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Last year a buddy and I took a 1300 mile trip around Colorado /r/dualsport ride on a Husqvarna 701 and a Yamaha WR250R. Here's a photo of the gear from last year.

This year we are adding one person (riding a monster, brand new, KTM 1090 Adventure R) to the crew and moving a little farther west to see some of the amazing sites in Utah. I put together a 1500 mile route, and will tack on White Rim Trail (if we can get passes) and wander around in Beef Basin for a bit.

A few of my friends have started using Polar Steps, so I've setup a trip and will try to keep it updated. I also maintain a simple website and will post photos on my flickr account.

Now, on to the fun, because sorting out gear and packing is half the fun of a /r/motocamping trip.

I'm involved in volunteer search and rescue (/r/searchandrescue) so a lot of this gear comes from my callout pack and extended incident command packs. The more experienced riders will notice that I'm lacking any tools, spares, tube slime, etc. I'm fortunate enough to be riding with 2 other riders that are packing all that jazz.

Two mottos:

1. buy once, cry once
   
2. high speed, low drag
   
   motorcycle
   
   

• Yamaha WR250R 2018
  
• Dunlop D606 tires
  
• heavy-duty tubes
  
• Tusk rack
  
• Tusk handguards
  
• Rox Speed 2" risers
  
• Seal Savers
  
• Moose Racing skid
  
• HaloCam front+rear dashcam
  
• IMS 3 gallon tank
  
• Double Take enduro mirros
  
• Edge2 fender eliminator
  
• USB charging port
  
  navigation
  
  
• Garmin 64s - Most Garmin's allow OSM maps. Free, crowd-sourced maps are a huge win in my opinion.
  
• Garmin inReach Mini - in the event I "full send"
  
• OSMAnd+ - Open Street Maps offline maps
  
• GaiaGPS - offline satellite images, private/public property maps, USFS road maps and topo maps
  
  photgraphy
  
  
• Sony a7iii
  
• Sigma 14mm f1.8
  
• F-stop Navin - mounted on my chest, holds my Sony a7iii
  
• Lowepro Toploader chest harness
  
• Lance Camera strap
  
• 3x Sony batteries
  
• Osprey ultralight dry sack 6L
  
• GoPro Hero 6 Black
  
• 6x GoPro batteries
  
• GoPro battery charger - charges 3 batteries at a time
  
• GoPro ND filters
  
• various GoPro mounts
  
  medical and hygiene
  
  
• SAM splint
  
• NAR Hyfin vent chest seal
  
• NAR rolled gauze
  
• QuikClot clotting gauze
  
• thermal blanket
  
• 3x hand warmers
  
• triangular bandage
  
• medical tape
  
• wound seal
  
• NAR tourniquet
  
• Leatherman Raptor medical shears
  
• basic meds
  
• basic bathroom supplies
  
  wearing
  
  
• Forma Adventure boots
  
• Fox v2 VLAR helmet
  
• REV'IT! Wind Jacket
  
• 100% Accuri Sand - the "sand" model helps with wind blowing on my eyes and drying contacts out
  
• grey smoke lens
  
• Mammut Neon Light 12L backpack
  
• Nonoise ear plugs - I know they are a bit pricey, but I've worn them 5 days in a row over 1500 miles and didn't even know they were there
  
• Road iD - blood type, date of birth, allergies and wife's contact info
  
• gloves
  
  sleeping
  
  
• Kammok Roo Single hammock
  
• Twisted Root Cloudburst rainfly
  
• Big Agnes Hitchens UL 20 sleeping bag - ultra-light, ultra-compact, I carry this for winter SAR activities
  
• ALPS Mountaineering compression sack - medium size, I use this in place of the Mosko Moto tail bag because it fits my sleeping bag, rainfly and hammock
  
