Tips for Travel ?

Big_Jim59 said:
The great thing to remember is no matter what you take it will not be the part or tool you will actually need. Enjoy your trip and try not to worry!
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Murphy's law!
"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, and at the worst possible time."
No worries mate.
Keep on keep'n on....
 
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Just read through this thread.

Reckon you gonna need wanna theseā€¦

Tips for Travel ?
 
In my experience, the most annoying breakdowns are electrical.
Mechanical breakdowns ( like a broken chain..) are obvious.
Get yourself well acquainted with your wires, and maybe go over them before leaving.
Especially ground connections.
Put a wiring diagram in your headlamp shell.
 
daveforty said:
or keep a PDF of the workshop manual on your phone...
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I was about to say that in these modern times, the only critical thing to take along is a phone (assuming you're going where a signal is available). Then you made me change it to smart phone.
 
worntorn said:
Just stay home . Spend the travel time hanging out on a forum talking about the olden days and how fast we once were :)

Glen
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Hi Worntorn,I understand the sentiment but just having a very dear friend diagnosed with stage 4 terminal lung cancer, there's no way I'm staying home....We all need to make the most of things !
 
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I fully agree. Please excuse the sarcasm in my post above.
I just opted out of a classic bike Social Media site that I had been invited to awhile back. Most there were old time racers and all they wanted to do was talk about past glory from the 60s and 70s. It seems they have no interest in the present.
Made me realize that living and riding in the present is a lot more interesting discussion , even if you are just riding down regular roads at legal speeds.

Glen
 
worntorn said:
I fully agree. Please excuse the sarcasm in my post above.
I just opted out of a classic bike Social Media site that I had been invited to awhile back. Most there were old time racers and all they wanted to do was talk about past glory from the 60s and 70s. It seems they have no interest in the present.
Made me realize that living and riding in the present is a lot more interesting discussion , even if you are just riding down regular roads at legal speeds.

Glen
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All good Glen ;),Your dead right with living and riding in the present, Gotta enjoy it while we can !
 
After all this , I'm thinking now about packing a mini bike pump with the new tube . We use Shraeder ( sp .) valves . These are ultra light , small and short . No need for a pressure gauge model , as it will only be used to inflate up to our lower pressures and get us to the nearest gas station or shop for a final air burst n' check .
 
Torontonian said:
After all this , I'm thinking now about packing a mini bike pump with the new tube . We use Shraeder ( sp .) valves . These are ultra light , small and short . No need for a pressure gauge model , as it will only be used to inflate up to our lower pressures and get us to the nearest gas station or shop for a final air burst n' check .
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I carry 5 CO2 tubes + small adapter, which got me to 20psi on an adventure bike rear tyre. Takes up little space.
 
Hi,
Lots of good advice.
My nightmare has been flat tyres on a trip. Tyre sealant probably a good idea.
My thoughts are to keep it simple other than a comprehensive tool kit that can be kept in a small bundle.
Short spanners with an extension can keep kit compact but still have enough leverage to remove/ tighten bolts.
A small 12v test lamp is useful.
I never carried a spare clutch cable, if in doubt a good quality new one fitted before leaving surely should provide peace of mind.
I think the point to remember is you cannot prepare for every eventuality but have confidence in your machine.
alan
 
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