The key to a good trip is getting there and back. So I would say make sure you check your tires (pressure and tread), change your oil, oil your chain, and just check the bike over. If your mechanically inclined most bike shops will do this for you. beyond that everything is up to the rider. I have rode my r1 over 1500 miles in three days with nothing but two pairs of clothes but some people perfer to bring along all kinds of stuff