• REI Flash sleeping pad - insulated is important
  
• Osprey ultralight dry sack 12L - used for my sleeping back, inside the ALPS compression sack, to ensure my sleeping bag stays dry
  
  inclement weather
  
  
• winter riding gloves
  
• Olympia Horizon rain pants
  
• rain jacket - cheap, no-name, fits over riding jacket
  
• face mask - ski/snowboarding style
  
• windbreaker - for over riding jacket, cheap no-name brand
  
• smart-wool base layer
  
• fleece jacket
  
  food
  
  
• 2.5L Osprey Hydraluics LT - inside the Mammut backpack
  
• GSI Pinnacle Soloist pot
  
• Light My Fire spork
  
• UST Delta Stormproof lighter - this actually failed to work on my trip last year to Colorado, but I think it was because we were at altitude
  
• [Primus Micron trail stove](primus pocket rocket) - mine is an older model
  
• Primus fuel cannister
  
• 4x backpacking dinners
  
• 4x backpacking breakfasts
  
  motorcycle
  
  
• 2x Primus 1.5L fuel bottles - unleaded fuel is important
  
• funnel
  
  clothing
  
  
• 1x riding pants
  
• 2x shirts
  
• 3x pairs of socks
  
• 3x underwear
  
  luggage
  
  
• Mosko Moto Reckless 40L saddlebags - I did 1500 miles through CO last year with these and absolutely loved them. A key feature for me is that I can snag the "sleeves" and run under a rainfly and setup my entire camp. Other brands, all your gear is in a bag, on the bike, so you have to stand next to the bike while you setup camp. Also important for when staying in hostels.
  
• Mosko Moto Pico tank bag
  
• Rok Straps
  
  misc
  
  
• Moo cards - I carry these for dropping in geocaches and sharing my photos with people I meet.
  
• Zebra H600Fc - recommended in /r/flashlight by /u/Zak
  
• 2x USB cable - multi port - these are nice and short, and can charge both micro-USB and USB-C devices at the same time
  
• Leatherman Skeletool
  
• flip flops
  
• shorts
  
• t-shirt
  
• 10x rechargable AA's

Should you? Maybe. Would I? No. But I would add some Ride On Sealant.

The only reason I can see to actually change out the tubes is to prevent a catastrophic flat. The sealant mitigates that for the most part. I use it in my HD tubes, but I wouldn't bother changing out a perfectly good tube, but if you decide you want to, I'd still use the sealant (it also balances your tire).

Have fun, ride safe!

As someone who's spent hours in the sun changing a tube on the trail by himself, my biggest suggestions are:

• Bring one or two smaller irons and one biggun. A good 16" iron like this one from MotionPro totally changes the game. That leverage comes in really handy.
  
• I feel like you said in the comments that sitting it in the sun didn't seem to help much, but if you get a flat after hours of riding in the sun that shit will be 2x as pliable as a cold tire, so don't stress too much about it being as tough as a brand-new tire at home.
  
• Get an enduro trail stand, especially if your bike has a floating caliper that you have to wrestle with. This one is my favorite. Won't help you change the tire of course, but it makes the other 50% of the job a LOT less painful. Having one of these is like a godsend when you're tired and hot.
  
• Make good, thoughtful choices. Tires can be very frustrating but it's better to move carefully and avoid stress, overheating, or accidents when you're in the middle of nowhere. If it's hot take the time to strip your gear off, grab some water, and take inventory of your tools. Take a breather. Slowly make yourself a nice work area, preferably in the shade, that is flat and free of brush and leaves that you could lose parts or tools under. Put yourself in 'workshop' mode instead of 'emergency' mode. Give yourself a break between major steps and come back to it refreshed. Maintaining your own cool will help you deal physically and mentally.

Do yourself a favor and get a motorycyle lift. A damn good investment, I assure you. Makes cleaning and maintenance much,much easier. Especially cleaning and lubing the chain.

Having the bike lifted of the ground would be great for winter time storage, as well, as it will take pressure of the suspension and tires; allowing you to avoid getting flat spots on the tires from sitting for a long time.

Plus, bikes looks cool af on a lift.

Start with a metric wrench set, and a Metric Socket set, I would get 6 Pt sockets instead of 12, so you don't strip things. Then also screwdrivers, and a hammer.

The common sizes you need are 8, 10, 12, 14, 22 is the front axle nut, 27 is the rear.

These metric drivers make life so easy.

Also something like these T handled metric Hex Key. Having different colors makes it super easy to just reach and get the right tool you need.

