New tourer, need advice

[Suntoucher]

Up til now have been covering the North Island on my 250, as of the end of the month I'll be flying down to Christchurch to pick up a GZ1200 (94 Kawasaki Voyager) and bring it back to Auckland.

What should I stock up on for planned regular touring once I have it?

So far have
tie-downs
ropes
a puncture repair kit
spare set of gear (for passengers/hitchhikers)
bungy cords
3.5mm tape (for music)

Plan to get a 12V compressor and add my screwdriver and pliers to the kit.

Anything vital I'm omitting?

[Gremlin]

I'd skip the spare set of gear, if you mean you'll carry it at all times. Make sure your set of gear you're wearing/carrying handles all conditions, wet weather gear etc.

Tie downs are handy for tying down gear, the bike on vehicles/boats, and even an emergency tow rope. Puncture repair kit is an absolute must.

Consider a small first aid kit, and if you're doing a lot of riding, perhaps a PLB (personal locator beacon) for safety. AA Plus membership is also handy should the bike break down.

[Ender EnZed]

spare set of gear (for hitchhikers)
...
Anything vital I'm omitting?

Depends what you're planning on doing to the hitchhikers you pick up.

[slofox]

The 12v compressor is, in my opinion anyway, a must.

The only time I had a puncture miles from anywhere, I only had the compressed CO2 cylinders available. Not enough, specially as I fixed the wrong "hole" first...:whistle: With a compressor you can at least find the friggin hole for a start and don't end up poking a new one through a perfectly sound tyre wall...

Then you have enough grunt to pump the tyre up to proper pressure once fixed.

I got mine from SCA - "SCA Thunder" is the model. Carry it in the tail bag at all times. Currently selling at $75 but I got mine on a sale weekend for around $50. Well worth the hassle.