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Essentials: Touring with the bird
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09-06-2007, 11:15 AM
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| Join Date: Aug 11 2007 Location: Perth, WA Bike(s): '04 XX Age: 26 Posts: 8
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Hi all, If you were going touring in a car you would probably probably take spares like radiator hoses (and the clips), fan belts, essential fluids etc.. That's easy if your in a car, but of course space on the bike is at a premium. I'm planning a return trip from Perth to Melbourne (7000kms round trip) soon and I was wondering what you experienced XX tourers would recommend to take as essentials for the bike? And any special considerations to make. Looking forward to your wisdom as this will be my first journey on the bird  Jon. | ||
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09-06-2007, 11:43 AM
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 Join Date: May 24 2007 Location: Charleston, sc Bike(s): 2002 Blackbird stock Age: 37 Posts: 234
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A plane ticket....... First and far most, some type of tire repair kit with plug/patch.
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09-06-2007, 12:00 PM
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| Squid in training  Join Date: Nov 02 2006 Location: Northern Colorado Bike(s): 05 Busa Age: 61 Posts: 89
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09-06-2007, 2:33 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 10 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Bike(s): 2006 CBR1100XX Posts: 25
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I generally carry A tyre repair kit with lot of plugs. Tool Kit spare globes Clutch and Brake levers Duct tape Thats about it really, if anything major were to go wrong you wouldn't be able to fix it anyway. Just remember that when touring the bikes well being takes priority ( ie: don't ride it like you stole it ). Oh and take an MP3 player, the Nullabor is a seriously lonely rode. Steve |
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09-06-2007, 3:01 PM
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| Join Date: Feb 16 2007 Location: Inglis FL Bike(s): 99 CBR1100XX, 99 VFR, 97 Vmax Posts: 75
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I do a lot of touring on the BB. 23,000 miles last year. Just make sure all the services are up to date and the mechanicals are OK. Get a tire plug kit and a 12 V inflator. Also get a Multi-meter for diagnosis prodedures. It's a Honda...............just ride and enjoy. |
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09-06-2007, 5:29 PM
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 Join Date: Aug 01 2007 Location: Torrington, Ct. Bike(s): 03' CBR1100XX Black (the fastest color) Posts: 94
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I have done a few long rides and if there is a dealer with in reach I don't carry much in the way of tools and such. If a dealer is not close I carried tyre repair stuff, duct tape, a three foot length of clear tubing, cell phone and credit card with pleanty of room on it. oh and a first aid kit because you never know
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09-06-2007, 7:03 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Bike(s): 1997 CBR1100XX, 1994 Honda Magna Age: 44 Posts: 441
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I would say: 1. Basic tools kit (crescent wrench, pliers, standard and phillips screws drivers, tire patch kit, etc.) 2. Duct tape 3. Tire pressure guage 4. Tire pressure pump, where manual or plug in. 5. Cell phone 6. Credit card(s) 7. Cash 8. Maps 9. snack food, 10. Flashlight Have a good trip. |
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09-07-2007, 2:33 AM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Oct 31 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Bike(s): 03-CBR1100XX, 05 R1150RT, XL600V Transalp Posts: 214
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As Frosty said that Nullabor would be a lonely stretch. Can I suggest that as it is pretty isolated along there, you ensure that you don't leave home with a set of tyres (rear more so) that has less than say 50% tread remaining, particulalry in the centre. And plan on getting tyres at some point when you will be in a major town, or in Melb. Unless the tyres are new when you set out, it is possible you will need at least a rear before you get home depending upon what tyre is on the bike. If it's say a Pilot road or road2 you could do the return without a change, but if it's a power, you may be lucky to get 7000km from a new one. Puncture repair kit Inflating device, 12v or manual pump Duct tape tools from the bikes tool kit spare H7 headlight globe chain lube Anything you can't repair with that again as Frosty said you won't be able to fix on the side of the road anyway. Get the bike in the NRMA, RACV, or the WA equivalent, could save you a fortune on towing if you needed it. are you going to the GP?
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09-07-2007, 8:53 AM
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 Join Date: Oct 23 2006 Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan Bike(s): '03XX,'08+'05FJR1300,'02 DRZ400s,0mile'03XX(spare) Age: 50 Posts: 501
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Add to any of the above emergency kits,............. PLENTY OF WATER! 
__________________ Al ________________________________________ Momma always said "the best things in life are free"! OK,sure............. Then again, Momma never rode a motorcycle, either! |
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09-10-2007, 1:32 AM
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| Join Date: Sep 06 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bike(s): cbr1100xx 2007 Age: 36 Posts: 38
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like to say hi im thinking of the reverse trip so enjoy the ride and if u want free music look at limewire free version
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09-10-2007, 3:14 AM
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| Join Date: Feb 10 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Bike(s): 2006 CBR1100XX Posts: 25
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As tweet mentioned join one of the road service clubs. When I did my trip around Australia in the 4X4 I was with NRMA plus. It really saved my backside when I was out at white cliff in far western NSW. Car broke down and NRMA arranged for a table top tow truck to take me all the way back to Broken Hill. Oh and the problem with the car ..... a sticking butterfly valve in the carby. Steve |
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09-10-2007, 10:43 AM
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 Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Bike(s): 03 XX, Plated 03 XR650R Posts: 1,203
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New Battery installed Chain lube Radiator guard Drinking water Ear plugs Ventura headlight lense protector Some thick easy to remove tape to protect abrasion points of your bike. It also makes the bike look as if it has been in an accident, thus know onw will steal or mess with a damaged bike. The abrasion tape to protect front fender, portions of your fairing, gas tank and tail. A can of fix a flat Flash light Cell phone Tools to change oil and adjust chain Money for Hookers! Last edited by Aurora : 09-10-2007 at 11:40 AM. |
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10-25-2007, 4:45 AM
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| The Original Bird Watcher  Join Date: May 28 2007 Location: Gundagai, Australia Bike(s): 2003 Blue Blackbird, 1998 Honda XR600R Posts: 228
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My advice would be to get Honda Roadside assistance through the Honda Riders Club of Australia. 24 hour/7 day service. I wouldnt leave home without it.
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10-26-2007, 10:44 AM
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| Join Date: Oct 14 2007 Location: perth Bike(s): cbr1100xx Posts: 19
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Don't ride after sundown, hit one roo & it's all over.
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