BMW Motorcyclist stays the night!

As you can imagine there are lots of tourists in Arusha Tanzania. Yesterday afternoon we met Ronnie, Gypsy Rider, who is traveling the world on his BMW R1200GS motorbike.
(See his link http://www.motogypsybiker.com/ - April 26th entry for his account of our visit).

Ronnie stayed for dinner and for the night at the recommendation of a Biker enthusiast friend of ours in Port Elizabeth SA. It was fun getting to know him and his story.

Besides himself and his bike, Ronnie arrived packed to the gunnels.

Here is a list of all the things he has packed with him on his bike:
He decided not to take any form of cooking equipment, preferring rather to get the food I need as I go along…

RIDING GEAR

BMW Rally 2 Pro Jacket

BMW Rally 2 Pro Pants

Ricka Gloves

BMW Gloves

Caberg Helmet

Santiago Boots

Pro Rider Fingerless Gloves

Spare Off-road Gloves

Earplugs

Xkulcha Balaclava x 2

Xkulcha Buff x 4

Xkulcha Neck Warmer

Xkulcha Breath Deflector

Xkulcha Bandana x 2

BMW Motorrad 2 Piece Rain Suit

Safety Vest

Wraparound Back Support

BMW Motorrad Sunglasses

Spare Sunglasses

Spare Boot Clips

BIKE GEAR

Airhawk Seat

2 litre Fuel Bottles x 4

12v Compressor

Elastic Tie Downs x 6

Bike Cover

Cargo Net

Helmet Bag

CLOTHING

Fleece Lined Pullover

Windbreaker

Cotton Shirt x 2

Long Pants x 2

Raincoat

T-Shirts x 6

Shorts x 2

Woolen Socks x 4

Other socks x 2

Underwear x 6

Thermal long Underwear T/B Winter

Thermal long Underwear T/B Summer

Caps x 2

Strops x 1

Costume

Spare Kit Bag

TOOLS & MAINTENANCE

Puncture Repair Kit

Spare Air Canisters x 6

Spare Repair Rubber Slugs x 20

Rubber Compound Tubes x 3

Leatherman Wave Multitool Black

Digital Tyre Pressure Guage

Leatherman Wave Multitool

LM 40 Multipurpose Spray

Q-20 Lubricant Spray

Visor and Helmet Cleaner

Super Glue 1 gram tubes x 4

Velcro Patches

Microfibre Cleaning Clothes x 2

Tape Measure

Pratley Steel Putty

S/S Bolts and Nuts Various

Syphon Hose

Small Funnel

BMC Air Filter Washing Kit

500ml 20W50 Engine Oil

Long Handled Wire Brush

Utility Knife + Blades

Touratech Multitool

TOOL KIT

Cable Ties – Various Sizes

Duct Tape 10 metres

Electrical Tape x 2

Special Waterproof Tape

Wire – .5 Guage

5m Electrical Flex

Small Shifting Spanner

Small Hammer

Long Nosed Pliers

Small Pliers

Side Cutter

Allen Keys Various Sizes

Torque Keys Various Sizes

C-Spanner

Sparkplug Remover

Oil Cap Tool

Socket Set Metric

Star Screwdriver x 2 sizes

Flat Screwdriver

BMW Wheel Spanner Set

Combo Spanners 6 – 17mm

24 Pc Screwdriver Tip Set

Dual Purpose Bicycle Pump

Valve extender for Air Canisters

SPARES

L/H Ignition Coil

R/H Ignition Coil

Bottom Ignition Coil

Throttle Valve Switch

Front Brake Pads x 2 FDB2125P

Rear Brake Pads x 1 FDB2039P

Clutch Lever

Brake Lever

Rubber Mounts for Bash Plate

Osram H7 Head Light Globes x 4

Spotlight On/Off Switch

Spotlight Relay Switch

Brake Light Globes x 2

Spark Plugs x 2

Fuses 20 Amp x 12

Fuses 15 Amp x 5

Fuse Connectors

Spare Top Box Lock & Catch Plate

Spare Top Box Locks x 2

Spare H & B Pannier Lock & Key

Caberg Spare Outer Visor

Caberg Spare Sun Visor

BMW 1200GS Repair Manual CD

BMW Rider’s Manual


CAMPING GEAR

Adventure 360° Sleeping Bag

Sea to Summit Waterproof Bag

Bushtec Eurobike 2 man Tent

Spare Tent Pegs x 8

Thermal Comfort Mattress

Inflatable Pillow

Ground Sheet

5 l Fold-up Water Canister

Mini Lantern

Headlamp 1

Headlamp 2

Cyba-Lite Torch

Spare Torch

Clothesline

Cutlery Set

Stainless Steel Mug

Water Bottle 1

Water Bottle 2

6mm Nylon Rope (Short Pieces)

