Essential Royal Enfield Tool & Spares Kit For Touring

scottoe · 10th October 2009, 13:57

Will be touring around India for 6 months and
plan to be semi self-sufficient when it comes
to doing repairs etc.

What would be some essential tools and spare
parts that I would be required to carry for a
new Royal Enfield Bullet 350cc?

bblost · 10th October 2009, 17:05

Welcome to India and hope you have a great ride.

Some of the stuff that is good to have with you on a long ride.

1. All Cables: clutch, accelerator, front brake(if drums).
2. Electrical: Head Light (replace the o/e with halogen if needed), brake, parking, indicators, spark plug.
3. Tools:
standard toolkit,
tire & tube removal kit: 2 large screw drivers and valve remover,
puncture patches,
spare tube,
air pump
4. Misc
Engine oil at least 1/2 liter
WD 40
Chain links

Money: Can be used to exchange for above items at any place.
Cards may not always work.

vaspro · 10th October 2009, 17:36

I would add the following to the list given by bblost:

1. Sparkplugs 2 numbers

Other items that you might consider taking along:

1. Swiss knife (very useful)
2. 3-4 meters of electric wire (in case you need to by pass something in the wiring harness)
3. 3 litre Jerry can (can be used to carry water or fuel)
4. Extra fuses for the electrical relay/s

I am hoping you are going to drive a properly run-in Bullet 350. Else you need to be cautious about the running in. Bullet 350 being a CI engine, will not dissipate heat as quickly as an AVL engine. Hence its advised to take a break every 2- 2.5 hours of riding.

If you need any help with Bullet repair manual (Gurunandan's manual), please PM me i will forward the PDF copy.

Happy riding
-Vaspro

Sankar · 10th October 2009, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by bblost

Welcome to India and hope you have a great ride.

Some of the stuff that is good to have with you on a long ride.

1. All Cables: clutch, accelerator, front brake(if drums).
2. Electrical: Head Light (replace the o/e with halogen if needed), brake, parking, indicators, spark plug.
3. Tools:
standard toolkit,
tire & tube removal kit: 2 large screw drivers and valve remover,
puncture patches,
spare tube,
air pump
4. Misc
Engine oil at least 1/2 liter
WD 40
Chain links

Money: Can be used to exchange for above items at any place.
Cards may not always work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaspro

I would add the following to the list given by bblost:

1. Sparkplugs 2 numbers

Other items that you might consider taking along:

1. Swiss knife (very useful)
2. 3-4 meters of electric wire (in case you need to by pass something in the wiring harness)
3. 3 litre Jerry can (can be used to carry water or fuel)
4. Extra fuses for the electrical relay/s

I am hoping you are going to drive a properly run-in Bullet 350. Else you need to be cautious about the running in. Bullet 350 being a CI engine, will not dissipate heat as quickly as an AVL engine. Hence its advised to take a break every 2- 2.5 hours of riding.

If you need any help with Bullet repair manual (Gurunandan's manual), please PM me i will forward the PDF copy.

Happy riding
-Vaspro

Adding to what others have mentioned:

1) If yours is a Std Bullet 350 with points ignition take a spare CB points set and a Condensor.

2) Spare clutch lever and front brake lever.

blurust · 10th October 2009, 20:02

Welcome to india bro,

Is this your first time in india ?? , If yes i will advise you to get somebody along with you (an indian) whom you can trust and somebody who can communicate well with the local people, I dont mean to scare you but for first timers, our beautiful country can sometimes be a little too adventurous.

YaeJay · 10th October 2009, 23:27

Hmm a small point, I have heard most long distant tourers on the Bull have dual cables for the clutch. (Cause if it snaps, you really need small fingers to fix them - have seen that!) course dont know much about the newgen Bulls!

Sankar · 11th October 2009, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by YaeJay

Hmm a small point, I have heard most long distant tourers on the Bull have dual cables for the clutch. (Cause if it snaps, you really need small fingers to fix them - have seen that!) course dont know much about the newgen Bulls!

But both are not connected at the same time. The spare cable is routed alongwith the cable in use, but ends are not connected. When the cable snaps the broken cable is disconnected and the spare cable is connected. It saves the time for removing the broken cable and routing new cable, which if the cable is routed as per RE factory spec will need to take off the fuel tank.

Also the factory spec cable via under the tank, though tidy, will increase the chance of cable breakage. Best way is to route the cable by the left side of the engine instead of the under tank.

Rennjit · 11th October 2009, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sankar

... Best way is to route the cable by the left side of the engine instead of the under tank.

would this make the operation easier?

Sankar · 11th October 2009, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rennjit

would this make the operation easier?

Yes it will, the cable takes a more easier path with less sharp kinks. With a badly lubricated or old cable you can feel the difference when its re routed via the left side.

bblost · 11th October 2009, 21:26

If leaving a spare cable end exposed, wrap it in plastic.
Else it will dry out and rust faster than you can say snap.

deepclutch · 11th October 2009, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sankar

Best way is to route the cable by the left side of the engine instead of the under tank.

