How to prepare motorcycle for long trip or overlanding

Has my scooter broken down before? Yes, of course! However, preparing your motorcycle well before a long ride can minimise the occurrence of breakdowns. In this video, I share some of the mistakes and lessons learnt from 2 years of overlanding 25 countries and interview my mechanics, Mark Yeow of Scooter Narcotics
01:15 - How to prepare a motorcycle for a long ride
07:33 - What are the spare parts I should bring on a motorcycle trip?
13:47 - What are the useful general supplies to bring?
15:35 - Should I upgrade motorcycle parts for long distance trip?
19:33 - What mechanical skills should I learn for a long distance motorcycle trip?
22:40 - What do to if my motorcycle breaks down?
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Video Recording Date: October 2022
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[@MisakiRyou]

Awesome Video WWasp cant wait for the next adventure.

[@therock845]

Very good information

[@perpetualmoto]

Glad to hear you are heading out on another long ride!! ADV ON!

[@TheWanderingWasp]

Yes, especially after two years of border restrictions

[@nickreed3031]

Great video

[@MarkJames61]

What a great conversation.

[@michaelbrady9548]

I remember watching you on your first adventure. Now a few years later where are you now.

[@TheWanderingWasp]

Back wandering South Asia

[@heritagehillsecurity8778]

Good stuff. Thank you.

[@opichocal]

Great job! Lots of good info

[@TheWanderingWasp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@perpetualmoto]

I also use google doc to record maitenance, mileage and upload photos of replacement parts (brand, part number etc) if needed. Its so convieient on a google doc bc i cant loose it, hahaha.

[@TheWanderingWasp]

That is a good idea to add in photos too. Thanks for the suggestion. I can add that to the template

[@hundun5604]

This is good advice! 👍🏻Duct tape and tie-wraps/cable ties can fix a lot of things.
Maybe bring some oil? There are different types. I've heard that not all types work well for your scooter. Some bring issues like overheating.

[@paulfensome1404]

I am going on a World tour on a 125cc Scooter , but my problem is i want to carry too much Luggage and spare parts.
I think i will be lucky if i can go faster than 40 miles an hour with all the weight.
I will be loaded up like a Mule going up Mount Everest , i think they call them Sherpas.
I have learnt how to change a Tire with Zip Ties , handy trick to know.
But anything goes wrong with the Engine then i am Clueless , i also need to learn how to check the Valve Clearance as the Garages charge a small fortune to do that.
I'm looking forward to my tour though , not got many years left at my age , this is my Goodbye Trip.

[@Charleskongsl]

Would like to find out from Mark , I am riding a 2022 Primavera , I find the rear suspension very harsh does upgrading absorbers really solve the problem?

[@JakeM218]

Where can we find information about your new trip?
What Vespa are you going on?

[@TheWanderingWasp]

Hello Jake, you can follow me on Instagram @thewanderingwasp. my videos will take some time to be released as it takes time to edit.

[@allanb52]

One thing you should bear in mind is that in many parts of the world, especially the 3rd world, most mechanics are butchers and if you let them loose on your bike they will wreck it. They will not see you again so they don't care. So the very first thing to do before you set off is learn and know how to fix your own bike and don't leave the mechanic unsupervised. If you service the bike properly you won't need any serious repairs, like an engine or gearbox strip. So repairs will be tyres, maybe chain/sprockets and replacing broken parts that don't require expertise.

[@theodorstravels]

There is one trick to go faster and have long lasting bike. Get a big bike. But then you need to carry all the weight of the big bike around all the time, pay for several times higher fuel consumption, all parts are way more expensive etc.

[@JakeM218]

But also more complexity when things do go wrong. A little air cooled scooter can have the engine completely rebuilt very quickly. Most are air cooled, so no radiator leaks, coolant checks etc.
Also some Vespas have a spare wheel and the same wheel / tyre size between the front and back.
Gearboxes are usually a mechanical belt driven auto - so no chain maintenance / greasing.

[@theadventurediaries46]

check bank acc? thats new...hahahahah

[@LuckyTown77]

Check your bank account first 😅😅😅

[@eprohoda]

The. Enjoyed.top .😎

[@TheWanderingWasp]

Thanks 👍