As a sidebar, if you know of roads that are simply not to be missed, we're open to suggestions. We'll be riding on Hwy 60 on the way there.

 

...a tubless tire repair kit and compact bicycle pump. You can hide it under the bodywork. It's just good insurance.

 

Agreed. Just having it seems to ensure you won't need it. Filling a motorcycle tire with a bicycle pump would surely be miserable, but it would be doable. At least to get enough in it that I could limp to somewhere with a proper air compressor.

 

On our trip last year (2000 miles)
Only took puncture repair kit and leatherman.
Think there is a few zip-ties and a roll of tape under the seat, didn't look.
Didn't see the need for loads of tools.

Not sure if you have them over there, but don't take the foam tyre repairer.
They are crap, tried 2 cans to repair small puncture.
Luckily my wife had the rope type, so soon on the road again.

Good luck on your trip

This stuff didn't work .


This is what I now got


Dog

 

On our trip last year (2000 miles)
Only took puncture repair kit and leatherman.
Think there is a few zip-ties and a roll of tape under the seat, didn't look.
Didn't see the need for loads of tools.

Not sure if you have them over there, but don't take the foam tyre repairer.
They are crap, tried 2 cans to repair small puncture.
Luckily my wife had the rope type, so soon on the road again.

Good luck on your trip

This stuff didn't work .


This is what I now got


Dog

That looks like a pretty well set up kit right there.

 

Re-check all your bolt torque on the rear adjustment nut for the rear wheel, recheck all axle bolt torque, chain cleaner/grease.

Adjustment tools for chain adjustment.

flat tire plug kit

 

StrayDog's tire repair kit is a good one. the only thing i would add to that kit would be a parasitic/female-female hose so you can also drain other tires to fill yours (2 tires at 1/2 rated psi is better than 1 at full and 1 and 0).

i would bring along one a vise grip as well as an adjustable/crescent wrench. While they arent perfect for roadside repairs, its better than nothing.

 

A few feet of wire, easy to carry and I've been on a ride where it was just what was needed to hold up an exhaust pipe that got banged up. If you have room, this tire repair kit comes with a compressor. Stop & Go Tubeless Puncture Pilot Motorcycle Tire Repair Kit w/ 12V Compressor - Touratech-USA

 

tire repair kit comes with a compressor.

That compressor is a good idea, those little Co2 cartridges don't have much air in them.
This is what I just bought for this year's trip.
Nice compact unit, only about 4" square
Seems to work great, if a bit slow (Small pump)


Dog

 

Roads:
Blood Mountain
Hwy 19
Hwy 53
Hwy 136
Hwy 60 is prob the best ride there up through Suches, GA and Taylors Point though Chattahoochee National Forest

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Are you talking about 136 and 53 headed through dawsonville and jasper?

 

To add to what you already listed and was suggested depending on carrying space:

14mm box wrench
19mm socket in 3/8" drive
Spark plug socket in 3/8" drive
3/8" drive socket wrench
3/8" drive torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver

That's stuff I make space for on my longer rides.

 

I got this from HFT as a backup pump, cheap Chinese air pump but it works, also got a free meter when I bought my pump using a Free meter coupon

$9.99 better than pumping by hand, just make sure you test it before going on your trip and make a special wire plug so you can use your batter as power
12V Air Compressor - 250 PSI, Compact Air Compressor

I also carry one of these on really long trips never know when your battery decides to choke on you
Micro-Start XP-1 Pocket Size Jump Starter by Antigravity

and a spare head light bulb.

yep using FREE coupon at HFT gets you going on a road trip
FREE Flashlight, Batteries, and Multimeter at Harbor Freight « I Crave Freebies

Last but not lease a AAA membership card or any auto insurance road side assistance membership card is worth it's weight in gold.

 

Thanks guys. Good thoughts. Pretty excited about the trip.

 

I have to second the bicycle pump, very easy to do and that's from experience. I've pumped up my scooters tires with a "stick style" pump from almost dead flat with fix a flat in it. Took about a minute and a half to get to 30psi, an electric pumps takes just as long or longer including set up time. Also the stick style pump is easier to store compared to a cube shaped pump.

That all being said I'd recommend a product I started using last tire change on my scooter. It's called "ride on" http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html works like "tire slime" for puncture plugging bug it's more gel like so stays in place once slung around in the tire and balances it as a side effect. $30 for 16oz and you need only 5 oz in each tire. So enough for one front and two rears.

 

There's definitely more than one way to skin a cat or fix a flat. All have pros and cons. When I ride the bicycle I use the little CO2 canisters because they're quick and easy, but they are a one-shot deal and if you mess it up you don't get a second chance. I'll pack a way to repair a puncture, but I'll also have my insurance policy number in case I need to call for a tow. Hopefully I won't need either.

Forecast is for rain next weekend. Let's hope they're wrong. Looking forward to ripping up some curvy mountain roads on the Grom!