Kit List

I always find it useful checking out other peoples kit lists as a guide to what to take on a trip like this.  So I though I'd post my current kit list as it stands at the moment for others to scan over.

I'll probably put some other posts up soon with other planning documents.

Bike

• Yamaha XTZ660 Tenere
• Water bottles
• 2 x Panniers
• Fuel can – 1 x 10L
• D-Lock
• Rear Pannier
• Straps and Bungees
• Extension bars
• 2 x TK80 Tyres
• 2 x Heavy Duty Tubes
• Battery
• Sprocket
• Chain
• Brake Blocks
• Center Stand

Spares

• Spare keys
• Oil Engine
• Chain Oil
• Grease
• Main fuse
• Back tyre TK80
• 2 x inner tubes (heavy duty)
• Head and tail light pack
• Oil Filter
• Air Filter
• Spark plug
• Radiator sealant
• Electrical wire, connectors
• Epoxy glue
• Clutch Cable
• Rack spare bolts
• Gaffer tape
• Zip ties
• Locktite
• Hose ties
• Electrical tape
• Rear brake pads
• Links for chain

Puncture Repair Kit

• Tyre Levers  
• Tyre pressure gauge
• Puncture repair kit (incl patches and glue)
• Extra patches
• Extra glue
• Cycle pump

Tools

• Manual
• Rags
• Chain splitter
• Spoke key
• Pliers with wire cutter
• Allen keys
• Sockets 8,10,12,13,14,17,19
Spanners 8,10,12,13,14,17,19
• Mole grips
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• 1/4" drive ratchet
• Spark plug remover
• Bit holder
• Flat head screw driver
• Cross head screwdriver
• Junior hacksaw
• Adjustable spanner

Kitchen Set

• Emergency food
• Tin
• Spoon
• ½ greenback
• Lighter
• Whisperlite stove
• Stove spares
• Small pocket knife
• 1/2 Liter Fuel bottle
• Purification Tabs - Iodine and Chlorine

 Documents (all photocopied / scanned and emailed to myself)

• Notebook (Diary)
• Pen
• Passport photos x 40
• Photocopies of visas and passport
• US dollars, Sterling and Euros - including $400 emergency reserve
• Travellers’ cheques and photocopy of numbers
• Visa debit card
• Credit card
• Driver’s license
• International Driving Permit
• Passport
• Local currency
• Wallet
• LP travel guide Africa
• Insurance details
• Ferry details
• Vehicle ownership documents
• Carnet
• Cholera and Yellow Fever Certificates

Navigation

• Maps
• Compass
• Map Holder

Camping Gear

• Head torch (Petzel micro)
• Lightweight Thermorest
• 10 liter waterbag
• One man tent
• 2 season down sleeping bag

Clothing

• Watch
• Ear Plugs
• Key leash
• Belt with zip for concealing cash
• Money belt
• T. shirt x 2
• Shorts x 1
• Motorbike trousers x 1
• Lightweight trousers x 1
• Socks x 2
• Trainers x 1
• Walking Boots x 1
• Peaked cap
• Motorbike Jacket
• Buff
• Motorbike gloves
• Fleece
• Long sleeved shirt
• Boxer shorts x 2
• Spectacles x 2 (incl 1 spare)
• Sunglasses
• Motorbike helmet

 Electronics

• Mobile phone
• Mobile phone charger
• Solar charger
• Universal adapter
• Camera
• Camera case
• 3 x 4GB SD cards
• 16 GB Flash USB drive
• Camera battery charger
• Camera to computer cable
• AA batteries
• AAA batteries

Wash Kit and Toiletries

• Toilet paper
• Razor
• Small hand towel
• Deodorant
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Wash bag
• Soap and plastic container
• Suncream
• Wet wipes

 Medical Kit

• Antiseptic cream
• Zinc Oxide tape
• Small stretch bandage
• Anti-fungal cream
• Gauze bandage
• Ciprofloxin
• Antiseptic wipes
• Elastoplast bandages
• Syringe and needles
• Steristrips
• Pressure relief padding
• Adhesive surgical dressing
• 6 x small adhesive wound dressings
• 2 x small dressing pads
• Flucloxacilin (skin infections)
• Ibuprofen 400mg
• Thermometer
• Doxycycline (malaria)
• Loperamide 2mg (Imodium – stoppers)
• Amoxycillin (antibiotic)
• Trimethoprim (urine infections)
• Piriton
• Insect repellent