Bike fully serviced and ready to go!
Luggage System (panniers/topbox or soft luggage) ?
Satnav or maps which one do I choose?
Bike lock
Centre stand - should I fit one thinking is how to repair punctures on the road?
Campsite guide/B&B info ?
Camera and spare batteries
Mobile phone and charger
Bike spares consisting of:
Front and rear inner tube
Puncture repair kit
Throttle cable ?
Clutch cable ?
Engine oil ?
Chain lube
Fuses - assorted ?
Bulbs (head lamp, indicators, side lights) ?
Spark plug
Cable ties
GT85/WD40 - small
Insulation tape
Rag
Latex gloves x 3 pairs
Grease - small tube
Tools for all repairs consisting of:
Tools to remove front and rear wheels
Assorted tools
Spark plug spanner
Tyre pump (manual/12 volt or Co2 system) ?
Tyre levers
Legal travel documents consisting of:
Passport
Driving licence (both parts)
Bike Insurance certificate including european cover
MOT - if applicable
Bike registration documents
Breakdown cover including european cover
Money (Uk £ and local currency/Credit card)
Travel insurance
Ferry or tunnel ?
Personal items consisting of:
Included on my list but deleted in this post as not relevant and I am certain I need all the items!
Clothing consisting of:
Glasses/shades
Ear plugs x 5 sets or reuseable ?
Waterproofs
Neck roll
Spare gloves
Socks x pairs
Underwear x pairs
Light under trousers/jeans x 1
T Shirts x
Fleece
Trainers
Hi-viz vest ?
Wolley hat
Camping gear consisting of (assuming camping is the preferred accomodation):
Tent
Sleeping bag
Ground mat (Thermarest)
Head torch inc spare batteries
Tea towel
Cooking facility and fuel
Matches - wind proof/water proof type
Mess tin
Knife/Fork/Spoon
Metal mug
Cooking pan
T bags in sealed pot
Sugar - small pot or sachets
Milk - UHT shots ? How do i get my milk!
Dehydrated food packs
Chocolate bars/energy bars
Washing up liquid - small ?
Sponge - to clean pan/mug/cuttlery ?
Waterproof bags - multiple
Water container ?
Mosquito net/repellant ? If applicable
I watched the film, "The Motorcycle Diaries" by Che Guevara.
Oh remember that film well they two guys took a warm jumper,, a makeshift tent.... a few dollars, an made it it on an aul heavy breather that could go 40mph flat out , an they made it........oh an a nearly forgot. a GOOD SHEEPSKIN FUR YER BUM...enjoy...
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