[ihatecrashing]

gun

[954rr Irl]

phone is definately top of the list, this is a lifline as such, especially if you're out scratching on your own...

second to that is license, insurance details and raingear.

[jeremy1018x]

cash (always end up in the country where a gas station is not up to date), tool kit and my badge, (figured that EMS will be more motivated to render aid if it is an injured officer);helps with traffic stops also!

[analogbear]

Originally Posted by jeremy1018x

cash (always end up in the country where a gas station is not up to date), tool kit and my badge, (figured that EMS will be more motivated to render aid if it is an injured officer);helps with traffic stops also!

Nothing like cavalier corruption...

[LuckyLightning]

Well, for sunday morning rides I pack the bare minimum. Pressure gage, mobile phone, power bars, water, medical, lic and insurance cards with a copy under the seat just in case, strong mints for my allergies (they only work for about 30 min but don't make me woozy) cloth for cleaning my helmet, lighter, extra gloves, sun glasses and ear plugs. Most importantly, I make sure I'm prepared to ride. I must have had something to eat, enough sleep and a clear head. This might seem odd to some but I also bring the small metal bullet that contains my Dads ashes, he goes with me everywhere on the bike. For long trips the list is extensive and a little over the top.

[analogbear]

Originally Posted by LuckyLightning

Well, for sunday morning rides I pack the bare minimum. Pressure gage, mobile phone, power bars, water, medical, lic and insurance cards with a copy under the seat just in case, strong mints for my allergies (they only work for about 30 min but don't make me woozy) cloth for cleaning my helmet, lighter, extra gloves, sun glasses and ear plugs. Most importantly, I make sure I'm prepared to ride. I must have had something to eat, enough sleep and a clear head. This might seem odd to some but I also bring the small metal bullet that contains my Dads ashes, he goes with me everywhere on the bike. For long trips the list is extensive and a little over the top.

Roger that!

And I keep my Dad's ashes (actually more of a bone-fragment) in a Chinese pill box with a small bit of my Uncle's ashes, but would hate to risk losing them so they reside on a shelf near some books I never read.

[HCCAFan]

For all of you toting condoms...have you ever used them and if so, where do you ride?

I'm gonna have to step up on some of these things like tire repair kit. I usually just have phone, wallet, knife and my fake "tool kit" that came with the bike.

[scud]

i have noticed a trend with the yanks on here. Weapons! come live in australia, and you will find you dont need to carry any sort of weapon, unless you live in the gutter, in the city.

in my blade + on me, wallet, phone, keys, disc lock, water, and tool kit

oh and my ipod, gotta have some tunes on long trips.

[HCCAFan]

I took my wife's MP3 player yesterday and I couldn't hear a damn thing. I was also using the quietest of my 4 helmets. I could tell what song was playing but just enough to be annoying. Is it really worth it?

[bjay51d]

cell,gloves (cant ride without),Ipod,chain wallet

[MSGT-R]

Originally Posted by scud

i have noticed a trend with the yanks on here. Weapons! come live in australia, and you will find you dont need to carry any sort of weapon, unless you live in the gutter, in the city.

in my blade + on me, wallet, phone, keys, disc lock, water, and tool kit

oh and my ipod, gotta have some tunes on long trips.

Unfortunately, its a big country full of pockets of bad people (mostly near large metropoliten areas).

[DUX]

Originally Posted by HCCAFan

I took my wife's MP3 player yesterday and I couldn't hear a damn thing. I was also using the quietest of my 4 helmets. I could tell what song was playing but just enough to be annoying. Is it really worth it?

Get the headphones that actually plug in and form a seal in your ear. They keep 85% of the wind noise out and are fairly effective for sound without having to turn it up too loud.

I'm going to have custom earplugs made soon that have speakers built into them.

[The Captain]

cellphone, credit card, and a spare pair of contact lenses.

[analogbear]

Originally Posted by DUX

Get the headphones that actually plug in and form a seal in your ear. They keep 85% of the wind noise out and are fairly effective for sound without having to turn it up too loud.

I'm going to have custom earplugs made soon that have speakers built into them.

Originally Posted by HCCAFan

I took my wife's MP3 player yesterday and I couldn't hear a damn thing. I was also using the quietest of my 4 helmets. I could tell what song was playing but just enough to be annoying. Is it really worth it?

Sensaphonics dot com...For the ear-mold go to an audiologist they list on their site, and pick-up some Shure E-3 canal-phones ($179.00). Perfect.

[brian's929]

a video camera. in my area there is always something to film wether it be some one doing something stupid or the cops pulling someone over for something stupid. always get good footage

[slickwill]

spare pair of contact lenses

I hadn't thought about that because in my 16 years of wearing contacts I've never had a problem but I would be absolutely screwed if something did happen to mine. I might put a pair in my trunk. I always remember a pair when I go on a trip but hadn't thought about taking a pair for every ride.

