Important Items In A Biker’s Riding Kit

Written by Sharad Bajaj

Updated On Mar 30, 20212 min read

There may be many instances where you have taken a trip on your bike and left behind something important. Here is a handy checklist to help you avoid that in future.

Whether it is a long journey or a short daily commute, it is important to be equipped with all the important essential items that you may need along the way. As a bike owner and rider, you must have often taken a trip and realised you have left something important behind and regretted it. To help you avoid such a scenario in the future, here is a handy checklist to keep in mind when beginning a journey. Make sure you have all these items with you before you start your trip.

What Items Should I Have in my Riding Kit?

The following are the items that should always be there in your riding kit.

1. Spare Parts and Tools for your Motorcycle

Perhaps the most important thing you could have in your rider’s kit is spare parts and tools for your motorcycle, to conduct a repair in case of an emergency. Carry a headlight bulb, battery fuses, screwdriver and plier, and other basic toolkit supplies for an unforeseen situation. You may also consider availing of Roadside Assistance Cover to aid you in such situations.

2. First Aid Kit

A first aid kit’s importance cannot be overstated. It is an absolutely necessary item to have in case of an emergency such as a road accident. It is important as it allows you to offer preliminary medical aid to any injured individual before professional help is able to arrives.

3. Correct Riding Gear

Especially important for a long journey, appropriate riding gear is a must. This would include sturdy clothes that are not too baggy, ankle boots, and a helmet that is the correct size and fit for you. If you are going to ride on a highway then it is suggested you wear knee pads as well.

4. Necessary Documentation

It is also important you have all the following documentation with you whenever you take your bike out onto the roads.

5. Bike Insurance

Carry your bike insurance papers with you at all times including the insurance certificate and policy document. It is mandatory by law for your bike to be insured at least with third-party bike insurance.

6. Health Insurance

Carry your medical insurance policy with you as well, as it can come in handy in an unforeseen situation. Also keep a copy of your medical details so that any individual on the scene would be able to offer you medical assistance.

Conclusion

These are some of the important items to always have with you when taking a trip on your motorcycle. Make sure to go through this checklist so that you don’t leave any of these behind on your next journey.

Disclaimer: This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. Readers are advised not to rely on the contents of the article as conclusive in nature and should research further or consult an expert in this regard.

Written by Sharad Bajaj

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Sharad is an insurance industry veteran who has managed motor insurance products for over a decade. He helped set up and scale the motor insurance vertical for a leading insurance company in his previous stint. In his spare time, Sharad likes to read and be in tune with nature.