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Here are is a list of things to check before riding motorcycle. This will help a lot and make sure you will have a hassle free ride.

Things to check :

1. Tires, at least 1mm thick pa ang thread ... check tire pressure (30psi)
2. Lights - headlights, turn lights, park lights ... all must be functional
3. Check Fluid levels .. oil, brake fluid, radiator coolant ... (change oil if necessary ... every 1000kms - mineral) ...
4. Chain ... lubricate ... (every 500kms) ... adjust tension ...
5. Brake pad, brake shoe ... (at least 3mm pa ang thickness) -
6. Throttle cable (clutch cable) ...
7. (Tune up) - carb, spark plug, battery ...
8. Recommended : back to stock parts

Tools to bring :

1. Wrench set : 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19 box wrench (including wrench for spark plug)
2. screw drivers - philips and flat
3. pliers (cutter)
4. allen wrench
5. vise grip
6. foot / hand pump
7. utility knife

Spares :

1. bulbs - headlight, turn lights, park lights, fuse
2. spark plug
3. cables ... (throttle, clutch)
4. tube (interior)
5. wire, cable ties
6. spare screws, nuts and bolts
7. Tape - electrical tape, duct tape

Protective Gears :

1. Helmet - DOT/Snell/ECE approved - tinted visor not recommended during night time
2. Jacket (recommended but not necessary : padded) - balaclava
3. Shoes (above ankle) (recommended but not necessary : riding boots)
4. Knee and Elbow (and Back) Protectors
5. Gloves
6. Denim Pants (recommended but not necessary : riding pants)
7. Rain Gears

Food / Drinks :

1. Energy bars (chocolates)
2. Energy Drink
3. Water (gatorade)
4. Crackers, biscuits, candies
5. canned good

Things to bring :

1. Clothes - pants, shirts, underwear
2. Toiletries (soap, shampoo, tissue), towel
3. Cellphone ... charger, headset
4. Camera ... extra battery, charger (mini tripod)
5. Flashlight

First Aid Kit :
1. Alcohol
2. Betadine
3. Cotton
4. Bandage (band-aid, gauze, tape)
5. Medicines : Paracetamol, Attapulgite, Anti-histamine, cough, cold meds, antibiotics, vitamins, alaxan

Money : (gas, accommodation and food .. excluding pasalubong ...)

Remember to bring also ... your motorcycle's spare key, photocopies of OR / CR and license ...