Spare parts and special tools necessary for a long trip.

[JaimeV]

Hi!
Next month I’m going to have a long trip. With the GSA I knew all possible failures, tools and parts to carry on but no idea with the ST.
I appreciate any help: special tools, parts, etc.
For example the shift lever… it looks very exposed and I couldn’t find any foldable one.
Thanks!!

 

[biting_point]

Extra spokes and nipples will be good.. I bought a set of spares for long trips..

 

[dcstrom]

Hepco & Becker has a folding one.

Hi!
Next month I’m going to have a long trip. With the GSA I knew all possible failures, tools and parts to carry on but no idea with the ST.
I appreciate any help: special tools, parts, etc.
For example the shift lever… it looks very exposed and I couldn’t find any foldable one.
Thanks!!

 

[JaimeV]

Spokes and nipples, OK!
Hepco & Becker folding shift lever : http://www.amotostuff.com/product/420-4531-15.html 169$ ??? VERY EXPENSIVE!!

thanks!

 

[~TABASCO~]

Not sure how long your trip is going to be? And not sure how much is going to be off road? If your doing a ton of off road its always a good idea to have an extra set of brake pads in your bag.. If you get a set, find the cheapest place that sells the stock pads. I think all you need is a 10 & 12mm...

 

[dcstrom]

I'm making up the same list - as Tabasco mentioned, I'll be taking brake pads. 8000 miles on mine now, seem about 1/2 worn, so on a 20,000 mile trip to places that don't stock them, I'll probably need a set.

- fork seals. Don't take up much space and relatively cheap.
- spark plugs?? Probably won't need them, but they are "special" so if you need them you are screwed. Will probably put a fresh set in before I go and take the originals as spares.
- 1 or 2 oil filters - can probably find something compatible in Sth America but don't want to waste time and energy looking.
- 18" tube for if I "do a Pluric"
- I have some spokes and nipples already.

I'm having a hard time coming up with anything else - just a decent tool kit (including wheel removal/tire changing stuff), compressor, electrical reparis stuff. Air filter TBD.

Trevor

 

[pluric]

I'm making up the same list - as Tabasco mentioned, I'll be taking brake pads. 8000 miles on mine now, seem about 1/2 worn, so on a 20,000 mile trip to places that don't stock them, I'll probably need a set.

- fork seals. Don't take up much space and relatively cheap.
- spark plugs?? Probably won't need them, but they are "special" so if you need them you are screwed. Will probably put a fresh set in before I go and take the originals as spares.
- 1 or 2 oil filters - can probably find something compatible in Sth America but don't want to waste time and energy looking.
- 18" tube for if I "do a Pluric"- I have some spokes and nipples already.

I'm having a hard time coming up with anything else - just a decent tool kit (including wheel removal/tire changing stuff), compressor, electrical reparis stuff. Air filter TBD.

Trevor

Even a large puncture over a bent rim it sure can be a trip saver.
For that I'd throw in a couple regular patches too.

I also carry two 6' nylon straps with the cinch buckles. Twice on the last few rides
someone else ended up borrowing them. Very handy for lashing/resecuring loose
stuff. Hooked together a tow strap.... for riding with non Yamaha bikes.

Head lamp style flash light. Multi tool with a "Sharp" blade.

Extra keys!!! Again I put mine in the tool kit. Don't forget extra case keys
if you're not running matched luggage keys.

JB weld and mini roll of duct tape. The last ride my extra gas can leaked some
and it turned the tape to mush. Zip lock bags next time. I also carry a mini
jumper cable set. In case BMWs leave the lights on.

Murphy's law. If you have it, you will never need it. If you don't, well......

Common sense stuff. Know how to remove both wheels and have the tools to do it.
Know where the fuses and battery are located. I know this sounds silly, but you would
be surprised how many riders I've been around that only know where the gas goes.

I try to hide enough cash somewhere on the bike (tool kit) to buy two days gas and food if wallet is lost or
worse. Border crossers should have an extra copy of all documents and passport number.

 

[AlsoRan]

You may already have this on the list but a donor hose could come in handy for flat repair.

 

[EricV]

Liquid Steel for fixing a compromised radiator. (helped a friend in Death Valley the other weekend). A 8 ounce hammer to whack your rim back into a better position to seal to the bead. ( I had to borrow one from a GS guy, after using a couple of rocks out in the bush), or a larger bronze/lead hammer.

 

[RidingUpandDown]

Guys, Something like this may be an option:
http://www.adventureengineering.com/index.php/products/available-products/ez-pull

Something I've not had to use as of yet but could certainly be of great use depending on the situation ::010:: ; and is very light wt and sm/packable. I Was looking to build my own but then found this:

"The EZ Pull™ is an ultra compact block & tackle system. It is ideal for the hunter, outdoorsman, adventure motorcycle enthusiast, etc. This block and tackle unit is small enough to fit into a pocket or small toolkit.
The EZ Pull™ is proudly engineered, machined and assembled in the USA.

