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Sportbike: 1999 Honda VFR800I and a rebuilt 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1216 streetfighter
1-gallon ziplock bags are essential to any multi-day trip for me. I put one day's worth of clothes (socks, shorts, t-shirt) in each bag, press all the air out and seal it up. I can pack about 5 days' worth of clothes just in a tankbag alone, and its all waterproof. Dirty clothes get packed the same way and the bag gets marked with a sharpie. When all the bags are marked, its laundry day and then we start all over again. Bring a few extra bags for waterproofing other items (cell phone, camera, paperwork, etc).
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Right now, I've started packing my bags for next weekend (no clothes yet just things that might be essential.
tire repair kit
slime inflator
8" zip ties (10)
4" zip ties (10)
rain gear (even though weather looks good)
duct tape
extra allen keys (1mm to 10mm)
spare keys
small can of chain cleaner and lube
spare visor(s)
spare fuses 10a (5)
spare fuses 20a (5)
still working on the list will update as things go in the bag.
as of now I'm planning on using the Cortech Tri-bag tail bag, an Icon Priemere tank bag (small handheld items, wallet, keys, etc), and a Northface bookbag (upper and lower compression straps)
Most likely I'll pack the tail bag with essentials for getting around, and as much clothes as possible in zip lock bags (thanks B12power). Icon tankbag will be mp3 player, keys, wallet, cell phone, water bottle, snack). Northface book bag will be remaining clothes, toiletries, towel anything I grab last minute.
As for the ride, i'm heading from NJ to the Gap. About 750miles down, I plan on wearing my leathers the whole time down (no sense in packing them as they take up too much room). I'll bring a pair of shorts and a pair of jeans, if we go out to eat in town.
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Spare key to the bike
One thing to add to that, when I bring an extra key I always pin it to the inside pocket on my leather jacket. It's the one item I'm never without and don't have to worry about leaving behind.
or 2 depending on the length of the trip ;). I can't officially condone illegal activities, being a member of middle management of this site, but I've heard that it is a great way to relax and unwind after a day of riding.
I think they should be legalized, and I am a member of Law Enforcement!
* Alternate visor. Since long rides usually involve different lighting conditions, I'll often bring my clear visor along in addition to the dark smoke that's usually on my helmet.
I got around carrying a second visor by placing two parallel strips of electrical tape across the top of my clear visor. This makes it a lot easier to block the sun if it's low in the sky, and keeps the bright light of the sky out of my eyes the rest of the time.
Little late on this post. I see no one said a Radar detector?
Did someone say radar detector? I also have a 12V cigarette plug-in installed to the right hand side ram-air cover. I use it for my mini air compressor or to charge my cell phone while I'm riding. I have a 12V cigarette plug-in wired to my fuse box that allows me to plug in the fused/converter power cord for my TomTom GPS.
All three power wires, GPS, Radar Detector, and 12V cigarette plug-in have been ran very neatly together with those little small black zip ties, since they mostly go to the same areas on the bike.
The radar detector is mounted on a TechMount Faring mount with heavy duty hook and loop Velcro.
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USAF VETERAN 1984-1997SUPPORT OUR TROOPS THEY ARE THE REASON YOU ARE FREE TO RIDE THE OPEN ROADS OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY THE ANSWER GURU The 2005-2008 ZZR600 are exactly the same except for paint color. Having trouble finding parts for your 2005-2008 ZZR600? Try searching for parts that will fit a 2000-2002 ZX6R "J" model.
The 2005-2008 ZZR600 has one gas tank! It holds at total of 4.8 gallons of which 3.7 is available until you have to switch to reserve to use the remaining 1.1 gallons of gas.
I also have a 12V cigarette plug-in installed to the right hand side ram-air cover. I use it for my mini air compressor or to charge my cell phone while I'm riding. I have a 12V cigarette plug-in wired to my fuse box that allows me to plug in the fused/converter power cord for my TomTom GPS.
The 2005-2008 ZZR600 are exactly the same except for paint color. Having trouble finding parts for your 2005-2008 ZZR600? Try searching for parts that will fit a 2000-2002 ZX6R "J" model.
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