Touring Check List

Old Gits European Motorcycle Tours

The Old Gits is not a commercial organisation. We don't charge anything and don't make a profit.

Trips are booked because were bikers who love touring and want as many other bikers to share the wonders of touring Europe on a motorcycle

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Touring Check List

What to pack.

Over the years we have managed to build up a list of things that need to be considered when packing for a motorcycle touring holiday.

Documents	ü	Equipment	ü
Passport (With at least 6 months left on it)		UK Sticker/Number Plate
Driving License		Waterproofs
Health Card (EHIC/GHIC)		Mobile Phone
Credit Card(s)/Cashpoint Card(s)		Mobile Phone Charger
Motorcycle Insurance Certificate		Ear Plugs
Registration Document (V5)		Spare Glasses (if glasses used)
Ferry/Chunnel Tickets/Booking Confirmation		UK/local Plug Converter
Accommodation Booking Confirmation		Any Required Medication
Emergency Contact Details (pass to someone else to look after)		Spare Bike/Lock Keys (pass to someone else to look after)

Documents	ü	Equipment	ü
Health/Travel Insurance		First Aid Kit
Breakdown Cover/Recovery		Spare Bulb Kit
Cash (in appropriate currencies)		Puncture Repair Kit
Handbook/Manual		Can of Tyre Weld
Route Plan		Tool Kit
Swiss and/or Austrian Vignette if needed		Spare Fuses
Crit Aire sticker - France		GPS + Mounting Kit
		Top Up Oils/Fluids
		Chain Oil
		Sun Glasses
		Small Torch/Head Torch
		Alternative Motorcycle Clothing (gloves etc)
		Chain(s)/Lock(s)/Bike Security
		MP3/Music Player
		Camera (stills/video) with memory capacity
		Spare Bungees/Cargo Net
		Electrical Chargers (Camera/Video/GPS)
		Ratchet Tie Downs
		Fluorescent Jacket/Waist Coat (Compulory on French Motorways)
		Sun Cream
		Airhawk Seat Cushion
		Cable Ties
		Latex Gloves
		Gaffer Tape

		Clothing - as required.- Pack light. Remember, most of the time you'll be in your motorcycle kit.