Kit information:

Capacity: 500 lbs with 5:1 reduction ration
Can be configured for other ratios less than 5:1
48' of Spectra® cable give 9' of pull
Weight: less than 0.5 lbs
Price: $89.00"

Regards, dean ::001::

 

[dcstrom]

Ah yes, forgot to put this in my list - I have one, but have yet to test it!

I also have some webbing
http://www.rei.com/product/783605/1-military-spec-tubular-webbing?ref=472006
which might come in handy, in conjunction with the EZ-Pull. Hopefully not needed! But if not, still useful for hanging a hammock and a bunch of other things.

Trevor

Guys, Something like this may be an option:
http://www.adventureengineering.com/index.php/products/available-products/ez-pull

 

[Checkswrecks]

Pluric hit the good stuff. A couple that I carry or will to Alaska:

#1 is sticky string tire puncture repair kit. Most flats are a relatively simple nail or screw.

Parachute cord. Good for a million uses. Can make your own block & tackle with pulley sets from the hardware store.

A small handful of the most common bolt sizes (4mm, 6mm, 8mm) that I can cut to length. (with nuts & washers)

Tie-wraps of various sizes, including big enough to keep a torn bike tire on the rim.

Big heavy black trash bags. Also good for a million uses, especially when in the presence of duct tape.

Shammy or other fuel filter.

2 qts oil. Lose what you have and it's the least you'll need to re-start.

 

[pluric]

This may sound silly, but at my age it helps. Keep an inventory list of what you
have on the bike. With cubby holes spread all over I often forget just what I've
brought with me. A simple check list and maybe where you've stuffed it on the
bike can help a lot when you need an item and are pretty sure you have it.

Last long ride I came home in some 34 degree weather forgetting I had a toasty
heated vest in the bottom of the trunk.

 

[JaimeV]

Thanks for your help guys!

Tabasco: Unfortunately not long enough: 10 days and about 2500 km. basically off road.

Cheers!

 

[RidingUpandDown]

This may sound silly, but at my age it helps. Keep an inventory list of what you
have on the bike. With cubby holes spread all over I often forget just what I've
brought with me. A simple check list and maybe where you've stuffed it on the
bike can help a lot when you need an item and are pretty sure you have it.

::026::

GREAT Thread, stiring thoughts, and as an active scout dad appreciate trying to focus on how to Be-Prepared.

besides special/essential tools... a good 1st aide kit, h20 treatment, fire steel and I carry light wt Survival Blanket - http://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Medical-Kits-Thermolite-Bivvy/dp/B0055J3I8W

Also have AC AND DC chargers for ALL my electronics And related batteries: cell phone, GPS, digital camera, video camera, cardo scalar, rechargable battery charger and personal computer...

the only thing that I don't currently have but feel would be prudent for way-out/off-the-grid solo rides and would like is a SPOT device.

Thanks!!


Cheers, d ::001::

 

[Karson]

I was disappointed to find out that the factory kit doesn't include the right size (5mm?) allen wrench to take the front fairings off. Stupididly didn't put a 10 amp fuse in my PC-8 for my dual fiaam horn install and blew the 5amper 3 miles out of town on my trip to KC :'( :'(

When I got to KC I had to go two places to find a allen set - Walmart was out, but luckily Target had a metric set in stock.

It'd be nice to find a place to mount a tool-tube somewhere on the bike, but that might look sorta bizarre...

 

[AlsoRan]

I was disappointed to find out that the factory kit doesn't include the right size (5mm?) allen wrench to take the front fairings off.

It's the allen wrench thats under the seat. 4mm and it can be used to take the farings off.

 

[HoebSTer]

Karson, You might want to look at the allen that is attached to the under side of the drivers seat. Since the factory tool kit comes up under the rt lower panel, you would need this allen under the seat to even access the tool kit that comes with the bike. Actually, is this the correct size? I guess I was just thinking that, as i haven't taken it out from under the seat and tried this on the front rt lower panel. Hmm, now I am thinking about this oen!!!

 

[fredz43]

Yes, the allen under the seat is the correct size to remove the fairing panel to get to the tool kit, etc.

Spam: As seen in my video made at Niehaus Cycles. Note this was a Euro model that Yamaha was rotating around for the dealers to display before the USA models got here. When we got our bikes, we noticed a bit of interference between the rear of the rack when lowered and the hand holds. You can either dremel small notches in the rack or add spacers to the hand holds.

2012 Yamaha Tenere Luggage Rack Conversion

 

[Karson]

Wow - I feel like an idiot. Never occurred to me to look up if there was a wrench to actually get in there. Thanks nonetheless!