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| Saturday, 20 March 2010 09:44 |
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Leaving in 3 months, wow. I better prepare. At first I thought "meh, I'll just hop on and go," but as much as I like to think I can do that, I can't. I'll be overpreparing for the next 3 months. Here's my first draft packing list. Misc things I don't have yet: Waterproof top bag (that turns into backpack?), and waterproof bags for inside panniers? Straps for Zega Pro cases Garmin Zumo 660, Touratech mount, and Scala Rider G4 Dash Space filler w/cig lighter plugs (TT) aftermarket tool kit for bike New camera? This is a good excuse to get the Canon G10 I've been drooling over. Or the G11 now that it's out? Fuck. SPOT portable cig. lighter air compressor Gerbing vest & temp control/hardwire? Install new Tourance tires Tech: iPhone, Laptop, emergency charger. HD flipcam Tools / Parts: extra tools including: tire irons, 3/8th extension, oil filter remover, six-in-one screwdriver tubes, slime, tire repair kit (plugs) JB weld, super glue steel bailing wire, pliers with cutter, zip ties, electrical tapespare clutch lever Gear / Clothing / Misc: helmet, jacket, pants, boots, rain gear, summer & winter riding gloves windproof balaclava 3 non-cotton socks, 2 boxers and 3 shirts, 1 shorts, 1 jeans, 1 pair shoes. BMW underwear :) Chamois Butt'r, ibuprofen wallet, keys, money granola bars, cigarette lighter, water bottles |
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Their tire plug kit is nice for the pump and the basic tools, but the plugs provided suck. You want the harder (non-goopy) round ones that can be found at auto parts stores. I'll probably get this one.. nice and compact pump.
I've been watching the Gerbing site for a while and they are still out of fleece vests. Seriously.. they need to ramp up production. WTF. So I might have to go with the softshell vest.
Oh, and Michelle might be coming too! She's psyching herself up, so make that two Gerbings. :)
http://www.advdesigns.net
I've got a great after-market tool kit here (they have one for the 1200 too) and will probably pick up their tire changing kit. (Check out their cylinder head guards or the engine guard extensions as well.)
Also, I've learned - one heated Gerbing liner is worth 5 sweaters. Buy one and take that in case it gets cold. It will save you a lot of grief and/or packing space.
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