Going RTW - Tell Me what spares I should take

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Hi All,

I'm doing a round the world trip in June with Kudu expeditions. 16 have signed up, but looks like 3 have dropped out.

Most are taking F800GS', but myself and 1 other person are taking R1200GS'.

We have mechanical support (but not spare parts) being provided by Kudu

Being a bit of a numpty when it comes to bike maintenance, my question to y'all is - what parts/spares should I take with me?

Thanks Heaps!

JB
 
Sods law says whatever you take will be wrong:blast

I'd make sure the bike gets a good service and once over at a dealer before you go. Tell them what you are doing and ask them to give it a complete check.

Besides Duct tape and cable ties I'd take a fuel pump controller and an antennae ring thingy. At least take copies of the work around so you can get out of trouble. Apart from a few bulbs and a good puncture kit you should be good to go. Despite what people say, the 1200 is a good reliable bike.

It's amazing what you can repair at the roadside and what problems you can ride around.

Check with the Kudu back up crew to see what they are taking.

What will be the approx mileage before you go?
 
why not club together with all the other punters on the trip and clear a dealership out, if each of you put in £200 for spares you'd have enough stuff I'd hope.

all the ring aerails can't all fail and fuel pump things well there must be a couple that are alright.:augie

failing that Amex will sort most things while out on the road.

Kudu must have a plan I would have thought to make their lives easier.
 
JRB said:
Being a bit of a numpty when it comes to bike maintenance, my question to y'all is - what parts/spares should I take with me?
JB
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Don't mean to be funny or owt, but if you need to ask a question like that should you really be setting off RTW.
 
High-Tower said:
Don't mean to be funny or owt, but if you need to ask a question like that should you really be setting off RTW.
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:rolleyes: That's why he's going with Kudu :blast

JRB....After from the EWS and FPS (read the threads here) gizmos, you can then go too far and as said above, it'll always be something that you didn't bring that will break.

Make sure you have the relevant bike specific tools (22mm allen key for front wheel for example) and a set of F&R pads may be sensible to take.....

Brake/clutch levers are useful, though steel ones can be welded easily and cheaply anywhere you go (don't know if yours are steel or alloy) and perhaps a spare coil pack may be sensible :nenau

A FD bearing is a possibility but looking at the threads on the 1200 bearing replacement, I suspect you'll have problems getting one fitted outside of Europe......

Fork seals are also cheap and small/light, though again, these are easily repaired 'in the bush' and being telever, not mission critical.

Indicators regularly get damaged in falls on GS's, as do mirrors, but again, not mission critical and easily bodged up.

I don't know if the 12's suffer from the oil level sight glass problem that 11's occasionally suffer....the 1200 boys will confirm it but if I was doing a RTW on my 1150 I'd have one of those with me, plus a clutch cyl and hall sensor.

IIWY I'd fit a centech fuse box and carry some wire/crimp connectors and inline fuses.....yes it's canbus but if it came to it, it would be possible to bodge up a headlight etc with some bits and pieces if necessary.

Duct tape, lots of cable ties and a decent toolkit and Puncture repair kit (+spare valves)

I'm not a 1200 owner though so that's about all i can come up with :)

Enjoy your trip! :thumb2
 
High-Tower said:
Don't mean to be funny or owt, but if you need to ask a question like that should you really be setting off RTW.
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Hmm. Easy to say that from the armchair. I seem to recall that the Mondo Enduro crew didn't have a clue about what to take, made it up as they went along and managed to go round the world unsupported.

Personally, I think this thread is a great idea and I'd like to learn from it. As a starting point I'd throw the following suggestions onto the table:

- spark plugs
- gasket set (but I have no idea whats in that)
- tyres
- ring antenna thing
- fuel pump controller work around (i wouldnt bother with a replacement)
- liquid metal
- duct tape
- zip ties
- decent set of tools (tyre levers, torx keys, feeler guages, spanners etc)
- clutch
- brake & clutch levers
- throttle cable? clutch cable?
- shocks?
- err, getting a bit stuck now; any serious additions to the list?
 
as others have said, a good service, replacing all fluids and filters, alternator belt, fuel pump controller work around and ring antenner, then good puncture repair kit, mini pump, some wire and crimps, duct tape and cable ties, keep it light, otherwise youll need a trailer for all the spares :augie
 
Polite note from a polite Mod :augie -

its a technical section and he's asked a technical question

so take wisecrack answers to PM or the pub - any after this post will be removed :thumb2
 
get Kudu to give the proposed route map, go to BMW world site search out all the dealers along the way. Which way are you going clockwise or anti clockwise?

Take bike to local dealer for a prep I would recommend Vines as they'll offer some training Darren in Service Department(top bloke) will if your a nice person offer some basic training, the training may not help but atleast it'll give you an idea of the faults are and look like.

they'll sort out a comprehensive box of spares... they can with the help of James Cargo ship spares out to most places and have done so. It's expensive but worth the money, beaware that Kudu trip leader person my not want to stop too long so plan your resupply a good distance ahead, As Vines shipped kit some someone else on a Kudu trip and they would not stop. All of this sort of stuff takes time to organise and money. hence it's best to find local dealers on route first. It's alleged that Vines may have prepped a couple of 1150's and 1200's for another pair of famous travellers, so they've got a good idea however they are not allowed to make any advertising capital from this so keep it under your hat.

best of luck

Lo
 
I have a pump controller, a side stand switch, a clutch perch assembly and lever , wiring workaround diagram, the relevant tools, liquid metal, duct tape, electrical tape, assorted fasteners, tyre repair kit and jump leads.
HTH
Mark
 
Milage on the bike is currently 2000 miles. Its an '07 that I bought in December with 1700 on the clock.

Sgt Bilco said:
Sods law says whatever you take will be wrong:blast

I'd make sure the bike gets a good service and once over at a dealer before you go. Tell them what you are doing and ask them to give it a complete check.

Besides Duct tape and cable ties I'd take a fuel pump controller and an antennae ring thingy. At least take copies of the work around so you can get out of trouble. Apart from a few bulbs and a good puncture kit you should be good to go. Despite what people say, the 1200 is a good reliable bike.

It's amazing what you can repair at the roadside and what problems you can ride around.

Check with the Kudu back up crew to see what they are taking.

What will be the approx mileage before you go?
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Hi High Tower,

Kudu are providing mechanical support and supply chain support. If the bike breaks down - its on the trailer until parts are flown in to the nearest town(£££)

High-Tower said:
Don't mean to be funny or owt, but if you need to ask a question like that should you really be setting off RTW.
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Well..................I'd get a few more miles than the 300, you've done so far

Then you can get used to the bike and what works and what doesn't.

Try to do a shakedown trip to Europe to see how you get on

Touring and travelling evolves over years, not weeks

I've been travelling/touring (tarmac) for a good few years and still haven't cracked it
 
Good advice - already planned.

Trip leaves in June, got a couple of trips to wales planned (one for off road training, they other for first/aid mechanics). Both organised by KUDU.

Expect to have 3000+ miles on the clock before I leave.

Rode London to Gambia last may on a F650GS so do have some experience as long distance off road riding (but on a much smaller bike!!!)
 
You may need to consider how long your brake discs are going to last on a 1200 but i guess a company like Kudos may advise you on having spares and service items sent ahead, and for parts like discs etc. which are not going to stop you from riding.

So just concentrate on taking the parts which are known to fail on your model plus those normally associated with a long distance ride.
 
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