What do you carry in the Trike for long rides

[chiefdave]

Hello and Happy Holidays to all. Just turned 10K on my 2017 Trike and had a question. We plan to do a lot of riding out West and up the East Coast. I was wondering what people are carrying to manage any situations along the way. I have new Leather Up rain suits for my wife and me along with some tools, charging pack for the phones, air pump for shocks and other personal items; jacket, gloves etc.

I am asking what other items would be helpful just in case. Appreciate some advice.

 

[tfdeputydawg]

RideOn in the tires https://www.ride-on.com/us/support/tire-types/motorcycle-formula

Debit card

 

[Beorn of Ga]

12 volt air pump and tire plug kit

12 volt air pump and tire plug kit

 

[evermill]

Take a look at this thread, some good information

https://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/50769-What-s-In-Your-Tour-Pak-and-Trunk?p=608451#post608451

 

[DK Custom Products]

Hello and Happy Holidays to all. Just turned 10K on my 2017 Trike and had a question. We plan to do a lot of riding out West and up the East Coast. I was wondering what people are carrying to manage any situations along the way. I have new Leather Up rain suits for my wife and me along with some tools, charging pack for the phones, air pump for shocks and other personal items; jacket, gloves etc.

I am asking what other items would be helpful just in case. Appreciate some advice.

Are you asking about a long day ride, or a long trip/overnight trip? I carry much more when going overnight vs. a long day ride.

Kevin

 

[Old Road Dog]

Carry a few of those chem lite light sticks.Ive seen more cars/ trucks get side swiped as I roll through these 48 states in low light situations then I care to remember.Hell they even hit cops parked on the shoulder.Friggen Waterheads.

 

[rhino 2]

Carry a few of those chem lite light sticks.Ive seen more cars/ trucks get side swiped as I roll through these 48 states in low light situations then I care to remember.Hell they even hit cops parked on the shoulder.Friggen Waterheads.

Thats called ''Target Fixation''......The air head stares at the red flashing lights...Be it a Police car 'School bus....Or an 18 Wheeler siting on the side of the road..

And because they are so focused on the lights that they steer right into it....

 

[MDO]

I carry a Cruze compact tool kit for HD. I have a 12 volt power outlet installed in the trunk to handle charging duties. I also have 2 quart cans of this fuel.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/TRUFUEL-32-fl-oz-4-Cycle-Fuel/3654390

 

[Sidecarbill]

Like a moth to a flame heh. I once read that motorcycle accidents from rain are caused more by pulling to the side of the road, Either to wait it out, or put on rain gear and getting hit by a motorist who didn't see them, than actually caused by the slippery wet road.

 

[ISP-FL]

We did around 5,000 miles a few years ago on the Ultra on a trip out west. I started packing about a week ahead of time. As it turned out a lot of the "extra" emergency stuff I was going to take for the bike didn't make the cut because there just wasn't enough room. I just figured I had tow service, a cell phone, and a credit card so a bunch of tools and spare parts would be a waste of space.

We took our rain suits and in almost 3 weeks it never rained on us. We left the chaps at home. There were a couple mornings in higher elevations that we had to put on the rain suit pants for a couple of hours due to cold temps so I guess that worked out okay. One thing I did take was a wheel lock/alarm for the bike.

 

[1dn5up]

Thats called ''Target Fixation''......The air head stares at the red flashing lights...Be it a Police car 'School bus....Or an 18 Wheeler siting on the side of the road..

And because they are so focused on the lights that they steer right into it....

So very true ! As being a first responder coming up on to the scene, with all the LED lights flashing, you see NOTHING BUT LIGHTS . I’ve been yelled at for shutting off lights and leaving on only the needed amount.

Be seen but don’t blind !!!

 

[paws]

I carry a Cruze compact tool kit for HD. I have a 12 volt power outlet installed in the trunk to handle charging duties. I also have 2 quart cans of this fuel.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/TRUFUEL-32-fl-oz-4-Cycle-Fuel/3654390

QUESTION.. Are you carrying this in case you run out of gas?

2 quarts would be = to 1/2 gallon of gas?

Is it just twist the cap off and pour?

I was thinking about carrying 4 of these rather than wrestle with a 1-gallon gasoline container...some of these containers are difficult to work to actually get the gas into the tank.

Thanks for your reply....

 

[LadyonaMission]

QUESTION.. Are you carrying this in case you run out of gas?

2 quarts would be = to 1/2 gallon of gas?

Is it just twist the cap off and pour?

I was thinking about carrying 4 of these rather than wrestle with a 1-gallon gasoline container...some of these containers are difficult to work to actually get the gas into the tank.

Thanks for your reply....

