Mama Roache "Mama Roache's Campsite", Nairobi, Kenya.

Approximate total set up costs converted to $US in 1992/93 - $10,000 (inc. motorcycle),
plus $1500 for the cargo ship to Africa.

MOTORCYCLE
Yamaha TT600 (1991 model) off-road motorcycle (dry weight 120 kg).
Stock standard except for:
Replaced muffler with lightweight stainless steel "Aussie Muffler".
Replaced 11litre standard tank with Acerbis 21 litre plastic.
Fitter Tim Goddard Bark Busters to handlebars (protects clutch and brake levers).
Trimmed half of the foam from the seat.

Made and fitted by a friend:
Solid steel crash cage with stainless steel cylinder used to carry tools bolted
to bottom of crash plate and frame.
Steel angle iron carry rack bolted to front forks.

Nolan (N19R) helmet with peak and clear visor.
Sheep skin
Wine cask bladder (used inflated under the sheepskin for long distances).

LUGGAGE
Leather panniers (500 x 400 x 200 mm) with steel frame bolted to bike.
Gearsack bag (large size), zip top opening made of heavy duty canvas/plastic.
Canvas daypack.
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SPARE PARTS (supplied by Yamaha Australia)
Decompression cable
Speedo cable (never used)
Clutch cable (never used)                                                                                                                           
Rear sprocket 48 tooth x 2                                  
Front sprocket 15 tooth x 2
Oil filter x 6
Set of front spokes (never used)
Set of rear spokes (never used)
Set of front wheel bearings (never used)
Set of back wheel bearings (never used)
Set of steering head bearings (never used)
Clutch plate kit
Clutch lever
Front brake lever (never used)
Air cleaner filter
Chain runner plate
Oil filter O ring
Front brake pads x 2

Posted to Africa:
Exhaust valve adjuster cap
Carburettor float bowl O ring
Plastic side cover RH
Rear sprocket 50 tooth                                                                                                                           go to top
Front sprocket 14 tooth
Oil filters x 4                                 
Front brake pads x 1 set
Drive chains (supplied by Tsubaki Motorcycle chains):
520 Omega S O ring chain x 2 (one on bike and one as spare)
XQR non-O ring chain
Purchased in Africa:
Izumi Champion ES520SDR O ring chain

Tyres: (21 inch front and 18 inch rear)
On bike to start:
Cheng Shin 4 ply front
Michelan T65 rear

Spares
Cheng Shin 6 ply front
Michelan Desert 8ply rear
*(spare tyres sent by rail from South Africa to Zimbabwe and air freight to Kenya)

Tubes: On bike to start:
Thick rubber Enduro, front and rear
Spares General use, front

TOOLS
Ring and closed end metric spanners, (8, 10 x 2, 12 x 2, 14, 16, 18)
Yamaha 24/22 closed end spanner for rear axle nut
Yamaha spark plug spanner
Yamaha Steering head adjuster                                                                                                               go to top
Yamaha spoke tightening tool
Metric feeler gauge
Screw drivers - Philips: stubby, small, medium, long.
Flat end - small, medium, long.
Steel punch x 2 (used as chain breaker)
Steel files, pocket size (fine and medium)
Steel head hammer
Socket size 19mm and wrench (for turning engine to TDC to check valve clearances).
Hacksaw blade
Pliers, heavy duty
Pliers, long nosed
Multi-Grip Pliers
Tyre levers 12 inch x 2
Tappet adjuster tool
Cable grabber tool
Tin of grease (small)
WD40 (small size)
Air filter oil
Spray can chain lube (when this ran out, I used old truck oil)
Roll of 3M duct tape
Tin of nuts, washers and bolts, various sizes
Tin of miscellaneous odds and ends, (clip pins, chain links, wire, electrical tape, steel
tape, contact glue, Locktite for nuts and bolts, steel putty for engine casing repair)
Tip top puncture repair kit, (assorted patches x 20, spare valves and caps, valve tool)
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CAMPING EQUIPMENT
Tent, free standing dome, three man
Light weight, full length Thermarest mattress
Down sleeping bag (J&H Super)
Petrol stove
Cooking pot with lid (also used to store stove)
Small billy with lid
Film canisters x 3 (salt, pepper, curry powder)
Tin Sardines x 2 (carried most of the time as emergency food)
Katdyn mini water purifier
*(only used on Zaire River boat, mostly used micropur purification drops).
Nalgene plastic bottles 500ml size x 4, (for sugar, tea, coffee)
Utility straps x 5
Nylon rope, 2 x 6 meter lengths
Ground sheet
Heavy duty plastic map case x 2 (one use for stationary)
10 lt plastic jerry used for water (covered with thick hessian)
10 lt plastic jerry used for petrol (covered with thick hessian)
1 lt plastic army issue water bottle
Leather stitcher
Small torch
Leatherman tool
Plastic dinner plate
Plastic mug x 2
Stainless steel knife, fork, spoon
Small hessian bag used to carry Nikon camera (detracts thieves)                                                            go to top
Cigarette lighter
Heavy duty camping toiletry bag

