What should you take when touring on a Triumph Thunderbird?

If you're about to take a long motorcycle trip on your Triumph Thunderbird there are several things that you should remember to take along with you. Having these items with you will ensure that you're prepared to face any obstacle that may get in the way of you and your Triumph Thunderbird.

There are several things that you should keep in mind when it comes to touring on a Triumph Thunderbird, or any other motorcycle for that matter. Here are just a few of the things that you will want to make sure that you pack when planning for a tour on your motorcycle:

One of the main items that you will need to remember to take along with you on your road trip will be your passport. It also advisable for you to take a significant amount of cash - to be used in the event of an emergency - as well as a credit or debit card - if you have one. With some emergency cash you can ensure that you'll have the funds to repair your motorcycle if necessary.

You will also need to check the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) requirements if you're planning to travel on the continent. It is also recommendable that you make sure that you have everything in place for you to receive proper emergency health care whilst out on your travels - should it be needed. You can apply online for traveler's health insurance. Incredibly useful, it doesn't take very long to apply for and is free - so there really aren't any excuses for not doing so before you go off travelling on your Triumph Thunderbird.

You should also bring along a road map or atlas featuring the countries you're planning to explore on your Triumph Thunderbird.

Although you may already have a GPS enabled on your bike, you should always take a map just in case your GPS system fails. Taking this additional measure will ensure that you have all bases covered. The road map (or maps if you plan to visit a number of countries) you take with you should comprehensively detail all of the roads and routes in that country.

There are maps available that cover large areas of Italy, France and Spain in full detail. These particular maps might prove to be incredibly useful on your road trip.

You will also need to take along the basic tools, just in case you have to make some small repairs to your Triumph Thunderbird. There are plenty of great motorcycle toolkits available which are small enough to pack in your luggage, but also very useful when it comes to emergency situations. You may also want to include some higher quality tools along for the ride just in case. You should have the tools on hand in order to adjust your chains if necessary. A multi-tool and pressure gauge is also an ideal option for such a long distance journey.

A puncture repair kit is good to have for quick tire fixes, whilst simple supplies, such as cable ties and chain lube, are very beneficial; they can usually be located at garages - meaning that you'll probably be able to pick them up as you travel on your Triumph Thunderbird.

Bike tours can provide a whole host of memorable experiences. This article lists the items one should take when taking a bike tour on a Triumph Thunderbird.