| Route | Modifications & preparation | Spares | Vaccinations & first aid | Tools | Camping & cooking | Clothing | Miscellaneous |
16,000 miles, 28 weeks... |
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Bike modifications1993 BMW R80GS Paralever HPN 43L fuel tank
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Bike preparationFit pannier locks |
SparesTubes front and rear for emergencyHead lamp bulb Stop tail bulb Selection of fuses Spark plugs Oil cooler bypass Secondhand rotor Alternator brush and spring set Speedo cable Rubber exhaust mount bush Spare clutch lever Spare brake lever Crush washer and 'O' ring kit Fuel filters Oil filters and o rings Oil filter gaskets Sundry crush washers (oil cooler, brake line) |
Drain plug Valve cover gaskets Brake pads Coil CDI Front and rear spokes and nipples Valve cores Carb diaphragms Fork seals Sundry nuts and bolts Clutch cable Throttle cables Oil for top ups Regulator 1m petrol pipe Split pins Spare keys hidden on bike Spare pannier mounts |
Spares to considerDriveshaftPushrod seals Fork seals Base gaskets Relays Diode board |
Official documentsPassport with at least 1.5 years remaining FinancialCredit cards (visa, amex) |
VisasTurkish visa MiscellaneousLast will and testament |
VaccinationsHepatitis AHepatitis B Tubercolosis Diptheria Polio Rabies Typhoid Japanese B encephalitis Meningococal meningitis A and C Tetanus Doxycycline malaria pills for 7 months First aid kitPlasters, dressings and bandagesPaper clips Safety pins Tweezers Folding scissors Antispectic spray/cream/wipes Aspirin |
Codeine Rehdyration salts Diarrohea tablets eg. Immodium Constipation tablets Multi-vitamins Throat pastels Anti-histamine Sutures/butterflies Aids pack with syringes and needles Temporary fillings Fungal cream Micropore tape Calamine lotion Rubber gloves Anti-biotics course eg Cotrimoxazole/amoxycillin, ciprofloxacin and metronidazole Deep heat Wet ones Book on travellers health "Travellers Health" Dr. Richard Dawood Thermometer |
Standard BMW toolkit under seat:PliersOpen ended spanner selection Allen keys Wheel nut spanner and extension Tubeless puncture repair kit with plenty of spare plugs and inflators 'C' spanner for rear shock Spark plug spanner Tyre levers Hand pump Right angle valve adapter Valve core removal tool Plane and cross head screwdrivers Tools in separate kit:WD-40Clear silicon RTV Araldite Liquid metal Super glue Loctite Tie wraps Copper slip Lithium grease Small packets of LM47 rear spline and Optimol T white spline lube Dielectric grease Rags Electrical wire Electrical connectors Lock wire Duct tape Electrical insulating tape |
Rotor puller Feeler gauges Multimeter Ring spanners 6/7/8/10/11/12/13/14/15/17/18/19/22 Sockets 8/10/11/12/13/14/15/17/18/19 Socket for swingarm Socket wrench and extensions 3" and 6" Mole grips Adjustable spanner Exhaust nut spanner Spoke spanner Wire cutters Long nose pliers Plane and cross head screwdrivers Ball driver allen key set 1.5/2/2.5/3/4/5/6/8/10 Junior hacksaw and spare blades Small file Air pressure gauge G clamps Stanley knife Jump leads Torque wrench Twinmax carb balancer Tools to considerSteering bearing adjusting toolClutch centring tool and wire Steering bearing spanner Bead breaker 12V air compressor Battery charger |
Camping and cooking equipment:TentSleeping bag Sleeping bag liner Pillow Sleeping mat and repair kit Impregnated mosquito net Stool Tent light MSR Dragonfly stove, fuel bottle and spares kit Lighter and waterproof matches Pan set |
Cutlery - knife, fork, spoon and tea spoon Mug Water purifier, spares and purification tablets Water bladder with shower attachment Sigg bottle Washing liquid, cloth and scourer Tin opener Salt and pepper Coffee,tea and dried milk Cooking oil |
Clothing and toiletries:Fleece jacket linerLeather trousers Thermal long johns and vest Ear plugs x lots Socks x 4 pairs Underwear x 4 pairs Long sleeve shirts x 2 Trousers that convert to shorts x 2 T shirts x 2 Leather money belt Hot and cold weather gloves Waterproof overtrousers Swimming trunks Balaclava Scarf/bandanna Helmet Boots or hiking boots Sandals or trainers Sun hat Travel towel Clothes line |
Miscellaneous:Sun tan lotionSun block Lip balm Wallet Dummy wallet Pens, pencils and rubber Notebook / diary Straps Bungies and/or cargo net Rolls of film Camera 35mm and/or camera digital Mini tripod Short wave / FM radio connects to intercomm Petzel head light Solar credit card calculator Watch/alarm clock Rechargable batteries and charger Playing cards Swiss army knife or leatherman Compass Candles Boot laces String Parachute cord Sewing kit Door guard Small padlock Plastic bags Rubber bands Bike locks Travel mains adaptor Lightbulb screw/bayonet to mains socket Steel wire / pack lock Stuff to consider:Bike cover3 band mobile phone with 110/220/BMW socket charger Laptop computer with 110/220 charger Modem and phone adaptors |
