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All good ideas - thanks Brett

Spare parts to consider taking:

 - Sark Plug/Points
 - Tube/puncture repair kit
 - Cable ties
 - Electrical tape
 - Fuse/bulbs
 - Electrical wire
 - Tool kit
 - First Aid Kit
 - Brake/Clutch cable
 - Oil/lube
 - Gasket cement

Place all necessary information (insurance/rego etc) on a memory stick to carry and take hard copy in plastic bag.

Items to check:

 - Tyres
 - Clutch
 - Chains/primary/drive
 - Sprockets
 - Cables/lube
 - Lights
 - Head stem bearing/lube/tighten
 - Forks/replace oil/seals
 - Brakes
 - Spokes/wheels
 - Speedo cable/lube
 - Air Filter
 - Oil Filter
 - Change oils/primary/engine/gearbox
 - Check all levers/foot and hand
 - Battery/electricals
 - Check all nuts/bolts ensure tight
 - Carby service if needed
 - Tappets/check compression/Valve clearances
 - Suspension rubbers in rear
 - Chain guard in good order
 - Points/Gap/replace if needed/Spark plug also

Test ride prior to departure with bike loaded to ensure everything is strapped and secure and handles ok.

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  • Home
  • Trip planner
    • Bungendore (Orbost) 2010
    • Western Australia 2010
    • A long ride >
      • Motorcycle Preparation - Don's thoughts
      • All good ideas from Brett
      • What to take - Mike's meticulous planning
      • Pete Snidal's view
      • Tips for Long Distance Touring - insights from Jeff
    • Things to do to my motorcycle
    • Planning links
    • Back roads - useful maps to stay off the highways >
      • Beechworth and beyond
      • Bruthen and beyond
  • Rides
    • Bungendore 2009
    • Culgoa 2009
    • Tasmania 2013
    • Thorpdale Ramble 2014
  • Progress Pictures
    • August 2008 - October 2009
    • November - December 2009
  • Maintenance
  • My motorcycles
  • Contact