5 things you didn't know you needed on a motorcycle trip (TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT)

[@FullThrottleHOG]

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[@richardvarnold6245]

I take three sets of gloves, summer, fall and winter gloves, plus a neck warmer and a stocking cap when I'm off the bike. As far as security I need some sort of disc lock even if it's just a pad lock & cable. I always bring a cargo net and 2 extra bungie cords. Great idea more coins never thought of toll roads and having them easily accessible. I have a battery/jump pack that also charges cell phones etc... I have an additional item, an aluminum scan proof wallet because you never know who you will walk past in these very busy gas stations/convivence stores. Great video, thank you!

[@badpoppy2936]

I suggest adding a pair or two of the Latex extra heavy duty mechanics gloves so you can put them over your riding gloves in inclement weather it’ll block the wind plus keep your gloves dry and they’re easy to store

[@FullThrottleHOG]

This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing. 🤙🏻

[@travishinson9214]

I actually use a pair of the black household cleaning gloves since they are gauntlet style. Just find the size that fits over your riding gloves. The mechanic nitrile gloves are also a good idea.

[@bjb7587]

​@@travishinson9214 I like. My large sewer gloves don't fit over my Gerbing heater gloves. I'll try the next size up. Last trip I used heavy plastic shopping bags. Effective on my hands, but hard to grip the levers. Sure needed them tho. Used same on my boots. Flappy flap flap, but toes stayed dry.

[@Adventurecruiser805]

Great trick! I’ll start looking for the best fitting gloves

[@JasonLiebrecht72]

A few things I always throw in (on top of what you have) - 2 USB Battery packs. A small one and a big one. Charge helmet, phone, whatever while having lunch - Fullsize trash bag (I've used this for a few things. Once for shade when broken down in middle of Utah) - Rain gear. It works great as a wind layer as well as water barrier - Definitely agree on the headlamp a few others posted

[@ignacio2968]

For any riding that I do, short or longer trips, I always have a set of all the oils, a flat tyre inflator kit, basic tools to tighten whatever may loosen, spare gloves and glasses, spare leather vest,

[@richbenoit1840]

A spre leather vest. 2 useless items.

[@InsideMyHelmet]

Tire plug kit and air pump. They make very small hand pumps and while it may take a very long time it saves space over a compressor unless you have room for one, which air compressors can be fairly small too. Liked the video! Keep it shiny side up.

[@KetilDuna]

Nice. Some items I unfortunately have needed on trips with rain, camping and unintended events: rain gear parts to cover your gloves and your boots in addition to torso and legs. If you are going a bit out of reach bring enough stuff to pass an involuntary night out. You can get a sewing kit the size of a credit card. It could let you secure a tear or loose seam in clothes or camping equipment (or bring some duct tape:) A minimal emergency kit, some band-aids, alcohol pads, a compress, allergy relief and painkillers. Concider bringing a multi-tool that can help out with some tinkering, with a hard point that can break glass and scissors or knife suitable to cut a safety belt. Always bring a flashlight, wet wipes and a garbage bag. All of this should pack down to very little.

[@qthebikeahaulic]

Disposable lens cleaning pads for my modular helmet shields. Microfiber towels n rain-x. TP and paper towels. Trail mix. Packets of flavoring for water, diabetic so no beer for me. Also bread n peanut butter, another diabetic thing but I swear my friends eat most of it. One garbage bag and a few gallon Ziplock bags kept in the tool bag. Small USB chargeable flashlight with work light function I keep in my jumpstart bag. Tire plug kit-saved a friend last year with it. Keep all charge cords, ear buds in a Ziplock bag- stay organized. Small camp chair. Saddlebag cooler bag- 6lb bag of ice will last 2 days no problem. Kickstand puck or a piece of sheet steel for your kickstand. It always rains in Sturgis and if you go to Topless Tuesday, you will be parking in a field. Rain suit, disposable rubber over gloves if you don't have rain gloves, rain booties or just wear Timberland Pro waterproof work boots and not worry about your feet ever getting wet. Extra memory cards and usb storage jump drives. Remember to keep room, cooler side saddlebag empty for the hats, t-shirts, coffee mugs and assorted nick knacks you will buy on the trip.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

These are all great points! Thanks for sharing.