Yeah.remember Mech did that since once the clutch cable failed on My Last Bike -Bullet Electra.Another Thing I faced was the decompressor cable failing.I prefer the Horizontal Decompressor lever on standard models.
--
Since I read somewhere(not sure) that Bullet Continuously riding on Ghat Section Consumes More Engine Oil ,Why Not Carry 20W50 Engine Oil As well?May come handy.Moreover ,If OP hires a bullet ,Probably the Condition May not Be Excellent.

MumBiker · 12th October 2009, 11:56

Also if you can do carry the rod on which the foot pegs are mounted, i broke mine on my trip to Nepal fortunately i had to travel just 100 odd kms to Jabalpur - Hanif Motorcycle Works - using the rear pegs to get it replaced

A chain link and a small WD40 Can would be really useful. Also get your battery clips inspected / re-soldered and lubed before you leave.

Vaspro, sharing a copy of the Bullet Repair Manual by Pete Snidal is Piracy, please correct me if i am wrong.

Happy Touring !!

vaspro · 13th October 2009, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by MumBiker

Vaspro, sharing a copy of the Bullet Repair Manual by Pete Snidal is Piracy, please correct me if i am wrong.

@MumBiker: The manual i mentioned is not Pete Snidal's and neither the information copyrighted. It was compiled and shared on RE community on Orkut.

Cheers!
-Vaspro

theexperthand · 13th October 2009, 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaspro

@MumBiker: The manual i mentioned is not Pete Snidal's and neither the information copyrighted. It was compiled and shared on RE community on Orkut.

Cheers!
-Vaspro

@vaspro - if it is not copyrighted, will be very thankful if you can share it with me. Thanks in advance.

MumBiker · 13th October 2009, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaspro

@MumBiker: The manual i mentioned is not Pete Snidal's and neither the information copyrighted. It was compiled and shared on RE community on Orkut.

Cheers!
-Vaspro

Thanks for clarifying that, was just concerned about copyright material being shared.

10th October 2009, 13:57	#1
scottoe Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Essential Royal Enfield Tool & Spares Kit For Touring Will be touring around India for 6 months and plan to be semi self-sufficient when it comes to doing repairs etc. What would be some essential tools and spare parts that I would be required to carry for a new Royal Enfield Bullet 350cc?
	() Thanks

10th October 2009, 17:05	#2
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,000 Thanked: 15,305 Times View My Garage	Welcome to India and hope you have a great ride. Some of the stuff that is good to have with you on a long ride. 1. All Cables: clutch, accelerator, front brake(if drums). 2. Electrical: Head Light (replace the o/e with halogen if needed), brake, parking, indicators, spark plug. 3. Tools: standard toolkit, tire & tube removal kit: 2 large screw drivers and valve remover, puncture patches, spare tube, air pump 4. Misc Engine oil at least 1/2 liter WD 40 Chain links Money: Can be used to exchange for above items at any place. Cards may not always work.
	() Thanks

10th October 2009, 17:36	#3
vaspro BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 163 Thanked: 84 Times	I would add the following to the list given by bblost: 1. Sparkplugs 2 numbers Other items that you might consider taking along: 1. Swiss knife (very useful) 2. 3-4 meters of electric wire (in case you need to by pass something in the wiring harness) 3. 3 litre Jerry can (can be used to carry water or fuel) 4. Extra fuses for the electrical relay/s I am hoping you are going to drive a properly run-in Bullet 350. Else you need to be cautious about the running in. Bullet 350 being a CI engine, will not dissipate heat as quickly as an AVL engine. Hence its advised to take a break every 2- 2.5 hours of riding. If you need any help with Bullet repair manual (Gurunandan's manual), please PM me i will forward the PDF copy. Happy riding -Vaspro Last edited by vaspro : 10th October 2009 at 17:38. Reason: Spellcheck
	() Thanks

10th October 2009, 20:02	#5
blurust BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gurugram Posts: 223 Thanked: 211 Times	Welcome to india bro, Is this your first time in india ?? , If yes i will advise you to get somebody along with you (an indian) whom you can trust and somebody who can communicate well with the local people, I dont mean to scare you but for first timers, our beautiful country can sometimes be a little too adventurous.
	() Thanks

10th October 2009, 23:27	#6
YaeJay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . Posts: 489 Thanked: 131 Times	Hmm a small point, I have heard most long distant tourers on the Bull have dual cables for the clutch. (Cause if it snaps, you really need small fingers to fix them - have seen that!) course dont know much about the newgen Bulls!
	() Thanks

11th October 2009, 21:26	#10
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,000 Thanked: 15,305 Times View My Garage	If leaving a spare cable end exposed, wrap it in plastic. Else it will dry out and rust faster than you can say snap.
	() Thanks

12th October 2009, 11:56	#12
MumBiker BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 89 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Also if you can do carry the rod on which the foot pegs are mounted, i broke mine on my trip to Nepal fortunately i had to travel just 100 odd kms to Jabalpur - Hanif Motorcycle Works - using the rear pegs to get it replaced A chain link and a small WD40 Can would be really useful. Also get your battery clips inspected / re-soldered and lubed before you leave. Vaspro, sharing a copy of the Bullet Repair Manual by Pete Snidal is Piracy, please correct me if i am wrong. Happy Touring !! Last edited by MumBiker : 12th October 2009 at 11:57.
	() Thanks