Decided to give the bike a quick once-over and start packing all the important stuff. Noticed that the cush-drive rubbers were half shot again (after a few thousand miles). Shocking, Yamaha must make them out of chocolate..... Did the usual fix of chopping an old inner-tube up and packing the rubber strips in between the sprocket holder and the original cush-drive rubbers. Gives a nice tight fit and should prevent any further wear and slop in the drive-line.
Also spotted that the gear lever was very loose. Awkward access, but it's a nice and tight fit now.
Tyres are not great, but they will do until we get back home. Pumped them up to just above the maximum 2-up pressure as I don't want them over-heating....
Other than that, the bike is fine - having been serviced recently. A bit of checking, oiling, greasing, lubing and unnecessary fettling and she's good to go.
Fixed my tent (replaced a broken pole) and then started putting all of the camping and cooking gear into my new massive LOMO 100 litre dry-bag. Filled the entire bag! It looks silly and encroaches on the rear seat a little - but what can you do when you need to get 2 people's stuff onto one bike.... Might have to re-think this when on the road - I have my old Ortlieb bag in there so may go for a twin stacked arrangement to see if that helps.
Got a couple of spare tubes and some tools loaded-up so we should be OK with any minor issues.
Put a few essentials into the panniers and then pointed-out that the remaining space in one of the panniers was all that my wife is getting for all of her personal items. Looks like she will also be taking a small ruck-sack! I don't need much stuff beyond my bike 'compression' clothing which I can wash on the road and it will dry overnight - so I just need a T-shirt or two and my Bear Grylls survival trousers!
We're good to go!
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