It would be great to have all the trunk space available in a car. Alas, your motorcycle has weight limits, and it all has to be evenly distributed around the bike’s center of gravity. You know you need to pack light, but some small basic items really make a difference even on a short tour.
“Did you forget the…?”
We’ve all been in the position of starting on a trip and realizing partway through that something crucial got left behind. If you’re traveling with a partner or group, you can rely on somebody to lend a flashlight or a tire plug kit.
If you’re traveling solo, or want a reminder of things to pack that ought not to be shared (like chapstick) for your next trip, here’s a non-comprehensive list compiled from tips offered by the American Motorcyclist Association and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. In no particular order of importance:
You can find more tips here:
American Motorcyclist Association website
http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Story/33-secrets-for-smart-touring-1
Harley Davidson Motorcycles website
https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/explore/ride-planning/road-trip-tips.html