My Updated Safety Kit
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- I sold my Yamaha Tenere 700 motorcycle and I bought a KTM 390 Adventure. It was time to revise and update my motorcycle safety kit. Here is, in part, what my kit contains:
TOOLS FROM AMAZON:
KEMIMOTO Motorcycle Tail Bag, Dual Use Motorcycle Rear Seat Bag with Waterproof Rain Cover, 22L-34L Expandable Motorbike Helmet Bag Luggage Storage Backpack with 6 straps $60
RUIMI Tourniquet kit Medical Pack Bleeding Control Pack with Israeli Bandage 4 Inch, Disposable Tourniquet Blue, Emergency Blanket, Trauma Shears, Car（11Piece）$28
V1 Motor Portable Mini Air Compressor for Motorcycle/ATV $56
Motorcycle Rear Wheel Lift Stand Trail Stand Easy And Portable-Second Generation New Design for Most Motorcycle Wheels $29
NOT ON AMAZON:
EASTBOUND Tools: eastbound.shop...
Better to not need it and have it, than need it and not have it. Might be a a good Samaritan moment for someone in need.
After meeting a bear we now carry bear spray mounted where it can be deployed easily. We added "Bleed Stop'' to the 1st aid kit and all senior off road kits should include at least one or 2 days of prescriptions that the rider(s) use daily, a pen, small note pad, scissors, water purification(tablets or lifestraw or both). Added extra fuses, air compressor, jack and since we ride a Ural Gear Up a Maasdam Rope winch with an extra tow rated strap and tree saver strap. Often overlooked is an small canister air horn like boaters carry. I still carry some good old fashioned bailing wire and a few long zip ties.
Great advice. I'll likely add some of those items to my kit.
Please remove the tourniquet from that packaging. If you need it, you need it NOW. And with bloody hands, you're not opening a Ziploc type bag or plastic-wrapped tourniquet.
Whistle is a good item for sure.
Everyone should know if you apply a tourniquet that normally means the limb will be lost. In the army we learned to make tight pressure bandages to stop/slow the bleeding.
Not these days in CONUS. Documented tourniquet uses and moved to vascular surgery many hours later. Limbs were saved. Stop the bleeding quickly. Tourniquets are ideal for that on limbs.
Eyes Bruce. Eyes. I always carry saline and distilled water tubes. The amount of times myself or my mates have collected insects / dust / seeds etc in an eye warrants having them handy. Some sort of antihistamine ointment when that pesky wasp or innocent bee ends up trapped inside your visor helps too. Good vid. Cheers mate.❤
Bravo, Bruce. Every ADV rider should carry a mini tourniquet. Many local hospitals offer free "Stop the Bleed" training which is similar to CPR training where they instruct you on how to use it in an emergency. I basically bring similar stuff - other things I have - storable food (Bison bars) in the emergency kit - in case I am out in the middle of no where and need calories and a portable lithium battery jumper (Tusk makes it) in case the battery dies. Also a biggie I have used a lot lately - folding tree saw - beats doing a 180 deep on the trail and possibly running out of gas and daylight.
Great to see your drops Bruce, and this is a particularly good one. I love your Eastbound tools and will look into them. As a former back country riding "instructor", ski patroller and rescue tech, I think your kit looks good. A couple thoughts and suggestions:
When was the last time you changed a tube on your wheels using the tools you carry.? Working on your bike, especially a showstopper like a tire is something often overlooked by most riders. When you have an issue on the trail, you are likely tired, hot, and dehydrated. F#$%^ing around with tools you've never used on a task you don't do that often is no bueno. No one likes to do it, but always work on your bike (at least a bit) with the tools you carry.
Keep that whistle attached to your vest/jacket on a retractable line. A whistle in a bag on the bike is not that helpful if you are under your bike or injured down the hill
If your air supply is strictly for emergency fills, a compressed air setup will save space and weight.
JB Weld/Steel Stick, safety wire and a small bolt kit might make sense...it does for me.