I was wondering about that too. Since it is 92 octane I thought maybe it is for topping off your tank when only 84 is available and/or to make it to the next fuel stop. I carry octane booster when I ride in far west Texas and NM, but a couple of these would serve both purposes.

 

[ultrafxr]

If you even think you'll be anywhere it might be cold or even too cool to ride in a light jacket then take a heated jacket liner (and maybe even heated gloves if you don't have heated grips). Then your heated liner under a lighweight jacket / mesh jacket and perhaps with the rain suit jacket over that will keep you warm (and dry). As others said the rain pants (and maybe lightweight long johns) can work vs chaps.

 

[MDO]

QUESTION.. Are you carrying this in case you run out of gas?

2 quarts would be = to 1/2 gallon of gas?

Is it just twist the cap off and pour?

I was thinking about carrying 4 of these rather than wrestle with a 1-gallon gasoline container...some of these containers are difficult to work to actually get the gas into the tank.

Thanks for your reply....

Yes, I got them for an emergency gas supply. I figured 15-20 miles could get me to a gas station.

They have a 5 year shelf life prior to opening & I like that too. A few places make them, but these were the highest octane + longest shelf life I found. While traveling, they sure make me feel better .

I put a link to them. I have not used/opened them, as I just found them a few months back .

I rolled them in bubble wrap & taped them up & I don't have to worry about leaks or it going bad. I dated them & if I'm still kicking in 5 years, I'll just use them & replace them.

 

[Gray Biker]

I pack small tool kit, mostly for tightening small thinks and fixing wires and lights. But did replace the rear header pipe for true duels at the campground when it split going to Sturgis. On the Ultra. tire plug kit and compressor. Leather coats and hoodies for both. Rain suits and chaps are always loaded. Any time you dont have a rain suit it rains . Phone chargers, little bottle of windshield cleaner and rag. Good flashlight. Always have debit card so that doesn't count... And most important. My 40 and extra ammo. Never needed it yet. But its like a parachute, if you need it you better have it. But like my debit card I always have it... But you have to know the laws when crossing state lines.

 

[werewolf]

after the last couple of trips to sturgis

RAINSUITS lol (include boot and glove covers.) 30 miles of driving rain on I-90 west of Chamberlin SD. Make sure they are large enough to go over your leathers. 48 degrees when we pulled out of Rapid City headed south. It rained before we got to Chadron Neb.

Full Face helmets.

I know they are hot, but being peppered with sleet the last 3 miles to the top of Pikes Peak made them worth it. (I also seem to get hit in the face ALOT by bugs and the odd small bird)

Full set of leathers. Jacket, chaps, gloves, both summer and winter with cuffs.

Im probably the only one still packing clothes together. Jeans, shirt, socks and underwear layed flat and rolled up. I store them two sets to a 2.5 gal zip lock plastic bag from walmart. Nothing has gotten wet yet when packed this way.

His and her meds. Each packed in a smaller zip lock bag. Then both in a larger zip lock bag. Also phone and camera chargers in a small bag.

A good medium weight hoodie.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Tools, quart of oil, flash light, extra fob batteries ESP warranty card, rain gear

 

[MDO]

Tools, quart of oil, flash light, extra fob batteries ESP warranty card, rain gear

Jack, lets discuss what type of oil you pack & how it's better that other riders oil choice.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Jack, lets discuss what type of oil you pack & how it's better that other riders oil choice.

Oh My

 

[Gray Biker]

GF added, sunscreen and chapstick with sun screen. And a bandana for the face on very windy days. Earplugs unless you have full face helmets.

 

[chiefdave]

Items to carry on a long trip

Thanks for all the great information. Once I create my list; decide what make the cut, I will share it will everyone.

 

[ISP-FL]

You really didn't specify if you are taking a long road trip 2up or solo. This will make a huge difference in how you pack and what is included. If your home organization is set up like mine then the DW gets about 2/3's of the space and me and the bike gets the other 1/3 for our stuff.

Reference quarts of oil and quarts of fuel. I'm not saying it is a bad idea or a good idea. Just keep in mind that if you have to you can run 87 octane in your bike, so plan those gas stops and don't worry about running out of gas. As far as the extra oil goes, if I had a engine that needed to add a quart of oil every so often on road trips I probably wouldn't be going very far from home.

I think if you start gathering everything in one place and organizing it you will quickly see that some decisions will have to be made on what gets left behind.

 

[GARYD]

I made this list years ago so I WOULDN'T FORGET ANYTHING.....EVER! :laugh:

I've NEVER got 5 miles down the road and said "Damn, I forgot ........."

I ride solo

Some stuff is for winter trips and some for summer trips.

I check off each item as I gather them. Some items I may not want or need, but it's on the list just in case.

