What's in your GS trail riding kit?

[DSchrodt02]

My question is, what wouldn't you leave home without to take your GS to the trails. I've only gone green laning once before with a group a couple of years ago. Now that I've taken the ORS course I'm looking to get back into it. I have all of the tools to do any repairs I'm capable of, so I'm not looking for a tool list. I'm looking for the extra things like tire puncture kit, mini air compressor, JB weld, etc. Any help would be great, thanks!

 

[Reporter]

Talent !

 

[Paul C.]

Not being mechanically minded all i take is the tool kit that came with the bike, mobile phone and my AA card

 

[Wilsdorf]

A lighter, more practical bike

 

[DSchrodt02]

Talent !

I need things that are feasible and real to put in the kit, talent isn't. At least not for me!

 

[ferrol]

A mate to get into trouble with.

 

[Wapping]

I need things that are feasible and real to put in the kit...

I'd start with a turnip but that's just me.

 

[Smug]

For tyre repair I carry a Stop & Go tyre Plugger with Co2 inflation canisters. I will get a small 12v inflator when I decide which one I prefer.

I carry a roll of 25mm x 4metre webbing to use as a towing strap. Useful to get you out of a lane and to tow you up to bump start speed.

As well as the usual R1150GS tool kit I chuck in some gaffer tape, zip ties and some pliers.

 

[STUBBS]

a mars bar and a good book

 

[okennon]

Tire repair tools of course but because of very muddy conditions I also carry 150 feet of 3/8 line, 2 pulleys w/pitons, nylon strapping in lengths and sewn together diameters. In the same package I have a collapsible shovel and saw. I tend to travel alone mostly and have had to use these items on several occasions.

 

[oldnfat]

I'd start with a turnip but that's just me.

I think you will find that the "turnip" works of a surprising number of people...you are not alone!

 

[Wapping]

OP assuming you now have your turnip and your bike has more webbing, collapsible spades and saws than a Canadian lumberjack, you might like to address your question to another part of the forum.

Sensibly, many of the most knowledgeable about off-roading don't own a 1200 and only appear in this part of the forum for a giggle, usually at some sensitive soul's expense. That being said, they are not a bad bunch; not quite as smitten with mapping from Hilltop or the latest crud catcher as they might be but hey- ho. It would be a shame if you missed them out.

Richard

 

[Norfolk Tiger]

OP assuming you now have your turnip and your bike has more webbing, collapsible spades and saws than a Canadian lumberjack, you might like to address your question to another part of the forum.

Sensibly, many of the most knowledgeable about off-roading don't own a 1200 and only appear in this part of the forum for a giggle, usually at some sensitive soul's expense. That being said, they are not a bad bunch; not quite as smitten with mapping from Hilltop or the latest crud catcher as they might be but hey- ho. It would be a shame if you missed them out.

Richard

The op is just south of me the last thing he will need is a turnip far to exotic a sugar beet can normally be found whilst out and about

 

[Norfolk Tiger]

My essential bit of kit is my Husky 610 just need to find a way to stash it in the pannier of the GSA Will you be using your bike on the trails around Thetford? If so all joking aside when its dry its very sandy took my GS a few times probably my lack of talent to blame

 

[Sgt Bilco]

All joking aside, the GS is a very capable bike on the dirt and crashes very well i.e it's hard to break. You would be very unfortunate to have a crash big enough to stop you completely but if you are going to go on rough trails, I'd do the following:

Potentiometer guard because that is the one thing that will stop you if you knock it off.
TKC's or Heidenau K60's.
No panniers!
Crash bars
Stop and go puncture kit with compressor.
Good biceps to be able to lift the old girl when she does lie down for a rest.

I did Bakermans Christmas bash on my GSA with road tyres through some pretty nasty stuff, only binned it once because I lost my footing and survived. Luck was with me but I took it steady and all was OK apart from being shattered the following day with the exursion of keeping it upright! Remember they are big bikes and you can't chuck them about but if you are reasonably competent and take it easy, you would be surprised where a GS can go.

 

[Smug]

Not sure about the crash bars.

 

[Bendy toy]

This guy has a K60 (not that it helped much) and some other kit.

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showth...h-TT-screen-extender-sat-nav-and-full-luggage

 

[Sgt Bilco]

Not sure about the crash bars.

Why? The GSA bars are ace and keeping the expensive bits away from the gravel

 

[Annette]

My question is, what wouldn't you leave home without to take your GS to the trails. I've only gone green laning once before with a group a couple of years ago. Now that I've taken the ORS course I'm looking to get back into it. I have all of the tools to do any repairs I'm capable of, so I'm not looking for a tool list. I'm looking for the extra things like tire puncture kit, mini air compressor, JB weld, etc. Any help would be great, thanks!

CHAD...............That's all

 

[david a hall]

I know a parsnip farmer in Norfolk if you don't fancy a turnip. I pack an 1150, I find that to. Be best.