If you do much solo riding, a PLB might be worth considering. (see whistle attach point)
Depending on the terrain you like, a simple pully system to help with simple recovery might be something to think about. When I did a lot of solo mountain riding, I built up a set using components from the sailing industry. A bit pricey, but better than trying to haul a 500lb bike up an embankment on my own.,
I just turned 60 last week and still love every minute I get on my bike. It is great to see you sharing your adventures with others. As Helen Keller said: "...life is an adventuer or nothing at all". I can't agree more. Cheers!
Thanks for the sound advice. I have yet to change a tire on my KTM so I will practice to be sure I still have the ability.
Just found you/r channel. Nice to see you getting out there and adventuring at your age. Please stay safe!
Great advice. I carry pretty much all the same on the bike, but there are two absolute musts I carry on my person: the whistle and a folding knife. I also have an InReach Mini, but do not always carry it. Even when using my hydration pack, the whistle (a really loud one from my scuba gear, usually on a lanyard around my neck) and the knife are on me.
Thank you for the idea of rear bag. Already ordered and received now on my KTM 890 adventure s. Also enjoy watching your videos
Well thought out. Since I’m also a senior I try to be self sufficient should something happen. My tool kit was built as I maintained and modified my bike. Every tool required to do such things became a part of my kit. In addition I carry rain gear and a tarp shelter kit. Weather here in the Appalachian Mountains is very unpredictable. I carry them in two military surplus butt or waist packs. Each small pack attaches to the side rails just below the seat.
I lived in the east where the rain and weather can change in a heartbeat, Here in southern Oregon, we get very little (if any) rain in the summer so the weather is mostly predictable.
I carry a 'defibrilator' for my bike ... a super-capacitor jump starter. Not on every ride though.
Add some quik clot gauze. And some splints. and some of those ace bandage looking things that stich to themself, to use with a bandage or a splint. Good you have a satellite messaging system, like an Inreach.
I disagree about a tourniquet being extreme. If you are freely bleeding, stop the bleeding immediately with the tourniquet. NOW you can evaluate and work other methods to control the bleeding.
Fast blood loss will drop you into shock and, if alone, you cannot afford being unconscious.
Cutting the blood off to a leg or arm for ten minutes isn't going to cause permanent damage.
But do the smart thing no matter why you put a tourniquet on. Write the time down on the tourniquet or on the limb the tourniquet is applied to, even if your intent is to remove it immediately. You may pass out.
Quik clot is magical stuff. It can even stop a veinous bleed. If you applied a tourniquet, you can quik clot, bandage, wait ten minutes, then loosen the tourniquet a bit. Some slow bleeding is okay, you can tell you are getting blood to the extremities, you just want to minimize how much blood loss you have immediately so you can self-aid.
Most importantly, two things:
1. Take a first aid course.
2. Mark where you have that first aid kit clearly, so anyone happening on the motorcycle can see there is some sort of first aid kit in the bag. Make sure they can get at it. Someone may save your life with it.
Good advice. Thanks!
Caution motorcycles. Yes, yes, we all need a safety kit, and I salute you for showing us your kit. Because of your kit, I’m now going to upgrade mine. Again thank you for all you do for us seniors out here riding motorcycles. Anyways, you be safe out there, and enjoy life on those two wheels as long as you can. Peace out.
Thanks for the helpful video! I’m about your age and just returned from a long trip (California to Tuktoyaktuk) on a Desert X. I have a few suggestions for additional items.
For first aid, I would add super glue and Benadryl, or an equivalent. For tools, I would add the Eastbound axle nut kit (If you have both the wheel and axle nut kits, you can combine the tubes for greater torque), plus zip ties, fuses, and at least pliers or channel lock (pump pliers), and a small metal ruler for measuring chain slack. I would also consider RokStraps as well as Mosko Moto Backcountry Cinch Straps (Check the video on those re: other applications).
I’m a bit envious of that lighter weight bike. Very cool!
I've got the RokStraps, combo tubes for greater torque, and zip ties in the kit. I'll add the other items.
Great!
Great idea of emergency kit for off-road, I have a similar kit for road ( since I drive a 3 wheel can am ryker. My kit is 1. emergency kit small than yours 2. Electronic air pump that give also the pressure 3. plastic tye wrap 5/6 4. Emergency tyre filler in case of flat 5. the special nut that is needed to remove the rear tyre ( special size none of the garage carry this) 6. tools 3/4 including torks all size in a knive pocket format 7. 3 electronic flairs ( my bike does not have emergency flasher ) 8. 3 rock strap to tye down anything 9. rain suit 10. duck tape 11. two microfiber cloth. bottle or water and that is it ... cell phone .. and my regular equipment to wear , but that is another discussion. thank you for your video.