[Blackjaxx360]

Originally Posted by slickwill

I hadn't thought about that because in my 16 years of wearing contacts I've never had a problem but I would be absolutely screwed if something did happen to mine. I might put a pair in my trunk. I always remember a pair when I go on a trip but hadn't thought about taking a pair for every ride.

I'm in the same boat. I've been wearing them for 12 years and I never carry a spare set. I think I'd be better off taking my glasses instead. Good point though.

Shure E-3 canal-phones ($179.00).

EBay: $65 Brand new

For all of you toting condoms...have you ever used them and if so, where do you ride?

I always use them for when I visit my girl. She don't like them but no sex is worth dying for, no matter how good it is. K.I.D.S. are killing people everyday!

[analogbear]

Originally Posted by Blackjaxx360

EBay: $65 Brand new

I had a buddy buy them off the 'bay, and when they broke, shure refused to repair/replace because they were counterfeit, although they offered him a 25% discount if he were to purchase a set from an authorized dealer. I have several pairs (E-1, E-2, E3, E-4G, and a pair of E-5s that I that I absolutely love) all purchased at standard prices, and have needed service only twice in about 8 years; both times I had no problems -new ones were in the mail in 3-days...I am a big fan of "you get what you pay for," and I always seem to get a bunch of "bad" with my ebay purchases...Plus, being part of the stream of traditional commerce is good for our national economy...I support my US economy.

[Blackjaxx360]

Originally Posted by analogbear

I had a buddy buy them off the 'bay, and when they broke, shure refused to repair/replace because they were counterfeit, although they offered him a 25% discount if he were to purchase a set from an authorized dealer. I have several pairs (E-1, E-2, E3, E-4G, and a pair of E-5s that I that I absolutely love) all purchased at standard prices, and have needed service only twice in about 8 years; both times I had no problems -new ones were in the mail in 3-days...I am a big fan of "you get what you pay for," and I always seem to get a bunch of "bad" with my ebay purchases...Plus, being part of the stream of traditional commerce is good for our national economy...I support my US economy.

I purchased the E-2s from an authorized dealer that had them on EBay as an overstock. They came in the same sealed packaging as the ones I saw at Best Buy for $120. Even came with a warranty card and all the manuals. I've put them through the ringer too and they still keep pumping the beats for me, no problems at all. You are right though, I find that EBay is a generally a "You get what you pay for" type of place. But I do my research before I buy anything and I have never been screwed out of my hard earned money. I've had friends that weren't so lucky though. In this case, I called the seller on a few occasions asking questions and he seemed to check out. Kinda helps when you have the ability to do that. In this case, I made out like a bandit.

[analogbear]

How do you like the E2s? I found the bass impressive, but the treble sort of indistinct. I had the E-1s for years with my in-ear monitors, and when the 5s and 3s came out, I had to try. Mine are all the plain grey ones (except for the 4s which are the gaming edition and the clear plastic of the 5s) but I only use the 3s, 4s and 5s now, as they work with my custom molds. But the 3s are really the best for riding, as they are the smallest, lightest, and have the smallest profile outside the ear, and have a nicely balanced sound.

[Blackjaxx360]

I find the E2s are very durable and comfortable. Sound quality I give a 8.5 out of 10. Not a bad balance of bass and treble. And quality does not diminish as the volume goes up, a plus in my book. Though, they never see full blast due to me using a somewhat quiet helmet (Scorpion EXO-700, fiberglass/kevlar shell) so it doesn't take much. Add to that, the sound isolation is the best I've had. I tried the Sony MDR-EX51LPs and the Denon AH-C700s and they were both marginal at best, they never quite set into my ear as I liked with the E2s, they kept falling out. Annoying when you are enjoying a tune. Hopefully these never wear out but if they do, I will be picking up a new set of E3s. Thanks for the recommendation.

[Renegade929]

small block of C4

[hondapowered]

Since almost everybody has cell phone on the list try this.... you can programm the entry ICE in your phone book for EMT, docotor, etc... most emergency response staff know this. I.C.E stands for in case of emergency so when they look up the entry in your cell the list of numbers to call mobile, home, work, etc... can be the people who need to know first

[slickwill]

Originally Posted by hondapowered

Since almost everybody has cell phone on the list try this.... you can programm the entry ICE in your phone book for EMT, docotor, etc... most emergency response staff know this. I.C.E stands for in case of emergency so when they look up the entry in your cell the list of numbers to call mobile, home, work, etc... can be the people who need to know first

Doing that today. Nice info.

[.OrgOwner]

I think some minimal first aid gear might be worth thinking about - pain killers for example even if you just need to ward off a hang over or whatever. Something to patch up some road rash if you put it down.

[ripvanwinkle]

Originally Posted by .OrgOwner

... Some of the off road guys I ride with can produce a workshop from various parts of their bikes and bodies..

you know why hardley riders ride in groups?
so they have enough spares in their saddlebags they can repair anyone's problem!

i never leave without my leathers, fingers to toes!

[rokitt51]

bottled watter, med kit (fairly small), chem lights, and flashlight. And of course the tool kit that stays on the bike.