What to take?

michael j · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Karma :

A bit of a noob question but, what spares, tools do you take with you when doing Hare and Hounds, greenlaning etc?
Only asking as my throttle cable snapped 10 mins after starting today. Needless to say, I didn't have a spare Rolling Eyes

Cheers

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garyd · Brolly Dolly Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

spanners/pliers/screwdrivers/crimps/tape/first aid kit/tubes/pump and co2 canisters/tyre levers/spark plug and spanner/wd40/cable ties/money/phone,reckon thats it and never needed any yet Very Happy

...............just wait till i leave it at home Embarassed

this is all in my hydro rucksack so obviously got 2 litres of water also Thumbs Up

michael j · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Karma :

Cheers garyd, I guess I'll also be taking a throttle cable and a spare spark plug Smile

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

HG do a universal 'DIY cable kit' which is worth looking at. Hardly takes up any space if you take it out of the stupid tin it comes in.

Will do most cables, might even last for an hour or two as a clutch cable, though it's definitely not designed to take those loads.

meach · Scooby Slapper Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Karma :

A good idea is to have spare cables taped to the ones you are using. If it breaks it is already in position to be connected and doesnt take up any room.

KTM Gordo · Brolly Dolly Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Karma :

A very useful tool to take is a allen key thingy that looks like a Swiss Army knife. They're about a fiver from the bicycle section of Halfords, and it's helped me (and numerous others) fix stuff on the trail.

I also carry a couple of spare levers as a tallisman that I won't break on as a result. Cable ties are also handy to have, and WD-40.

HTH Smile

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Zip ties.
Folding allen key tool.
Tyre levers & spare tube along with necessary spanners for taking the wheels off.
Spark plug & socket.
A piece of rope to tow with.

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michael j · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Karma :

Bloody hell, it this rate I'm gonna need a trailer.
Thanks for the info.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

KTM Gordo · Brolly Dolly Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Karma :

And don't forget to invite us along when you next plan a trip out... Wink

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