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[talon]

I got to deliver masks yesterday to hospital workers in my area, but other than that have been trapped at home with the internet (my roommate is severely at risk due to health conditions). In my cabin fever, I've decided to resurrect this topic and share what I usually bring with me on my Zero. I have always followed a "Be Prepared" mantra and this usually leads to overpacking of supplies as you'll see.

I have a 2016 SR with Givi V47 top case on OEM top rack and Givi E22 side cases on the Happy Trails side rack. I've used and abused these storage solutions with winter riding gear, 3 diginows and supporting cables, and a complement of tools and parts to support the Zero. I usually only bring my side cases if I'm going on a longer trip over 200 miles.

In my tank bag I keep:

• micro 12V tire inflator that can pump up to 80psi
• Krikit tire gauge
• pressure gauge
• Stop N Go mushroom style tire plug kit (works great)
• LED flashlight
• reflective flashing red light (in case DC/DC goes to still have hazard lights)
• laminated contact card for charging
• waterproof wireless charging puck for cellphone
• custom kickstand sensor bypass cable
• Anker USB battery bank and cable
• cigarette USB adapter and wall adapter
• rubber gloves and hand sanitizer (even before the virus)
• 3 rainX wipes
• helmet D ring lock plate
• ear plugs
• headphones
• paracord
• ultra compact universal screwdriver and socket set with low-profile bits (for tank)
• napkins
• microfiber for visor
• laminated and scaled riding documents

In my rear top case, I keep:

• first aid kit (customized)
• micro multimeter
• spare OEM belt
• spare emergency (kevlar/fiberglas/nylon) flexible belt
• hammock

In my side cases I keep:

• locking adjustable wrench (for axle nut until I buy correct socket)
• extendable mini-breaker bar (for swingarm)
• universal front axle nut
• heated gloves
• face mask
• rain gear
• boot laces
• bike lock
• diginow adapters (for NEMA5-15, 6-20, 14-50, and 2 x J1772

I'm working on a compact emergency trail jack that utilizes the hole in the main frame and leans the bike against it's kickstand to get the rear wheel off the ground so I can change the belt with tools I carry on the bike (like a snapjack). I refuse to tip my bike upside down to do it unless it were a real emergency. I have a lot more work to do on the bike, including finalizing my diginow set up (my charge control unit isn't waterproof in the least), and redesigning my tank plastics out of molded carbon fiber. Pics coming soon. Please post what you take with you for emergencies!

[Camellia]

This is a great list and still relevant today. It's definitely given me some ideas for things to bring along. I was already carrying tools, pressure gauge, phone charging stuff, and tire plugs*, but when I got a flat tire a couple months ago, I discovered that it's a bit silly to carry tire plugs without some kind of air source. Now I carry a mini air compressor too.

*I was hoping that carrying a tire repair kit would keep me from ever getting a flat tire

[talon]

haha after getting 3 flats in a row one week (once when I mounted brand new tires and another bayonet style triangular puncture while in a tight curve, both without cell service) I decided I'd never be unprepared for anything but complete component failure.

By the way after a ton of research on how dirt riders make them and even a couple of my own prototypes, I decided to keep it simple and not carry a trail jack. I carry a small ratchet strap that I can sling over a tree branch and lift the rear end by my luggage rack. It works great and is super light and packable.  Of course no one that has a single-sided swingarm needs this, just us last gen bikes that have to take off the swingarm to change a belt.

I am now implementing battery-powered givi top box lights that respond to my brake and turn signals because I ran out of power before getting to a charging station the other day and as I was coasting to a stop someone came pretty close to rear-ending me (as I had no lights!!!) These Zeros not having a 12V battery backup from the DC-DC is idiotic and dangerous. If you run out of fuel with any ICE vehicle or even electric automobile they will still have lights. Huge oversight.

[staples]

These Zeros not having a 12V battery backup from the DC-DC is idiotic and dangerous. If you run out of fuel with any ICE vehicle or even electric automobile they will still have lights. Huge oversight.

I prefer not having yet another component that can fail. They can keep their 12V batteries.

[JaimeC]

These Zeros not having a 12V battery backup from the DC-DC is idiotic and dangerous. If you run out of fuel with any ICE vehicle or even electric automobile they will still have lights. Huge oversight.

I prefer not having yet another component that can fail. They can keep their 12V batteries.

Amen!  I've read about so many failures in those new Gen3 bikes directly related to that 12V battery.  One of the reasons I stuck with a Gen2 bike when I needed a new one.

[talon]

These Zeros not having a 12V battery backup from the DC-DC is idiotic and dangerous. If you run out of fuel with any ICE vehicle or even electric automobile they will still have lights. Huge oversight.

I prefer not having yet another component that can fail. They can keep their 12V batteries.

Amen!  I've read about so many failures in those new Gen3 bikes directly related to that 12V battery.  One of the reasons I stuck with a Gen2 bike when I needed a new one.

I've heard of far too many of those failures as well, which is a separate issue entirely. Implemented correctly, there are no downsides--like having a second brake. All I am saying is that a redundancy for the DC-DC failing or main contactor opening is crucial if these bikes were ever intended to be driven around other vehicles.

[mcambaza]

I got to deliver masks yesterday to hospital workers in my area, but other than that have been trapped at home with the internet (my roommate is severely at risk due to health conditions). In my cabin fever, I've decided to resurrect this topic and share what I usually bring with me on my Zero. I have always followed a "Be Prepared" mantra and this usually leads to overpacking of supplies as you'll see.

I have a 2016 SR with Givi V47 top case on OEM top rack and Givi E22 side cases on the Happy Trails side rack. I've used and abused these storage solutions with winter riding gear, 3 diginows and supporting cables, and a complement of tools and parts to support the Zero. I usually only bring my side cases if I'm going on a longer trip over 200 miles.

In my tank bag I keep:

• micro 12V tire inflator that can pump up to 80psi
• Krikit tire gauge
• pressure gauge
• Stop N Go mushroom style tire plug kit (works great)
• LED flashlight
• reflective flashing red light (in case DC/DC goes to still have hazard lights)
• laminated contact card for charging
• waterproof wireless charging puck for cellphone
• custom kickstand sensor bypass cable
• Anker USB battery bank and cable
• cigarette USB adapter and wall adapter
• rubber gloves and hand sanitizer (even before the virus)
• 3 rainX wipes
• helmet D ring lock plate
• ear plugs
• headphones
• paracord
• ultra compact universal screwdriver and socket set with low-profile bits (for tank)
• napkins
• microfiber for visor
• laminated and scaled riding documents

In my rear top case, I keep:

• first aid kit (customized)
• micro multimeter
• spare OEM belt
• spare emergency (kevlar/fiberglas/nylon) flexible belt
• hammock

In my side cases I keep:

• locking adjustable wrench (for axle nut until I buy correct socket)
• extendable mini-breaker bar (for swingarm)
• universal front axle nut
• heated gloves
• face mask
• rain gear
• boot laces
• bike lock
• diginow adapters (for NEMA5-15, 6-20, 14-50, and 2 x J1772

I'm working on a compact emergency trail jack that utilizes the hole in the main frame and leans the bike against it's kickstand to get the rear wheel off the ground so I can change the belt with tools I carry on the bike (like a snapjack). I refuse to tip my bike upside down to do it unless it were a real emergency. I have a lot more work to do on the bike, including finalizing my diginow set up (my charge control unit isn't waterproof in the least), and redesigning my tank plastics out of molded carbon fiber. Pics coming soon. Please post what you take with you for emergencies!

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