I'm glad you mentioned that a turniquit is a last ditch effort. I see so many people carrying these and not realizing what they do. Keep in mind, that when a turniquit is applied correctly, everything distal to the application site will lose blood flow completely causing perminant tissue damage. In other words, if you apply it to your lower leg, you will lose the foot.
You can use your trail stand to lift your front wheel off the ground by placing it under your skid plate. I have also swapped out my battery for a lithium battery with a jump start feature, which will allow you to jump start the motorcycle in case you accidentally run the battery charge level down, or have a battery beginning to fail. It saves having to carry a jump starter separately. Push starting a bike can be almost impossible in many situations, especially when alone, ask me how I know. Zip ties and duct tape are the boss when on the trail.
This is the first I've heard of Israeli compression wraps (just ordered some on Amazon). Also, good tip from "retiredbiker" about danger of using a Tourniquet.
Great ideas
Don't duplicate tools. Do duplicate israel bandage and don't forget superglue for deep cuts. Additional 357 magnum.
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Butterfly wound closure strips are also good to have.
I am seriously lacking in my safety kit. Thanks for posting.
I like the name of your channel 😂 well when you’re ready with a kit like that you’ll never will get hurt ✌️
Latex gloves. and a small Surviveware first aid kit.
Not cheap, but has everything (except the latex gloves, the space blanket, and the Israeli bandage).
Just last weekend, I got a bee stuck in my jacket. Little bugger stung me. Well, there was a wipe for bug bites. Stopped the burn instantly.
It has all the bandages and and equipment you would need as a first responder (for yourself or someone else).
Packs small.
Thanks for taking the time to show us what you carry. You are well prepared which is smart. I was going to mention locking pliers but someone else already did. In addition to being used as a shift lever they can be used as a brake or clutch lever as well.
Good call!
Small locking pliers (vise grip) can replace broken shift lever
Very much what I carry. I need to get a set of Eastbound tools. Just haven't done it yet. Compact. Additional stuff: antiseptic handi wipes, Ancra soft hook straps, Bob's BMW sells the shipping straps which are very strong very long lasting slude buckle straps. Very reasonable. All kinds of uses. A bundke of a dozen or more for about 20,bucks. Lexin air compressor seems to be a good compact USB charged unit. JB weld, Permatex Right Stuff, makes gaskets in few minutes,
Great topic, Bruce.
I have 2 of the Kemimoto tail bags. One for day rides. One for longer camping trips.
I carry essentially the same gear. I do not have a tourniquet as my role of parachute cord would work in a pinch. I do carry a compact splint and wrap supported by a Surviverware First Aid Kit. Heading over Bear Camp Rd on Tuesday to the KTM shop in Central Point. See you on the trail. Ride Safe
Zip ties in various sizes
Carrying a lot of excess gear you’ll probably never use. Compressor, two tubes, four tyre irons, a jack (lean it on a tree), tubeless repair (when you have tubes), plus a full KTM kit, sockets, etc. That probably adds up to several kilograms of excess weight. I carry a fraction of that and it’s heaps. Overkill mate.
thats actually good to see ! However when I ride I rarely take much with me....I know I should but I don't. Water is most important in a day ride. Yes I take a few tools but if I have a flat I will not try to change it there I will just ride it home on the flat. but If that chain brakes your dead in the water ! and it's a long walk of push to get back ! so a chain repair kit would be a darn good idea.
