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Hi buddies!
I will finally do my long motorbike trip with a WR250R. Will set off from Barcelona, head to Turkey then Caucasus and if I manage to get a Russian visa then coming back through Russia, Belarus, Poland and so on.

I am writing down everything I guess I will need but I got stuck with the tools and spares part.

Does anyone have a comprehensive list of items to take? I googled lots of articles about this but I think is better to rely on you guys.

Thanks so much!
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Is that a good bike for long trips,would think its a bit small engine for highway and small tank? Good bike for mountain riding and offroad it is.
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For me is the ideal bike for travel.
I've ordered a bigger tank already!

Any thoughts?
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Don't worry mate. It's an awesome bike to take on a trip. And depending on your dirt skill levels, you'll be keeping going when the GS's will turn around. Other countries actually go smaller for touring rather than Europe's ideal of bigger for the motorway.

As for a list, I can fit all my tools in a Maxpedition EDC pouch for my WRR. It don't use ratchet drivers, instead have an adapter for my 10mm ratchet spanner. I haven't got a complete list, but I'd recommend trying to use what came with the bike on the next service, tire and drive chain change and body work strip (all of it) and see if you can make is smaller with better quality tools at the same time.

8,10,12 mm are the most common hex sizes and then it's just Allen and Phillips bits. The bigger stuff is for the wheels. I like sockets over spanners but use X-terra tire levers and spanner adapters which are small and strong instead of the really large sockets. Can't remember if I can take of the small sprocket with it. X-terra also do a tiny chain tools.



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Don't worry mate. It's an awesome bike to take on a trip. And depending on your dirt skill levels, you'll be keeping going when the GS's will turn around. Other countries actually go smaller for touring rather than Europe's ideal of bigger for the motorway.

As for a list, I can fit all my tools in a Maxpedition EDC pouch for my WRR. It don't use ratchet drivers, instead have an adapter for my 10mm ratchet spanner. I haven't got a complete list, but I'd recommend trying to use what came with the bike on the next service, tire and drive chain change and body work strip (all of it) and see if you can make is smaller with better quality tools at the same time.

8,10,12 mm are the most common hex sizes and then it's just Allen and Phillips bits. The bigger stuff is for the wheels. I like sockets over spanners but use X-terra tire levers and spanner adapters which are small and strong instead of the really large sockets. Can't remember if I can take of the small sprocket with it. X-terra also do a tiny chain tools.
Thanks!

No worries as i know the wr is my right bike for travel

By the way, i was wondering... if i need to repair a puncture on the rear tyre on the road, how the hell i put the wheel out without a stand?

Cheers!
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If there is no big rock to place it on, you could lay it down on the side.
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Yes but in that case how do you center the wheel?
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I just got a WR250X. Do some search on "trail jack". It is an adjustable prop used in conjunction with the side stand. I made my own or a convenient stick will work.

Just got the IMS 3 gallon tank but the 4.7 might be better for long distance travel.

On the KLR I carry a 3/8" ratchet plus the sockets I need to change tire and plug. I carry spare tubes and clutch/brake lever. Tools to change tire plus skeletonized 12v compressor. water pump seals plug hex bits and 3/8" drive 1/4" socket to drive them in Phillips, straight and hex for everything on the bike. Vice Grips, 6" Crescent wrench, spoke wrench
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Yes but in that case how do you center the wheel?
You can center wheel when you raise bike up again.
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Or lean it against a tree, stuff your luggage under it or use a trail stand. You can make your own with some aluminum tube and a piece of angle. Or just the tube. I've got a steel one from advrider, but I'm making a lighter one and strap it to the sub frame. If I can be bothered, because I don't ride alone. Normally my wife or mates hold it on the side stand. Another advantage of a light bike
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Thanks for the tricks!
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I would not leave without a small set of files to compliment the the epoxies n rtv.at least a rat tail,triangular mill,alot of fitting can be done with these two.
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A little bit of sandpaper goes a long way if you need to prep a surface for JBweld ect. I keep a piece in my tire patchkit, and also use it to roughen up a tube before i patch it.

I wouldn't bring files myself.
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What all of you mean by "files"?
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