What "baggage"do you carry.

[hobs]

Hi Guys,
Just thought I would throw this discussion on here. Had a cleanout of my panniers, set top box and pie warmers. Realized shockingly that I had accumulated bits and pieces within all corners of each storage space. The items grew because of one situation or other that required a tool, spray, picker, file, tester, gauges, rags, emery cloth, wire, ect,ect,ect. you know the things that were handy at home and what if you need them on the road. Broken down and abandoned just because you left the special little gizmo that would be perfect at this time and why didn't you put it in the pannier.
Realize I have to do some editing to make space and lighten the load. Faced this dilemma when getting back with the grocery trolley with a little more that I planned and having to do some clever packing to load the STeed.
What advice would you give as the basics, I don't have the Honda tool kit. Use a small plastic case to fit tools in.
Cheers, Hobs.

I realize that riding long distance would change your carry-on. Did that when I rode from Whyalla to Newcastle, twice. (still think I carried too much, but you never know)   

[Sicman]

Hobbs I use the Sargent seat which has a square documents or clothes container under the riders seat and large tools container under the pillion seat.
  I too need to have a adjustment and move more gear out of my top box and down into the panniers. I lifted the top box off the other day when it was going in for a service and couldn't believe how heavy it had become. 

[StinkyPete]

Kit in the Left Pie Warmer
Tools (I can provide a list if you want)
Elec Tape and Cable Ties
Elec Test Light
Tyre guage
Puncture Repair kit

Pannier
Tyre Pump
Spare batteries for Tyre Pressure Monitors
Air Bed Repair Kit

Sergeant Seat Storage
Full set of spare globes
Fuses
Spark Plugs

I think that covers it.....

[alans1100]

Hardly anything usually

LH fairing pocket - two chargers; 1 for phone and 1 for GPS plus a side stand support for those not so solid parking spots.
RH one has air pressure gauge.
Honda toolkit under the seat next to tail light cluster.
Top Case - hair brush (a must have) for Heather, a pen, plus my helmet and gloves when bike parked at home.
LH Case - Heathers wet weather gear in saddlebag
RH Case - my wet weather gear in Saddlebag.

 

[Brian]

Nada in pie warmers or panniers while its in de shed ......I would normally carry a few bottles of water in a cooler bag plus a bike cover when out n about for the day.
Top box has tyre gauges x2 , 100mph tape, Hi-Vis VeST, medi-kit X 2 ( juST in case travelling with an FJR) , hats. X 2 and a can of Mr Sheen plus terry cloths for cleaning visor and shield of bugs ( urgh those pharquen bugs). Cheers Brian

[Gadget]

I used to carry:

In the RH pie warmer:
 A plate for the side stand when on soft ground,
Spare spectacles,
A bag full of coins for parking meters
Pen/biro
OzSTOC cards
Ear plugs
Blue Microfibre cloth for glass (mirrors, spectacles and visor)

LH pie warmer:
Phone charger and cable x 2 for tablet & phone
Sena SR10 charger/power supply.
Interphone FM5 Bluetooth helmet charger

RH Pannier:
Wet weather pants
In summer, Winter Jacket
In winter, summer Jacket

LH pannier:
Socket set
Ratchet Screwdriver and bits
Stubby philips screwdriver (for when the RH pie warmer lid screw comes loose due to CB mounted on top)
Combination pliers.
Metric Allen key set
Insulation tapes in red and black
5 litre fuel jerry
Chamois
Microfibre cloths for cleaning
Spare fuses
Spare headlight bulbs
Insulated wire
Crimping tool
Crimp connectors
Jewelers screw driver for spectacle arm screws
Torch

To box:
OzSTOC cap
VW Cap
OzSTOC beanie
Bottle/s of water.


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[Nigel]

Thought the obvious answer was the "Missus"..... ......

[Sicman]

Johnny will have a spare lemon soon you can add to those ones your Mrs has coming to you very shortly   

[Kev Murphy]

Travelling kit
Daily...

Compressor, tyre repair kit (strings and things)
Honda tool kit plus a few other random tools, wire cutters, pliers, screwdrivers etc
Some bits and pieces of cable and an assortment of connectors.
Wet weather gear
USB stick with selection of computer bug repair programs.
Torch, mobile and charging cord in right pie warmer
OzSToc cards in left.

If a long trip with an overnight stop is planned, add:~

GPS (current one is kaput! new one in two weeks)
Tent, inflatable mattress, inflatable pillow, sleeping bag.
Overnight bag with fresh clothes, rechargeable razor, toothbrush, toothpaste.
Screen cleaner and Rainex.
Compact First Aid kit.

(...and I still have spare space to carry eggs!, Thanks Jd!) 

[HunterTodd]

I work on the theory if you carry it you wont need it with the inverse being true as well. Was well prepared on the recent qld trip and not a thing went wrong so it proved my theory.

I bought this natty little sidchrome socket come screw driver come allen key set. Out of it i could make just about every tool you need on an st apart from the 17 plus sized fasteners.