I am 70+. I ride my adventure motorcycle alone. Here is my emergency safety kit.

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Published 2022-01-21
I am transitioning from a lifetime of riding street cruiser motorcycles to riding a Yamaha Tenere 700 adventure motorcycle. I am over 70 years old and I mostly ride alone on pavement and on dirt and gravel roads.When I rode street cruisers, I rarely carried any safety gear other than my cell phone. I was rarely out of cell phone range and should I need assistance I would just call somebody.

When I got my Yamaha T7 last year, I went on extended day and overnight rides.Most of my riding in southern Oregon and northern California was in remote areas with no cell phone coverage. I had a basic safety kit and after experiencing a flat tire and a fallen motorcycle that I couldn’t lift, I decided I needed to up my game and carry a more extensive safety and emergency kit.

I feel pretty confident with the kit I carry now on day rides and on overnight rides. Come join me in this video to see what I carry in my safety kit as a senior citizen riding an adventure motorcycle in remote areas.

All Comments (21)
  • @StudioBrule
    I'm 62, I ride alone in the Dominican Republic, where I live. My emergency kit is a cigar, and two shots of whiskey.
  • @wayneyoder7327
    I've been riding for quite a few years. Now living in Argentina mostly. Next year I turn 80 and intend to ride my Versey 650 from Ushuaia, the Southernmost city on the planet, to the US. probably alone. You are not old until you stop riding your motorcycle!! :). Your suggestions are excellent. Thanks.
  • @Jodyrides
    I just turned 70 here in 2022. I just bought my 107th and 108th motorcycle since I started riding in 1968. I am an ex road racer, I won six championships, two-time national champion in eight years. I have a proximately 700,000 miles behind bars just on street bikes. you never lose your skill, Only your nerve
  • I'm 62 and do most of my riding within a 50 mile radius of my home. Mostly back roads and country lanes with low traffic. I enjoy riding but don't like taking risks. I carry a backpack with a tire repair kit, a first aid kit, some tools and a flashlight. Your channel has inspired me to be a little more prepared and possibly travel a bit farther and do some overnight trips. Thanks, new sub here.
  • Rode into to my early seventy’s. Always had my first aid kit, GPS , SPOT locator and outside the US extra insurance. My adventure bike was a Suzuki DR 650 which was big enough for the road and small enough to get away from if a fall happens. I ride bicycles now and follow just about the same rules. At 80 plus the two wheel adventure can carry on.
  • 74 here and ride dual sport alone often, mostly on the BDRs and similar terrain. You've inspired me to upgrade my kit. I've chosen the Honda crf300l because of it's lighter weight. Thanks for sharing. Subbed.
  • I am 65 and love riding my bike. I ride cross country and absolutely love the freedom. Keep on ridong brothers and sisters. May our Lord always ride with you. My kids cannot understand why I keep riding. I told all them I will ride till I cannot walk. I just love it.
  • @dicnixon
    Nice Garage. Good video, thanks
  • Hello there. Thank you for your contribution. Your videos are informative, indeed. But most of all, I admire your style of narration: you just offer certain ideas without saying: "I'm always right"😊 Kind regards from Poland 🤗
  • @keloce
    Great video! I’m 69 and haven’t given up on my Super Tenere yet. :). I just bought a Dirtnapper to lift the bike. So far I’ve only tried it in my yard and it seems to work well. One thing I’ll never travel without is a Micro-start battery jumper. After waking to a 19 degree morning in middle of nowhere, my bike wouldn’t start. I got lucky when the sun came out and it started. Now, I carry it all of the time. Thanks again for the great suggestions! .
  • @ianlawrie919
    As many of your other viewers have said, I too ride alone and as others have said not far. Usually out for the day. At 62 and with the wife no longer keen to pillion I do some 500 UK mile trips always returning at night. Following some of your examples, I might go camping though here in Scotland we have to include midge repellent. 👍
  • @Sixbears
    In my 60's and also ride alone in remote areas. Glad to see the Garmin inreach. I have the mini, which I use with an old cell phone bluetooth connected to the inreach. Never used the SOS but use the messaging all the time. Also use it as backup navigation. Every time I do work on the bike at home, I make sure I have the same tools to do the job on the road.
  • Great list! Something to think about. A local rider who kept his cell phone attached to his bike slid off the road and down a hill. Injured very badly, he was separated from his bike and phone, with no way to get to it. Even though he was in cell range, he died because he couldn't get to his phone to call for help. After that, I always keep my phone on me.
  • @Mladen115
    I’m 61 old and im used to driving alone. Your video are very useful for me. I have already ordered MotoWinch 2500.Thank you and God bless you, and drive safe.😀
  • @wingandhog
    You’re doing very well for a 70+ dude. I’m 62 and ride solo 95% of the time. I prefer it that way. I do carry essential safety gear and tools but not much else. I have yet to use my tools for myself, but I have used them to help other riders, from time to time. I am anal about maintenance which probably explains why I haven’t had issues on the roads. I too am becoming more and more interested in ADV riding and may look for a Super Tenere or KTM this year.
  • Hi, I like the look of your channel. I'm almost 70 and do most of my riding alone, regardless of distance, and I'd say that the gear I carry, mainly in tool tubes, is pretty much the same as yours. I look forward to watching the rest of your videos. Cheers.
  • @bendingthetube
    As another active, mid-70s Central Oregon Senior, I strongly recommend adding one of the “Stop Bleed” or other brand of catastrophic bleeding products. Enjoy your work!
  • @clarson2916
    I’m 66 and still riding. I moved from a lifetime of bicycles to a motorcycle because of congestive heart failure. I don’t get too far into the backcountry anymore because of my heart, but I really like your kit. The only thing I would add is maybe the stuff I might need if I suddenly found I needed to spend an unplanned night in the backcountry. Extra water, rain gear, a more capable tarp or a bivy bag, extra warm clothing, and maybe even a lightweight sleeping bag. More capable knife and small saw to clear the trail or gather firewood. Something to purify water or something I could heat water in to purify it. Now this list is getting ridiculous :)
  • @777interesting
    Fantastic video, well explained to us older guys, I’m 73 and enjoying riding my RE Himalayan when possible here in Australia …. I would like to get a moto winch, but they are very expensive to get sent to me here ….. cheers …
  • I,am 80 and ride my hole live allone. Thank you for the nice Video and Greets from Vienna.