I’ll be navigating use maps and a good old-fashioned tank-top map case. I can’t really justify the expense of buying a GPS as I wont be using it that much really. I might have if I was living in the UK but not for Guernsey!

As for waterproofs… I’ve got a Dainese all season jacket thats been more than adequet for year-round commuting in Guernsey and I’m going to be investing in some all season trousers (Spada probably).

Finally, the intercom serves a multitude of purposes. Firstly it will allow me to listen to my iPod whilst riding – I’ve tried riding with in-ear plug and I don’t find it comfortable. Secondly I’ll be able to use my phone – very useful as I’ll be travelling though Norway with my sister and dad (in my sisters car) so I’ll be able to keep in tough with them). Thirdly, it will allow for expansion in the future to have a second headset, GPS navigation, bike-to-bike communication,etc.

I’ve still got to sort out the tool kit so I’ll make sure I pack some gaffer tape and probably some cable-ties as well. A torch is an absolute must as I’ll be camping whilst travelling and I’ll take your advice and look into some handgrip warmers.

And what are you using for navigation? Maps? GPS? Both? And don’t forget to pad out your tool kit with gaffer tape, a torch, maybe a small first aid kit just in case. And good rain gear. I’ve been reading about Norway motorbike trips other people have done, and rain gear sounds necessary. And maybe put heating coils under the handgrips to keep the hands warm?

What’s the intercom for?