I think most people carry a small first aid kit.... I used to but mine got destroyed over the years and I haven't replaced it yet... the problem is if you need a first aid kit at all it's going to be a big one ( like your trip down to mexico!) a bone protruding through your leg is something that is not easy to contend with on the side of the road ! so a few band aids arn't going to help much.and when road rash happens bandaids are not the cure,good clean water and a salve or cream of some sort of disinfectant is your best bet.
but for some reason knowing all this I still ride with very little personal safety stuff. I guess it's the "that happens to other people, it won't happen to me syndrome" but I know better !
crashing your bike hard 20 miles away from anyone out in the boonies usually will rough you up good.... but hurt the bike alot more ! you can ride with no clutch if your careful just match RPMS and shift you can ride with bent handle bars or twisted forks but if that chain is borked your not going anywhere. I remember crashing one time a good 10 miles away from anything... and a rock bent the chain it was so bent it would not stay on the sprockets
it had to be straightened.... I had in my small tool assortment a crescent wrench but only one. I needed 2 but I managed to find a place on the engine mounts that the chain was held solid enough so I could twist the chain straight again.... that took about 3 hours to get the bike working again.... it was well after dark by the time I got home that night and I added a 8" cressent to my tools on the bike after that.
Good kit, the trail stand can be used to raise the front tire use it on my KTM 390 just play with the placement location first .
Hi Bruce, that looks awesome, it’s amazing what you can get underneath your seat and I love what you take with you for safety thanks very much. Looking forward to the next one.
Bear spray I would add, the Siskiyous have one per sq mile. A Katadyn water filter, to replenish my bottles at any pond or creek. You gear is good quality, light weight, and comprehensive.
I thought about bear spray. I likely don't need it for most day trips as I'm moving, but it would be nice to have if I'm camping. I am more concerned about mountain lions.
@@MySeniorMoments I've rounded a curve on the TW 200 about a dozen times since 2017 and 1 - 3 had bears 50' or less from me. Two were sows with cubs; one of them "false charged" me near Oregon Caves as two cubs climbed a tree by the road, then she ran away when they were up high. Once, in the upper Smith River a bear walked up on me while eating lunch. All of these bears skedaddled before I deployed the spray from my tank bag. I like bears and mean them no harm. I agree with you about lions, especially a mama lion teaching two or three 80-lb kittens how to hunt. I've seen some videos on YT. Bear spray would be a handy tool.
👍🏻 You have a few things in your kit that I’m definitely adding to mine. Thanks for sharing!🤜🏻💥🤛🏻
Epic riding your doing there! 🤩
Do you still carry your Eastbound Moto Wench? You used it to lift your Nomad (T7) if/when necessary. I'd think it could help with even the 390 sometimes. This video has been helpful. I'll add a tourniquet to my kit as well. A water purifier might be good too.
The Eastbound Wench is 5# and bulky. I don't need it for my 375# KTM. I've dropped the bike a few times and never had a problem picking it up. I do carry a wenching strap just in case I need a little lift if the bike is stuck .
Appears to be a good balance between weight, space, need and excess. But what happened to your rope jack from the Tenere?
The Eastbound Wench is 5# and bulky. I don't need it for my 375# KTM. I've dropped the bike a few times and never had a problem picking it up. I do carry a wenching strap just in case I need a little lift if the bike is stuck .
What happened to your Eastbound Moto Wench kit? Also what about the Eastbound tire iron kit with wheel nut adapter and ability to make a ramp to roll the tire into place instead of having to lift it up? I keep the moto wench in a round bag attached to the handlebars so I can get to it and lift the bike off my leg if I am trapped under the bike.
My KTM 390 Adventure is reasonably light at 375 pounds. I can pick it up without the aid of the Motowinch. I sold my Tenere 700 which needed the Motowinch to lift.
@@MySeniorMoments I understand. My Dual Sport is sub 300# but if it falls flat or at an odd angle in a ditch, I have too much of a chance of injuring my back, so no chances for me. Also, as I stated earlier, I am worried about having a leg trapped under the bike. Furthermore, I can attach the strap to a tree or something else to drag the back on to a road or trail and if needed use it to jack up the rear wheel to change a flat. It would also help if I could spell winch. I enjoy the channel.
Bonjour ,please ,quel vêtements vous portez dans cette vidéo ? Quelle marque ,et quelles références s´il vous plait je les adore et ils sont légers et pratiques
Merci de votre réponse
(Translation.... Not sure Bruce knows French)
Hello, please, what clothes are you wearing in this video? What brand, and what references please I love them and they are light and practical
Thank you for your reply
I am wearing the Klim Dakar pants and the Klim Induction mesh jacket for warm weather.