The_Donkey

Donkey

 The_Mule


 and  the
___Mule

2 Brothers
 2 Motorcycles
  7 Months
   4 Continents
    30 Countries
     43,000km

The_Route
a travel tail

  

 

  KTM

 

 

 

The Gear

This is more or less what we’re bringing with us, (except for clothes, shoes and toiletries).  Looking at the list it’s hard to believe it all fits! (current Jan 2010)

     Special thanks to Paul Murray from  Wayne Gardner Enterprises  for his continued support and product information. 

Bike Related
  • Michelin Off Road tyres
  • Heavy duty tubes
  • Aqualine 30lt long range tank
  • HID 50W Headlight
  • B and B Bash plates
  • Waterproof Bags, various sizes
  • KTM Tank Bag
  • Centre Stand
  • Heated grips
  • Throttle lock
  • Front screen
  • Puncture repair kit
  • Folding mirrors
  • Bark busters
  • Rim Locks
  • Fork bleeders
  • Facet Fuel Pumps and inline filter
  • Touratech Panniers and Rack
  • Pelican 1560 rear case, with custom rear mounting rack
  • 8lt fuel bladder
  • 8lt water bladder
  • Paper Maps of the whole route!
  • 2lt Ogio hydration packs
  • Mini electrical tyre pump
  • Even more mini hand pump
  • Pelican 1060 Micro Case
  • Various straps

Documents

All documents have copies in duplicate with scans on usb keys, and copies left at home.

  • Passport (inc Arabic translation)
  • Carnet
  • Passport Pics x 100
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
  • Bike Registration Certificate
  • Original bike purchase receipt
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Drivers License, translated in various languages
  • Itinerary
  • Plane tickets
  • Travel Insurance Certificates
  • Letters of Invitation


Medical

  • First aid kit tailored to bike injuries
  • Anti Malarial Tablets
  • Gastro Kit
  • Range of Antibiotics
  • Anti Nausea medication
  • Sharps Kit
  • DEET 30% insect repellent
Riding Apparel
  • BMW Rallye Pro2 Jacket/Pants
  • Alpine Stars 365 Gore-Tex gloves
  • Dainese lightweight gloves
  • Alpine Stars Durban Gore-Tex Boots
  • Arai Tourex 3 Helmets
  • Goggles
  • Icebreaker thermals
  • Spares
  • Front brake and clutch levers
  • Gear and rear brake levers
  • Brake pads (1f/2r)
  • Sprockets (2f, 1r)
  • Oil and fuel filters
  • Headlight Globes
  • Heavy Duty Tubes
  • Range of valve shims
  • Chain Breaker/Joiner kit
  • Waterpump repair kit
  • Basic Tool Kit

Camping

  • Mont Moondance II Tent
  • Mont Sleeping Bag
  • Synmat 9 Mattress
  • Silk/Cotton Bag liner
  • Inflatable Pillow
  • MSR 2 Person Pot Set
  • Coleman Multifuel Stove
  • Cutlery
  • Short camping stool (cut down to fit in rear case)
  • Leatherman Multitool
  • Head Lamps
  • First Need XL Water Purifier/Filter

 

 


Tech / Electrical

  • Garmin GPS
  • 10in HP Netbook
  • 500w 12/240V inverter
  • AA/AAA Batteries and charger
  • Cardo Scala Headsets + charger
  • 2 Way radios
  • GPS Equipped Emergency Beacon
  • 12V Camping Light
  • Mobile Phone + charger (w GPS)
  • Onboard Video Camera
  • 12MP Digital Camera
  • 12V 2.2Ahr LiFePO4 Battery
  • Various leads and connectors

   
 

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