Originally Posted by
Darth Lefty
Lights, a lock, and a backup plan. Backup plan could include tools, or credit card, or wife's phone number.
....spend at least 15-20 minutes every day reading posts on Bike Forums. You don't need to read everything, just pick and choose what seems relevant to you. You will learn more about accessories, safety, and everything else than you thought possible. And I'm speaking from first hand experience!