Iceland Adventure 2016

[Off Piste]

I'm currently searching for a new set of TKC 80 at the right price for my GSA
anyone found any cheap deals anywhere?

£159 for a pair delivered is the cheapest I can find from

http://www.oponeo.co.uk/moto-tyre/continental-tkc-80-twinduro



Andy

Tyreleader were about about £160 delivered (for BMW 1200 GSA) in January. Also very good service.

 

[kurienp]

Okie, anyone on the Iceland Trip 2 (21st to 31st) who wants to share spare parts and toolboxes to help optimise the load? I am on a 1200 GSA LC ... or is that (sharing tools, not the LC ) a bad idea?

 

[Joe narvey]

Okie, anyone on the Iceland Trip 2 (21st to 31st) who wants to share spare parts and toolboxes to help optimise the load? I am on a 1200 GSA LC ... or is that (sharing tools, not the LC ) a bad idea?

I'm not on an LC.

 

[kurienp]

I'm not on an LC.

I think Toddmiester is on an LC, there was a post from him sometime ago - an answer to a question from me

 

[Deleted account 220319001]

Jeez, you're taking a GSA here's me worried about the weight of my tenere to

 

[Joe narvey]

Sorry if this is stupid question, but is the toolset really that different?

I will be on GSA TC

 

[richardbd]

Surely an overreaction.......................................... a group of tossers visiting isn't that much of a threat

depends which tossers it is...

 

[kurienp]

Sorry if this is stupid question, but is the toolset really that different?

I will be on GSA TC

No idea on that Jon. The question from me was also from a 'no knowledge' point of view. I am just now starting to build out the tool set and tinkering around with the bike. With just 75 days and 16 hours and 20 minutes for the flight to Iceland, I am worried

 

[kurienp]

Jeez, you're taking a GSA here's me worried about the weight of my tenere to

Trying to fit the below into the toolbox. you will not need this at least

 

[Joe narvey]

No idea on that Jon. The question from me was also from a 'no knowledge' point of view. I am just now starting to build out the tool set and tinkering around with the bike. With just 75 days and 16 hours and 20 minutes for the flight to Iceland, I am worried

There is a list of suggested tools on JVBs website. I think my packing list has a list too- will send it to you later if I can find it.

 

[Joe narvey]

Trying to fit the below into the toolbox. you will not need this at least

From JVB website

R1200 (CamHead) Tool Lists:

Overall:
• Torque Wrench
• Rags

Gas Tank:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver
• 5mm Allen
• 4mm Allen
• T-27 Torx
• T-30 Torx
• Ratchet
• 3” or 6” extension

Transmission Oil:
• Funnel
• 19mm Socket
• 8mm Allen
• Ratchet
• 3” or 6” extension

Oil Change:
• Oil Filter Wrench
• 8mm Allen
• Filler Plug Tool (Factory or other)
• Ratchet
• Drip Pan
• T-30 Torx

Brake Bleed:
• T-40-Torx
• 7mm Wrench
• 8mm Wrench
• 3” or 6” extension
• Ratchet
• 2’ of ¼” plastic hose*
• Empty Water Bottle*
• *Use “Speed Bleeder” Bleeder Bag Instead
• Master Cylinder Cap Removal Tool (Factory or Length of String)
• 2 Door Shims, Plastic Preferred

Alternator Belt:
• T-20 Torx
• T-25 Torx
• Flat Blade Screwdriver
• 6” X 1” X1/8” (thick) Plastic Sheet
• 12” Crescent Wrench (Alternate Install Method)

Final Drive:
• T-40-Torx
• T-45-Torx
• Ratchet
• Graduated Squeeze Bottle
• Drip Pan

Valve Adjustment:
• Caliper,
• T-40-Torx
• T-27-Torx
• Angled Pic
• Plug Wire Tool
• Feeler Gauge Set
• Ratchet
• Needle Nose Pliers
• 6” Extension
• 14mm Spark Plug Socket
• 10mm Open End Wrench
• Drip Pan

Reading fault memory:
• Setting service-due date and service countdown distance
• GS 911 Diagnostic Tool

Correcting engine synchronization (for maintenance):
• Pliers
• Screwdriver
• 10mm Wrench
• Throttle Sync Tool

Checking spoke tension, adjusting if necessary:
• 2mm Allen
• T-30 Torx

 

[kurienp]

From JVB website

R1200 (CamHead) Tool Lists:

Overall:
• Torque Wrench
• Rags
...

