fudgie
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Was putting my new registration away today and noticed I have alot of stuff in my bags. Left bag- 5 or 6 bandanas, 2 doo-rags, Kits headbands, 2 pr of gloves, 2 pr of fingerless, 2 sock cap beanies, 2 sunglasses, 2 clears, can and a bottle coozie, 2 kickstand plates, small bag with registration/ ins papers and maps, bike keys, and a air compressor. Right bag- my rain gear, windshield cleaner with rag, spare Hooters sweatshirt, u-joint, shave kit bag loaded with tools and spare parts, and my half cover. Its no wonder I cant fit much in them!  What do you have in yours? |
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« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2009, 10:31:21 AM » |
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My left saddle bag is completely empty(it is where I carry my briefcase to work, and odd stuff like the wife's jacket on trips) so it is clean.
The other saddle bag has become a collect all.
It has two hats that we never think about putting on.
Sunscreen that we occasionally put on.
Usually a pack of dried out sticks of gum.
a shaving kit of tools from the XS11 that I need to go through.
A tire patch kit (recent addition that I'm happy about so far).
My registration (under the carpet mat so I can find it when I need it)
a polo shirt dad gave me to put over my windshield if I decide to cover the bike.
a set of loose broke wire strippers
and lord only knows what else!
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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2009, 10:44:13 AM » |
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Left saddlebag. A couple of companies make liners which fit exactly.
Pocket of liner - spare bulbs, fuses, brake pads, electrical screwdriver.
Main compartment
Air pump which runs off a socket under seat
Waterproof pants
Bike cover
Tool kit - I reckon I could carry out most emergency operations. Electrical wire, tape and duct tape
Socket set sits under the liner
3 bungee cords behind liner
Fold down lid of saddlebag - folded waterproof jacket
Right saddlebag
Empty apart from Plexus and polishing cloth
Fairing has a glove box on right and left
Left
Rukka waterproof mitts and where I put my frozen bottle of water
Right
Sunglasses, kickstand pad, air pressure gauge, 3 liter frozen water container
Magnetic tank bag - also fits into right saddlebag when saddlebag is empty.
Sunscreen, pen, paper, folding knife, first aid kit, old GPS just in case, variety of state maps, sachets of Swiss Miss chocholate, mints, waterproof tank bag cover, spare ear plugs.
Honda tool kit under the seat and some plastic tie wraps.
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Serk
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« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2009, 11:26:30 AM » |
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Left -
Piece of 4"x4" Plywood for kickstand support as needed
Maglite
Lighters (From before I quit smokin')
Laminated map of Texas
Spare do-rag
Rest of luggage for trips
Right -
Roll of duct tape
Leatherman tool
Tool kit
First aid kit
Extra flashlight
Spare bandanas
Spare gloves
Insurance paperwork
Spare goggles/sunglasses
Big mess o' bungee cords
Small electric air pump w/ plug kit (Slime one I believe)
Small jumper cables (Have come in handy more times than I ever thought possible)
Spare fuses
Bottle of water on trips
I'm sure there's a ton more in there, but that's off the top of my head at least.
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« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2009, 12:44:46 PM » |
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Left bag: Registration Insurance papers In case of Emergency list of contacts - should someone go through the bag in case I'm out or dead. Kickstand plate Tire gauge log book for gas, this is in all of my vehicles Iowa map Extra pens and a black marker Right bag: Cold weather gloves Rain gear electric vest bike cover That's all I can remember right now. Seabag mounts to solo bar when I ride on a trip. Since I'm older than dirt, and I have nothing to prove on riding, MGM is usually on the trailer for when I arrive and my suitcase is on the back seat of the truck.  |
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« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2009, 01:08:52 PM » |
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My rain gear and tool bag, left saddle bag......my wifes rain gear, right saddle bag.......all the other junk listed in the other replies (and much more) is in my trunk!!!
Mark
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2009, 03:07:53 PM » |
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Left bag. Alpine star summer gloves and long gauntlet winter gloves. Clear and yellow foam lined riding glasses and yellow no foam glasses. Kickstand plate, led flashlight, maps of Indiana and surrounding states. Camo long sleeve, button up shirt. Wire ties. Two dew rags and a valk hat. Microfiber cloth.
Right bag. Assorted tools, more wire ties, electrical tape, electrical connectors. More maps, tire plug kit. Electrical meter if on long trip.
Tail bag. Rainsuit, bungee net, wet microfiber cloth in ziplock bag and a dry microfiber cloth or two. Also sunscreen, gum, spare flashlight and tire gauge.
