touring Spares

[Notch000]

Um packing for a euro trip, can anyone tell me the correct spec bulbs to get
 
Headlight H4 H7 ??,
dips
indicators
brake light for my shopping list,
 
Also should i also get some more spare fuses or will the spares in the box be enough ? ive never needed any yet
 
thanks

[darrsi]

Headlights are H1 & H4

[Punkstig]

Get a set of these -


http://www.craftyplugger.com/


I carry them at all times along with a mini compressor from halfords, piece of piss to use and could save you hours at the road side waiting for recovery for something you can do yourself in 10 minutes!

[Notch000]

got a set of plugs on the way, might get a small compressor or just take the bicycle pump, any good for big bikes ?

[Punkstig]

Bike pump will be fine, it'll just take a while to pump up and you'll get fed up compared to plugging in a compressor, you can fit one under the seat with space to spare!

[stevierst]

A roll of thick black fabric backed tape, cable ties, and a multitool. You can fix pretty Mich anything with that! And make sure you have a tool that fits EVERY nut, bolt, and Allen key on the bike.

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[FuZzBoM]

Spare set of levers is a good idea.
I got a set of these cheap ones http://shop.the2wheels.com/CNC-Adjustable-Clutch-Brake-Levers-Set-for-Yamaha-Lever-Set-Yamaha.htm
They are rather good for the money.

I keep the original ones under the seat just in case. 

[stevierst]

Spare set of levers is a good idea.
I got a set of these cheap ones http://shop.the2wheels.com/CNC-Adjustable-Clutch-Brake-Levers-Set-for-Yamaha-Lever-Set-Yamaha.htm
They are rather good for the money.

I keep the original ones under the seat just in case. 

+1 on the levers, great idea!

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[Notch000]

ya I have stocked on gorilla tape, zips ties and elec tape, multi tool and a small snips + 4-8mm allen keys(need to doubly check), Il probably just bring a small vice grips instead of levers, if i cant get some during the week, hopefully wont need but will get me to the nearest shop if needed.


I only looking into the original tool kit today, I never realised its so comprehensive, has 'almost' everything needed already


Anyone a spec on brake and indicator bulbs ??

[Dave48]

NotchOOO-re bulbs. Halfords do "sets" of bulbs for bikes-BUT I bought spare bulbs individually   & packed in small strong plastic box from "Poundland"-also  carry a  few spare fuses ( of right size &rating!) & small torch.. If you have an immobiliser make sure you have the correct fuse (my old Datatool used a 3A).-better than being stranded!

[Notch000]

will do, no imobaliser, just as chain & disk lock for packing, just got to get the last couple of bulbs and fuses and im nearly packed i think !!

[Slaninar]

I like to carry:

A way to fix a flat tyre
(this I use on the Fazer:
http://www.louis.de/_10792ce8fd86b0c6edabc6d1161a729161/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&artnr_gr=10032076

and this (in case it is dark and pouring rain) - quicker, but messier:
http://www.louis.de/_10792ce8fd86b0c6edabc6d1161a729161/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&artnr_gr=10004874

And a small bicycle pump (to top up after using CO2 cartridges).


Way to change oil, spark plugs (and spare plugs), brake pads, coolant, chain tensioner etc. It all comes down to several wrenches, a ratchet with a needed parts (I don't carry full ratchet kit, just needed sizes), few allen wrenches etc.

Way to remove wheels (in case of major tyre failure) - also a few wrenches.

Set of spare bulbs and fuses. It all packs under the seat (alongside alarm and scottoiler). Yes, I also carry scottoiler oil if it's a really long trip - but this doesn't fit under the seat.



What I don't carry, but think it is wise to carry is a set of spare levers and a spare clutch cable.


Spare levers and a spare clutch cable are a smart thing to carry.