[@Adventurecruiser805]

I learned to take cold/hot weather jackets or at least one that can do both climates. A flashlight is a must. Patching kit and rain gear (already mentioned). My friend didn’t take any of this stuff and we lost of bunch of time shopping for it in cities we weren’t familiar with.

[@nickanders6126]

HIGHLY recommend that alarm! Saved my bike a couple months ago.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Oh damn! Glad to hear it helped. This further provides me reassurance that it’s effective. Be safe and thanks for watching. 🤙🏻

[@drodNY]

great tips.. I do bring all of the items you mentioned.. but I like to add a few things to your list. One is a spare, cheap set of levers. Oftentimes when bikes go down they slide.. the guards may help but ultimately it will land on the bars thus breaking off either clutch or brake levers. Easy swap and you're back up and running. Next is an extra clutch cable for those newer HD bikes that come with the plastic adjustor.. those have been known to break. Replace it with either the Fatbaggers aluminum version or have a spare clutch cable assembly ready for a swap. Not hard to do but could eliminate the hours you'll be waiting for a tow. Finally, extra fuses, tire inflator, and tire flat fix kit.. Believe me I've used them all in my journeys.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Great advice D Rod. I appreciate you watching and helping out others with additional important items. Be safe. 🤙🏻

[@elik4396]

Terrific list. I’m going on my first long trip (1300 miles) in April so I’m new to this, but an obvious addition to this list would be a solid first aid/trauma kit. I build my own to keep in all our vehicles but if you don’t want to bother with building your own, My Medic makes excellent stuff.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Good add on! Thanks for watching and I wish you safe travels on your upcoming trip.

[@KimmoJaskari]

Heated gloves are a godsend. Gerbing makes great ones. You can wire them into the bike and have toasty hands no matter what. They have kit for feet as well, and the torso like heated vests. Game changer in real cold on long tours, where just time spent sitting in the wind will leach your heat over time. You can also waterproof gloves and other gear (or at least heavily water-resist-them) with something like Nikwax.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Good call.

[@indianbell5211]

I would recommend rechargeable head lamp. Been solo traveling long distance for 5yrs. Ride safe and enjoy your adventures. WindSister cares & can't wait to hear about bunk a biker!

[@FullThrottleHOG]

I like it and I’ll be adding it to my list. Thanks for watching and the comment. Ride safe. 🤙🏻

[@quickshoe6]

Love the long rides to. I want to ride every back road in the country.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

I hear ya Ray. I honestly didn’t think I was going to enjoy it. But now, I just can’t wait for the next road trip. Don’t get me wrong, day trips are fun, but not the same.

[@ftmt9568]

Zip ties...large and medium size, flashlight(s), extra sunglasses, lip balm, eye drops, fuse's, electrical tape, a good knife and an extra key for the bike...

[@RickyNotSoMartin]

Thank you for this!! I’m planning my first long distance trip (TX to Sturgis) and this definitely comes in handy!

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Glad this helped out. I appreciate ya watching. Ride safe. 🤙🏻

[@justbeingmybestbob]

Planning my 11 state trip and almost forgot a battery jumper! Glad I found your channel, thanks! Great video looking forward to checking out some more. Ride Safe!

[@USAonHarley]

We also recommend an air compressor and plugs in case of a flat tire!!!

[@FullThrottleHOG]

That’s a good call. Thanks for sharing. 🤙🏻

[@mnbikeradventures]

I carry these as well. Last year, I had to use them when a person riding with me got a flat on our way to Devils Tower. Plugged the tire and aired it up and we continued on our way to Devils Tower.

