Long trip - what parts to take?

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I looked at the first 5 pages and didn't see this addressed, hopefully this isn't a redundant thread.

My question - I'm leaving in about 3 weeks for a long trip, 5 to 6 months, into Central and South America. Mileage of the trip will be 20 to 25,000 miles. I'm wondering what spare parts I should take with me?

A little more clarifying info: My bike is a 2017 non ES. I picked it up new in June (of 2018) and have clocked 13,000 miles so far. New Heidenaus (sp?) will be spooned on tomorrow. I have a new K&N air filter, and front and rear wheel bearings waiting for me to install, I plan on taking 4 oil filters and have what I consider a decent tool kit, which includes two credit cards.. :cool:

What say ye? What would you take?
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I have no good tips, except have a blast! Visited Colombia last year and loved it. Drivers are the worst I've ever seen though, be careful.
 

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I hope you don't literally mean you will be spooning on Heidenau K-60's. Those are some stiff a$$ tires. They are no fun to mount even with a No-Mar.
 

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I would include a set of bearings and seals for both front & rear axles. -JEP-
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I'm installing new bearings both front and rear before I go....in that case do you still think I should take extras?

I forgot to say I have extra spokes thanks to you Mr.oldrider!

Headlight bulbs.... added to the list.

The dealer I bought the bike from is doing the spooning.... :)
 

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Find room to pack the tools necessary to remove the front axle (22mm or 24mm allen?) and rear axle.

And bring the correct socket to torque down the top triple clamp steering stem nut.

Rear brake pads only last about 12k-15k miles for me.

Grease for foot shifter pivot and rear brake lever pivot.

And as recommended above, extra headlight bulbs.
 

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No Barkbusters? Spare clutch lever.

Lotsa good ones already, so here are a few extras:
Tire pump, worm plugs and insertion tools, glue, 2 tire patches, tire irons.

Luck... zip-ties, duct tape, length of bailing wire or stainless lockwire. Oh, and JB weld for serious oh-shit stuff.
 

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Just the obvious..petrol and oil. Haha....joking aside though...25,000 is nothing for the S10
Headlight bulb is a good suggestion though.
Have a good time!
 

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Just the obvious..petrol and oil. Haha....joking aside though...25,000 is nothing for the S10
Headlight bulb is a good suggestion though.
Have a good time!
:cool: Gas and oil!! No wonder she wouldn't start.... LOL
I DO hope to have a good time!
 

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Why are you changing the wheel bearings now? I put 100k on original Yamaha wheel bearings on my '12Super Tenere and my FJR wheel bearings failed after 150k, (front only). I would take a set with you for both wheels, but wouldn't bother changing them now unless you have an issue.

Filters, yes. Clutch lever, not a bad idea. Might as well take a brake lever too. I'd also consider a shift lever, although they are steel and bend back pretty well, they are known to get bent up in a drop/fall. I installed a Woodcraft folding tip on my oem shift lever.

Some spare spokes would be a good idea too. There are 4 different sizes and you can only buy a full set from Yamaha. The Gen I bikes had issues with loose spokes, but the Gen II bikes have been much better w/o any reports of broken spokes. I believe you can get some from a forum member, just check the for sale section of this forum.

The only other part that I can think of that has had any issues at all was upgraded on the Gen IIs and superseded for the '17 bikes to a new part number. That's the Cam Chain Tensioner. Even then, it's something you think about at 50k miles, not sooner unless it gets noisy, which is unlikely.
 

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Others mentioned a few spokes of the various sizes, bulbs you have, you already mentioned filters, Eric mentioned levers. I would absolutely keep a set of spare brake pads and fuses.

Metal perf strap and a collection of hardware can hold broken fairings together. It can have multiple uses, just like duct tape, black tape, spare electric wire, and crimp connectors. Definitely more tire sticky string, rubber cement, and patches than you think you might need.


Most of South America is not as remote as it once was and it may take days but you can have things delivered now, so don't overload the bike. Dollars hidden away in more than one place with more than one credit card will get you almost anywhere and anything. I wouldn't bother taking oil or grease.

Make sure to have every document about you and the bike photographed and keep copies both on your phone and in the cloud. I travel with a color copy or two of my passports and hand those in at the hotels. Some take them, some still insist on holding the original.
 

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Others mentioned a few spokes of the various sizes, bulbs you have, you already mentioned filters, Eric mentioned levers. I would absolutely keep a set of spare brake pads and fuses.

Metal perf strap and a collection of hardware can hold broken fairings together. It can have multiple uses, just like duct tape, black tape, spare electric wire, and crimp connectors. Definitely more tire sticky string, rubber cement, and patches than you think you might need.


Most of South America is not as remote as it once was and it may take days but you can have things delivered now, so don't overload the bike. Dollars hidden away in more than one place with more than one credit card will get you almost anywhere and anything. I wouldn't bother taking oil or grease.

Make sure to have every document about you and the bike photographed and keep copies both on your phone and in the cloud. I travel with a color copy or two of my passports and hand those in at the hotels. Some take them, some still insist on holding the original.
I looked at the first 5 pages and didn't see this addressed, hopefully this isn't a redundant thread.

My question - I'm leaving in about 3 weeks for a long trip, 5 to 6 months, into Central and South America. Mileage of the trip will be 20 to 25,000 miles. I'm wondering what spare parts I should take with me?

A little more clarifying info: My bike is a 2017 non ES. I picked it up new in June (of 2018) and have clocked 13,000 miles so far. New Heidenaus (sp?) will be spooned on tomorrow. I have a new K&N air filter, and front and rear wheel bearings waiting for me to install, I plan on taking 4 oil filters and have what I consider a decent tool kit, which includes two credit cards.. :cool:

What say ye? What would you take?
TIA!
IMO a proper tool kit for a RTW, stored in a Mosko Fatty Tool Role, spare parts stored separately
 

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I'm installing new bearings both front and rear before I go....in that case do you still think I should take extras?

I forgot to say I have extra spokes thanks to you Mr.oldrider!

Headlight bulbs.... added to the list.

.... :)
Don’t know that I would have changed out the bearing before the trip. I’ve had bearings go bad at 60K miles but also last well over 125K miles.
Looking over the suggestions for parts to carry along, you might consider buying another ST to tow behind you for spare parts.
-JEP-




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Why are you changing the wheel bearings now? I put 100k on original Yamaha wheel bearings on my '12Super Tenere and my FJR wheel bearings failed after 150k, (front only). I would take a set with you for both wheels, but wouldn't bother changing them now unless you have an issue.

Filters, yes. Clutch lever, not a bad idea. Might as well take a brake lever too. I'd also consider a shift lever, although they are steel and bend back pretty well, they are known to get bent up in a drop/fall. I installed a Woodcraft folding tip on my oem shift lever.
I prefer taking the bearings rather than changing them now...I had wondered what mileage S10s were seeing issues, sounds like I don't need to worry for a while yet, so I think they will go in the parts bin on the bike.
Same thing with the CCT, I'll be well under 50K when I return so again, not going to worry about it.

I'd just carry the spare bearings. Do that and you are guaranteed to not need them.
Sort of like rain gear... here's hoping it works! I also like the plumbers tape suggestion.


THANKS to everyone for all the great suggestions!
 

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This may be a sensitive issue but...... I would definitely not install a K&N air filter. OEM paper air filter is proven to be the best filtration available. Begin your trip with a new one and carry a spare.
Have a great ride, I'm green with envy. :)
 
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