Below is a long list of potentially packable items, grouped into several different categories. Items that might be considered "essential" are marked with an asterisk. Consider this list a starting point – a "virtual" pile on the floor. Then remove (or add) items according to your own needs and limitations. Print this page and mark the boxes next to the items you pack for your trip. Then, save it for future reference as a handy packing checklist.

Clothing
* Helmet
* Rain jacket and pants
* Rain gloves
* Summer gloves
* Winter gloves
Overboots or rain gaiters
Heated gloves
Hand warmer packets
Glove liners
Heated vest liner
Skullcap
Microfleece neck warmer
Balaclava
Fleece head wrap
T-shirts
Socks and underwear
Synthetic long underwear
Long-sleeved shirts
Turtleneck shirts
Extra jeans
Light jacket
Leather/cold-weather jacket
Chaps
Leather pants
Riding boots
Leather or denim vest
Bandanas – two
(one for face; one for neck or forehead)
Sunglasses
Goggles/night eye protection
Change of shoes
Sock liners
Cooling neck wrap (such as Kool Tie)
Windbreaker or light jacket

Bike Maintenance
* Tool kit
* Replacement fuses
8-in-1 screwdriver
Spare spark plugs and plug wires
Genuine Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Oil
Paper funnel
Small can of multi-purpose spray
lubricant
Motorcycle jumper cables
Turn-signal and brake-light bulbs
Tire gauge
Bike cover
Harley Care Starter Kit
(cleaning supplies)
Softcloth
Locking pliers
Needlenose pliers
Sidecutters
Clutch cable or clutch saver
Thread locking adhesive (such as Loctite)
Various nuts, bolts, washers
Torx and allen wrenches
Closed/open-end wrenches (standard
and metric – bring only the ones
common to your bike)
Basic socket set with one drive
(bring only the ones common to your bike)

Personal
* Basic toiletries
* Emergency cash
* Change for tolls
     (keep in easy-to-access place)
* Sunscreen
* Lip balm
* Nail clippers
* Handkerchief
* Tweezers
* Small package of tissue
* Cotton or earplugs
* Contact lens solution
* Moisturizing eye drops
* Fork and spoon in plastic wrapper
* Traveler's roll of bathroom tissue
* Moist towelettes/baby wipes

Emergency Items
* Personal first-aid kit
* List of emergency contact numbers
(include doctor/medical professional)
* List of current medications
* List of medical conditions
(include allergies)
* Small waterproof flashlight
* Spare key
Basic cold and headache medicine
Antihistamines
Insect bite stick
Utility light
Emergency blanket
Cellular phone and charger
Telephone calling card
Small candle
Waterproof matches and fire-starting kit
Duct tape
Electrical tape
Small amount of (baling) wire
Bottle of water
Energy food bars
Eyeglass repair kit

Miscellaneous
* H.O.G.® Touring Handbook
* H.O.G. membership card
* Bike registration and insurance info
* Motorcycle owners or service manual
Motorcycle warranty card
Pen and small notebook
Kickstand board
Camera and film (or disposable camera)
Small sewing kit
Cargo net
Bungee cords (various lengths)
Swiss-style pocketknife or multi-tool
Tote sack
Two or three large trash bags
Small can opener
Bike lock
Extra zipper-lock bags
Small towel