Hi all, need a bit of advice. Almost finished prepping the tw225 for a bit of a trip, now in the process of ordering some consumables.
First leg of the trip I expect will be around 24,000 miles. Ignoring a possible need for major repair parts, am I going to be OK working on the following mileage intervals?
Bike is having a full service before I set off, all the below will be brand new at the start of the trip, I'm running stock bridgestone rear knobblies and Pirelli Mt21 or Bridgestone tw302 fronts.
Tyres every 8000 miles
Tubes as and when needed
WheelBearings every 8000 miles
Pads every 8000 miles
Oil every 1000 miles
Oil Filters every 2000 miles (cleaned at every 1000)
Air filter regularly cleaned (and replaced every 8000 miles)
Sprockets/Chain every 8000 miles (will be running X-ring/O-ring chain).
Cables/Headstock bearings/swingarm bearings - Halfway point
Of course general maintenance will be kept up, valves/clearances - grease etc
Do those seem OK? My Big problem is most of the parts won't be possible to buy on route so they will be posted to friends in countries at around the 8000 mile marks. I can carry some basics with me but not alot.
Riding will be 50/50 on and off road I'd hope. I know alot of this depends on riding style/terrain but I'm just trying to get an idea.
Any thoughts/advice?
Not too worried about bearings/pads etc as I can carry some spares - mainly the chain/tyres that are going to be difficult/expensive to get hold of.
First leg of the trip I expect will be around 24,000 miles. Ignoring a possible need for major repair parts, am I going to be OK working on the following mileage intervals?
Bike is having a full service before I set off, all the below will be brand new at the start of the trip, I'm running stock bridgestone rear knobblies and Pirelli Mt21 or Bridgestone tw302 fronts.
Tyres every 8000 miles
Tubes as and when needed
WheelBearings every 8000 miles
Pads every 8000 miles
Oil every 1000 miles
Oil Filters every 2000 miles (cleaned at every 1000)
Air filter regularly cleaned (and replaced every 8000 miles)
Sprockets/Chain every 8000 miles (will be running X-ring/O-ring chain).
Cables/Headstock bearings/swingarm bearings - Halfway point
Of course general maintenance will be kept up, valves/clearances - grease etc
Do those seem OK? My Big problem is most of the parts won't be possible to buy on route so they will be posted to friends in countries at around the 8000 mile marks. I can carry some basics with me but not alot.
Riding will be 50/50 on and off road I'd hope. I know alot of this depends on riding style/terrain but I'm just trying to get an idea.
Any thoughts/advice?
Not too worried about bearings/pads etc as I can carry some spares - mainly the chain/tyres that are going to be difficult/expensive to get hold of.