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What's in your emergency kit?

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  1. RobVG

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    What's in your emergency kit for multi-day rides? Tools/spares/supplies ?
     


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    Mulah. LOL

    Tire gauge
    air compressor
    plug kit
    jump start pack (fully charged)
    multimeter
    sidestand puck
    head lamp
    flash light
    multitool pocket knife
    razor knife
    rachet with 12mm, 17mm, hex tips
    chain tools
    needle nose pliers
    zip ties
    few fairing bolts and clips
    Propel
    Beef sticks

    Prolly a few more things I can't think of right now.

    Especially after my crazy experiences on the road.
    I helped a biker the night before last with my tire supplies.
    Never know when you or someone needs anything.

    I don't always put on my tank bag with this stuff, depends if I'm just running up the street, but most of the time I do.
     


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    Was hoping you'd chime in.
     


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    Lolzzzz Rob

    On longer rides, I'll carry spares: fuses, headlight and taillight bulbs, levers, etc.
    Also some maintenance items like visor cleaner, extra visors, chain lube

    Power pack for accessories like the Black Web one I bought after I needed to save the jump start pack for jump starting.

    Also always carry high-protien food.
    I gave two men a whole stash of food after I found them stranded in Jasper.
    Turns out after checking on them the next day they had been stranded for 6 hours...long time in the heat with nothing to eat or drink.
     


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    Good on ya for helping them.

    That's pretty pessimistic to pack levers.... ;)
     


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    Teeheeheers...

    Knowing I'd be tip-toing around for 7,000 miles gets you kind of thinking ahead... ;)



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    Tire Guage
    Tire Repair Kit
    Air Compressor
    Tools (wrenches/allen keys/etc)
    Head Lamp
    Portable Work Light
    Rags
    Chain Cleaner / Lube
    Fuses
    Side Stand Puck
    Zip Ties
    Glass Cleaner
    Microfiber Cloths
    Bungie Cords
    A little bit of wire, pliers, and various crimp ends.
    Battery Vault / Storage to charge phone if USB fails on the bike.
    Credit Card
    Cash
    List of UHaul Rental Places and Honda Dealers on my planned route.
    CAA Card
     


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    What air compressors do you guys have?
     


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    I have the one from Slime. Just a little 12V deal that plugs into a cigarette lighter ... I'll just cut the end off and attach the wires to the battery if / when I need to.

    I still need to remove the plastic housing to make it even more compact, but I said 'eff it' since everything fits in my luggage. I'm loaded to the hilt, but I don't need to add anything else yet ... so ....
     


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    A small flask of Gentleman Jack.
    You just never know.
     


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    On the subject of duct tape:
    I once caught a flight between Cairo and Luxor in Egypt with my wife.
    As we're walking up the tarmac, we see a bloke sitting on top of the engine like a horse, and a bloke on a ladder underneath.
    They were goind around and around the engine with duct tape.
    My wife asked in horror, "is that safe?" I answered, "it's duct tape, of course it is".
    We made it, and the duct tape was still there when we disembarked.
    Good stuff that.
     


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    I hope those blokes didn't fall off in midair!
     


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    I have org china folding levers, sliders, spare fuses are in the fuse box, I have 100 mile towing and a track phone
     


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    Great to mention towing!

    AAA 100 mile towing and roadside service, be sure to carry your membership card.

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    I guess I should explain what CAA is ...

    CAA = Canadian Version of AAA :p
     


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    I pack very light.. as in 357 vs. the 45. I take along a leather man and a good to go debt card and like Billy, some cash. oh yea zip ties too with a small roll of duct tape.
    LOL, I'd be no fun with you guys / gal, I'm a road side motel guy and diner type. Who's got time for packing, I do get that part of the experience, but besides the fact it makes the bike not handle well, then the oh shit factor when things come apart, just not my cup of tea. For me to have my A game, a good nights sleep thing is very important here today. My hats off to those that pack to the moon, but for me its all about the getting the ride in taking in the country no time for fiddling with the details. Just saying. But love to read what you all go through.
     


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    I got rescued by CAA outside of Edmonton. Then by gt750. :)

    They will cover North America for no additional cost. Well worth the money

    Is Mexico MAA?

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