Calum's road trip on a 1200!!!!

[bhud]

Folks,
I am kitting up for the Calum's road run.

Parts I have
Air filter, oil filter, gear change, clutch lever, front brake lever, FPC, ews, other bits as posted by others.
To buy
alternator belt, throttle cable
Question
Do I need
side stand switch and gear posn indicator switch are these nice to have or are they show stoppers?

I thank you in advance.

And yes I understand it is not a 1150

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Do I need
side stand switch and gear posn indicator switch are these nice to have or are they show stoppers?

The side stand switch (and brake) can be 'wired out of the equation' if it gets damaged/fails so no need for a spare

As fot the gear position switch I don't know - if it fails will it stop the bike starting/running or is it just a case of not telling you what gear you are in

Andres

 

[Blackal]

FPC and ESW ring are all that I would think - you would need.

But - I'd take the following (between you all)

very small digital multimeter
A metre of 20A cable, 10A cable
Assorted spade/bullet connectors
A pair of small electrical long-nosed pliers with a 'bluntish' cutting jaw (to use as a crimping tool)
Some self-amalgamating tape,
some electrical tape.
Leatherman or Gerber multitool.
Hex driver with torx/slot/Philips bits.


Al

 

[Packer]

Folks,
I am kitting up for the Calum's road run.

Parts I have
Air filter, oil filter, gear change, clutch lever, front brake lever, FPC, ews, other bits as posted by others.
To buy
alternator belt, throttle cable
Question
Do I need
side stand switch and gear posn indicator switch are these nice to have or are they show stoppers?

As has been said side stand switch. Don't know about 1200 GPI but it doesn't affect the running of an 1150 if it goes wrong.

Out of interest, why an alternator belt unless you have high mileage on the bike They are supposed to last 40,000 miles or so aren't they and you'll only be doing 6,000 max? Sorry for the hijack, just interested as I haven't heard of them failing prematurely.

 

[bhud]

As has been said side stand switch. Don't know about 1200 GPI but it doesn't affect the running of an 1150 if it goes wrong.

Out of interest, why an alternator belt unless you have high mileage on the bike They are supposed to last 40,000 miles or so aren't they and you'll only be doing 6,000 max? Sorry for the hijack, just interested as I haven't heard of them failing prematurely.

Just thought it might be a good idea as I dont have tights

My bike has only done 3700 miles.

All good info you are saving me a fortune.

thanks keep it coming

 

[neil 23]

You cant take too many spares Bhud, where will you fit all the cooking equipment and food for our trip !

 

[bhud]

Heres my list, fear thee not Neil Jet boil

Torx bits from T30 to T55 (1/2" drive)
Kreiga tool roll
Pump
fuel pump controller
ews ring
Spare headlight bulb
Adjustable spanner
Vise grips
Snips
Sockets from 8mm to 13mm (1/4" drive)
Allen keys
clutch lever
front brake lever
2 X Spark plugs NGK DCPR 8 EKC
Pocket tire plugger
oil filter
1/2" drive
Tyres
bungee pack
2 x ratchet strops
Thread lock
Evostik contact glue
leatherman
Petrol can
Throttle cable
oil cap spanner
Bodge tape + cable ties
Spark plug spanner
Electrical connectors
6x25mm bolt
back brake lever
air filter
sm wd 40
sm grease

 

[Thunder]

Heres my list, fear thee not Neil Jet boil

Torx bits from T30 to T55 (1/2" drive)
Kreiga tool roll
Pump
fuel pump controller
ews ring
Spare headlight bulb
Adjustable spanner
Vise grips
Snips
Sockets from 8mm to 13mm (1/4" drive)
Allen keys
clutch lever
front brake lever
2 X Spark plugs NGK DCPR 8 EKC
Pocket tire plugger
oil filter
1/2" drive
Tyres
bungee pack
2 x ratchet strops
Thread lock
Evostik contact glue
leatherman
Petrol can
Throttle cable
oil cap spanner
Bodge tape + cable ties
Spark plug spanner
Electrical connectors
6x25mm bolt
back brake lever
air filter
sm wd 40
sm grease

And what will Sir be putting in his other pannier?

 

[freeloader]

And what will Sir be putting in his other pannier?

Hopefully his chef's outfit.

 

[paintman]

Heres my list, fear thee not Neil Jet boil

Torx bits from T30 to T55 (1/2" drive)
Kreiga tool roll
Pump
fuel pump controller
ews ring
Spare headlight bulb
Adjustable spanner
Vise grips
Snips
Sockets from 8mm to 13mm (1/4" drive)
Allen keys
clutch lever
front brake lever
2 X Spark plugs NGK DCPR 8 EKC
Pocket tire plugger
oil filter
1/2" drive
Tyres
bungee pack
2 x ratchet strops
Thread lock
Evostik contact glue
leatherman
Petrol can
Throttle cable
oil cap spanner
Bodge tape + cable ties
Spark plug spanner
Electrical connectors
6x25mm bolt
back brake lever
air filter
sm wd 40
sm grease

Can I be your new best friend ?

I have found Jet boils @ £56 from the Outdoor Shop in Stony Stratford.

 

[Owen Snell]

I have found Jet boils @ £56 from the Outdoor Shop in Stony Stratford.

Camper's favourite:

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[tunnie]

Can I be your new best friend ?

I have found Jet boils @ £56 from the Outdoor Shop in Stony Stratford.

OoOoo... whats the name of the shop? Worth a trip out there i think

 

[Packer]

Just had a thought about your list Bhud.

If you're on a standard 1200GS does it have brush guards fitted?

If not you may be better off fitting good guards and maybe not need the spare levers. Just a thought.

 

[(RIP) Nakambale]

Just thought it might be a good idea as I dont have tights

My bike has only done 3700 miles.

All good info you are saving me a fortune.

thanks keep it coming

Alternator belt gets changed at the 24k service apparently. Having mine done at the beginning of December. Also new rear disk (already below spec at 19K )

Apart from that taking FPC, ring antenna,assorted tools that I usually cart along with me anyway as well as BA tape and other assorted bits and bobs I don't think one would need much more. May think about throttle cable though. oh, and some rear brake pads, then again, I'll change those jest before we go so probably no need to take those along.