I have one of those in my earthquake emergency kit, it's pretty cool. Haven't had to use it yet TG.
One more tip for you AG. Do a little research and get the location and phone number for all the dealers for your bike and local repair shops. I always do that before I leave on a trip, normally just one or two sheets of paper I tuck away somewhere.
True, false or just wierd, you be the judge. I keep one or two of those small liquor bottles (Jack of course) in my first aid kit. It is a real good antiseptic (especially when taken orally) plus when done riding if I end up in a dry county I can have at least one toast to the day.
I would recommend a throttle palm device like the "Crampbuster". This will relieve a lot of pressure off your hand and wrist and it's better than the set ones as this one can be reset easily. For electonics. I use a "Battery Tender" plug off my battery and I have a cigarette lighter adapter that I can plug in my cell and other DC adapters. For my MP3 and camera, small flash light and other battery devices I use all AA battery types and with a AA charger that plugs in to a cigarette light I can charge all of these.
Hey Adventure Girl,
After reading all these answers to you I am reminded why 'bikers is my favorite people.' Lots of great advice. To add to Bailout's comment about dealers. Looking at the Suziki web site www.suzikicycles.com they have a find a dealer button. Might be a good place to start making your list. Harley's HOG organization puts out a really good atlas every year.
The maps are weak (small) but it shows where dealers are and there is a great index of all dealers with addresses, phones, and hours. Maybe Suziki does something like that. Also go to the Official web-site of each state you plan to visit. Most have 'Request a Tourist Package" option and you can get their official state maps, plus other good information. You should do this as early as you can since it some times takes a couple of weeks to get them.
Also I have to SALUTE 
you for taking on a trip like this! Especially on a sport bike. Oh my aching back!
Mike
OK I Just re-read all of these GREAT posts. There is a lot of really good advice Adventure Girl. One thing more I would add. You stated you would be wearing a back pack. As you know they can get very hot and uncomfortable adding to your fatigue level. Especially all day for a few days in a row. 95 degrees and 95% humidity are not uncommon where you're headed. Try very hard to find a way to secure the pack to the bike. Bungee nets work pretty well. Be extra cautious of loose straps. I almost dumped my bike once at 45 mph when I failed to secure a strap and it came loose then tangled in the rear wheel. I can give more details about that near miss.
Have a great trip.
Mike
Mike... I agree. You and everyone else who has commented on this topic will make my trip that much more enjoyable because you've all contributed in such a fantastic way! By the time I leave I truly believe I will be as prepared as I possibly can due to the advice I've been given here. Oh, and you will be seeing me on my trip. I have every intention of joining you for the beginning of your Ride for Sophie. Thanks again for your very valued input. I'll start requesting maps, research the dealers, print my mapquested routes as back-up for GPS hiccups, and make sure to secure those straps from the saddle bags and the backpack (which will be fastened to my seat rather than my back). Oh and in addition to the handy checklist I have thanks to Cycleridge I'm going to reread all of the posts here to double check that I have everything thought out and included.
~buffy
LOL 
True, false or just wierd, you be the judge. I keep one or two of those small liquor bottles (Jack of course) in my first aid kit. It is a real good antiseptic (especially when taken orally) plus when done riding if I end up in a dry county I can have at least one toast to the day.
