Planning to go on a road trip on your motorcycle? There is a strict limitation on what you can carry on a motorcycle because of the limited luggage space, which is why you need to prioritize everything. One of the top priorities should be staying safe, and with that in mind we have curated 7 of the most essential things that must be in your loot safety toolkit.
First-aid and medicine kit
Make sure that you have a first aid and medicine kit on the motorcycle at all times irrespective of how far you plan to go on the trip. If there isn't enough space on the motorcycle side boxes, consider investing in a motorcycle top box which can be installed on the rear of the motorcycle and can carry large and bulky items such as a full-face motorcycle helmet without a problem! In the first aid & medicine kit you should have at least a few disinfectants, a few antiseptic creams, cotton wire gauze and a roll of cotton for dressing wounds. Make sure to carry a few essential medicines for stomach problem, fever, headaches, and general pains. If you are under treatment, speak to your doctor and have all the necessary prescription medicine with you as recommended by your doctor.
Flat tire repair kit
Being stuck on the road with a flat tire is the last thing that you want on a road trip. It might be a good idea to learn a few basic techniques to repair a flat tire. You can easily check out a few YouTube videos to learn how to do that on your motorcycle or ask a local mechanic to show you the basic techniques. In order to repair a flat tire, you will also need a flat tire repair kit. These are usually packed together with all the tools and supplies necessary for the job. Check out your local motorcycle accessory shops or purchase the kit online. Since these are large in size, we definitely recommend keeping them in the top box rather than in the side boxes.
Multi tools
Instead of getting different tools separately, just pack a multitool in the road safety toolkit. These have everything from screwdrivers too small wrenches and pliers all put together in a compact form. The only thing that you need to care about while purchasing a multitool for the motorcycle is to check whether the tools are compatible with the nuts and bolts on your bike.
Flashlights
For those rare occasions when you are riding after sunset, you might need a flashlight to check for the problem if the bike suddenly stalls in the middle of the road. Compact flashlights are usually built within the multitool, but if that is not available consider purchasing one separately and keeping it in the motorcycle top box. Flashlights are also very useful to set up camp if you are considering the option of camping on an open ground.
GPS device or App
While most modern mobile phones come with a GPS application built-in, it might not be very reliable especially for places where mobile connectivity is not strong. For those places, consider having a GPS device with you as well. While we're on the topic of using GPS applications, it draws a lot of battery power from the mobile phone, which is why you must also have a power bank to keep the phone juiced up on the go.
Duct Tape
For broken pipes and fuel tubing on the motorcycle having a duct tape available with you can make the difference between getting out of trouble and getting stranded on the road! These can also come in handy for different scenarios when you don't have anything to tie two things together. Since A roll of duct tape does not take up a lot of space, definitely consider keeping it in the fuel tank bag so that you have it available for emergencies.
Knife
Last but not the least, keep a knife with you at all times which will come in handy for processing food while camping, preparing firewood for a campfire, or protecting yourself against wild animals and other threats on the road.