Zip ties and duct tape

If you’re a motorcycle commuter and haven’t stowed away a package of zip ties and a roll of duct tape you may want to consider doing so. Both items can be invaluable should the need arise. Bolts come loose, straps break and having these items handy can mean the difference between getting to work and calling in because you’re stuck on the side of the road.

On one occasion the bolt for a brake line clamp magically removed itself from my V-Strom leaving my front brake line loose and flapping around against the front fender. Should the line have broken or caught on something or split I may have been left without front brakes. A simple zip tie fix and 5 minutes later I was back on the road. You can get 200 zip ties for around $5 and a roll of tape for around $10. Get a bit of each, stow them under your seat or in a saddle bag. You never know when they may come in handy.