Thanks Jon. Ordered a Kreiga toll roll. First step done. Weekend visit to Halfords.

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[Joe narvey]

Thanks Joe. Ordered a Kreiga toll roll. First step done. Weekend visit to Halfords.

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I use an old laptop carrying case as its flat and roughly Same dimension as the top box so can be lay flat and low with luggage on top. Jump leads etc in the tool box.

I will have my GS911 with me if that helps?

 

[W900BMW]

+1 for the Kreiger (see p71 of Chris Scott's book) if it don't fit in it don't take it!

Managed 2 solo trips on a hexhead to Morocco with the Kreiger + GS911 + ring antenna + furlpump ECU + tyre repair kit.

Doing Iceland with you on a clapped out F650GS, so I hope someone has a tow rope

 

[kurienp]

+1 for the Kreiger ...

Doing Iceland with you on a clapped out F650GS, so I hope someone has a tow rope

Yup, we'll all have tow ropes. Hope your bike is powerful enough to pull us out



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[Ferretboy]

I use an old laptop carrying case as its flat and roughly Same dimension as the top box so can be lay flat and low with luggage on top. Jump leads etc in the tool box.

I will have my GS911 with me if that helps?

That is such a great tip! Love it, will being doing that for my normal bike trips

 

[merlings1200]

Just something for you all to think about.
How high is the air intake on your bikes there will be lots of river crossings.

 

[Joe narvey]

Just something for you all to think about.
How high is the air intake on your bikes there will be lots of river crossings.

Not this again !!

Not high enough yet, but I predict the vacuum cleaner will stop working end of May.

 

[Timolgra]

A couple of Mars bars will be far more useful
U

From JVB website

R1200 (CamHead) Tool Lists:

Overall:
• Torque Wrench
• Rags

Gas Tank:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver
• 5mm Allen
• 4mm Allen
• T-27 Torx
• T-30 Torx
• Ratchet
• 3” or 6” extension

Transmission Oil:
• Funnel
• 19mm Socket
• 8mm Allen
• Ratchet
• 3” or 6” extension

Oil Change:
• Oil Filter Wrench
• 8mm Allen
• Filler Plug Tool (Factory or other)
• Ratchet
• Drip Pan
• T-30 Torx

Brake Bleed:
• T-40-Torx
• 7mm Wrench
• 8mm Wrench
• 3” or 6” extension
• Ratchet
• 2’ of ¼” plastic hose*
• Empty Water Bottle*
• *Use “Speed Bleeder” Bleeder Bag Instead
• Master Cylinder Cap Removal Tool (Factory or Length of String)
• 2 Door Shims, Plastic Preferred

Alternator Belt:
• T-20 Torx
• T-25 Torx
• Flat Blade Screwdriver
• 6” X 1” X1/8” (thick) Plastic Sheet
• 12” Crescent Wrench (Alternate Install Method)

Final Drive:
• T-40-Torx
• T-45-Torx
• Ratchet
• Graduated Squeeze Bottle
• Drip Pan

Valve Adjustment:
• Caliper,
• T-40-Torx
• T-27-Torx
• Angled Pic
• Plug Wire Tool
• Feeler Gauge Set
• Ratchet
• Needle Nose Pliers
• 6” Extension
• 14mm Spark Plug Socket
• 10mm Open End Wrench
• Drip Pan

Reading fault memory:
• Setting service-due date and service countdown distance
• GS 911 Diagnostic Tool

Correcting engine synchronization (for maintenance):
• Pliers
• Screwdriver
• 10mm Wrench
• Throttle Sync Tool

Checking spoke tension, adjusting if necessary:
• 2mm Allen
• T-30 Torx

 

[Joe narvey]

A couple of Mars bars will be far more useful
U

Hmm.. Suppose a list of servicing tools is slightly different than a 'oh crap, what have a I got that can fix that' tool kit.