Touring Essential Tools / Spares

[Joth]

Getting together my spares etc. for my longer trips, I have a list below of recommendations from the internet and fellow riders,

Is there anything essential for a 2013 R1200GS Adventurer that is missing from the list;

GENERAL TOOLS
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• 3/8" Rachet handle
• 3/8-1/2" Adaptor
• 3/8-1/4" Adaptor
• Torx sockets: T20, T25, T27, T30, T40, T45, T50, T55, E8 & E10
• Spanners: 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14
• Allen Keys: 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8mm
• screwdriver handle and bits (Philips, Flat & Small Torx)
• Long Nosed Pliers
• Small Grips
• Feeler Gauge (Note:0.8mm for Spark Plug)
• Tyre Pressure Gauge (Note:Rider/2UP - Front 2.2/2.5 Back 2.5/2.9 Bar)
• Tyre Pump
• Small Torch

SPECIAL TOOLS
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• Puller for direct ignition coil
• Spark Plug spanner (14mm) long, Thin Walled
• Front Axle socket removal tool & 22mm Socket
• Oil filler cap tool
• Oil Filter Remover (Note: Only for trips > 5000 miles)

SPARES
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• Spare Fuse 7.5A (Aux Head Lights)
• Set Bulbs (H7, H11 & W5W)
• Tubeless tire repair kit (plugs, applicator, glue)
• Cable Ties
• Electrical Tape
• Spark Plug (NGK MAR8B-JDS)
• 2 x Through Crimps & 1 Foot Wire
• 2 x Tyre Valve Inserts

ACCESSORIES
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• First Aid Kit
• Warning Triangle
• 2 x Breathalysers
• 2 x High Vis Bibs
• Headlight Beam Director

MISC
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• Pickup Truck behind to carry everything !!!!

Regards

Joth

 

[Photoguy]

Bloody hell!

 

[Fanum]

Are all 4 of the spark plugs the same on that bike?
Would've thought the lower pair would be different


Knife,chemical metal, duct tape, insulating tape, some spare crimp connectors and an inline fuse holder (yah I know it's canbus, but none the less...)