glad it might help...everything is based on worst case scenarios I have heard of or been in....
* You run over something and poke a hole in your oil filter...as long as you can get oil your ok but what about a filter that fits...hence my spare filter on looong rides. I used to carry a printed list of compatable filters BUT what if your in the middle of some small town and all the parts stores are closed. You can get oil at a supermarket if needed but not a filter.
* Its dusk and you loose track of time, on your way down a twisty mountain road the headlight decides it dont wanna work...Ohsheeeeetttttt!
* You forget your wallet or worse yet it gets lifted....some quarters for a payphone.
* Fuses...duh!
* Your riding with a buddy and he/she goes down. The bike is ridable but you need to duct tape or tie some parts back on...Ive been there done that...ask Conwy!
* flat tire...well...Ive never used my tire kit on my bike but a few weeks after I got it I was able to help a stranded rider get patched up and back to a gas station.
* spare bulbs...my Kisan tail light went out one day...I was lucky...I was at a dealer sponsored event but since then I carry a spare bulb for tail and turn signals.
I guess I just like being prepared
