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So, I'm going on my longest-ever road trip this thursday, and I wanted to know, what do you all look at before leaving on a long-haul? What spare parts do you bring? What tool did you wish you had on the side of the road?
So far, I have the following:
Pre-Flight
Fluids:
Engine oil clean, and at correct level.
Final drive oil clean, and at correct level.
Coolant clean, and at correct level.
No piss-stains on the driveway.
Battery electrolyte level correct (if applicable.)
Mechanical:
Seat is secure, and latched.
All bags and trunk lids are secure and locked.
Suspension is preasureized properly for load
Anti-dive is set for load.
Tires are at proper presure, and tread is sufficient. No cupping. No play in wheel bearings.
Clutch disengages drive completely.
Brakes operate properly.
Steering is firm, no flop, no wiggle.
Electical:
Guages operate properly
Stator connections are intact, and no signs of damage.
Battery vent hose is attatched, and routed properly (if equipped)
Turn signals operate.
Hazzard lights operate
Brake lights operate
High AND low beam operate.
Light modulators operate (if equipped)
HORN works
Fan fuse is intact. (<-- That one almost hosed me once)
Spare Parts
Spare ignition coil
Quart of oil
Liter (Litre for you on the other side of the pond:cheeky1
of water
Tools
Full socket set
Allen Key set
Cord-stylepatch kit
Air pump
So, what did I miss? I think I'll have room for clothes after I pack all of this stuff!
So, I'm going on my longest-ever road trip this thursday, and I wanted to know, what do you all look at before leaving on a long-haul? What spare parts do you bring? What tool did you wish you had on the side of the road?
So far, I have the following:
Pre-Flight
Fluids:
Engine oil clean, and at correct level.
Final drive oil clean, and at correct level.
Coolant clean, and at correct level.
No piss-stains on the driveway.
Battery electrolyte level correct (if applicable.)
Mechanical:
Seat is secure, and latched.
All bags and trunk lids are secure and locked.
Suspension is preasureized properly for load
Anti-dive is set for load.
Tires are at proper presure, and tread is sufficient. No cupping. No play in wheel bearings.
Clutch disengages drive completely.
Brakes operate properly.
Steering is firm, no flop, no wiggle.
Electical:
Guages operate properly
Stator connections are intact, and no signs of damage.
Battery vent hose is attatched, and routed properly (if equipped)
Turn signals operate.
Hazzard lights operate
Brake lights operate
High AND low beam operate.
Light modulators operate (if equipped)
HORN works
Fan fuse is intact. (<-- That one almost hosed me once)
Spare Parts
Spare ignition coil
Quart of oil
Liter (Litre for you on the other side of the pond:cheeky1
Tools
Full socket set
Allen Key set
Cord-stylepatch kit
Air pump
So, what did I miss? I think I'll have room for clothes after I pack all of this stuff!