[@nickw8071]

I put my disc lock (NY Kryptonite) on the read “sprocket”. Doesn’t damage discs and little harder for someone to get a portable grinder in at a decent angle due to bags (added secure bolts to bags so they don’t fall off with normal Harley fittings)

[@philiporourke7896]

Great vid, Ive had my 2018 lowrider for five yrs now and have never needed jumper cables, just lucky. Btw I put 60k on my Harley and loved every mile.

[@kerrymcclure7503]

I like those prescription drug bottles some are just a little larger than a quarter you can put a lot of quarters in them keep them straight and flat.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Oooo. I like that idea! Great tip and I’ll be converting to this for sure. 🤙🏻

[@tankeraider5472]

Great tips and comments. Instead of TP I pack baby wipes. Much better on the bum and they have multi purpose.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Great point! Thanks for sharing. 🤙🏻

[@chriswhite4856]

I now always carry a tire inflator with me. Once on a weekend ride through the middle of Nevada, I came out after lunch and found the rear tire flat. So, it does kinda suck pushing that thing three blocks to the gas station!

[@jmead6121]

Thanks bc iam hopefully off on an cross country Bike trip spring 2024 & 1 thing we've done for Bike Note security is to hide an battery powered baby monitor to my bike ...try to make it water proof & unseen & i can sit & listen to sounds around My Precious Bike Ride outta here & or alarms while sleeping

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Interesting tip...I might have to try that.

[@glennadams1044]

For storing your change/quarters. Find some mini M&M's in the long plastic tube. Quarters fit perfectly in the tube and you can fit about $12.00 in it and it has a recloseable lid . A little more secure than a plastic bag.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Great idea Glenn. 🤙🏻

[@jimbeard2388]

I always carry a small air pump that runs off of ether 12V or my usb ports on my 883c 2005 sporty / and or my R/E himalayan Oh and tire tools, If you can't change a tire on your bike then buy a cage and get off two wheels... And join AAA !!!

[@richbenoit1840]

Join AMA instead. With auto renew, you get towing. And it's cheaper.

[@Bikelessmanklr650]

Baby wipes to use when you're not close to a bathroom. You can also cool off with them.

[@nfan883]

In addition to your five items, I also try to prepare extra pair of shoes and socks in case of a sudden change of weather. Driving in wet shoes is painful.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Good call. I agree. 🤙🏻

[@mathewhephill8686]

I did not think of that. Thanks

[@BikerMedic]

When you are in Minnesota would definitely love to meet up for a beverage and ride.. Hope the weather cooperates.. Trip sounds great and thanks for the tips

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Hell yeah man. Let’s try and make it work. 🤙🏻

[@bnebamm4413]

Extra Batteries for key fob

[@bigmike4962]

Or know the steps and the code to power up your bike without the key fob

[@bradwilliams4921]

Just dreaming about taking a road trip at this point but thanks for the information.

[@karldoerr9456]

Those certainly are excellent tips for the newbies!

[@biker_trash922]

AWESOME shout out to bunk a biker! Zee Rocks!

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Thanks for watching Kathy. 🤙🏻

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

I don't know how I missed this one, ScrewTube probably not sending out notifications, good stuff Ryan, I have the same jump start for our bike, and it comes in handy for charging our cell phone's as well, see ya soon brother💯👊🏽😎

[@harleyultra1500]

If your going to hit these toll roads in OK I recommend the PikePass. Definitely worth it.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

I will look into that for sure. Thanks for the tip. 🤙🏻

[@MTravelVlog]

I really enjoyed your video. 🤩⭐️ Thanks for Sharing! 👍🏼💕 Greetings from Albania. 🇦🇱

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate ya!

[@michaelebert-z8v]

I take a tire plug kit and portable compressor (with a gauge).

