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Didn't wanna start a new thread just to prepare for this trip, but this one's a bit more bike specific, so...
Sylwia and I are renting a pair of F850GS's for an epic, two-week, 3500ish mile, unguided, unsupervised camping trip from Anchorage, AK to Portland, OR.
The organization we're working with said something to the effect of "They come with the OEM tool kits, but basically only what's needed to remove the battery".... So I'm putting together a slightly more comprehensive tool kit that I can bring along with us as I really don't want to rely on roadside services or cell service which will very likely be scarce to nonexistent...
Because I'm not overly familiar with these bikes and the fasteners commonly used, I'd love to hear from some owners on what essential items to bring & what can be left at home.
The basics:
A handful of assorted Zipties
A couple yards of Gorilla Tape
1/4" drive ratchet
8, 10, 12mm sockets in 1/4" drive.
(Maybe mirror the above in 3/8" drive?)
4, 5 and 6mm Allen keys
Rope Type Tire Repair kit
Pump courtesy of MotoPumps (Thanks for the tip, Matt!)
Pressure gauge
I can't imagine I'd need to remove a front or rear tire... and I don't have a 34mm socket or big Torx bits even if I did... I'd probably be looking for help at that point, anyway.
What other items would be worth tossing in the bag? More sockets? A couple of other wrenches? Screwdrivers?
Thanks