Also I would get tire iron set. And a bead buddy2 For changing tires.

It's an Emgo trunk. It mounts on a base plate on top of the rack and it's detachable, so it can be carried as a separate case. It can also be locked. I love it and absolutely recommend it.

Emgo 72-32440 Travel Trunk https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GVD0VE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_ujf.wbA0NYNTJ

That's a good point. Luckily I don't necessarily use my handlebar charger to charge my phone, I really just use it to keep my phone "topped off" as I usually start riding with a full battery and just rely on the charger to keep it charged while running GPS and what not. I'm considering trying this piece instead as it looks pretty high quality and puts out 3.1A.

It's a good learning experience. Sure maybe a little frustrating but nothing a little elbow grease and an hour can't solve. I use the three Motion Pro tire irons, and they're small enough to take on the road too. I fill my tubes with Slime now though.. just pulling out the nail or cactus spikes and riding on sure is easier than taking the wheel and tire off on the side of a trail..

It's an ancient art passed down from KLR rider to KLR rider. I recently came into some money, so I splurged on the $60 locking trunk from Amazon. Thankfully, it still retains the all-plastic soul of the milk crate. However, it is fancy enough that all my friends keep calling me things like, "moneybags," and asking me to buy them gas or lunch...

I run a hitch stabilizer (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KZ25Y26/) which helps to significantly reduce the amount of play between your hitch and the carrier itself. That and some quality straps helps to keep everything snug and solid.

RAM Mounts (RAM-HOL-PD3U) Universal Spring Loaded Cell Phone Cradle Holder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088LL7UA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Bon258ZIvXniW





You will also need to get the following items:

Ram ball diamond plate: this is so you can mount the phone holder to the arm


Ram arm: so you can adjust the orientation of the mount, they sell many lengths.

Ram mount: this is the final ball which you mount to your bike. They have handle bar balls, the have ones that mount under your mirror, they have ones that mount to the brake master, and so on. Use the RAM website to find all these things, and then Google the part number for the cheapest prices!


Happy riding!

Ah yes I just found it on Amazon I think. Is that that one that looks like it's for a quad?

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B006JMK7N8/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1

Last update because you guys helped me solve the problem and it was relatively easy. Apparently I have a high-compression DR. I poured 1.5 ounces of this octane booster in the tank and boom! Runs smooth and pulls hard through all the gears now. Why was this so hard? I thought this stuff was snake oil. Especially for my old school stock engine. Guess I'm running 93 from now one. THANK YOU!!

I've heard good things about the Spitfire. I'll probably pick it up. Handlebar mounted, which I like.

Tire iron kit,
Bead buddy (helps when taking the tire off), Lift (this has worked well for my KLR, combine with a couple of jack stands for more stability)

Other things that help: rubber mallet, needle nose pliers, SERVICE MANUAL, torque wrenches.

These are the best for garage use. https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0007-Curved-Tire/dp/B000GZJ38O

Ah, I gotcha. I like the 3pc Motion Pro tire iron set, though I've never tried spoons: https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0049-Tire-Iron/dp/B000WJFF6S

Also, this thing is a freaking godsend for getting the valve stem through the rim. I even carry it in my tailbag, it's so small and light: https://www.amazon.com/Tire-Valve-Stem-Fishing-Puller/dp/B01GT8FTRK/ref=sr_1_9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1506550143&sr=1-9&keywords=valve+stem+puller

Also, don't forget your rim protectors and valve stem core removal tool.

Motopower 0609A 3.1Amp Waterproof Motorcycle USB Charger Kit SAE to USB Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DYE54LI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_hdwnzbE3H2RXW
These are rock solid, have on 3 dualsports. Pressure wash after each outing and they they have been working fine after over a year.
I put them facing up, mounted to the center of the upper clamp with 3M VHB tape. Bonus feature is you can unplug at the SAE connector and attach a battery maintainer if desired.
I use LI-PO batteries and see no parasitic draw even when the bike sits for 2-3 weeks.
I also ordered some 1 ft USB cables to go from the power port to the phone / device so I didn't have 3 feet of cable to deal with.

