Haggis1138 Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 I am hopefully about to compete in my first trial and I am wondering what spares and accessories everyone takes with them? My list starts with spare inner tubes Spare levers Foot pump Spark plugs Fuel. Tools What else would you recommend taking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basil Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 A SPLIT LINK A FEW ASSORTED BOLT/SCREWS WD 40 SPRAY AND SOME GAFFER TAPE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishsteve Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 if you find you break something and you dont have anything to fix it with just ask someone will be able to help. cable ties come in handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilko Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Also some of these if you run tubeless rear tyre https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tubeless-Tire-Repair-Tool-10pc-DIY-Flat-Car-Motorcycle-Home-Plug-Seal-Patch-Box/401727204580?hash=item5d88ceace4:g:2P0AAOSw6JZchqyu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascao Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Spare glove if there rain or mud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbofurball Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Clean dry clothes, bin bags to put muddy clothes in, small stiff brush to get the worst mud off the bike and boots, low pressure tyre gauge, plenty to drink, small snacks, spare fuel hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattylad Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Tyre pressure gauge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faussy Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) If you have an old pair of reasonably straight handlebars lying about then they are worth bringing. 11 hours ago, cascao said: Spare glove if there rain or mud. It says he's in scotland, so this is definitely a must ? Edited March 15, 2019 by faussy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpauls Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 A kitchen sink to wash the mud off is a useful accessory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lager raga Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 depending how unlucky you are you may need a gear lever and if really unlucky brake pedal - on long events I carry these with me small pump tyre dog s@@ts allen keys you can get unisex levers which fit brake and clutch , if your thinking punctures - tackle to get wheels out and tyre off - all in rucksack plus drinks and nibbles !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 I don’t carry any spares or tools. Reasons? Failures are very rare, and most things that could happen will take too long to fix anyway. IF it happens, I’ll retire from this trial and look forward to the next. The only work I have ever done mid-trial has been very minor adjustments, when I stopped off at my car for the tools. Falling off is bad enough without the risk of getting a tyre lever between the ribs. These comments don’t apply if you are doing the Scott or the SSDT of course. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petr Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Trapezeartist - that is a reasonable and logical answer I would be guided by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergioNMD Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 On 3/17/2019 at 12:26 AM, trapezeartist said: I don’t carry any spares or tools. Reasons? Failures are very rare, and most things that could happen will take too long to fix anyway. IF it happens, I’ll retire from this trial and look forward to the next. The only work I have ever done mid-trial has been very minor adjustments, when I stopped off at my car for the tools. Same here. I bring spares to long rides in the mountains, but for races, only lubricants, tools, fuel, energy bars and a change of clothes. If anything important breaks, I'd retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 56 minutes ago, sergioNMD said: Same here. I bring spares to long rides in the mountains, but for races, only lubricants, tools, fuel, energy bars and a change of clothes. If anything important breaks, I'd retire. Never say die, one well known classic rider swapped engines during the pre65 and finished on time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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