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Motorcycling - a list by spench
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I have this desire to put a list together. A list of everything I could ever want on a motorcycle. Sure, it might end up too heavy to pick up if I ever dropped it. And yeah, probably couldn't afford this un-liftable beastie to begin with. But I can dream!
Qualifications:
Have travelled far on 2 wheels.
This is:
Firstgear Mesh Sport Gloves
First to recommend
Description
I've used these gloves year round, and in near freezing weather. Okay that wasn't so smart but with the heated grips my hands almost didn't get entirely numb. On a warm day the mesh of the gloves keeps you cool, and the carbon fiber knuckle armor keeps you safe. And no one messes with you since if you punched them with these gloves on, they know it would hurt.
Updated Nov 10, 2007
KBC TK9 Motorcycle Helmets
First to recommend
Description
A safe yet economical motorcycle helmet with SNELL 2000 and DOT certifications. Might not be the most stylish helmet out there but it should protect your noggin.
Updated Nov 10, 2007
KBC Faceshield for TK-9 Helmets
First to recommend
Description
The KBC TK-9 motorcycle helmet comes with a clear faceshield. Ya gotta get a dark one for sunny days and keep both of them with you all the time. Sometimes that day trip goes later than expected.
Updated Nov 10, 2007
Fog City faceshield inserts
First to recommend
Description
Here's a cool product a friend told me about recently. You stick these on the faceshield of your motorcycle helmet, and they prevent fogging. What I further found out when I searched them out, there is a version that has a photochromatic film that automatically darkens in sunlight, like Transition lenses. Apparently they do a good job screening out UV too, so I think I might have to try them out for myself.
Updated Nov 10, 2007
DaKine Heli-Pro Pack
First to recommend
Description
Generally I don't like snowboarding with a pack, it throws off my balance. However if I'm doing some backcountry, a small pack is going to be necessary. I've had my Heli-Pro for about 10 years now, and it looks like little has changed (except the addition of some truly hideous color schemes, but basic black is still available). I also use this pack as an international travel pack for my camera, it's just the right size for a camera and tripod if you aren't carrying too many lenses. This pack could also be used for ultralight backpacking, but then you'd probably want to choose one of those ultralight packs to put your little bit of ultralight gear in.
Updated Nov 15, 2007
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Cycle Pump Air Compressor
First to recommend
Description
This is not the lightest pump you can carry, but it is fairly compact and will re-inflate your tire in a hurry. Mine got used to pump tires after various nails and bits of metal flattened several tires out of the 3 bikes that comprised the Triumvirate of Steel.
Updated Nov 15, 2007
Accutire Keychain
First to recommend
Description
I have a really nice tire pressure gauge, but it is a little too bulky. When motorcycle touring, especially if you are going trans-continental, size matters, weight too. This keychain tire pressure gauge is going to give a close enough reading to decide if you need a little more air in the llantas or not, while not taking up valuable space and adding unwanted weight to The Machine. One of my friends had this model, and it matched up to my gauge very well.
Updated Nov 15, 2007
Aerostich Titanium Tar Arn
First to recommend
Description
Fixing a flat on the side of the road sucks. Not having the proper tools to fix the flat sucks even more. Tire irons are a virtual requirement for changing a motorcycle tire. Take my advice, don't skimp and buy the pair, definitely by the three pack. You don't want to experience for yourself why.
You can buy cheaper tire irons, but they are heavier, and we are trying to keep the weight of The Machine down, in case we do tip it over 100 miles into the wilderness from No Where.
Updated Nov 15, 2007
Bead Popper
First to recommend
Description
Here's something I wish we'd had on the South America trip. In the end we ended up buying a giant, heavy C clamp and drawing straws to see who would have to carry the damn thing. I'm sure glad it wasn't me, I already had the heavy pump and felt I should have been excluded from that particular lottery.
Aside from C clamps, this bead popper and the much larger bead breakers that can't comfortably carried on a motorcycle tour, one other way is to find a friendly motorist in a car that is willing to drive onto your tire to separate it from your rim. Good language skills required or you might sac your rim!
Updated Nov 15, 2007
Aerostich Tube Patch Supplies
First to recommend
Description
I think I might have to get me one of these. I've carried spare inner tubes around for tens of thousands of miles. They aren't that heavy, but they are still bulky, and space is always at an absolute premium when you are riding long distance.
Updated Nov 15, 2007
spench
Spench of many trades. Knows a little about a lot and almost nothing about everything. Remodeler of homes, photograph...
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