Roadtrip? Did I hear the word roadtrip? Nothing better than having wind in your face and the scent of freedom on three. (The smell of gas, oil, roadkill "pew-pew kittys" etc). Got my clothes packed, billfold/purse, full tank of gas, checked the fluid levels, I'm ready, right? Wrong wrenchheads! That's not quite how it usually goes when it comes to traveling on a trike. I don't propose to know it all, but I have logged a substantial amount of miles on trikes and have run into a few problems due to me thinking I was the best planner that lived. It is only my intentions here to bring forth an organized 'Roadtrip List' that will hopefully save you some agony later on. Some items are practical, others are considered a must in the traveling arena. The key word in all of this should be safety in my opinion. So here goes, heave it, or leave it:
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Small can of WD-40
Small can of silicone sealant
Set of 'preset points' or
Working Distributor (VW)
Gapped Spark plug + wrench
Alt/Gen Belt (VW)
Spare Clutch Cable (VW)
Spare Throttle Cable
MM Wrench Set
Screwdriver Set
Pliers
Needle Nose
All-purpose Knife
Wire Ties
Electrical Tape
Duct Tape
Wire Connector Kit
Spare Fuses
Spare Bulbs
Can of Tire Flat
Road Flares
Flashlite
Rain Gear
Small Jumper Cable Set
Towing Device (if space permits)
Drivers License
Vehicle Registration
Credit Cards
Proof of Insurance
Spare Ignition Key
Any required medicines and ID's
Phone #'s of Friends, Bank etc.
Distination Maps
Up-to-date Copy of 'State Helmet Laws'