Packing Checklist for a Motorcycle Trip - Don't Forget Anything!



Posted: Friday, December 07, 2007

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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

    * 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


Atticus Fits is an avid traveler and the owner of Adventure Vacation Trip, a website which chronicles his adventure travels in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, China and other exotic locations.

Be sure to check out his page on Packing Checklist for a Motorcycle Trip!.
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