3 most essential items to carry?

[pegasus]

just a quick thought have noticed lately that there are loads of newbies about so maybe this thread will help them prepare better for what to carry with them on journeys....by no means do i say that what i have chosen is the best combination but it works for me.

1. wet wipes ( to clean visor and lights and indicators)
2. multitool ( gerber, leatherman, etc)
3. wetsuit (the bumbag type)

all are easy to carry...and can be purchased cheaply
happy riding

I always carry some WD40 with me

Originally Posted by Amanda M

I always carry some WD40 with me

Originally Posted by Dr Rich

never know when it will come in handy

Mobile Phone
Wallet
Fuses

I always carry a rag for wiping the saddle, grips and tank down if it's been raining.

Another couple of newbie tips i was given were:

1) get in the habit early on of cutting the engine using the key and not the kill switch - that way youre less lightly to accidently leave your keys in the ignition.

2) hang your alarm fob, house keys, etc around your neck rather than attached to the bike key – that way you wont chip your top yoke or damage your alarm fob.

Originally Posted by mrbizzy

1) get in the habit early on of cutting the engine using the key and not the kill switch

Do people still do this? I'm hardly aware that the bike even has a kill switch, most of the time.

Originally Posted by mrbizzy

2) hang your alarm fob, house keys, etc around your neck rather than attached to the bike key – that way you wont chip your top yoke or damage your alarm fob.

Agreed. It's a good idea to keep house keys and alarm fob separate from bike keys. If you alarm has an immobiliser that activates when the ignition is turned off, then even if you forget to remove the keys from the ignition, no-one can start the bike.

Mobile phone
Wallet
RAC/AA etc card

Originally Posted by Carsick

Do people still do this? I'm hardly aware that the bike even has a kill switch, most of the time.

I used to on my 125 coz the key was on the side by the engine. I've also done it once or twice on bikes that are difficult to get into neutral.