Motorcycle Major Trip Packing List
Left Fairing Pocket
  disposable earplugs
  helmet lock chain
  first aid pouch
  insect repellent
  sunscreen
  AA battery charger with dc power cord
  dc-powered battery charger for netbook pc
Right Fairing Pocket
  ziplock bag - state insurance card, Canadian insurance card, registration,
                owners manual, spare 30A main fuse, spare 25A ATC blade fuses,
                postage stamps, spare handlebar helmet lock key,
                throttle lock adjustment tool, rear wheel o-ring
  mechanical pencil rolled with duct tape
  jumper cables
  ac adapter for AA battery charger
  ac power adapter/charger for netbook pc
Tank Bag Main Compartment
  riding gloves (elkskin ropers and/or electric warm-n-safe)
  rainsuit and/or rainproof goretex jacket + pants liners
  oversize rubber gloves
  cooling vest
  netbook pc
  maps - highlighted atlas pages, overall map
  itinerary sheet
  inventory list of spare parts set aside at home
  trip insurance papers
  emergency road service papers
  emergency info sheet - full name and SSN, next of kin names and phone numbers,
                         date and place of birth, doctor and dentist contacts,
                         prescription drug types + dosages,
						 any known drug allergies, any medical conditions,
						 medical + drug insurance, travel insurance,
                         selected bike parts suppliers contact info,
                         packaged in ziplock bag
  contact information sheet                         
  camcorder package (under development)
Tank Bag Left Pocket
  tank bag rain cover
  small voice dictation recorder
  disposable cell phone
Tank Bag Right Pocket
  camera, film
  small tripod for camera
  terry cloth
  led mini maglite
  led headlamp
  notepad, pencil, pen
Tank Bag Front Pocket
  key ring - handlebar helmet lock key, house key
  wallet - money, credit cards, emergency info sheet, medical + drug insurance
           cards, drivers license, business cards, prepaid phone calling card,
           emergency road service card, trip insurance info, phone # list
  ziplock bag - passport, tickets (ferry, etc)
  small philips screwdriver for fairing access
  travel alarm clock
  usb thumb drive - bike parts manuals, shop manual
  prescription drugs - several days emergency supply
Left Saddle Bag
  heated electric jacket liner -or- leather jacket (depending on temps)
  denim jacket
  tennis shoes
  swim trunks
  tool pouch - 8mm 10mm 11mm 12mm 14mm 17mm regular sockets,
               18mm 19mm 22mm deep sockets,
               3/8" ratchet, 3" 6" socket extensions,
               3/8->1/4 3/8->1/2 adapters, 6mm hex bit socket,
               #2 #3 philips bit sockets, #2 philips screwdriver,
               common screwdriver, 8mm 10mm 11mm 12mm combo wrenches,
               10mm 11mm 12mm 14mm box end wrenches, 5mm allen wrench,
               6" adjustable wrench, pliers, wire cutters, knife,
               .003 .004 .025 gauge, valve adjust tool, tire pressure gauge,
               wire zip ties, cotter pins
  multimeter
  CD - parts manuals, shop manual, other resources
  selected shop manual pages in ziplock bag
  cables - clutch, throttle, choke
  spare inline fuel filter, fuel line
  JB weld
Right Saddle Bag
  clothes (coolmax), enough for laundry stops every 7 days
    short sleeve t-shirts
    long sleeve  t-shirts
    briefs
    socks
  jeans
  thermal underwear
  flannel shirt
  walking shorts
  belt
  microfiber towels
  travel pouch - toothbrush, toothpaste, scissors, nail clippers, razor,
                 soap, shampoo, headache powders, zantac, antacid tablets,
                 prescription drugs + daily vitamins in ziplock bags
Trunk
  mess kit + matches (2 sets in ziplock bag)
  multi-function leatherman style tool with can opener blade
  stove
  spare cooking fuel bottle + funnel
  food - coffee, oatmeal, granola bars, sardines, crackers, chili, beef stew,
         assorted dinners
  toothpicks
  antacid tablets
  paper towels
  clean terrycloth rag
  glasses for close-up work, hard case
  spare AA batteries
  spare camera memory cards or film
  blank camcorder tapes
  satellite tracking device
  nylon cord
  security cable for riding gear
  sheepskin buttpad
Fairing Interior
  extra ear plugs
  extra camera film
  spare ROK strap
  spare tank bag strap
  canyon dancer tie down harness
  ratchet style tie down straps
  clean rag
  spare vista cruise
  oil filters
  tire repair plug kit
  tire air compressor
Rear Seat
  sleeping bag + pillow + plastic laundry bag + gatorade bottle in bag
  thermarest or similar sleeping pad in bag
  tent in bag
  folding chair in bag
Other
  extra money in waterproof container hidden someplace
  spare motorcycle key hidden someplace
  stick-on clock on fairing
  spare fuel container