Preparations for Ladakh Trip - IV - Essential Spares

Essential Spares Required for Long Rides

1- Engine oil: For your safety carry at least half a liter of engine oil recommended by your motorcycle manufacturer, daily check engine oil level and top up if necessary.

2- Chain Lubricant: Can be used to lubricate drive chain, in case you prefer to use WD 40 or any other lube please carry that.

3- Chain links: There might be chances that your chain might break in between your trip so carry couple of chain links, so that you can fix it and ride on.

4- Clutch and front brake lever: In case of a fall clutch/front brake lever can break, which might be a great problem while you ride. Hence it is best to carry each of these as spare, to ensure you can ride with ease.

5- Clutch and accelerator wires: Clutch and Accelerator wires have a habit of snapping in the middle of nowhere, so please carry a spare clutch and accelerator wire.

6- Spare tube for front and rear tyre: In case of any puncture always carry spare tube for both the tyres. If you want to save some time on your journey you can simply change the tube instead of repairing it.

7- Puncture Repair Kit: For tubeless tyres

8- Spark plug: Although spark plugs of modern motorcycles rarely give problem, it is a good idea to carry a spare one.

9- Spare key of your motorcycle: Always carry a spare key of your motorcycle and never put both the keys in the same place!

10- Electrical wire: There can be chances of faulty wires during your trip so carry electrical wire which you can easily replace it.

11- Spare Fuse: A blown fuse can leave your motorcycle without headlight and/or horn, so don’t forget to carry one with you.

12- Nylon Rope: Can be used for tying together various parts of your motorcycle or to help you tow your friend’s motorcycle or help someone else tow yours.

13- Few nuts and bolts of various sizes: Based on your motorcycles make, carry nuts and bolts which hold parts like exhaust, leg guard, foot pegs etc.

14- Petrol pipe: If you run out of petrol and come across someone who is willing to lend some petrol to you, you will need it to take petrol out of their petrol tank.

15- Electrical & Scotch tape: If you want to be a bit more careful then don’t forget to carry some electrical and scotch tape with you. This can be used for tying together various parts and insulating damaged wires.