Packing For My First Motorcycle Road Trip (Tips and Walkthrough!)

[@freddie_ray1498]

One thing to be aware of is this, "less is more". Clothing should be in a waterproof duffel bag or a case that can be mounted on the rack on the top box. Since you are on a Yamaha, you may or mayn't need to carry tools. A duffel bag can be mounted on the passenger seat. Luggage on the rack can make bike top heavy. If you carry a tool roll it should go in the right bag. Things that you don't need to access often should go in the right bag. Tools and things you access often should go in right bag, it's away from traffic should you need it. Electronics always go in the top box if equipped. Again, less is more. Been doing this since the 70's...Oh yeah, don't forget rain gear.

[@pearlwoodsinc]

I definitely learned that lesson is more! I brought a portable Bluetooth speaker I never even ended up using lol. The biggest thing I was missing is a portable jumper / tool kit, since my battery died in the middle of Michigan and I had to have somebody jump it for me. Thank you for the advice! I’ll split where I put my items from now on.