[@HumbleGaijin]

Minnesota? Whereabouts? I'm in the Mankato area myself. My contribution would be a roll of large trash bags. It's easy waterproofing, good for picking up trash associated with camping, and makes partitioning dirty laundry a lot easier.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

It’s up by Golden Valley. I’m not sure how far away that is from you? Great additional tip on the trash bags. 🤙🏻

[@therealrobertbirchall]

I got one of those jump starters, they aer useless for starting a bike with a flat battery, they weigh a tonne they are only any use as a rechargeable light. And a simple USB torch is way cheaper easier to carry and can be charged from the bike's USB port or a cigarette lighter port.

[@user-id8ng9eq9h]

Maybe obvious items, but for me - I never leave without multiple pairs of earplugs and two sets of high quality safety glasses (Oakley ballistics), and headlamp.

[@georgesmith6785]

I carry the Halo which can jumpstart, light, charger for phone and air compressor in on

[@MultiTourman]

Plastic tie wraps. Use ful to hold many things together

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Good tip Mike. Thanks for watching.

[@iankarp7010]

I never thought of those items. I think it would be very beneficial for riders to have some of those items. Nice video.

[@Highaltituderc24]

Most truck stops have went to washer and dryers that accept debit or credit cards.

[@paineys3341]

Battery pack is the BEST thing to carry. I have helped FIVE stuck riders in the past 3 years with mine, just make sure you charge it up regularly

[@MinnowMoto]

Good info. Thanks for sharing.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

I appreciate you watching. 🤙🏻

[@RealRonTV]

Well done brother! I would like to do a 50 state trip one day. Can't wait.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Heck yeah RealRonTV. That would be an epic trip. Be safe and thanks for watching.

[@theindianfromoz6301]

Great advice, I always bring a tyre repair kit

[@TobyNorthEN]

7:15 - YES that section of highway in OK sucks!!! When we traveled from Eureka Springs, AR to Amarillo, TX for the World Record Poker Run that section of toll road really f**ked us over. We were wondering where the toll money went because the roads sucked too! 😂

[@FullThrottleHOG]

The first time I went through there it caught me off guard. I had to get an IOU and return with the money. Ha ha! Thanks for watching. 🤙🏻

[@tornadoalleyriders]

Being from Oklahoma I avoid the pikes as much as possible on the bike. The state is working to make pikes plate pay.

[@tornadoalleyriders]

Toby, route 66 is best way to avoid the pikes y'all took.

[@topchoiceroofing383]

Cool and 2 the point.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate ya! Be safe.

[@carolinarider5237]

Toilet paper, incase you have to hit the woods for an emergency dump And a light that straps to your head to get you down in the woods for that emergency and for working on your bike. If you are riding at night

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Ah yes! That is definitely one to add to the list. Thanks for sharing. 🤙🏻

[@scotthylleberg4616]

I'm in for the next KRiver trip.

[@rayburbine6614]

Great post brother.

[@charlesferguson448]

Baby wipes for those emergencies if you know what I mean

[@justcallmeTheWife]

Great tips!

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Now we need to get you ready for a long road trip. 😘

[@ZebraActual]

Good info..

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garrysceppa7508]

Great video !!!

[@tombuckley9759]

Add a headlamp so you can do any work hands free.

[@Golfspieler]

Gutes Video und angenehme Stimme 👏👍🇨🇭

[@morrisdennis]

Baby wipes, visine. Raingear!

[@bikesbluesrallies7768]

Useful tips

[@theSMYRNAcowboy]

If I may, I would put a prepaid debt card inside the Owners Manual that stays on the bike hidden. That way, if you lose your wallet, you have some emergency funds available.

[@jesam75]

Baby wipes… to clean ones arse in case road toilets are empty

[@web525]

Get out all the stuff you think you need and lay it out on floor next to your bike. Then put half of it away as it is useless or unnecessary junk for travelling. When you get home and unpack the bike make a list of the things you didn't use or only used once. If it wasn't an "in case of emergencies item" cross it off the list for your next trip. A hell of a lot of people take far too much stuff with them and regret it, or often end up posting it home.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

This is a fantastic idea. I really appreciate you sharing. Be safe.