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« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2009, 05:09:20 PM » |
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About the same stuff as everyone else; tools, headband led light, rain gear, long sleeve T, underarmor balaclava, spare gloves, flat kit and pump, bug cleaner-plastic polish and microfiber cloths. I am more selective on other riding gear, and take what I might need that day. Two bottles of cold water, clear varilux glasses, sunblock. And a J-frame airweight w. extra speedloader.
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« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2009, 08:30:20 PM » |
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Left bag, plug gun - air compressor - tool set - assorted micro fiber cloths - wax - joes juice - windshield compound - small set of jumper cables - complete first aid kit - insert for the trailer hitch - spare bulbs - spare fuses - flashlight - couple of kick stand pads , I think that is it  Right bag, set of Frogs togs - light jacket - couple of hats - usually a pair of clean shirts sealed in a bag. Trunk is usually empty, except for a led flashlight, and paperwork in a sealed container that is mounted on the side of the trunk. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2009, 09:12:59 PM » |
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Left Bag:Air Compressor Tire Gauge Tire Plugs Bike Cover Cleaning Rags Handy Wipes Kick Stand Pad Spare Bulbs & Fuses Right Bag:Texas Map Hat Bandana Bungee Net TxTag (for the toll roads) Sun Block (spf 70) Re-usable Grocery Sack (hey, I'm going "green") 
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Pittsburgh, Pa
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« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2009, 10:23:55 PM » |
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Good info. Got about the same as the others (bike and state specific tho). I also have a complete set of wheel bearings (just in case), tire repair kit, shaving kit with tools etc, mini compressor, gloves, shirt, Paper Registration and insurance forms. I do like the ICE (In Case Of Emergency) list..... but do have that in the phone and should probably put a piece of paper in the wallet for that as well.
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« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2009, 01:36:31 PM » |
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... but carry a pretty good tool kit in the fork mounted leather kit ... Don't carry hard items in a fork bag. The top of your front fender will thank you one day. |
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« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2009, 02:06:02 PM » |
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saddlebags!!.....it's a signed pair of underwear from the Ladies of the SCRC.....a Man just never knows when he may run out of clean underwear and would need some "back-up" ones in a pinch!!....  ....  ....  ....  |
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« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2009, 02:08:58 PM » |
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saddlebags!!.....it's a signed pair of underwear from the Ladies of the SCRC.....a Man just never knows when he may run out of clean underwear and would need some "back-up" ones in a pinch!!.... .... .... .... Well Steamer. Now we know. You can't get much junk in that trunk. |
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« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2009, 02:22:34 PM » |
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« Reply #15 on: July 19, 2009, 04:40:45 PM » |
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no one carries a first aid kit? or is that what the .357 is ment for?
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« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2009, 06:58:27 PM » |
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Saddlebags?
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« Reply #17 on: July 19, 2009, 07:29:33 PM » |
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no one carries a first aid kit? or is that what the .357 is ment for?
first aid kit First aid kit
First Aid kit. complete first aid kit  |
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« Reply #18 on: July 19, 2009, 07:31:50 PM » |
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No saddle bags, only a sissy bar bag and handle bar bag. Left side: Duct tape, matches, wire ties. Right side: Headphones and helmet speaker cable; helmet lock, sunglasses, cotton gloves, pens, matches. Handlebar bag: Black elastic shock straps (2); tie down straps (4); bic lighter; matches, wire ties. Under the seat: tire plugger kit. Hey, I quit smoking four months ago, but cannot let go of the habit of carrying matches and a lighter. On longer trips, I have a larger sissy bar bag that has a compact air compressor in it.  |
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« Reply #19 on: July 20, 2009, 01:04:26 AM » |
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sorry about that serk, but after haveing seen the image of stan in a thong kinda blanked out what i read, you know how the mind goes into a failsafe mode after being tramatized |
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« Reply #20 on: July 20, 2009, 06:32:28 AM » |
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I had a lot of "smiles" reading what we put into our bags. Strange how our minds work. I thought several times, why in the World would you need ....... ??? I try to keep enough spare room to hold a 12 pack on the way home. I do keep items that help in the event of a shut down, I hope. I have a rain suit that is 10 yrs. old and still new. Regarless of what we carry, I hope it is what we need when we need it. Everybody, WATCH OUR RIDING HABITS. Make sure they are in our best interest. God Speed to all on the way to INZANE. |
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« Reply #21 on: July 20, 2009, 07:36:38 AM » |
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sorry about that serk, but after haveing seen the image of stan in a thong kinda blanked out what i read, you know how the mind goes into a failsafe mode after being tramatized Junior - No need to apologize, I got a good outta putting the reply together, and I understand completely... Can someone pass the eye-bleach please? |
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