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First time I've heard of that one. I typically use sandpaper. Most towns will have those sorts is tools lying around.

Most multitool's have one as well
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hi guys,
Just thinking... with motorbikes is it worth to carry a set of cables for gas, brakes, clutch in case they broke? Is it difficult to replace them?

I've done a lot of cycle touring and it is really common (and easy to change) to carry a set of cables....

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Just thinking... with motorbikes is it worth to carry a set of cables for gas, brakes, clutch in case they broke? Is it difficult to replace them?

I've done a lot of cycle touring and it is really common (and easy to change) to carry a set of cables....

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A lot of people pull an extra set of cables before they go (and tape the ends) so that in case one of them goes, it's a simple matter of swapping the ends, rather than pull new ones. Because, you just know it's going to break in the wind and rain. Pulling them beforehand also means that they don't take up any room in your pack(s).

WIth hydraulics, I never bothered. Not even on my bicycles. On a motorcycle I carry a bleeder kit and a couple of nipples for the end of the piping.

Never had any problems other than the occasional need to bleed the brakes.
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On the first trip we went through some cables. Typically at the nipple. But on the second we didn't have any issues, and it lasted until I sold it. I do carry a spare usually, but am wondering if I will next time. Might just take an emergency repair kit. Not sure yet. Heard mixed reviews about those.

The clutch one is the one that's key on mine, as Yamaha uses a dual wire throttle cable. Just keep an eye on it and map out the places where you can find parts like that.

Never had any luck routing spare cables along the bike. Always had snagging.
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My gascable is stock, and I try to wind it out once or twice

The clutch is the same, bike has 150.000km.

I dont bother, but have a repairkit with spare nipples to solder on, but only bring it for really large trips.

If you're worried, buy new ones, lube them up and mount them. You should be fine for ages.
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hi guys,
Just thinking... with motorbikes is it worth to carry a set of cables for gas, brakes, clutch in case they broke? Is it difficult to replace them?

I've done a lot of cycle touring and it is really common (and easy to change) to carry a set of cables....

thanks!
Small jumper cables are a good idea in case battery goes dead. But DO NOT worry about throttle cable or clutch. If your bike is fairly new (under 5 years) then the throttle and clutch cables should be FINE.

I would carry 3 tire irons ... two small, one large. Also, 2 or 3 spare tubes.
Below, just a couple different tool kits I have used. Just a couple ideas for you.




Note: Quik Steel, Two part Epoxy, Elec tape on tool handles, small stick magnet, levers, emery cloth, rubber cement,
small elec. kit with multimeter, grip lock pliers. NOT SHOWN BUT IMPORTANT: tire irons, LED headlight for working on bike or whatever, spare tubes.

Careful editing is important, getting rid of tools that do not fit your bike or you do not need. Yours is a modern bike, very little to go wrong beyond flat tires and doing oil changes and picking up dirty fuel.
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Steel wire could be used as jumper cables as well if you can keep them separated in use. Steel wire can be used for lots of other things as well
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Sorry for bother you again! :-D

When I go cycle touring I carry a chain tool in case I have to change/shorten the chain. In modern cycle chains there is another easier system with a sort of clips that can be easily removed with a long thin pliers.

I've seen that motorcycles chains are pretty similar but I do not see the chain tools in your tool sets. How do you manage that??

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There is. It's just very small. Haven't seen a smaller one.
It's the terra-x chain breaker.
I rather have it and never having to use it than the other way around. Always carry a few links as well.
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