What gear to have everyday and on long trips.

[AnthonyD]

I like to have an extra key on the bike somewhere that only you know where it is in case it's locked up and you lose one.

 

[stollydriver]

Wet wipes - I know it sounds lame but you'l find them useful.

 

[BigNorm]

Toilet paper

 

[Bedifferent]

Toilet paper

Yup on the wipes or spray lens cleaner for the windshield. Yup on the spare key as well. Never did the toilet paper. I always have a micro fiber cloth or two on the bike and a pair of nitrile gloves if things get messy. That is not an emergency stop I want to have to make.

 

[RockOn]

Some duct tape, electrical tape, bungee cords, zip ties large and small.

 

[1olbull]

Some may see all this stuff as overkill, but remember...it also puts you in a better position to help someone else that may be stranded.

Agreed!
My jump start battery and electric tire pump have helped others several times.

 

[RacerX74]

Its all or nothing for me .
When you start thinking of things to take where does it end .
You might as well get a car .

Bike
Crash hat
gloves
boots
phone
bank card / cash
Glasses (that I hate wearing but I have to wear when I get tired and it gets late)

Otherwise enjoy the ride and road and forget about the stuff .

( And rely on good breakdown cover the wife ,family ,friends and the occasional stranger when all goes tits up )

 

[phar2slo]

Yup on the wipes and a pair of nitrile gloves if things get messy. That is not an emergency stop I want to have to make.

You would have to have a good aim to get it in the gloves.

 

[phar2slo]

I carry spare fuses taped to the OB cable, that way I can't leave them behind.

A tool roll kit, a micro socket set and a flexi screwdriver/socket set hex keys and a fuel syphon set For that rider who forgets to get fuel at the last gas station.

But then again I always have the panniers attached to the beast so have room for all that stuff but do need the tire repair kit and pump.

 

[Bernard Vinet]

A ) Better tool kit than Triumph
A small test light
A small amp meter
A small tire kit & air pump
B ) Spare Clutch Cable
C ) Small set of booster cable
D ) Disc Lock with Siren for parking over nite
E ) I've just ordered a Noco Booster Pac because we are leaving 4 bikes we split the cost between everyone. Minimal cost 40"$ Can each. When we get back
we are having a raffle between us.
F ) 1 spare qt of oil for top ups if need be.
G ) 1 small very thin bike tarp to hide the bike at nite & to keep people from touching. What they can't see won't attract them closer.
and then my camping & cloths.
H ) TOILET PAPER ( very important )
Yes my bags are full but since I ride mostly alone well it's my safety net.