On the road maintenance

I occurred to me that approximately 12,000 miles means an on the road oil change and the possibility one or both of us may need a new tire.

I needed an oil change so I used the tools I carry on the motorcycle with the exception of the socket wrench to get the drain plug out and a torque wrench to tighten the drain plug to spec.

I ordered a tire lever with 24mm box wrench from Touratech and a 3/8″ socket adapter to go with it. That should complete what tools I need for an oil change. I plan to stop at a discount store an buy a cheap plastic oil pan that I can discard when we’re done. I’ll take an oil filter with me.

I did a check for BMW motorcycle dealers in that area and found one near Halifax — Atlantic Metroplex — that will be our only BMW motorcycle option in the part of Canada we’ll be traveling.

I am a member of the BMW MOA and will be carrying their Anonymous Book so we might be able to find someone with tools that will help us out if the need arises. I also suspect the members of the RidetheRock.com forum would help us out while we’re in Newfoundland.