MichiganBob Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Heading from Michigan to Alaska and back next spring. Never too early to do a little planning. What spare parts do you suggest I carry for my 02RT? Just picked up a small air compressor and a slick tire plug tool. Figure some plugs, bulbs and an alternator belt. Will do the spline and brake/clutch fluid change this winter. Will have about 23K on the scooter when I leave. Will order a rear tire to mount in Alaska. All suggestions are appreciated. Thanks. Ride safe. Bob Link to comment
RichEdwards Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Start with new tires and pick tires for their longevity, not their "stickiness." You will probably still need that rear change in Alaska. And bring Plexus. I cleaned my faceshield about three or four times a day (dust, dirt, bugs). Link to comment
TPadden Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Did it in 2000 and 2004. ME880's should be good for a 12,000 mile round trip. I carried tools, duct tape, JB Weld, pump and plugs, didn't worry about parts. If you need anything 1st choice is dealer in Edmonton, second Calgary, third Fairbanks, last by a long shot is Anchorage. Anchorage is VERY busy and will get around to you in a couple of weeks! For sure - you don't need to carry bulbs - it doesn't get dark ! I never needed anything on either trip. Best advice I got was from Fairbanks (Trails End). I went in because my bike was hitting 36,000 and I was concerned about service and going off warrantee. Dealer - Got any problems? Me - No. Dealer - your bike got you up the Alaskan? Me - Yep. Dealer - If it were me I'd not let anyone touch my bike until it got me home! Here's a oil filter go get oil and change it and get out of here! Tom Gainesville, Mo. PS Last trip my son rode a 97 600 Bandit from Key West to north of Fairbanks with all camping gear. Up the Cassiar and back the Alaskan! Link to comment
mikefigielski Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 At 23K miles, you should be OK, but then again, you are going into desolate areas. Personally, I carry a spare Hall sensor, fuel pump, Motronic, and ignition switch on long trips. I know that is overkill for some people, but I have personally had or seen these parts ruin trips by their failure. Plus, I have easy access to these parts used. Plugs and an alternator belt can't hurt. An assortment of commonly used nuts and bolts, zip ties, hose clamps, etc can bea life saver. I saved a trip for a friends K12GT with a soda can, hi temp silicone, and two hose clamps. It was a McGuyver moment, what can I say! Mike Link to comment
TPadden Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 .... Personally, I carry a spare Hall sensor, fuel pump, Motronic, and ignition switch on long trips....Plugs and an alternator belt can't hurt. An assortment of commonly used nuts and bolts, zip ties, hose clamps, etc can bea life saver....what can I say! Mike I say - If I had to carry all that for piece of mind - I'd get a new VStrom ! Seriously though - the guy my son and I rode with on the last trip UPS'd over 150lbs of junk back as soon as we hit Anchorage. As the Nike ad says - "Just Do It" ! Tom Gainesville, Mo. Link to comment
Steve_Reinig Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 We just got back a month ago and our only regret is not planning for the replacement of tires. We both blew out our rear ME 880s at about 6000. We did the Cassiar, Denali and Top of the World. Another option is to have tires shipped to a known destination and have them mounted. Next time it will be Dawson City and mounted by the tire place in town. It's owned by a motorcyclist!!! We carried cables, alternator belt, Twinmax compressor, plugs, torque wrench and assorted tools. Good luck. It's the ride of a lifetime. Link to comment
MichiganBob Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Do you happen to remember the name of that tire place in Dawson City Steve? Bob Link to comment
Steve_Reinig Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Here is the link http://www.tirecraft.com/Yukon/dawsoncity.asp. They mounted but could not balance. Bike rode fine. Good luck. Very friendly and helpful folks Link to comment
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