bring your own bike PACKING LIST
You have opted to take your own motorcycle.
Entry into this program means your motorcycle must pass an unforgiving technical inspection upon arrival and be entered into our daily inspection and maintenance program. Please see details below.
Personal Fitness
You will be on your dirt bike between 6-8 hours a day, many days in a row. Is your body ready for this? Is your motorcycle? It is best to start preparing so you can make the most of your time riding.
Use this trip as motivation to get fit!
Personal Items
Sleeping Bag & Towel
Base layers 3 pairs (create a hand-wash/hang-dry rotation)
MX socks 3 pairs (create a hand-wash/hang-dry rotation)
Motocross boots
Knee braces or knee guards
Riding pants and jersey(s)
Packable enduro shell jacket (expect rain)
Wearable garbage bag (this is your emergency rain gear should things get hairy)
Gloves (2 pair, expect rain)
MX Helmet & goggles (plus spare goggles)
Medium to large sized hydration pack/backpack (your lunch will be packed daily)
Body armour
Hearing protection (snoring & bike noise)
Sunscreen/Bug Spray
Camp shoes
Quick dry personal clothing
Warm hoodie or sweater
Camera/Phone
Small personal first aid kit
Toilet paper/wet wipes (for backpack)
Money, both Canadian currency and plastic.
Bike Check
We would love for you to be riding your own motorcycle BUT
An improperly maintained motorcycle creates unnecessary risk for you while riding.
An improperly maintained motorcycle increases the risk that your machine may break down on the trail, compromising your experience and the experience of the group.
An improperly maintained motorcycle creates frustration in the mechanical workshop. Our team of mechanics are on tight timelines while resetting the bike fleet, there will be little tolerance for an improperly maintained motorcycle.
For these reasons, entry into this program means your motorcycle must pass an unforgiving technical inspection upon arrival. See inspection parameters below.
If your motorcycle does not pass the inspection, your options are:
Have our mechanics fix it at shop rate (if time and parts availability allows).
Rent a Traction eRag motorcycle.
Not participate in the ride.
Mandatory Maintenance Program
Your motorcycle will be enrolled in our mandatory maintenance program.
This program includes a daily wash, fueling up (you supply 60L of fuel), and a mechanical checklist. Any mechanical issues (including oil changes) that may be present (or on the horizon) will be identified and communicated to you by text. You may (or may not) choose to address these issues with our mechanic at his shop rate. Nothing will be worked on/changed without your consent. The better your bike is maintained on the way in, the more carefree your ride will be.
If your bike requires specific things for maintenance, please provide that information. Examples could be no-toil oil filters, you only run race gas, Evans coolant vs. traditional coolant.
Spares
Oil, Oil Filters, 2-Stroke Oil
Are you set for a flat on the trail?
Do you have necessary parts for an oil change?
Extra Air filter, filter skins (highly recommended)
Air filter cleaner & oil, ziplock bag, rubber gloves?
Sparkplug
Heavy Duty Tubes
Fr/Rear Brake pads
Spare Shift lever, Brake/clutch lever
Your Tool Kit
Be self-sufficient! We will often be in remote areas with no support. You should have the tools to repair a flat tire and de-water your bike. De-watering means accessing/replacing your spark plug and the float bowl drain plug of your carb (if carbureted).
Bike specific tools (plus axle wrench for front and rear)
Tire repair tools (levers, valve core remover)
Tube repair kit and/or 21” front tube
Small air pump or CO2 bottles
Master link
Safety wire, zip ties, duct tape
JB Weld/Quicksteel
Small headlamp
Oil for 2-stroke bike
BYOB Bike Inspection Parameters
Good motorcycle maintenance starts with a clean bike with fuel and fluids topped up.
ENGINE
Oil Level
Oil drain bolt tight
Next Oil Change Interval is?
Coolant Level
DRIVELINE
Front Axle Torqued
Rear Axle Torqued
Axle Pinch Bolts Torqued
Chain Tension
Air Filter Clean
Tire Condition
Tire Pressure (10 front, 12 rear)
Brake Pads have life?
CONTROLS
Clutch Play
Front Brake Play
Rear Brake Play
Triple Crown Bolts properly tourqued.
Throttle play/spring returns
Handlebar Alignment
Handguards Tight
BEARINGS
Steering (should have no play)
Linkage & Swing Arm (should have no play)
Wheel Bearings
SEALS
Fork Seals (leaking?)
Shock Seal (leaking?)