I guess in all fairness I have to say what I will not ride with out. I am pretty basic but I CAN"T ride with out my iPod. And in almost every pic of me out riding you will see my earphones...
2 extra pair glasses clear and dark, tire repair kit, tools,first aid kit,sun blocker,water,jacket,gloves,chaps,rain gear,jiffy stand plate,hasp,ipod,gps,knife,bunji strap,tie downs,tow strap, yep thats it lol
I always wear the Joe Rocket Mesh jacket with pads, mesh gloves, and full faced helmet. I guess now that I'm older I want to keep as much hide as I can if, God forbid, I ever go down.
I'm always ATGATT(all the gear all the time) but I always have my gas card cuz I never know when or where I may go!
I always have some water on board, first aid kit, GPS(I still get lost), flashlight, Leatherman, & flat tire kit. Also have extra pair of gloves(one pair warm, one pair for when it's warm), super glue(Gawd forbid I break a nail!), duct tape & some baling wire. My Gerbing jacket & rain gear.
If heading out thru Nevada I often carry extra fuel.
I still have room with all that to pack my stuff for a week long ride! It's all really compact.
PS ~ I do leave the kitchen sink at home!!!! LOLOL
you asked what you would find on my bike every time lol.... not what I wouldn't do with out. I won't do without any of the above. Now as far as what I wear that I wouldn't be with out glasses.
Skulls... Won't ride without at least one. The Ride Bell I have is sterling silver and made in the shape of a skull. I feel that they represent my ancestors and I want them on every ride. Kinda superstitious about that. Yep, I also am licensed to carry a concealed pistol and won't ride without it.
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Tool/parts kit which is permanently in the saddle bag. Leatherman Super-tool is always on my belt. Sweatshirt which is also always in my bag (the reason for that is another story). When in PA and states that honor my PA CCP my Tomcat.
.... Also all the gear all the time... Got the bell thing goin too... But last fall, daughter bought us a "Storm Demon" when we visited her in Japan... Japanese riders have them on their bike like our bells... pic of Bitchy last weekend see the yellow object on her bar?