Dakar Racer, Simon Pavey, once showed me his Dakar tool kit, and it’s tiny. Here’s what to take and what not.
MOTORCYCLE WORKSHOP GUIDES
This page holds all of our articles related to adventure motorcycle tools, repairs, maintenance and mechanics in one place. You’ll find everything you need to know here.
Adventure Bike Preparation
First up is deciding what modifications you need to make to your adventure bike.
You’ll find a wide range and comprehensive list of modifications in this article that are suitable for any adventure bike, whether it’s for a round the world epic or a weekend trail blast. Pick and choose what you need to create the perfect setup for your adventures.
Decide what modifications you need to make and that’ll help you figure out what tools, hard parts and spares you need next.
Motorcycle Tools and Repairs
Next is figuring out what tools you need to carry, how to store them on your bike and how to use them.
Forget chucking £1000s at a luggage system, make your own motorcycle tool luggage for just £12 with these quick guides.
Everything you need to know about adventure bike field mechanics, repairs, preparing your tools and dealing with emergencies.
Adventure Bike Tyres
Adventure motorcycle tyres
This complete resource explains everything you need to know about adventure motorcycle tyres —from tread patterns to reading markings, tubes, pressures, sizes and setups.
This guide will help you choose the right tyres for your riding style and travels…
Tool Reviews
Adventure motorcycle tool reviews.
Hard Parts Reviews
Hard parts, equipment and gear reviews.
Garage
Hacks, how to guides and more bike preparation info.
Everyone loves a hack. They’re simple snippets of trickery that take a minute to apply. Here’s five of our favourites.
Whether it’s for looks or practicality, car or bike, wrapping your exhaust is easy – once you know how…
How to turn your Honda CRF300L into the ultimate adventure bike and how we prepped ours to ride RTW.