I am considering riding to Perth and back in December.

I am after suggestions on what accessories, essentials or equipment I should have on my bike for this trip.
At the moment my 08 1200 custom is pretty much stock. Is the first thing a different seat, sissy bar and rack, windshield, saddlebags or a big bag? ... and spare fuel.

Thanks in advance

Sprocket

 

Tyre plugs and Co2 bottles with connector to inflate, would be the first things I'd put in my kit along with some spare fuses.

Hey Sprocket
I have a ventura rack off my 05 sporty custom I'm willing to sell if it is any help.
Cheers Tony

PS I have some other stuff send a pm if you want to have a look i will have to take some pictures.

Beer

Scotch you may need a few bottles though for that distance.
No use with the tyre plugs and the co2 bottles Philthy, he has spokes look at his avatar!
Mobile telephone, credit card, water, phone number for towing eg RACQ, NRMA ETC.

Best he change out to tubeless then so they work.

Satelite phone would be a good investment.

Not sure of the standard phone reception out there?

fineyleak if ya running tubes !!?? fuel mite not be such a problem depending on which way ya go .apparently there are fuel stops every 200 k's or so ..check on google maps etc ..dont leave anything on your bike when ya stop for fuel tho the natives will steal any/everything off ya scoota if you travel on ya own buy a handgun small auto and if ya goin with someone buy two handguns one each

Thanks heaps for the tips guys.Would have forgot the beer

streety was just going off a write up on a site about crossing the nulabour ..there are a couple of stops where ya cant leave anything on its own ?! but even if its not really correct still keep an eye out !!! ditto with the tyres unless your on a new harley tourer and youll prolly get there and back and then some

Thanks guys for all the advice. I am quite excited about the doing the trip. I'll look into a T6 phone and a decent size bags. I have goggles for night and day, mask and wet weather gear (not sure if ill need that).

Thanks RT
  I also have some peace of mind of having the Harley Roadside Assist.
Sprocket

Well, I started my trip about 1 pm Boxing Day and arrived in Perth at 1 pm today.
Bike went well except yesterday when after 950 ks in 40 degree heat, and smoke from bushfires. cruzing at 120, tried to accelerate and the engine "flooded" (lost power) Not sure if it was a problem with dodgey fuel, the heat or oil? Continued to cruise to the next town 50k away. filled up, stayed overnight and left early in the morning with no such problems. I am wondering if an oil cooler might of helped in those conditions.
Anyway thanks for all the advice guys. I am really glad I gave it a go. Absolutely awesome countryside.

Fantastic Sprocket, hope you enjoyed the trip.
And even more fantastic, you have another trip to do....going home.

good shit sprocket we be doin the same trip in feb march from t'ville to syd then down to melb around the GOR up to adel then across to albany ...cant wait .

Thanks Aussiesport, Noit and Dragon,
   Already looking forward to the trip back.  I think I'll take the GOR back. Might even get some shape back into the rear tyre; It's gone kinda flat in the middle from the long straight roads.

I could have had better bags more suitable for the trip and ended up taking a lot more than expected. Here is what I ended up taking:

One tool bag at front with the following tools:
tyre repair foam that injects into the tyre (mainly for tubed front tyre)
tyre repair kit with plugs and CO2 for rear tyre
suspension spanner
cable ties
side cutters
stanley knife
couple of allen keys
mallet for tent
bike lock

Other tools carried in other bags:
spare tube for front tyre
gaffa tape
set of tork keys
torch
oil

One large dry bag had:
1 man hiking tent (2kg) http://www.wildearth.com.au/black-wolf-mantis-person-hiking-adventure-tent-p-84.html
thin foam mattress
compact sleeping bag
( I should have gone the Burke and wills biker swag instead of all the above http://www.australianhats.com.au/burke-wills-canvas-biker-swag-p-190.html )
and bike cover

Other dry bag
clothes
soap
toothbrush
microfibre towel
wet weather gear (which I needed twice)

All held on with andystrapz - awesome

Solo saddle bag
snacks
sunscreen
aerogard insect repellant
HD side stand plate

Used tinted visor plus bandana and sunscreen to protect my neck and face from sunburn.
Also wore a kidney belt and a hydration pack
Telstra next G prepaid mobile
Aldi go cruise GPS ($150)
Seat got a bit uncomfortable (circulation seat did not arrive at Robbos in time)
 

Nullabor on a standard seat?? You deserve a medal, Sprocket! I get the sundowner seat on any trip over 200. How did you go with fuel..? I easily get 300+ (360 best) on a tank on the '06, which is a carby. One thing I'm interested to know, where did you stay? Well done, that's a not so exclusive club I'd very much like to join!

Hi Jufster,
  The seat did get a bit uncomfortable but as soon as I got off the bike it was all good. For the trip back tomorrow, I have forked out $179 for an airhawk seat pad (medium sized cruiser) . Looking forward to see how that feels.

My first stop was at the Nerranderra Caravan park $17 for an unpowered site. This place is immaculate with an outdoor pool, undercover bbq and the cleanest toilet and shower facilities I have ever seen. The next place I stayed at was the Burra caravan park, $20 for an unpowered site. It had basic showers and toilets but that was it. The pubs were not that friendly at all.

Next stop Nullarbor roadhouse. freindly pub, good food. Decided to splurge on a basic room ($100) due to heat.

Next stop was the Norseman motel $95. more bugs and spiders in the room than I got when camping.

Still working out where to stop on the way back.

Not sure how much I was getting from a tank. the furthest I went was 240k between filling up.

 

Got back in 4 days. Absolutely enjoyed it.

I mentioned earlier that I bought the airhawk seat pad and must admit the service was fantastic, fortunately they have a 60 day money back policy. After using it for a day and a half on my way back, playing with the inflation level, I decided to continue the rest of the trip without it. I did not like it at all. For those of you not familiar with them they are an inflatable pad that goes on your seat. It has a series of air cells that are all linked. It is supposed to stop you getting a numb butt on long rides, reduce back pain and allow air to flow through the mesh sides to reduce heat build up. There are a lot of people that have bought them and written wonderful testomonials about them but I did not like it at all. When you brake you roll forward, when you accelerate you roll back on it, plus it was hot, and not to mention the pain in the gonads... That right! when you sit on it, the air moves to the place of least resistance which happens to be right between your legs and behind your butt. However, go over some big bumps and the air mainly rushes to the front and upper cuts you right in the nuts.

Next time I reckon I would get progressive shocks, a windscreen, better seat, decent saddle bags and a swag instead of the tent, mattress and sleeping bag.

Congrats on the big trip mate. Good to see you home. Hope to see some wild pics camping out in the middle of nowhere.

Thanks for the top on the seat, wont be going there now.