Sonic Mozzie Repeller

Karabiners x 6

Tie Down Buckle straps x 6

25mm Nylon Strap 5m

Buckles x 10

COMPUTER & OTHER TECH STUFF

ACER Travel Mate 5530G

BUILT Laptop Zip Pouch

ACER Charger Cable

MECER 400 Gig External Hard Drive

Vodaphone Internet Modem

MTN Internet Modem

Transcend 32 Gig Flash Drive

AXIZ 8 Gig Flash Drive X 2

8 x Multiport USB Station

Multiple Flash Card Reader

200W Power Inverter for Laptop

Garmin Zumo 660 GPS

Zumo 660 case

Garmin Oregon 300

Interphone F4 Wireless Telecom

OLYMPUS Digital Voice Recorder

Nokia E51 Cell Phone

Apple IPod 80 Gig

I-Jet Remote IPod Control

Spare Earphones x 2

SD Memory Cards 8g , 4g x 2 , 2g

Sony DVD-R Discs x 10

Garmin Maps on SD Cards x 2

Double Adaptor

Universal Multi Plugs x 2

Uniross 12v Battery Chargers x 2

Uniross DC Battery Charger

AA Rechargeable Batteries x 20

AAA Rechargeable Batteries x 8

DC USB Charger


CAMERAS

Canon D10 Power Shot

Sony T7 Cyber-shot

Sony DCR- SX40 Handy Cam

Sony PMP18 HUM Video Recorder

Sony “Bullet” HeadCam 5MP

Aluminum Tripod

Gorillapod

Multi Battery Charger

Spare Canon Battery + Insert

Spare Sony T7 Battery + Insert

Spare Sony SX40 Battery + Insert

Charging and Download Cables

DOCUMENTS

SA Passport x 2 + Copies

EU Passport + Copies

US Visa – Laminated Copy

SA I.D. Book + Copies

SA Drivers Licence + Copies

International Drivers Licence + Copy

Immunization Booklet + Copies

Carnet du Passage + Laminated Copy

Outsurance Cert. Letter + Copies

Discovery Medical Aid Cert. + Copies

Bike Registration Papers + 20 Copies

Bike Licences

Nedbank Letter + Copies

AA Indemnity Cert. + Copies

Passport Photos x 20

A4 Document Pouch x 3

A4 Waterproof Pouch x 1

A4 Waterproof Pouch x 2

FIRST AID

Space Blanket

Tweezers

Bandages

Mozquito Guard

Coartem

Malaria Herbal Drops

Zentel 200mg

Voltaren 12.5 mg

Diclofenac 50mg

Imodium Plus Chewables

Sinal Co Flu Tablets

Cepacol

Eno’s

Safyr Bleu

Deep Heat Patches

Deep Heat Cream

Band Aids

Sunscreen

Savlon

Bestum Red

Centrum Orange

Salmon Oil

Charcoal Tablets

Arnica Oil

CalCvita

Bactroban Tropical Cream

Betadine Cream

Coxflam Tablets

Rennies Tablets

Xtrax Ointment

Knee Guards

Emergency Blanket

Mouth-Mouth Breather

Hydrafilm

Earbuds

Rubber Gloves

Burnshield Hydro Gel

Scissors

Tissue Salts No 8

Panado Tablets

Rehidrat/HydraAssist

TOILETRIES

Toiletry Bag

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Deoderant

Disposable Razors

Face Cloth

Tek Towel

Battery Operated Clipper

Lip Ice x 2

Soap

Plastic Soap Dish

Shampoo

Small Mirror

Sun Screen

Ear Buds

Tweezers


STATIONERY & READING

Pens

Highlighters for Maps

Moleskin Journal 1

Notebooks x 3

Moleskin Journal 2

Notebooks x 3

Prestik

Bostik

Magnifying Glass

Guide Books

World Facts

Business Cards x 500

MAPS

Cape to Cairo

Africa North & West

Southern Africa

Zimbabwe

Malawi

Zambia GPS Map

Tanzania

Kenya

Algeria

Europe

Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia

USA

Central & South America

Brazil

Flag Stickers – 2 sets

Flag Stickers – vinyl covers

OTHER…

Pocket Wallet

Travel Wallet

Waterproof Cell-Phone Pouch

Spare Keys on Lanyard

Whistle

Pepper Spray…

Compass

Thermometer

Pegs

Spare Watch

Waterproof Bag

ActivGlo LED Marker

Small Locks x 2

Bottle Opener

Elastic Bands

Sewsimple Adhesive Set

Scissors

Lighters

Spare Lanyards

Waterproof Pouches Various Sizes

Energy Bars x 12

Sweets….!!!!