Re: I would not go on a long trip without my.... (complete this sentence)

by Bear 19th August 2008, 18:51

A costume or shorts to swim in any rivers you come across... Very Happy

Rain suit for just in case...

by Andre 19th August 2008, 19:05

The wheel nuts on most BMW bikes take a T50 Torx, and the brake callipers a T40. Two handy tools to have with you. I was surprised how many places do not have these in their workshops, specially tyre & brake places in small towns. Happened to me in 2006 Sad

by Gerrit 20th August 2008, 07:39

My wallet, GPS and toothbrush

by wingman 20th August 2008, 11:56

Mother-in-law, so I don't have to kiss here goodbye

by Henk 20th August 2008, 12:55

Very good Wingman Where do you put her? In the panier or top box

by steyngert 20th August 2008, 12:57

or in that little trailer you can attach to your bike, elsewhere on this site...

by Henk 20th August 2008, 13:07

I can already see that trailor beeing left in Mozambique, nice insurance claim. The money lost will be a minor compaired to the advantages

by wingman 20th August 2008, 15:24

With her on you wouldn't see the paniers, nor the make of the bike for that matter lol!

by LeRoy Olivier 20th August 2008, 15:39

It is like the old adage - where your Mother In Law is very healthy - she has been walking 5km's per day for the last year - only problem is nobody knows where she is. lol!

On the other hand you get along much better with your wifes mother in law than with you mother in law lol!

by Andre 20th August 2008, 22:11

Well I must say, this thread has taken on quite a new angle. Mothers and mothers-in-law must definately stay home, even if you have one of those bike trailers and even if you want to leave it behind in Mozambique. There are cheaper ways to loose a MIL Twisted Evil

by steyngert 21st August 2008, 09:07

enough said about mothers-in-law....
What about spare gloves?

by GSlady 21st August 2008, 10:32

Are the spare gloves for Mother-in-law? lol!

ok back to the topic
My 2c about gloves:
Those yellow plastic dishwashing gloves are ideal to wear under your biking gloves to keep the early morning cold or wind out.
Also works well to keep hands dry in wet weather.

by DaveS 21st August 2008, 12:09

BMW wrote:Are the spare gloves for Mother-in-law?

ok back to the topic
My 2c about gloves:
Those yellow plastic dishwashing gloves are ideal to wear under your biking gloves to keep the early morning cold or wind out.
Also works well to keep hands dry in wet weather.

Good idea - then you can wash the dishes for us in the evenings. Wink

by GSlady 21st August 2008, 12:26

Rejuvenated wrote:

Good idea - then you can wash the dishes for us in the evenings.

Sure, I'll sort out the paper plates.

Oh yes and another vital thing to take on a long bike trip.. any trip for that matter: your license.

by Bear 21st August 2008, 13:07

Eish, something else is a roll of loo paper and a cook... no bar of soap sound better... Hehe Very Happy

by Henk 22nd August 2008, 10:48

Believe it Bear loo paper(witgoud) is veeerrrryyyy important. Never go anywhere without it. EXPERIENCE. Mieliestronke is not very good on the.............

by Rooikat 22nd August 2008, 12:11

What about a visor cleaning kit. (The white gold can scratch your visor.) Suspect

by LeRoy Olivier 22nd August 2008, 12:17

Chamois - always carry a chamois with me - will use it along the way to clean the helmits, visors and bike.

by Andre 22nd August 2008, 17:01

Another thing I always have with me is the two standard size wash basin plugs (wasbakprop). How many times have you been to places where they have a bath or basin but no plug Question

by Richard H 22nd August 2008, 19:19

...without my Razz

wife's agreement!

I would just hate to get home and find that the door locks had been changed....? affraid

I mean, how would I get my other bike, the other two jackets and the rest of the rider gear out of the cupboard if she did that to me... Rolling Eyes

by GSlady 22nd August 2008, 20:16

Oh you .. where can you get a better mixture of valuable info AND humour!
bounce

by Andre 22nd August 2008, 20:25

Is that not what the forum is all about Question

What will life be without some humour? Back to the thread: If you have a bike with a very high exhaust, like my R1100S, it is good to have some condoms with you to pull over the exhaust ends to prevent water from getting in when raining. (and these days you get them free Exclamation

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by LeRoy Olivier 27th August 2008, 14:37

Providing the exhaust pipe is cold when using it

by Henk 27th August 2008, 15:05

Another thing to take with is good compony. (mother in law excluded)

by steyngert 27th August 2008, 15:09

in the absence of good company, good alcohol...

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