What do you carry in the Trike for long rides

[chiefdave]

Hello and Happy Holidays to all. Just turned 10K on my 2017 Trike and had a question. We plan to do a lot of riding out West and up the East Coast. I was wondering what people are carrying to manage any situations along the way. I have new Leather Up rain suits for my wife and me along with some tools, charging pack for the phones, air pump for shocks and other personal items; jacket, gloves etc.

I am asking what other items would be helpful just in case. Appreciate some advice.

[tfdeputydawg]

RideOn in the tires https://www.ride-on.com/us/support/t...rcycle-formula

Debit card

[Beorn of Ga]

12 volt air pump and tire plug kit

[evermill]

Take a look at this thread, some good information

https://www.triketalk.com/forum/thre...451#post608451

[DK Custom Products]

Hello and Happy Holidays to all. Just turned 10K on my 2017 Trike and had a question. We plan to do a lot of riding out West and up the East Coast. I was wondering what people are carrying to manage any situations along the way. I have new Leather Up rain suits for my wife and me along with some tools, charging pack for the phones, air pump for shocks and other personal items; jacket, gloves etc.

I am asking what other items would be helpful just in case. Appreciate some advice.

Are you asking about a long day ride, or a long trip/overnight trip? I carry much more when going overnight vs. a long day ride.

Kevin

[Old Road Dog]

Carry a few of those chem lite light sticks.Ive seen more cars/ trucks get side swiped as I roll through these 48 states in low light situations then I care to remember.Hell they even hit cops parked on the shoulder.Friggen Waterheads.

[rhino 2]

Carry a few of those chem lite light sticks.Ive seen more cars/ trucks get side swiped as I roll through these 48 states in low light situations then I care to remember.Hell they even hit cops parked on the shoulder.Friggen Waterheads.

Thats called ''Target Fixation''......The air head stares at the red flashing lights...Be it a Police car 'School bus....Or an 18 Wheeler siting on the side of the road..

And because they are so focused on the lights that they steer right into it....

[MDO]

I carry a Cruze compact tool kit for HD. I have a 12 volt power outlet installed in the trunk to handle charging duties. I also have 2 quart cans of this fuel.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/TRUFUEL-32-...e-Fuel/3654390

[Sidecarbill]

Like a moth to a flame heh. I once read that motorcycle accidents from rain are caused more by pulling to the side of the road, Either to wait it out, or put on rain gear and getting hit by a motorist who didn't see them, than actually caused by the slippery wet road.

[ISP-FL]

We did around 5,000 miles a few years ago on the Ultra on a trip out west. I started packing about a week ahead of time. As it turned out a lot of the "extra" emergency stuff I was going to take for the bike didn't make the cut because there just wasn't enough room. I just figured I had tow service, a cell phone, and a credit card so a bunch of tools and spare parts would be a waste of space.

We took our rain suits and in almost 3 weeks it never rained on us. We left the chaps at home. There were a couple mornings in higher elevations that we had to put on the rain suit pants for a couple of hours due to cold temps so I guess that worked out okay. One thing I did take was a wheel lock/alarm for the bike.

[1dn5up]

Thats called ''Target Fixation''......The air head stares at the red flashing lights...Be it a Police car 'School bus....Or an 18 Wheeler siting on the side of the road..

And because they are so focused on the lights that they steer right into it....

So very true ! As being a first responder coming up on to the scene, with all the LED lights flashing, you see NOTHING BUT LIGHTS . I’ve been yelled at for shutting off lights and leaving on only the needed amount.

Be seen but don’t blind !!!

[paws]

I carry a Cruze compact tool kit for HD. I have a 12 volt power outlet installed in the trunk to handle charging duties. I also have 2 quart cans of this fuel.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/TRUFUEL-32-...e-Fuel/3654390

QUESTION.. Are you carrying this in case you run out of gas?

2 quarts would be = to 1/2 gallon of gas?

Is it just twist the cap off and pour?