CAMERA & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Nikon F601 SLR camera body
Tamron 28 to 200 auto focus zoom lens
Padded camera case to fit Nikon and lens
Polarizer and UV filter
Yashica J3 pocket camera
Fuji slide film x 20 rolls 100 ASA 36 exp
Fuji slide film x 2 rolls 400 ASA 36 exp
Camera (Nikon) battery
Lens cleaning tissue and camera cleaning brush
Nikon binoculars 9 x 24

DOCUMENTS
Australian Passport (64 page frequent traveller)
British Passport
Carnet de Passage (30 page)
*In East Africa you won't get away with not having the real thing!
As for the rest, I saw a variety of designs carried by an assorted bunch of MC travellers! Travel Insurance (valid 12 months)
RAC membership
Australian Drivers Licence
International Drivers Licence
International Medical Vaccination Card (Hepatitis A, Cholera, Yellow fever, Meningitis, tetnus, Hepatitis A)
Motorcycle Registration papers                                                                                                             go to top
Motorcycle purchase invoice

MONEY
Credit cards - American Express, Mastercard
American Express travellers cheques
($4000 US purchased in lots of $1000 from Australia, Kenya x 2 and Uganda,
some converted to $US and French francs cash in Nairobi and Kampala)
American dollars cash in 5, 10 and 20 denominations x $500 (purchased Australia)

SECURITY
Pelican plastic resin case #1400 locked with two padlocks.
*I disguised this by cutting out the bottom of an old plastic jerry,
fitting it over the box, covering it with a hessian bag and locking it to the bike.
Rusty old cow chain with large padlock (for the bike).
Light weight wire rope bike lock (for the Pelican case).
Padlocks x 6.(get the ones with all the same key, unless you particularly like keys)

STATIONERY
Clymers TT600 workshop manual
Ruled writing book used as diary
Address book
Pocket diary for recording distances, fuel consumption, expenses
Airmail paper and envelopes
Box of Bic ball point pens
Ink pad and date stamp (for visa date extentions)
Michelan maps (955 Africa Central and South, 953 Africa North and West)                                             go to top
Guide book ("Africa on a Shoestring", Lonely Planet)
Tally-hos
Novel (exchanged with other travellers/expats at every opportunity)
Photocopies of front page of Passport, Carnet and drivers licence
Pocket album with photos of family, home etc

FIRST AID
Larium (one years supply, used as a malaria prophylactic).
Check the latest medical recommendations on Larium.
Halfan (malaria treatment). Many people are allergic to Fansidar.
Flagyl (giardias, dysentery treatment)
Mersyndol (painkillers)
Panadeine (painkillers)
Panadol
Antibiotic powder
*very important as applied daily to small cuts which can easily turn ulcerous.
Chlorsig eye ointment
Effervescent rehydration salts
Betadine antiseptic ointment
Betadine antiseptic liquid
Surgical spirit (in 100ml Nalgene bottle)
Canesten fungicidal cream
Bandages non-stick dressings, combine dressing, wound closure strips, bandaids.
Roll of Leukoplast tape
Elastic crimp bandage
Scissors tweezers, needles, roll of black cotton, safety pins.                                                                      go to top
Scalpel and razor blades
Syringes and needles
*you may need an injection and want to avoid used needles, which is wise
considering approx. 1 in 10 people are HIV positive in some areas of Africa.
Cotton buds, cotton wool
Insect repellent
Micropur water purification liquid

TOILETRIES
Shampoo, conditioner, soap, body lotion, tooth brush, tooth paste
*all readily available everywhere in Africa.
Crystal deodorant stone
Small brush, comb, nail scissors and file
Face moisturiser
Sunscreen
Chap stick for lips (very important)
Tampons - but I never needed them until I reached Europe? Maybe, my body decided to switch off it's reproductive capabilities!
Condoms

CLOTHING
BIKE
Gortex MS Enduro Jacket (stolen in Zaire, replaced with a navy blue overcoat).
Kidney Belt
Reucsh summer motorcycle gloves                                                                                                          go to top
Thick denim jeans
Leather belt
Steelcap leather work boots, (ankle length, lace up)

GENERAL
Sarong x1
T'shirt x1
Singlet x1
Long sleeved cotton shirt x1
Sweat shirt x1
Polartec pullover (light weight) x1
Denium shorts x1
Swimsuit x1
Leggings x 1
Sports bra x 2
Underpants x 3
Thick cotton socks x 2
Rubber thongs
Canvas shoes
Cotton hat
Sunglasses

*Packed weight including motorcycle was approximately 200 kilograms.

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