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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Apr 8, 2012 9:58:24 GMT 1
Phone numbers, roadside recovery...........etc good idea I hope not to need it this year Although I will add it to the growing list later. @mcf With the tyre plugs I assumed you just pulled out the nail pushed in the plug. Pumped her up and bobs yr uncle. (Brother in my case ) Clearly not that simple..?
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Post by edwinsp on Apr 8, 2012 20:17:01 GMT 1
Impressive list so far, I'll pick out the things that I think will be needed. Thanks everybody
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Apr 9, 2012 14:52:29 GMT 1
MK4 draft of the kit listNew Additions in BlueClothes- Walking shoes
- T-Shirts (thin layers to control heat and pack small)
- Fleece
- Pack as little as you can
Wash kit- Tooth Brush / Paste
- Baby wipes
- Soap (Bar or liquid)
- Towel
- Loo roll
- Flannel
Tools / Spares- Fuses
- Bulbs
- Tyre puncture plugs
- Duck Tape
- Spare Visor
- Spare tie down straps
- Hand pump for tyres
- Cable Ties
- Mini can of WD40
General Kit- Ear Plugs
- Warm Hat - Good in bed if it gets cold at night
- Camp Shoes- Lidl croc copies (good for the shower on for first thing damp grass)
- First Aid Kit
- Thermal - Emergency Blanket (foil wrap)
- Sunprotection: a cap & suntan lotion (should be readily available)
- Bug Rag
- Disc Lock
- Waterproofs
- Spare Gloves
- Head Torch
- Dog Tags
- Spare Keys
- Copies of document, Insurance, Breakdown etc
- Phone numbers, roadside recovery...........etc
- Hydration bag
- Maps
- Small pair of binoculars
- Mobile phone
- Spare batteries for electrical stuff.
- Camera
- Mini Tripod
- Leatherman or similar (Lidl)
- Side stand plate - In a thicker (wooden plank) & thinner version (aluminium plate). Handy for green field sites. First camp I had to drink a can of beer before I was happy my bike would not fall over. With a side stand plate or board you can still have a beer but knowing your bike will not fall over. (p.s remember to lean it awy from your tent just in case the wind catches it!)
- Note book & pen
- Short & thin steel cable & padlock for helmet.
- Roll of kitchen paper
- Roll of plastic bags (bin bags)
- small 3-leg stool
- small sowing set (needle, thread etc.)
- spare clutch & throttle cables
- spare clutch & brake handle
- Sun glasses
- Lastly, but most important when planning to spend time in the great outdoors - don't forget to take your sense of humour!
Sleeping Kit- Tent
- Sleeping Bag
- Long Johns (Relpaces the sleeping bag liner and can be used during the day if it gets veery cold)
- Camp Mat
- Pillow (inflatable)
- Peg Puller
- Hammer
Cooking (Kit)- Trangier (other cookers are available :-) )
- Meths
- Small bottle olive oil (Frying / eating)
- Washing up liquid
- Scouring Pad
- Lighter
- Can Opener (Not needed if you have Lidl Leatherman or similar)
- Bottle Opener (Not needed if you have Lidl Leatherman or similar)
- Cup / Bowl
- Knife / Fork / Spoon
- Flask
Cooking (Food)- Packet Dinners (currently looking at Supermarket dry warm up pasta with some corrizo to liven it up)
- Tabasco Sauce
- Packet of 4 bread rolls.
- Tea
- Powder Milk
- Energy Bars
- Water Bottle (Empty for camp use)
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Apr 10, 2012 22:14:13 GMT 1
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edwinsp
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Post by edwinsp on Apr 11, 2012 6:14:19 GMT 1
They look good.
I wonder if they send to Europe too.
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Post by edwinsp on Apr 11, 2012 8:52:13 GMT 1
Unfortunately they don't send outside South Africa.
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Post by thatsawkward on Apr 11, 2012 9:27:40 GMT 1
Have you looked at the new Givi Trekker range? I saw them recently on a Vstrom and they looked great. They fit standard Givi Monokey fittings (eg. Wingrack) so will fit an NTV if you have Givi fittings.... www.givi.co.uk/Side-hardbags/Monokey-/TRK33N-TREKKEROn eBay in the UK there are sellers selling all 3 for around £500, not sure about mainland Europe. Still half the price of Zega equivalents....
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Apr 11, 2012 11:50:22 GMT 1
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Post by edwinsp on Apr 11, 2012 12:28:29 GMT 1
Aro koffers is also a nice one, they start at prices around 350 euro's if I'm correct. www.arokoffers.nl/en for the English version
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Apr 14, 2012 9:27:47 GMT 1
As we seem to have run out of new ideas for now, I thought I would pull together our collective thoughts into a pdf. If I have missed any items already raised or you have any further thoughts, post away and I will update the pdf. Attachments:
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Post by edwinsp on Apr 14, 2012 10:00:38 GMT 1
pdf is really good, gonna print it later on too keep track of what i still need to purchase.
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Apr 19, 2012 21:45:52 GMT 1
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Post by edwinsp on Apr 20, 2012 20:31:37 GMT 1
Nope haven't tried them, but looks like a bargain to me. Can't go wrong there.
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Post by thatsawkward on Apr 20, 2012 20:47:44 GMT 1
Not tried them but in my experience anything that helps keep your hands dry and a bit warmer has my vote...
Have you considered heated grips? The Hein Gericke shops (well, the one in Winton near us) has demo grips wired up to try... Definitely doing on my white bike ready for autumn.
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Apr 20, 2012 21:19:46 GMT 1
Thanks for your thoughts lads.
My typical journey would not justify heated grips, although i am not ruling that idea out. But for now I will look to get some of the over gloves.
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