ALL OF YOUR BIKE PAPERWORK.	If travelling from the UK this includes DRIVING LICENCE, INSURANCE, MOT, V5 (log book).
EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE CARD	Replacement for Form E111
A MAP OF THE AREA YOU HOPE TO VISIT  & FROM YOUR PORT OF ARRIVAL
A SENSIBLE TOOL KIT	Plus repair kit in case of fairing damage.
A CAMERA & FILM
A TOILET ROLL
SOME SPARES	Ignition coil, spark plugs, spare bulbs (compulsory in Europe) spare chain link connector, tyre pressure guage, plug cap.
DETAILS FOR YOUR ELECTRONIC BIKE SECURITY	They have been known to go wrong.
A FIRST AID KIT	Compulsory in Europe.
SPARE KEYS	Iignition, bike lock, panniers.
A LIST OF YOUR BIKES EUROPEAN MAIN AGENTS	Available from makers.
A COMPASS	Many don’t bother, but only cost peanuts.
DETAILS OF PRIVATE MEDICAL COVER	If taken out. Highly recommended.
SPARE SPECTACLES or CONTACT LENSES
3 PAIRS OF GLOVES	2 lightweight ones in case yours get wet.
ALL WEATHER SUIT	It always rains somewhere.
MOBILE PHONE	Make sure it works in Europe.
CHAIN SPRAY	Usually cheaper in the UK.
TYRE SEALANT	Or install in tyres before travel.
WORKSHOP MANUAL	Doesn’t take up too much space in a top box, but very useful.
EURO CHANGE	Ideal for paying at Autoroutes, Cafes/Bars etc.
CREDIT CARD	Can get you out of many a problem.
SMALL MAGNIFYING GLASS	Map print can be very small.
MATCHES OR LIGHTER	If you are camping.
BOTTLE/CAN OPENER
MEDICATION	Tablets, inhalers etc.
SPARE BUNGIES
TORCH
TOILETRIES