Hi tony.As I am contemplating a similar trip on the funduro across the Alps to Greece I am trying to get a kit together.The standard kit that came with the bike has most of the essentials including basic spanners,a sellection of allen keys,spark plug spanner,and pressure gauge.I have also found in the RS electronics catalogue a very compact good quality 1/4 inch socket set which I have found very usefull so far,and for puncture repairs,Touratech isa good source with tyre levers,repair kit and compact co2 pump,and for the delicate creature on the saddle, they also do 1st aid kits for motorcyclists as well as other essentials.Beware the temptation to carry too much!

 

Luggage....

Hiya

Thanks the info... I've got the luxury of 2 bikes - 2 riders...2 sets of luggage - actually the other is my better half and she'll use all of the she space she has.. so its me and my 1550 Pelicases... to fit the lot in..

We aren't camping so thats a bit easier... and I reckon the laptop and gizmos are sorted with enough room for a pair of trousers, shorts, a few t-shirts and a warm layer... working on the principal that I'll not need to store the riding jacket when off the bike....

Thanks for info no whats in the tool kit - I'll supplement with similar when I get to the bike and fit everything...

Got a 1st Aid kit in... was going to not carry puncture repair kits.. did think about the screw in plug types - as I'm sure we haven't got innertubes fitted... but not sure... got some I can bring home with me if needs be...

is the CO2 thing a one off use job? thought about my shortie mountain bike punp for emergencies... can get enough in to make a safe journey...

Have you got a link to the inflater?

How long are you looking at going for? Ours will e 7+ weeks northern france to eastern europe and then south down through slovakia, hungary, romania, bulgaria and hit turkey... then back up to greece and up the adriatic...

Thanks,

Tony.

 

It might be worth noting, that the plug will take you about fifteen minutes to remove using the tools supplyed with the bike.

I got caught with this a couple of weeks ago when I dropped the 650gs in a river. I had all the tools I needed, just for this reason. But I had absolutely no idea it would be such a pain to get the plug out. :wall: :wall:

I haven't come up with a solution, but will definately be sorting out somthing better before the next trip.

I'm thinking on the lines of a shorter plug spanner with a hex head that will fit a ratchet ring spanner, which should sort the issue.

 

Tony

I have now read this thread twice, to confirm that I have not missed anything, in particular the exact model of the bike your are talking about, because this forum covers all variants of the F650, which at the last count includes Eight different Models/Variants. Which one do you have.

Your query about inner tubes illustrates our problem, because only the CS Scarver models have Tubeless tyres, all the others use inner tubes.

 

Sorry...

Sorry... still new to the F650 game...

I have 2 identical 1995 F650 Funduros......

As for any more infor don't know... is there a variation on this year... if so I will need phone up to get he particulars off the V5....

tony.

 

No worries, but it's why many members put the details of their bike/bikes in the "Location" or "Signature" sections :dance: .

You could do worse than reading some of the information on this sight & the links that are provided in the "Resources" & "The bikes" sections marked in the Blue banner at the top of each page.

I can confirm that all the Funduro models have spoked wheels, & therefore use tubed tyres. No simple external plug repairs for your punctures Sir!!! :naughty:

 

Take a spare spark plug ?

 

Take enough tools to strip your bike to pieces...

 

You could do worse than reading some of the information on this sight & the links that are provided in the "Resources" & "The bikes" sections marked in the Blue banner at the top of each page.

Thanks I've had a perusal.. there is SO much info... and not enough time to read it alll......

I can confirm that all the Funduro models have spoked wheels, & therefore use tubed tyres. No simple external plug repairs for your punctures Sir!!!

Ooooppppssss :doh: So... Does that mean I don't carry anything at all? OR carry a pump - still like the idea of my mini mountain bike pump - to try to get somewhere that can fix it.... OR carry a repair kit... Having never done a repair on a motorbike tyre.... will I be able to...

Tools List:

1) Standard Kit - under seat
2) Spark plug removal tool - not OEM...
3) Small Set of Sockets?

