Pre-ride Checklist

Going on a ride again after a couple of years of Covid and this time I’m taking along my daughter, Samantha. And she’ll be on the Hayabusa and I’ll be on the Concours for the short trip and maybe the Mustang or Concours for the longer trip to California.

This checklist is all inclusive so will work for both trips. Just pare things down a tad for the 3 day ride vs the 8 day ride.

Let’s begin. First off, my bike. I’ll have the bulk of the gear in part because I’m more used to carrying all this. Plus I’ll be camping so some of it is more appropriate when camping than hotel room hopping.

Kawasaki Concours

• Gas Tank – I don’t have an extra tank bag so we’ll see.
• Seat – Me!
• Rear Seat – Junk Bag
• Right Side – Saddlebag
• Left Side – Saddlebag
• Luggage Rack – Trunk

• Me
  • Helmet
    • Sena 10
  • Compression Shirt
  • Bicycle Pants
  • Socks
  • Gloves, Deer Skin
  • Alpenstars Jacket
  • Boots, Waterproof

• Junk Bag – It’s more like the junk drawer at home with a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Things I might want to have at hand if needed but don’t want floating around where I can’t locate it.
  • Pack of batteries – AAA mainly for the flashlights.
  • Bandannas (2) – Generally used when cleaning off bugs.
  • Flashlight
  • Nuts – A bag of mixed nuts for snacking.
  • Plexus – Used to clean helmet shield and windscreen from bugs.
  • Reading glasses in a case
  • Sunglasses
  • Small Tote Bag – This is used for mostly small mechanical type things.
    • Cable Ties
    • Crazy Glue
    • Flashlight
    • Flashlight Bulbs
    • Headband for Flashlight
    • JB Weld
    • Lighter
    • Nytril Gloves (the blue ones)
    • Pocket Knife
    • Seam Sealer for the tent
    • Spare Fuses
    • Tire Pressure Gauge
    • Twist Ties
    • Spare Keys (locks, givi, motorcycle)
  • Small Tote Bag – This is for more personal stuff. Generally just the small bag from my backpack
    • Chapstick
    • Earplugs
    • Multitool – Like a leatherman
    • Insect Spray
    • Ointment, Antibiological (like neosporin)
    • Sunscreen
    • Tylenol
    • Vitamins

• Right Saddlebag
  • Aerostitch First Aid Kit – Check for expirations and such
  • Engine Oil
  • Tire Repair Kit
  • Tire Air Pump
  • Bungie Net

• Left Saddlebag
  • Bungie Cord
  • Straps
  • Brake Fluid
  • Electrical Kit
  • Shammy (Chamois like towel)
  • Trash Bags
  • Tool Kit
  • Extra Tools (axle wrench, 10/12mm, 2 hex)
  • Waterproof Gloves
  • Waterproof Glove Covers

• Trunk
  • Rain Coat
  • Rain Pants
  • Waterproof Bag
    • Extra Jeans
    • T-Shirts (4 pair)
    • Socks (5 pair)
    • Underwear (5 pair)
  • Waterproof Bag
    • Sweatshirt
    • Swimsuit
    • Book
  • Cloth Bag
    • Dirty Clothes
  • Medium Tote Bag – This is an old CD or Game case.
    • More Ear plugs – More for sleeping at night.
    • Soap
    • Disposable Razor
    • Eyewash
    • Fingernail clippers
    • Toilet Paper
    • Mirror
    • Wash ‘n’ Dri’s
    • Headlight Bulb
    • Turnsignal/Tail light bulb
    • Smaller Tote Bag
      • Deodorant
      • Disposable Razor
      • Floss
      • Q-Tips
      • Soap
      • Toothbrush & Holder
      • Toothpaste
  • Small Tote Bag – Electrical kit
    • Phone Charging Cable
    • Tablet Charging Cable
    • Headset Charging Cable
    • Camera Charging Kit

Hayabusa

• Gas Tank – Tank Bag
• Seat – Samantha!
• Right Side – Saddlebag
• Left Side – Saddlebag
• Luggage Rack – Trunk

• Samantha
  • Helmet
    • Sena 10
  • Clothes
  • Gloves
  • Jacket
  • Boots

• Tank Bag
  • Maps
  • Batteries
  • Bandanna (2)
  • Nuts
  • Plexus
  • Sunglasses
  • Small Tote Bag
    • Earplugs

• Right Saddlebag
  • Tire Repair Kit
  • Tire Air Pump
  • WD-40
  • Chain Wax

• Left Saddlebag
  • Spare Gloves
  • Waterproof Gloves
  • Kickstand Plate
  • Jacket Liner

• Trunk
  • Rain Coat
  • Rain Pants
  • Waterproof Bag
    • Spare clothes
  • Waterproof Bag
    • Toiletries
  • Waterproof Bag
    • Electrical Cables