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There is a bag for every occasion. There are duffel bags, lunch bags, sling bags, backpacks, shopping bags, sandwich bags, marble bags, and beanbags. When choosing any type of bag, we must consider our own needs, as well as the pros and cons of various bags. However, after choosing bags, such as leather saddlebags, we must then determine what to put inside those bags. Here are some categories of gear that you should stuff into your motorcycle saddlebags, before your next road trip:
1. Tools, spare parts, and maintenance products
When on a motorcycle road trip, the roads can be rough. Make sure to bring a tool kit to make any minor repairs to your cycle. You may need to add some additional items, such as vice grips, which are not included in the tool kit. Tire problems are one of the most common issues during road trips. Make sure to bring a patch kit, tire irons, an air pump (with CO2), a proper spoke tool, etc., to make minor repairs to your tires. While you do not need to bring a toolbox’s worth of tools, bring the bare necessities. Being stranded in the middle of nowhere can be as thrilling as a root canal.
2. Food, glorious food
The name of the game is convenience. Be certain to pack food items that are easy to prepare, or require no preparation at all! Some suggestions include candy bars, canned food (i.e. baked beans, beef jerky, chili, stew, etc.,) energy bars, freeze-dried food, oatmeal, and trail mix.)
Buying some of your food in small towns that you pass through, can provide two benefits. You will be required to pack less food, which will allow you to travel faster. Furthermore, this will allow you to support some of the local economies. Oftentimes, small businesses in small towns rely heavily on the income from tourism. Thus, buying from small convenience stores or gas stations not only helps you, but also the towns that you include in your road trip.
3. Odds and ends
Besides the basic gear to keep your motorcycle running and your stomach full, you should also bring an array of other items, which can become quite handy during your motorcycle road trip. Some of these items include:
• AAA card
• Binoculars
• Blanket
• Camera
• Cash
• cell phone
• compass
• extra goggles
• extra socks
• GPS
• Lighter
• Maps
• motorcycle gloves
• rubber gloves
• sunglasses
• sunscreen
• water filtration pumps
• waterproof matches
• zip ties
4. Cold weather gear
Include items such as waterproof clothing, a fleece vest, an extra pair of lined leather gloves, and thermal underwear, to stay warm in frigid weather. Remember to pack and dress in layers, to avoid freezing or frying. Temperatures can range greatly during a single road trip.
One of the keys for any successful motorcycle road trip is to bring the right gear. The key is to bring enough, but not too much. These aforementioned tips will help you to pack light for heavy riding.
May 1st, 2009 at 3:58 am
Packing for a Motorcycle Trip | Cycle Leather…
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May 1st, 2009 at 3:59 am
Packing for a Motorcycle Trip | Cycle Leather…
The pink leather chaps I found in this site are really cool. Though I do not ride motorcycle, I still enjoy using the leather get up for our band’s gig. The chaps are just about perfect for the lady gangster image I project….
May 1st, 2009 at 3:59 am
Packing for a Motorcycle Trip | Cycle Leather…
The pink leather chaps I found in this site are really cool. Though I do not ride motorcycle, I still enjoy using the leather get up for our band’s gig. The chaps are just about perfect for the lady gangster image I project….
May 1st, 2009 at 4:00 am
Packing for a Motorcycle Trip | Cycle Leather…
The pink leather chaps I found in this site are really cool. Though I do not ride motorcycle, I still enjoy using the leather get up for our band’s gig. The chaps are just about perfect for the lady gangster image I project….
May 1st, 2009 at 4:14 am
Packing for a Motorcycle Trip | Cycle Leather…
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May 1st, 2009 at 4:22 am
Packing for a Motorcycle Trip | Cycle Leather…
Check out the wide arrays of stylish motorcycle leather jackets available in this site. The jackets here are made of the finest quality materials so they are superior in terms of quality, style and durability….