Atticus Fits is an avid traveler and the owner of Adventure Vacation Trip, a website which chronicles his adventure travels in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, China and other exotic locations.
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One sure fire way to ruin a great motorcycle trip, or at least up the hassle factor, is to forget important and sometimes seldom thought of pieces of gear, clothing or accessories. Seasoned riders often prepare a motorcycle trip packing checklist in order to avoid arriving on location without all those items that make a trip not only enjoyable but easy logistically. Avoid having to buy missing items at your destination and save time and aggravation while preparing for the trip.
Below is a list of items that riders can consider bringing for their motorcycle trip. Many of the items will depend on your own personal circumstances, the time of year and your destination.
* Spare inner tube
* Tire patch kit
* Portable tire pump
* Spare clutch cable
* Spark plug
* Chain links
* Chain oil
* Bottle of engine oil
* Bottle of spare petrol
* Small tool kit (key metric wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers etc)
* Rain gear (Rain coats, Ponchos)
* Helmet, gloves and body armour
* Trash bags (For waterproofing and dustproofing)
* Long sleeved shirts and long pants
* Bungee cords / bike hooks
* Sun screen and mosquito repellent
* Compass
* Watch
* Jackknife
* Tapes
* First aid kit ( plasters, paracetamols, aspirins, charcoal pills etc)
* Contact details of motorcycle rental company
* Passport (or a photocopy if your passport is surrendered to the motorcycle rental shop)
* Driver's license
* Insurance papers
* Travel guide(s)
* Maps
* GPS receiver
* Camera
* Torch Light with spare batteries
* Matches / Lighter
* Mobile phone
* Chargers for the various electronic equipments
* Power adapters
* Phone list
* Papers and pens
* Hammock and camping equipment
* Cooking equipment
* Toilet papers
* Water and food
* Cash and credit cards
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