This is what we did and what we took, and there was nothing that we didn't use - frequently.
Nadine's most useful piece of kit was her Leatherman, mine was the tarp. We used both pieces of kit everyday and they were invaluable.
The multitool Leatherman was used to farkle the bikes, cut rope and cable ties, modify clothing, and mend my arm. The tarp became a shelter, something to sit on, and a bike cover, as well as a base for mending engines and fixing punctures. It cost £10.00 from B&Q in Sutton.
Our Adjustments
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Replaced engine mounting bolts
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Reinforced electrical blocks with cable ties
- Spark plug cap and spark plug - replaced both
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Taped the inside of the wheel
rims
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Tightened and Loctited all
bolts
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Taped the headstock wiring to
stop it chaffing
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Rerouted the wiring under the
fuel tank to stop chaffing
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Removed the kick-stand cut-off
switch
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Removed kill switch
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Put extra shock absorption in
the rear lights
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Wired the licence plate to the
bike
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Jubilee clipped the footpegs
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Added sat-nav wiring and 12v
chargers
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Extended the rack
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Fitted some Grip-Puppies on the handlebars
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Fitted eyelets to attach
baggage to front of leg shields
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Built a cage around the
headlamp
Our Spares
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Clutch plates and puller
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Spare rear tyre each
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Chain and sprocket set
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Inner tubes
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Wheel bearings
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Spokes
- Tub of grease
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Throttle cable
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Spare number plate
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Bulbs
Our kit
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2 Tents
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Down Sleeping bag and silk
liners
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Beds
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Cooking kit
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Minimal personal kit
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First Aid Kit
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Paw Paw cream
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Leatherman
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Tarp
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Minimal tools (only what was needed and doubled up where possible)
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IPod and Laptop
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Rehydration tablets
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Photocopies of important
paperwork
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Fake licences for Russian
police
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Camera – waterproof and good
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USB storage sticks and SD cards