Nope haven't had any issues with the battery and been running AUX lights for a year now. Granted though it's a kickstart and the spark plug is powered by the bike's generator so I can completely pull out the battery and it'll still run.

LED lights

wiring harness & fuse

I used these vibration dampers between my spring-loaded RAM phone holder and the diamond-shaped ball adapter plate. It worked pretty well for a 7,000 mile trip I took on an Africa Twin last summer (mostly paved, some dirt and off-road), although I did end up having the phone replaced due to recurring dust spots on the camera. I really just try to limit how often I mount the phone there, and use a Garmin nüvi for navigation.

Looks like the Coleman ATV seat cover, which can be found at Walmart, or Amazon for less than 20 bucks.

This is the battery I currently have:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BikeMaster-TruGel-Battery-MG3L-A-Honda-XL250R-XL350R-XL200R-NS50F-Aero/332711011937?epid=171190126&hash=item4d771f2661

My bike's an '83 Honda xl200r

This is the kit I'm looking at:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071ZPX32N/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IY3YLCI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I would want to install them so they operate independently of the headlight, so I can switch off and on on their own

Just get a full set; your future self will thank you (can't find the exact one, but it was similar to this one on amazon)

I just bought one this week from Amazon. Also available at Walmart.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JMK7N8/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That was my concern when I picked it up so I ordered this just in case. It made it rock solid.

amazon

Here is the mobile version of your link

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GB9SNTE/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?keywords=kawell%20led%20lights&pc_redir=1414340321&qid=1414340315&ref_=sr_ph&sr=1

getting this for my DR in a couple days
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JMK7N8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Grade-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket/dp/B0002KRC5Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1496619302&sr=8-5&keywords=waterproof+12v+socket

get this stuff https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Tire-Balancer-Sealant-oz/dp/B00DX8BTUG

Is it this case? I have the same one on my scooter.

http://www.amazon.com/Emgo-72-32440-Travel-Trunk/dp/B000GVD0VE

Extreme Max 5001.5044 5001.5044... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0196PAZ1S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Sorry bro, on the other coast... WA state.

I added a [pigtail] (https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-081-0069-6-Terminal-Disconnect/dp/B000NCOKZQ/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1465948574&sr=1-5&keywords=pigtail+sae) and got one of [these] (https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-081-0158-Disconnect-Charger/dp/B00DJ5KEF4/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1465947776&sr=1-4&keywords=sae+adaptor) to get USB charging capability.

Who makes the quick disconnects for the rims? That SM stuff is really gonna break the (your) bank. You'd probably get more for your money out of the gearing and suspension.

For the seat I definitely know what you mean. I'm 24 and after a 200+ mi slab day my ass hates me. I'll throw this on for long trips now - http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Comfort-Ride-Seat-Protector/dp/B006JMK7N8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381759929&sr=8-2&keywords=coleman+seat My gf also appreciates it when we're 2-up'ing

Time sert kit is $90. Only 10% of total bike purchase price ffs lol

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TRP8756

Vs helicoil 25pc kit at 12.89

https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Compatible-Thread-Repair-Insert/dp/B01N2HLYCA/ref=asc_df_B01N2HLYCA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312356819466&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14650464011811877410&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031026&hvtargid=pla-633744783837&psc=1

Try these... I commute daily and always wear them. My helmet is an icon variant, which isn't known for being quiet... and my bike has a loud yoshimura exhaust with no baffle. I find that they work well for me.

Nonoise Motor - New Generation... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EDHWELY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

To mount it, I took some measurements and modeled the parts up in AutoCAD. The blue part is what I made. It's made from a Delrin block and has a Helicoil in the fastener hole. I finished it by glueing a piece or rubber to the fork contact surface with RTV.

http://i.imgur.com/GvJss0G.jpg

Below is the above design in reality. All the parts are black, so it's hard to see the individual parts.

http://i.imgur.com/6kBYFgg.jpg

This is the exact light I used.

http://www.amazon.com/Kawell%C2%AE-12LEDs-4x4-suitable-Off-road-Vehicle/dp/B00GB9SNTE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1456831907&sr=8-7&keywords=kawell+light+bar