goes.
- pack clothes, then halve it
- all assorted chargers for phones etc
- wet weather gear
- water bottles, I have a small cooler in the frunk on hot days
- toolkit, ie spyder one with extras, plus add duct tape, cable ties etc, keep it small
-travel cover packs small and is very handy

hope that helps

[Deanna777]

Warm weather riding gear ( jacket, pants, Boots, Gloves).

GPS,

Jumper cables or pack,


Let your family, friends know when/Where you are traveling.

Call your family, and friends when you arrive at your destination.

Get a list of BRP dealerships/spyders to rescue before you leave on your trip.
Do not travel alone. Travel with others.

Take a flashlight/ and extra battery's.

Deanna

[Bfromla]

Each their own, pack what you know "you" need & like. Few common extras in no order
hydration& non melting snacks
toiletries
good credit card & or $$$$
roll of coins
look up a list of dealer repair shops along route & have numbers handy
rain gear & change of clothes
AAA /the BRP roadside assistance number (fyi need your vin number to use this service)
duct tape always handy, zip ties & or ratchet straps.
Plug kit & compressor (if you have the 12v outlet)
charging device for phones & such
I.C.E.(In. Case. Emergency) info & any necessary medical info
various insurance info stored separately but handy (can be found & identified as yours, if you uconscious)
& inform someone of your route & ETA. Keep in contact & updates with this person as trip progresses.
Good paper map of area
spare keys

#1**ENJOY!!

[SpyderAnn01]

I prefer to wear a textile jacket and riding pants that are waterproof. I can be comfortable in almost any weather with that combination and I am always prepared for rain. Rain gloves in addition to regular ones. I pack all dark colored clothes so I can do 1 load of wash on the road. Roll your clothes to pack them they take up less space that way. I take a power strip that has room for 4 plugs and 2 USB ports for charging everything in hotels.

[Andy Cserny]

take a 36mm socket, very hard to find and need one if you have to change a rear tire, unless you luck into a Can Am dealer, very few if any bike shops and tire places will have one.
Andy

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

Mountain Dew and Cigarettes. What else do you need???

[Bob Denman]

Raingear that actually keeps you dry!
After that: it depends on exactly how far, and what you're doing when you get there!

[Bfromla]

Each their own, pack what you know "you" need & like. Few common extras in no order
hydration& non melting snacks
toiletries
good credit card & or $$$$
roll of coins
look up a list of dealer repair shops along route & have numbers handy
rain gear & change of clothes
AAA /the BRP roadside assistance number (fyi need your vin number to use this service)
duct tape always handy, zip ties & or ratchet straps.
Plug kit & compressor (if you have the 12v outlet)
charging device for phones & such
I.C.E.(In. Case. Emergency) info & any necessary medical info
various insurance info stored separately but handy (can be found & identified as yours, if you uconscious)
& inform someone of your route & ETA. Keep in contact & updates with this person as trip progresses.
Good paper map of area
spare keys



#1**ENJOY!!

i almost forgot so i quoted myself (refresh not just edit)& added i last 2 important items!

[Chupaca]

for me it depends on the distance, time and location. So I always carry these basic items.
Rain gear.. the light throw over your riding gear type
Jumper charging pack
Plug kit with air supply, duct tape and zips and basic tools
Liter of gas, qt of oil and drinking water ( works for both the spyder and myself)
Small first aid kit

After that your on your own. I ryde an RS and have limited space

[Gray Ghost]

A lot of good suggestions. A lot of folks have talked about charging cords for your electronics. When doing a long trip that included a lot of camping we were in areas without electric outlets at the tent sites. There are some lithium ion battery packs out there that will allow you to recharge electronics as well as jump start your bike in emergency and then you can recharge the battery pack through the 12v outlet while you ride. The one we use is: http://www.lillightning.com/shop/rp-ultra-slim/. There are other companies that produce a similar product.

