Yeah, I remember those days. The space under the seat is just big enough for the Ducati tool kit.
And this was the aforementioned Ducati toolkit:
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Experienced riders: which Moto accessories should a new rider get?
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Yeah, I remember those days. The space under the seat is just big enough for the Ducati tool kit.
And this was the aforementioned Ducati toolkit:
One thing I carry that has not been mentioned is a Rand McNalley map of Ontario. I've only needed it a couple times where (one dead phone, one no signal in madawaska valley) but its nice to have when needed, and kind of fun when you haven't used an old map book in awhile.
I think most have touched on it, but I'm a HUGE fan of having hard luggage on the bike whenever possible. It just makes the entire experience much easier and more comfortable.
Easily carry majority of the things recommended here.
Outside of that...training, gear, center stand (if your bike has the option) for maintenance, Blue Tooth communicator (I have CARDO just for me to listen to music), and ear plugs for extended rides.
Easily carry majority of the things recommended here.
Outside of that...training, gear, center stand (if your bike has the option) for maintenance, Blue Tooth communicator (I have CARDO just for me to listen to music), and ear plugs for extended rides.
I think a few have mentioned this but, I'll chime in as well. "Training" is not an accessory.
While some basic tools for doing maintenance (at your comfort level) is important, to me the most important accessories to have while riding are:
Safety equipment (Gear) a communication method (Cell phone) and a payment method (Credit card) + some cash on hand.
For 90% of your riding this is all you need.
If you plan on carrying everything you need for every bike related emergency, you might as well take the car...
While some basic tools for doing maintenance (at your comfort level) is important, to me the most important accessories to have while riding are:
Safety equipment (Gear) a communication method (Cell phone) and a payment method (Credit card) + some cash on hand.
For 90% of your riding this is all you need.
If you plan on carrying everything you need for every bike related emergency, you might as well take the car...
Mad Mike
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Relax
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I've gone 40 years without one. Need may be a strong word.
Hipster...
People seem to forget that we used to go everywhere without them.
I actively do not use navigation on my phone as I find I do not actually learn the routes.
It's nice to have for music though.
I actively do not use navigation on my phone as I find I do not actually learn the routes.
It's nice to have for music though.
We (motorcyclists) are often overlooked. It's common to get cut off or pushed out of a lane. I recommend replacing your factory "Meep, meep" style horn with something that has volume. It could, and likely will, save you a lot of pain one day.
I installed the Denali Soundbomb on my bike.
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I installed the Denali Soundbomb on my bike.
SoundBomb™ Original Dual-Tone Air Horn – DENALI Electronics
LOUD! Stylish! Rugged! Producing an earsplitting 120 decibels of sound, the SoundBomb is 4 times louder than a standard motorcycle horn and twice as loud as a standard car horn! The DENALI™ SoundBomb was designed for those who want to be heard, but still want to maintain a stylish look. Thanks...
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In my experience (I'm cheap and won't spend big money on gear) bluetooth helmets aren't great. I prefer my Monster Archive 100 noise cancelling earbuds. I expected to use them for audiobooks while riding, but not to be able to take calls because of wind noise and the bud's audio pick-up being muffled by padding, however it works very well for calls, too. It just requires touch-gloves and a good phone mount.
I spent $200+ on a Denali power system to connect powered accessories. This was a mistake. The system allows you to connect accessories to turn on with the ignition, or have constant power, which is great, but the same can be accomplished with a couple fuse panels and a relay. Connect one fuse panel to the relay via the ignition. Now you have both options for about $50.
Considering that the majority of the population has a cell phone or two it is not that strange to state that it is a good idea to have one when riding.
Not for navigation, not for music, not for TikTok but for actually using it for its original intention to make a call in case you require assistance.
Even one that is not active can still call 911.
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Waiting for someone else to react in a pending collison is a poor substitute for acting yourself. Save your money. Relying on your horn is like replying in a forum. Easily misunderstood, long in delay, not likely you will change their trajectory.We (motorcyclists) are often overlooked. It's common to get cut off or pushed out of a lane. I recommend replacing your factory "Meep, meep" style horn with something that has volume. It could, and likely will, save you a lot of pain one day.
I installed the Denali Soundbomb on my bike.
SoundBomb™ Original Dual-Tone Air Horn – DENALI Electronics
LOUD! Stylish! Rugged! Producing an earsplitting 120 decibels of sound, the SoundBomb is 4 times louder than a standard motorcycle horn and twice as loud as a standard car horn! The DENALI™ SoundBomb was designed for those who want to be heard, but still want to maintain a stylish look. Thanks...
Respectively, that's far from what I communicated. I don't remember saying to wait till you're about to collide, then blast them with your air horn.
You can react AND hit the horn. Like walking and chewing gum.
Also, if your a good driver, and most motorcyclists are good or dead, you can predict a vehicles movements, recognizing that it doesn't see you, and make them aware of you before any pending collision.
Not to mention how satisfying it is to honk at a car that does cut you off.
No way.
Forget loud pipes loud horns save lives.
N234
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Don't forget loud clothing. I wear a pretty loud reflective jacket and helmet.
I think a bikini would work well regardless of, or possibly due to, my fat old guy figure.
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I think a bikini would work well regardless of, or possibly due to, my fat old guy figure.
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