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Oil Change equipment - you can get this from every KTM dealer on the way down, but we carry enough for one 3000 mile change, just in case.
External steel oil filter Internal oil filter (cartridge) Extra O'rings for internal oil filter - ( KTM mechanics in US told us to be careful when fitting this O'ring and take spares in case of pinching) Copper Crush Washers - for oil bleed in the top of the frame Copper Washers - for sump plugs Spare spark plug Set front and rear brake pads Gear lever - a crash in London before departure proved that this cast part can bend in a accident but doesn't bend back Clutch lever - probably not necessary as we have hand guards on the bike Clutch cable -ran this next to the current cable so to save space in boxes Fuel filters - test this before you go, we had some that restricted the fuel so that the bike would die when the fuel level got down to ¼ of a tank and you were cruising at 60mph. Rocker cover gasket and copper washers - Spare for when the valve clearances are checked - probably would not take these next time as KTM dealers have everything and it best to get them to do this. Headlight Globe - Used this as low beam on one of the bikes went out, probably due to the crack in the plastic cover and riding in the rain |
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Tools |
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The standard KTM tool kit gave us most of the tools we needed including the bottle-opening tool, yep they know what is important to overland riders and Australians. | |
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The extra tools we have taken with us are
Torque wrench (large) - instead of spanners, also to maintain tensions as mentioned in the owners and workshop manuals Torque wrench (small) - as above but for the smaller bolts Sockets - an array to suit all those on the bike Allan keys - we now have 2 sets as Boxy butchered one to work on his XR Rubber Mallet - an addition bought for $2 USD to help with the tire changing and to belt the aluminium boxes back into shape after Boxy's many altercations with inanimate objects Feeler Gauges - these were pointless for valve clearance as you kneed the 45 deg ones, but ok for sparkplug clearances. File - I have no idea why we are carrying this, I think Jamie brought it so may be a nail file out of his personal effects. Swiss army knife & Leatherman - can you leave home without one? Shifters (adjustable spanners) - country multi tools, they make good hammers too and cheep Used them mainly to adjust the mirrors. 17 or 19 mm spanner - For sump plug Small screwdrivers - some how they were throw in when I was packing, used then several times Assortment of spare bolts and nuts - things vibrate loose, plus good fun to throw a couple spare blots down near your mates' bike when he has nearly finished his service. |
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Tyres and Tools |
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Our tyre replacement kit has included
Spare front and rear tube - unfortunely the rear is probably useless as the shop in the US sold us a 17" tube instead of a 18" - we should of checked Tube repair kit - consisting of a couple patches, glue and rougher 2 Tyre leavers - they were short enough to enable a sweet to develop whilst changing tyres in Guatemala Tyre pressure gauge - service stations don't have them so bring your own Combo tyre pump/Gas canister inflator - this thing wasn't worth 2 cents as a pump but was just ok when used with the gas canisters. We only bought 5 gas canister total, would probably take 4 or 6 each next time. |
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Our experience with tyres to follow soon | |
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Fluids and Bits |
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Chain Lubrication - we had several types but all are for use with O'ring chains, the Motorex 622 seamed to be very good, unfortunely we had to give this up at the Panama Airport when we flew to Quito
WD40 - things rust up Grease - we just took a little bit to lub up things like the clutch cables (mechanic in London reminded us about this a lot), throttle cables. Silicone - used this to seal up the cracked headlight on Jamie's bike Loctite Red - used this only for securing bolts holding the ignition barrel. Loctite Blue - for use on most other things (see manual) Oil - We always use the best quality fully synthetic oil we can find, as never have been able to find the Shell Ultra 4 as recommended by KTM, even in the UK and US. Oil that we have used is Mobile 1 tri-synthetic 15-50W, Motorex fully synthetic 10-60W (recommended by KTM dealer in Costa Rica), and Castrol synthetic 15-50W Putty cement - for use if the tank cracked or something, it was small and cost us nothing Electrical tape - provided useful to tape a video camera to Jamie's helmet Electrical wire - have use this to short circuit a broken clutch (neutral) cut out switch |
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