I was thinking about carrying 4 of these rather than wrestle with a 1-gallon gasoline container...some of these containers are difficult to work to actually get the gas into the tank.

Thanks for your reply....

[LadyonaMission]

QUESTION.. Are you carrying this in case you run out of gas?

2 quarts would be = to 1/2 gallon of gas?

Is it just twist the cap off and pour?

I was thinking about carrying 4 of these rather than wrestle with a 1-gallon gasoline container...some of these containers are difficult to work to actually get the gas into the tank.

Thanks for your reply....

I was wondering about that too. Since it is 92 octane I thought maybe it is for topping off your tank when only 84 is available and/or to make it to the next fuel stop. I carry octane booster when I ride in far west Texas and NM, but a couple of these would serve both purposes.

[ultrafxr]

If you even think you'll be anywhere it might be cold or even too cool to ride in a light jacket then take a heated jacket liner (and maybe even heated gloves if you don't have heated grips). Then your heated liner under a lighweight jacket / mesh jacket and perhaps with the rain suit jacket over that will keep you warm (and dry). As others said the rain pants (and maybe lightweight long johns) can work vs chaps.

[MDO]

QUESTION.. Are you carrying this in case you run out of gas?

2 quarts would be = to 1/2 gallon of gas?

Is it just twist the cap off and pour?

I was thinking about carrying 4 of these rather than wrestle with a 1-gallon gasoline container...some of these containers are difficult to work to actually get the gas into the tank.

Thanks for your reply....

Yes, I got them for an emergency gas supply. I figured 15-20 miles could get me to a gas station.

They have a 5 year shelf life prior to opening & I like that too. A few places make them, but these were the highest octane + longest shelf life I found. While traveling, they sure make me feel better .

I put a link to them. I have not used/opened them, as I just found them a few months back .

I rolled them in bubble wrap & taped them up & I don't have to worry about leaks or it going bad. I dated them & if I'm still kicking in 5 years, I'll just use them & replace them.

[Gray Biker]

I pack small tool kit, mostly for tightening small thinks and fixing wires and lights. But did replace the rear header pipe for true duels at the campground when it split going to Sturgis. On the Ultra. tire plug kit and compressor. Leather coats and hoodies for both. Rain suits and chaps are always loaded. Any time you dont have a rain suit it rains . Phone chargers, little bottle of windshield cleaner and rag. Good flashlight. Always have debit card so that doesn't count... And most important. My 40 and extra ammo. Never needed it yet. But its like a parachute, if you need it you better have it. But like my debit card I always have it... But you have to know the laws when crossing state lines.

[werewolf]

RAINSUITS lol (include boot and glove covers.) 30 miles of driving rain on I-90 west of Chamberlin SD. Make sure they are large enough to go over your leathers. 48 degrees when we pulled out of Rapid City headed south. It rained before we got to Chadron Neb.

Full Face helmets.

I know they are hot, but being peppered with sleet the last 3 miles to the top of Pikes Peak made them worth it. (I also seem to get hit in the face ALOT by bugs and the odd small bird)

Full set of leathers. Jacket, chaps, gloves, both summer and winter with cuffs.

Im probably the only one still packing clothes together. Jeans, shirt, socks and underwear layed flat and rolled up. I store them two sets to a 2.5 gal zip lock plastic bag from walmart. Nothing has gotten wet yet when packed this way.

His and her meds. Each packed in a smaller zip lock bag. Then both in a larger zip lock bag. Also phone and camera chargers in a small bag.

A good medium weight hoodie.

[Jack Klarich]

Tools, quart of oil, flash light, extra fob batteries ESP warranty card, rain gear

[MDO]

Tools, quart of oil, flash light, extra fob batteries ESP warranty card, rain gear

Jack, lets discuss what type of oil you pack & how it's better that other riders oil choice.

[Jack Klarich]

Jack, lets discuss what type of oil you pack & how it's better that other riders oil choice.

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