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\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe Basics
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Keys<\/li>\n
- Passport (+ photocopy of picture page & personal data)<\/li>\n
- Wallet<\/li>\n
- Credit cards<\/li>\n
- Debit cards<\/li>\n
- Check book<\/li>\n
- Log-book (vehicle registration) + photocopy<\/li>\n
- Letter of permission (borrowed vehicles only)<\/li>\n
- Insurance card<\/li>\n
- Health Insurance Card<\/li>\n
- AMA Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Phone Numbers
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Bank(s)<\/li>\n
- Credit card issuer(s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bungees (tie-downs)
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nMotorcycle Locks
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nFirst Aid Kits
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nClothes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Helmet(s)<\/li>\n
- Hat<\/li>\n
- Goggles<\/li>\n
- GlovesWaterproof jacket<\/li>\n
- Waterproof trousers<\/li>\n
- Scarf<\/li>\n
- Jeans<\/li>\n
- Shirt(s)\/Blouse(s)<\/li>\n
- Long sleeved shirts and long pants<\/li>\n
- T-shirts<\/li>\n
- Underpants<\/li>\n
- Socks<\/li>\n
- Bras<\/li>\n
- Sandals\/flip-flops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Toiletries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Duct tape<\/li>\n
- Soft wire<\/li>\n
- Rag<\/li>\n
- Small tool kit (key metric wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers etc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Spares<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Spare inner tube<\/li>\n
- Spare clutch cable<\/li>\n
- Oil<\/li>\n
- Tire patch kit<\/li>\n
- Portable tire pump<\/li>\n
- Spare clutch cable<\/li>\n
- Spark plug<\/li>\n
- Chain links<\/li>\n
- Bottle of spare petrol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Maps & GPS Device
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nUseful Things
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Leatherman<\/li>\n
- Swiss Army knife<\/li>\n
- Torch (flashlight)<\/li>\n
- Compass<\/li>\n
- Pen\/pencil<\/li>\n
- Notebook<\/li>\n
- Mobile ‘phone<\/li>\n
- Chargers for Phone, camera, iPod, etc.<\/li>\n
- Plug adapter<\/li>\n
- Camera<\/li>\n
- Spare batteries<\/li>\n
- Telescope<\/li>\n
- Sun screen and mosquito repellent<\/li>\n
- Energy bars<\/li>\n
- Water bottle<\/li>\n
- Watch<\/li>\n
- iPod<\/li>\n
- Trash bags (For waterproofing and dustproofing)<\/li>\n
- Toilet papers<\/li>\n
- Water and food<\/li>\n
- Matches \/ Lighter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you feel that anything important is missing from the motorcycle trip packing checklist, please leave a comment and I will add them in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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