Bonneville America Forums Forums Off Topic Discussion Forums Lounge Essential things to carry

I bought one of the Slime compact inflators today to carry with me on trips for security. I also bought an 8 oz. tube of the tube tire slime repair stuff. I hope I'll only need to add air, but I wanted to be sure I could get myself to help without waiting for it to pick me up. Here's the inflator:

Slime inflator

Usually there are signs before they go. they will bind a little or you will see some freying but not always. Alot depends on the storage conditions , weather ridden in, amount of use , how often you lube them. They don't break often though in most cases but it does happen. Most common cause is just age and wear but they can also be bound and wear do to that or rub against something.

My 2 bits

All rides:
Wallet. With the pertinent legal papers therein.
Cell phone
Tools you used since the kickstand was last down. (within reason).

Day long rides:
Tools to remove tank.

Treks:
Tools to remove carbs, plugs, chain adjustment, and assorted spare parts. Expendables such as chain lube and plexis, Leather conditioner, spray detailer. Rule is to carry what you can.