Dual Sport Motorcycles - What Gear Should I Carry With Me?

The most important gear to take with you whileTire tools -
offroad riding is safety gear. This means primarily the- Tube for front tire
clothing you wear - gloves, helmet, padding, armor,- Tire pump
back protection.- Tire irons
Dress according to the conditions you are riding in - if- Valve stem remover
you are riding in the rain, mud or through creeks and- Tire gauge, 1 lb increment, 1-20 psi
rivers, wear waterproof clothing. If you are riding in- Tire mousse
hot conditions, wear loose, lightweight clothing.Tools -
In terms of protection - the parts of your body- Tool kit
which hit the ground first when you come off are- Spark plug wrench
the ones that need protection. That means your- Chain break tool
head, your knees, your feet and your hands. There is- Tie downs & tow strap
plenty of good gear to purchase to protect these- Duct tape
parts of your body.- 6-in-1 Screwdriver
The other important gear to carry depends on howBike parts -
long you are going away for. If you are away from- Spark plug
civilization for most of the day, then take plenty of- Shift lever
water and food with you, in case you are unable to- Brake lever
return to the luxury of civilization within your given- Clutch lever
time frame. Being hungry, tired and possibly sore- Clutch cable
from injury is no way to spend long hours away- Spare bulbs - headlight and taillight
from creature comfort, and the convenience of- Master link
shops.- Sidestand springs
It's good to carry a basic medical kit in case the- Zip ties
worst occurs and somebody injures themselves on- Fuel line and filter
the ride. Getting medical attention out in the- Assorted screws, bolts, etc. to fit your bike
wilderness can be difficult if not impossible. There are- Hose clamps
plenty of good, compact medical kits available toRiding Gear -
take with you.- Glove liners/waterproof gloves
Carrying some spare parts and limited tools is ideal.- Extra gloves
You usually only need a limited range of tools to fix- Extra goggles
these problems, plus the important spare parts.- Water bottle
If you think you will need to stay overnight on your- Water bladder/drink system Medium Backpack
journey, you need to carry two things as a minimum- Riding Jacket
- some form of bedding which will keep you warmOther options -
enough through the night, and some form of- Extra bungee cord
protection from the wind and rain. This could be as- Pack straps
simple as a sleeping bag and bivvy bag or tarpaulin.- Garbage bags
In terms of water, most riders like to take a- Hand cleaner
camel-back with them. A camel-back is a water bag- Shop rag
you carry on your back, with a tube to drink waterOvernight stuff -
from hooked into it.- Waterproof jacket and/or rain gear
In terms of food, high energy bars are good in terms- Extra socks
of their small size and energy delivery for trail riding.- Extra jersey
The last thing to carry is gear that helps you attach- Long sleeve shirt/sweatshirt
all of your gear to the bike. There are a range of- Sleeping bag
bungee cords and tie down straps you can use, as- Sleeping mat/pad
well as luggage systems. This is important because- Tent or Bivvy bag
you don't want your gear to fly off as you are- Shampoo/soap
bouncing around on the trail.- Toothbrush/toothpaste
Here is a comprehensive list of gear you should- Extra zip lock bags
consider carrying with you on your ride:- Eating utensils
Survival gear -- Spare Shoes
- Survival card- Back pack: Medium Backpack
- First aid kit- Towel
- Flashlight- Hat
- Glowstick- Lock to secure bike at night
- CompassOnce you have chosen which Dual Sport Motorcycles
- Knife or multi purpose toolis best for you to ride, and you have made your
- Pen and note padpurchase, you are ready to head out on your first
- Waterproof matches or cigarette lighterride.
- Maps