I pack a lot of exercise stuff because I use the hotels gym whenever I travel - doctors orders.

I have plenty of room left over for souvenirs

ISP-FL is correct about fuel. I've use 87 gas in all my Harleys for years and never had a problem so occasionally using it will NOT hurt your engine.....unless it's been modified. There's plenty of oil that you can use in an emergency so I wouldn't worry about that either.

 

[jjvw]

Last winter I didn't have a rope to tow start another trike. This year at Maggie Valley, I sat helpless, staring down a steep mountain, wishing I had a rope to get down there to assist the rescue of our fallen brother. I now have a rope!

John

 

[GARYD]

Last winter I didn't have a rope to tow start another trike. This year at Maggie Valley, I sat helpless, staring down a steep mountain, wishing I had a rope to get down there to assist the rescue of our fallen brother. I now have a rope!

John

I just bought the new H-D Booster Battery pack on sale. Afterwards I found it from the mfg. for $25 cheaper. That always happens to me when I buy something on the spur of the moment. :laugh:



I carry it in my Tour Pac or car for situations just like that. I can now help someone start a car or bike at any time. Plus recharge any cell phone, I-Pad or lap top.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Always in the trike-

Sunglasses, night glasses, earplugs, sunscreen, eyedrops, registration & insurance, warranty info, 2nd Fob, extra fob battery, PIN & Instructions on how to use it, tire patch kit, 12v air compressor, microstart, chap stick, pen & paper, flashlight, rain suit, bottles of water, food bar, gloves (if wearing heavy, then light gloves, if light, then heavy gloves), plastic bag for sheepskin, stuff sack and bungee cords, map book, small first aid kit, can of sea foam in case of some bad gasoline, USB port that plugs into powerpoint and a USB cable, spray mister during warm months, heated gear controllers during cold months. All the above takes very little space, but is very helpful to have when needed.

On overnight & longer trips, all of the above plus-

Clothes needed

Vitamins/medicine

Printout of itinerary

Laptop

Camera & Video camera with batteries, chargers and memory cards

Tool bag with all needed tools for most roadside/parking lot repairs/maintenance (fits in shaving kit bag)

Extra hose, fittings, hose clamps

Wire, positaps, connectors, fuses, electrical tape

Overnight bag with all personal hygiene items

Cooler for carrying food on the road

Most everything is packed into smaller stuff sacks to make it easier to find what's need, to only pull out the bags needed, and to make packing the Tour-Pak and Trunk easier/more efficient use of space.

I probably forgot something in the above lists, but that is why we do a test pack before a trip, and also why it is always good to have some extra cash for something that may be needed on the road.

Kevin

 

[chiefdave]

Items to carry on a long trip

You really didn't specify if you are taking a long road trip 2up or solo. This will make a huge difference in how you pack and what is included. If your home organization is set up like mine then the DW gets about 2/3's of the space and me and the bike gets the other 1/3 for our stuff.

Reference quarts of oil and quarts of fuel. I'm not saying it is a bad idea or a good idea. Just keep in mind that if you have to you can run 87 octane in your bike, so plan those gas stops and don't worry about running out of gas. As far as the extra oil goes, if I had a engine that needed to add a quart of oil every so often on road trips I probably wouldn't be going very far from home.

I think if you start gathering everything in one place and organizing it you will quickly see that some decisions will have to be made on what gets left behind.

We are talking multiple 2-3 day road trips while traveling throughout the USA.

 

[rodekyll]

Good advice so far. I like the compressor idea. Handy for all sorts of stuff. I've got dash control airbags so I tapped into the onboard compressor with a standard air hose coupling. Everyone I ride with can top off their air anytime.

For me, fuel is the big thing out west. You can get wind, terrain and weather to cut your economy by 20%. You can easily find yourself in a range gap. I hope for 30mpg but plan for 26. Your choice of extra gas transport is yours, but you'll want to choose something. I went with a 6-quart blitz can with roc straps. Cheap and efficient, screw the fashion statement.

Next/on par is water. I blew a tire in death valley in '17. I drank 6 liters and peed nothing. Nuff said.

Clothing is my other concern. For anything over a weekend, I pack for 3+ season riding. That can happen before breakfast in the high country. After doing the 49 continental states and 8 provences I'm sold on my modular Nolan 104 helmet, and I carry many gloves. Mosquito protection is a must. I use a roll-up hat with a net attached to the brim. In season it goes on as the helmet comes off. I buy my light rain gear at the marine supply.

I carry tools but mostly use them for maintenance and helping others. I carry parts according to what I figure is bound to break, but on a 3 hour cruise, what could go wrong? Most folks substitute a AAA membership and a MASTERCARD.

I camp, but that's a whole nother discussion.