What to Pack

[sixtring74]

Maybe this shouldn't be posted here but I wanted to know what essentials I'll need for my first road trip on my AT.

A friend and I are planning a road trip to the east cost of spain and need to start planning.

[africatijn]

There a quite some threads about this. Try the search, should bring you lots of lists of things people take along.

T.

[robelst]

Light bulbs (plus screwdriver to get to them ), a bit of chain-lube, a chain repair link plus appropriate pliers for emergencies, tools to adust the chain-tension, spare plug and plug-socket, one of those handy mini-cans of WD40 and perhaps a can of tyre sealant and a small pump for punctures. Clean underwear is pleasant too Don't carry oil or coolant with you, in the unlikely event you need a top-up you can find suitable stuff at any petrol station (even in Spain ).
Some may tell you to carry a spare fuel pump and reg-rec too but I would either replace before you leave when I know they are on their way out, or otherwise not bother.

[Pete Rock]

I would say carry whatever you carry to ride around your area on a Sunday plus chain lube. It´ll be as easy to find a shop/garage with anything you might need as in England.

[M@to]

Well... you can't take everything that you want...
but you surely can everything that you need

But everything depends on a route you ride...

My musthaves are:

maglite (or any other light)
ducktape
knife
chain lube
strong thin nylon rope
few pieces of wire
few cableshoes
some bolts and nuts
some plastic fasteners (electical... for cabels.. u know.. )
penlike manometer
additional elastics (for luggage)
4m belt with tightener (if you travel with ferry)
some tools

If you have original fuelpump, take a peace of 10mm/ inches pipe for bypass (lenght ~5cm/2inches) and 2 "embraces"-> is this the word?

[piguglyshandydrinker]

Just done my first trip abroad (solo to Valencia), seem's daunting before hand, do basic planning and fully prep the bike.

No need to go overboard with spares, basic "bodging" tools etc.

Main thing; SUNCREAM

Enjoy

Phil

[IanS]

May I add:

Small firstaid kit
Adjustable spanner ( one fits all )
Electrical tape
Cornflower ( mix 1 teaspoon in a glass of water ) for the 'runs'.


IanS

[Maverick]

European Roadcover, wallet, bag of peanuts and water

[SMITH05]

just so everyone knows i am that man who he's going with.

[gibbo]

just so everyone knows i am that man who he's going with.

With all the cr@p everyone is suggesting he takes, you will be able to travel very light. Less is more.