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Post  timboellis Thu Apr 07 2011, 15:09

Well planning a trip this weekend first big run on the cat, any suggestions on what supplies i need to take other than the little tool kit and spare fuses / bulbs

hope the weathers good planning lots of stops on the way

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Post  SteveCat Thu Apr 07 2011, 16:24

Money, camera , mobile and breakdown company info Very Happy
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Enjoy and have a ball
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Post  weasley Thu Apr 07 2011, 16:43

Depends how light you want to pack. You could throw in a puncture repair kit and I like to carry a couple of small bottles of water (for drinking, but they can always be used as coolant or puncture location fluid in an emergency) and some snacks (cereal bars or whatever floats your boat). Got a spare visor? Spare gloves? Earplugs.

Looks like a great ride!
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Post  yamahamad Thu Apr 07 2011, 20:12

A few simple bike checks, oil & coolant levels. Tyre pressures & check for cuts, glass or sharp stones stuck in the rubber. Check all bulbs especially brake light as the cat only has one.
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Post  OHLINS Fri Apr 08 2011, 14:25

Not a mahoosive roll, but some duck tape, plus a few cable ties are always good to have in yer tool kit... plus some midgey repellent in case the buggers are out in force!

Hope the weather stays fine for you!

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Post  timboellis Fri Apr 08 2011, 17:03

So what bulb do i need to carry as a spare then, just the back one?

I assume I can pick one up at my local petrol station?
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Post  weasley Fri Apr 08 2011, 17:30

I carry a spare headlight bulb in the toolkit - I once had one fail at about 70 mph on an unlit A road, at night...... that was sphincter-tightening and I didn't have a spare so I had to ride 10 miles home on main beam. If I'm going any distance (or to France) I carry a spare indicator and tail lamp too.
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