[@jimwortham8634]

1-minute was enough for me

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Thanks for watching.

[@eddiesmith224]

Rokstraps are a lot better than bungies, get them; you won't regret it.

[@darnelljackson3098]

Tire kit and tool kit

[@therealrobertbirchall]

Spare spectacles

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Good call Robert. 🤙🏻

[@rrmorris67]

At age 54 I'm riding my 05 Road King out to Sturgis (first time!) from central Ohio next month. I've been doing a lot of thinking about what I will bring and how. I put a lot of thought into what to have in my emergency toolkit, for example. I have spoke chrome wheels and whitewalls that look super retro cool but I really hate having no option to plug and reinflate a tire if I get a flat. That makes me nervous. If I get a flat I am so screwed. There's so much other stuff to consider. I bought a jump box that is super cool. You can charge devices with it and it even has a flashlight. I really like the loose change and dollar bill suggestion. I hadn't considered that, and I have had that problem driving my cars. I just don't have cash and change on me much, anymore. Nobody does. There was a guy who said he uses pill bottles for quarters. Brilliant! The thing about two pairs of gloves; I hadn't considered that, either. I have a full rain gear set, but wet gloves would suck. I know I'll be bringing lots of stickers to put on gas pumps. You know the ones. One thing is certain; I'm gonna overlook something that when I am out there, I will wish I had with me.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

I like the pill bottle idea as well. Ride safe and hopefully we see you in Sturgis. 🤙🏻

[@nikolasr.75]

Just came across this. I'm 60, and living in Sparta, Greece. Moved here from Canada. I shipped an '05 road king here. I love riding that thing. Enjoy...buddy

[@rrmorris67]

@@nikolasr.75 cool, man. Just so happens I leave tomorrow morning for Colorado on my 05 Road King. Me and 3 friends are riding all around the state, up to two 14,000 foot mountain peaks, Mt. Evans and Pikes Peak and even into Utah. Truly living the dream. Riding in Greece must be out of this world

[@nikolasr.75]

@rrmorris67 sounds great ! I miss riding in the US. The roads here are really twisty, which is great. Lots to see and do. Take care and be safe.

[@eddyennis9160]

If you jump start your bike, you should know about lithium ion batteries and how to deal with them. Do it the wrong way will be a bad day.

[@williambalyx1053]

Have a 2018 FLTRU with 75,000kms on it. Have ridden coast to coast across Canada. Next trip leave May 30th from BC Canada to, Zion, Bryce, North Rim, Monument Valley, Moab, Sturgis, Badlands, Deadwood , Devils Tower, Beartooth Pass and Highway to the Sun, about 52-5600 miles. After the regular stuff (tools) I take an air compressor (Harley) tire patch repair kit. Battrey booster (Harley). Being an old geezer I now pack heated gear, gloves, inner coat and pants, a full face hement and a beanie, 3 pairs of gloves, 1 heated, 1 cold weather and 1 summer/hot day set. Good rain gear. Also take a small diameter wire(about 2 feet) and long and short zip ties, a magnet pen for retrieving nuts and bolts we drop down in the bike, duct tape wrapped on a piece of cardboard thats abour 2x4 inches, keeps in compact and still useable. Water/gaterade.. always have some on the bike and couple packs of cashews.

[@FullThrottleHOG]

This is a solid list. Thank you for sharing William. Your upcoming trip sounds amazing. Ride safe. 🤙🏻

[@shaunruark6715]

Air small air compressor

[@jaimesantamaria9297]

fix a flat slime

[@MichaelSmith-eq5lf]

3 minutes of blah blah blah> dude, stay on point,

[@FullThrottleHOG]

Wow, you sound like a really amazing person. You must have a lot of friends. 🤣

[@balmoralpjk]

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[@balmoralpjk]

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