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XR650R Dual Sport Project & Travels

Packing List for Dual Sport Day Trips

Items that have actually come into use during a ride are in red.
  • Cruz Metrix tool kit, 1/8 x 2 flatblade screwdriver, 6" extension for 1/8" socket drive, axle wrench, spare handlebar end-bolt for bark busters, a foot of spare fuel hose, small tube of grease, spare taillight and headlight bulb, plug wrench, tire pressure gauge, Quicksteel, spare headlight shroud strap, Hondalock 2 (loctite), tooth brush.

  • Assortment of zip ties, some duct tape, four small bungees, roll of heavy duty velcro fastening tape, some double-stick velcro tape.
  • Two titanium tire irons, tire patch kit, compact hand pump, Motion Pro Bead Buddy, tow strap.

  • Motion Pro "MP" Tool and Leatherman Super Tool 200.

  • Spare liter of coolant (at high elevations).

  • Goretex shell parka, Aerostich Darien light pants (sans armor), winter riding gloves, space blanket.

  • First aid kit, bic lighter, compass, maps, iodine water treatment pills, flashlight w spare batteries.

  • Sunblock, lip balm, other personal effects.

  • Packable broad-brimmed hat to cut the sun during breaks.

  • Water, (I recommend 6 liters if doing the White Rim Trial).

  • Trail mix and energy bars.