I always carry motor oil on a trip, with disposable paper funnels. I check the oil daily on a long trip.

Just one thing. Please put your rain gear in your right saddlebag. In a sudden downpour you want to have your rain gear on the curb side of the bike not the streetside

@DerrickTurnerDLT

3 жыл бұрын

That makes sense

I never thought about carrying a multimeter. Thanks

Large dry bag is a great idea!

Add some Mountain house meals, a water filter and an Aeropress and mine is good to go 😀

In addition to your list. I like to have my Jetboil. I have a smaller air pump that doubles as flashlight and spare battery as a phone charger, etc... I like you cooler for shorter trips, I have one from Bass Pro that fits nicely on my tourpack (as a bonus mostly matches for color of bike). I have a small 1 or 2 person tent from REI that fits in my left saddle bag. I also, keep a USB adapter plugged into my aux power port in my tourpack.

Nicely done video...however, very messy and disorganized. I would recommend a checklist for each saddlebag, trunk, and dry bag. Instead of having things loosely thrown in your bags...put them in small bags. I can just see 35 t-shirts, rags and whatnot lying along the road as you're trying to pump up a tire. Checklist - create one, modify it, and use it. And don't forget, flashlights, registration, insurance, sunglasses, charger's, additional paradors, locktite, cable with lock, extra oil, etc. Overkill on the tire plugs, slime bottle, etc. Smaller ones are more compact and useful. One more thing...a cooler with 400 drinks - common' man. Stop at a gas station and get a cold one (water, not beer).

@masterspin7796

2 жыл бұрын

Compression bags work for storing clothing...

Great video gentlemen! I do not mean to contradict you, I place my rain gear in the right side pannier to keep the bike between me and traffic if I have to put it on road side. When rain starts everyone's visibility goes down and I just want to be safe. Years ago I made slim tool bags to mount on the inner walls of my panniers. This keeps that weight closer to the bike and leaves room for bags. Granted I'm 175lbs and yes balancing the bike is still important for me and my long distance comfort and ability. In a pancake holster attached to my chaps is a leatherman Supertool and a maglite LED flashlight. Because I always wear my leathers, I have pockets for every day silly items. I have fabricated a kind of tank bag out of Carhart fanny packs. Alongside my tank I carry my first aid kit, meds ( I'm getting older), phone, wallet and headlamp just so they are handy and easy to remove at the end of each day. Where my back pack used to sit, I now have my Lady so packing is changing slightly. But I can still mail home trinkets and items bought or buy new shirts, underwear and socks as needed for longer trips. Looking like I have the kitchen sink onboard has never been an option. The idea is to enjoy the freedom of the road "responsibly" not be burdened with the trappings! I am sorry you have to carry your work bag, but I'm glad to see you aren't over loading. You all are in my prayers Hoka Hey

@TwoBlueFRED

2 жыл бұрын

we have a rule, we dont stop on roads. we always find a parking lot or such. SOme bad experiences have happened stopping on the big roads, and wish not to do that any longer. i do miss having a tank bag, since i use the headset on the harley, not sure how to use one. on my ST1300 it was great for so many items.

I've got the exact model and year, but in the red and black color combo. This will definitely help as ive never had a touring bike before.

@TwoBlueFRED

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching, placement is something you kinda figure out along the way.. gotta play a little tetris sometimes

Instead of fix a flat I take a rechargeable air compressor that weighs 1 lbs. Comes with tiee plug kit. Amazon sells them.

One addition I have recently added that I carry all the time is a battery power pack, they are only about the size of two cell phones but can start any bike or car that gets stuck with a flat battery. In the first month of owning mine I helped out 3 bikers who had an unexpected flat battery. Plus they provide an emergency power pack for your cell or tablet if needed :) One packing tip, take all your old socks and underwear and discard them when dirty and buy new from Walmarts or similar, save on the laundry if on a long trip.

Ive tied down my USMC Sea Bay sideways across my backseat where both ends lay on top of my saddlebags...works great for me...

@FLYBOY123456789

2 жыл бұрын

Common' Marine...that sea bag will scratch your paint. Semper Fi

@bradlozano2571

2 жыл бұрын

@@FLYBOY123456789 My Bags are leather and so is my seat...never touches the paint...

Best packing video on KZread!

Like the video.

@TwoBlueFRED

3 жыл бұрын

thanks guy

Long trips for me have a tent and a chopping board. I guess in Europe we have fewer bears and stuff that might ruin a night camping

Could you tell me the brand and model of your dry bag? Looks like it fits well on the passenger seat.

@TwoBlueFRED

3 жыл бұрын

it works great... they seem to be out of the all black version tho... i do like this camo tho... amzn.to/2O6mmTG

You forgot the kitchen sink.

@jamesharris4671

3 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy all the stuff I never knew I needed... it’s a wonder I lived off a ironhead chopper for 4 months with a bed roll, tarp and a small duffle.

No spare bulbs or fuses?

@TwoBlueFRED

3 жыл бұрын

we bought a small pack and keep them in the pouch... then also bought 3 50 amps and keep them in there too... so many things, are to remember them all.

I was about to comment that you dont really need that many tools for a trip if you did an in depth check and maintenance before going out but then I remembered its a harley lol

@FLYBOY123456789

2 жыл бұрын

Amen Yisus...amen. He's ready for an engine overhaul on the side of a freeway.

Tent sleeping bag

Dont forget a flashlight

@TwoBlueFRED

3 жыл бұрын

That's normal EDC

Only trick I have is on long trips the wife and I will ship back dirty clothes and whatever we buy after 2 days and 4. Then the last 3 we have plenty of room.

@TwoBlueFRED

3 жыл бұрын

Shipping stuff is a good option to have.. thank u

Glad you not taking a lady with you cuz you'd be assed out Homie.. good video..Cee U On The Road.

@TwoBlueFRED

2 жыл бұрын

no doubt... ride safe

What about the GAT...

@TwoBlueFRED

2 жыл бұрын

Bout 3 usually

@brickmason4410

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwoBlueFRED it's like boobs.. you can never have enough or to big..

30...40...80k miles together hahaha

@coryspencer1327

Жыл бұрын

Give or take a mile...

@dr.h9309

Жыл бұрын

@@coryspencer1327 😂😂 right bro

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