So... On the spares list.....

1) Spark Plug
2) Puntcure Repair Kit.. (Where from? How Much etc...)

Thanks, Tony.

 

1. The Funduro has a Twin Spark head, so despite being a single cylinder engine, there are 2 Spark Plugs (in each bike ).

2. A bicycle puncture repair kit should do the job. If the hole in an inner tube is too big for that size of patch, it's probably not safe to repair anyway.
Your biggest problem is persuading the tyre off/on the rim, without making more holes (my record is 5 patches before giving up & fitting a new tube).

I'd say, take a front & rear sized tube with you, then if you get a puncture you can replace quickly & repair the leak at your leisure & keep as a spare.

 

What do you use for getting the TYRE off and on...

Or is it a case of Don't bother - let a professional do it... just carry the spare so it can be done...

Tony.

 

Tyre levers, tyre soap & practice.............lots of practice.

If you can manage the patience of a Saint too, that would be helpful.

Watching a Rallye Raid competitor doing a tyre change is a spectacle you could sell tickets to! They make it look so easy. Compared to my efforts in a shed, trying to fix a puncture on a Yam XT500......probably a free ride to the nearest Nut House. :big grin: .

Somebody will be along soon to recommend some "stuff" to prevent punctures. Treat with caution. :think:

 

Levers...

I always thought that... hard work and probably a bad idea to try.. I think the spare tubes and a pump is the way forward.....

Tony.

 

gaffa tape
zip ties
credit card
inner tube

gaffa tape fixed my bike in spain and i happily road another 200 miles on it! Dang fantastic stuff.

V.

 

duck tape and WD40.

if it moves and it shouldn't - duck tape.

if it doesn't and it should - WD40.

 

HIGHJACK

Just out of interest;

What is the difference between "Gaffa" & "Duck" Tape?

:think:

Also, what is the difference between "Zip" & "Cable" Ties?

:think:

"Americanisation" must stop!

:big grin:

 

Keep some views to yourself.

But isnt that a McDonalds your stuffing into your mouth on you I-D photo?


Im sure we all use brand names from America at some point or other.
Sorry if it offended anyone but I have a parent from the U.S.A, so I slip up sometimes!

V.

 

Hi Tony,te puncture repair kits,co2 pump and spare cartridges come from the Touratech catalogue.Tel no.01792 816660.Havnt used them in anger yet and as Wilbur has mentioned I am concerned about causing more punctures,so have opted for flat tyre levers as show up in the M&P catalogue.Tel.no.08448 156571.Carrying spare tubes sounds like a good idea.Removing spark plugs on the funduro is a sinch,it took two minuits,without having to remove any covers,fairings,etc.The gs is probably more involved.

 

Re: Keep some views to yourself.

[quote="valkon"]But isnt that a McDonalds your stuffing into your mouth on you I-D photo?


Im sure we all use brand names from America at some point or other.
Sorry if it offended anyone but I have a parent from the U.S.A, so I slip up sometimes!

V.[/quote]

How very dare you sir!

That is a very English Cream Tea, being consumed at the Birling Gap Hotel, before it drops into the sea.

:dance:

Another small point.....Hoover did NOT invent the vacuum cleaner :roll:

 

Puntcture repair kit

For comparison,

Touratexpensive punture repair kit £75 plus postage so nearer £85
- contains pump, patches, glue, two tyre irons, pressure gauge and a pretty bag

Motorworks puncture repair kit £27 including postage
- contains pump, patches, glue, three tyre iron but no gauge or bag (I suggest tesco's carrier bag :big grin: )

 

i heard a great bit of advise, possibly more useful for a trip where you're going to be in more remote areas and may not have a garage anywhere near.

"any time you use a tool on the bike, when you've finished with it, put it in a seperate tool kit." that way, after a while, you'll have a kit with all (hopefully) of the tools you need for the bike and none that you don't.

whilst you do need a few spanners for instance, there is no point taking the entire set from 5-35mm.