[Fasttrip]

Thanks everyone for the expert advice, taking a little trip from Phila to Cleveland. Will be my first long ride on Rt. Trying to work my way up to longer rides

[Bob Denman]

What's that; about 600 miles or so?
No doubt; it'll be a good "stretch of the legs"!
If you can; try stretching your range out, a tankful of fuel at a time...
(Get used to putting a tankful through the bike first; then stretch it to two tankfuls...and so on...)

[cognaccruiser]

Many good answers already. May have been mentioned and I missed it but if not, if you wear eye glasses, take a back-up pair. If you have prescription meds, make sure you have enough until you get home.

Gary

[PrairieSpyder]

Being a little indelicate, but I always keep a roll of toilet paper in my trunk. You may be surprise how many places don't have any and don't really care!

[OverHillAndDale]

Wet Ones hand wipes - you can get them individually wrapped. Good for keep your hands .. and other areas clean when you need them.

Also glasses wipes for your sunglasses or helmet shield.

I didn't see waterproof ryding boots listed, I recommend you wear them but keep a pair of walking shoes for the other times.

[Mr. White]

If you are riding to southwest Texas, bring a pistol, extra ammo, two six packs, one quart of Wild Turkey, (or two if with your lady), a first aid kit, a can of beanie weinies, cheese crackers and a tire repair kit.

[ijon1]

If you are riding to southwest Texas, bring a pistol, extra ammo, two six packs, one quart of Wild Turkey, (or two if with your lady), a first aid kit, a can of beanie weinies, cheese crackers and a tire repair kit.

Hey George I have not been on the forum for a while. Good to see you are doing well.

[Bob Denman]

If you are riding to southwest Texas, bring a pistol, extra ammo, two six packs, one quart of Wild Turkey, (or two if with your lady), a first aid kit, a can of beanie weinies, cheese crackers and a tire repair kit.

Hi George!
A question:
Is a .38 special enough sidearm; or would you suggest a .45?

[PW2013STL]

take a 36mm socket, very hard to find and need one if you have to change a rear tire, unless you luck into a Can Am dealer, very few if any bike shops and tire places will have one.
Andy

Harley uses 36mm on their rear axle so any Harley dealer will have them and they are everywhere.

[Bob Denman]

Harley uses 36mm on their rear axle so any Harley dealer will have them and they are everywhere.

Thanks! This is a good piece of information to take along!

[OverHillAndDale]

Anyone mention sunscreen? Depending on your helmet and ryding gear, you can really bake your skin.


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[OverHillAndDale]

It's a law of physics that the longer you ryde and tour, the bigger your luggage will get and the harder it will be to store it in your byke.

Many recommend you pack your old underwear and socks that you don't mind leaving behind after a day or two. Good way to clean out your underwear and sock drawer while you lighten the load as you go.

[Mr. White]

Hi George!
A question:
Is a .38 special enough sidearm; or would you suggest a .45?

Bob, my open carry is a .40 Glock but my concealed is an ankle carry S&W .357 w/black talons.

[Mr. White]

Hey George I have not been on the forum for a while. Good to see you are doing well.

Thanks for asking. Yes, I am doing very well. Still riding two or three days a week depending on the WX. I ride with The Hill Country Road Riders, an older group, mostly retired civilian and military. I have been riding with some of them for 25+ years. We group ride every Saturday and don't miss many Saturdays as our WX is good most of the time. As said in my post, I am 83, married 57 years to a mean woman, have all kinds of animals on my property, which is 3 miles out of a small town. We had a fox trot through yesterday in the daytime. Usually only see him at night when he comes up on the porch to eat with my racoon family along with a beautiful pair of skunks. (all stand back when the skunks come to eat)....I feed and water 10-15 deer every morning and love to see them grazing in the back yard area. They live in my woods next to the house and come running when I bang on their food buckets.

The deer are very easy to hunt. I go to Wal Mart and get a ball bat, sit on my back porch with an iced tea and when they come up to see what I am doing.....WHAP! Right between the ears.....ha ha