Fresh plugs (and wires if you have em)...pack a spare set of plugs/and wires because if you don't, you will need them. Figure your stow and luggage, what you must have and what you must have quick access to and pack accordingly. Dress in layers with room to remove if it warms up and or to find what you need it it gets cold or rainy. Have an ideal of your general route for gas stops. If you can manage it, pack an extra gallon of fuel. Also, take a can of pledge, or a very wet towel lighty wrung packed in a zip lock or bread bag for fairing cleaning when needed. Better than using the scrub squeegee's that will always scratch your shield up. Check all your plugs and exhaust fittings for proper torque, lube your neck under the handlebars...might as well. Make sure you have your bike reg and insurance proof some where easily accessed but not to where you lose it. If riding long stints, I reomend ear plugs and a couple of water bottles. Most of all, enjoy.