A handy checklist of things one might pack for longer trips
- Cloting Helmet
- Rain jacket and pants
- Rain gloves
- Summer gloves
- Winter gloves
- Over-boots or rain gaiters
- Heated gloves
- Hand warmer packets
- Glove liners
- Heated vest liner
- Skullcap
- Microfleece neck warmer
- Balaclava Fleece head wrap
- T-shirts
- Socks and underwear
- Synthetic long underwear
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Turtleneck shirts
- Extra jeans
- Light jacket
- Leather/cold-weather jacket
- Chaps
- Leather pants
- Riding boots
- Leather or denim vest
- Bandanas – two (one for face; one for neck or forehead)
- Sunglasses
- Goggles/night eye protection
- Change of shoes
- Sock liners
- Cooling neck wrap (such as Kool Tie)
- Windbreaker or light jacket
- Tool kit
- Replacement fuses
- 8-in-1 screwdriver
- Spare spark plugs and plug wires
- Motorcycle Oil
- Paper funnel
- Small can of multi-purpose spray lubricant
- Motorcycle jumper cables
- Turn-signal and brake-light bulbs
- Tire gauge
- Bike cover
- Harley Care Starter Kit (cleaning supplies)
- Soft-cloth
- Locking pliers
- Needle-nose pliers
- Side-cutters
- Clutch cable or clutch saver
- Thread locking adhesive (such as Loctite)
- Various nuts, bolts, washers Torx and allen wrenches
- Closed/open-end wrenches (standard and metric – bring only the ones common to your bike)
- Basic socket set with one drive (bring only the ones common to your bike)
- Basic toiletries
- Emergency cash
- Change for tolls (keep in easy-to-access place)
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Nail clippers
- Handkerchief
- Tweezers
- Small package of tissue
- Cotton or earplugs
- Contact lens solution
- Moisturizing eye drops
- Fork and spoon in plastic wrapper
- Traveler's roll of bathroom tissue
- Moist towelettes/baby wipes
- Personal first-aid kit
- List of emergency contact numbers (include doctor/medical professional)
- List of current medications
- List of medical conditions (include allergies)
- Small waterproof flashlight
- Spare key
- Basic cold and headache medicine
- Antihistamines
- Insect bite stick
- Utility light
- Emergency blanket
- Cellular phone and charger
- Telephone calling card
- Small candle
- Waterproof matches and fire-starting kit
- Duct tape
- Electrical tape
- Small amount of (baling) wire
- Bottle of water
- Energy food bars
- Eyeglass repair kit
- Maps
- GPS
- Bike registration and insurance info
- Motorcycle owners or service manual
- Motorcycle warranty card
- Pen and small notebook
- Kickstand board
- Camera
- Small sewing kit
- Cargo net
- Bungee cords (various lengths)
- Swiss-style pocketknife or multi-tool
- Tote sack
- Two or three large trash bags
- Small can opener
- Bike lock
- Extra zipper-lock bags
- Small towel