Emergency kit?

[Vega]

New dirt bike rider and EX owner here... I've been taking the EX up in the mountains here in Colorado, quite far from civilization. Was thinking about what if I broke down out there. Wanted to hear you experienced guys thoughts on an "emergency kit" to get home. Or any failure types or preventative measures I could take. Where I ride there IS basic cell service and I carry a firearm, so really only concerned about the bike itself.

I've got Mousse insert tires so should be good on avoiding tire related issues I think. I also thought about not using the phone to bike "lock feature" just in case that conks out. I carry a ratchet strap that could be used to help tow me. I guess a chain failure would be bad of course.. are these chains pretty robust/reliable? Should I carry a master link and/or some tools?

 

[Philip]

I think the Varg has a riveted chain with no master link. I do not understand the reason for this. Master links do not fail unless the clip is installed backward. Chains do not break either. They only jump off sprockets if too worn and stretched.

I would prefer to have a chain with a master link so that I could remove the chain in case I have to push the bike for a few miles. It is way easier to push it without the chain and the motor drag.

I would also make plans in case I have to leave the bike in the woods and coma back for it later. Maybe a chain with a motion sensor siren to chain it to a tree and some tracking device on the bike itself.

 

[Theo]

I would prefer to have a chain with a master link so that I could remove the chain in case I have to push the bike for a few miles. It is way easier to push it without the chain and the motor drag.

A good idea that I've read here from more than one person is to just bring with you the allen wrench to remove the rear wheel, so that the chain can be moved off of the rear sprocket and the bike can be pushed without the motor drag.

 

[Erwin P]

Useally IF (not all that common) the Stark has issues it's after storage or charging.

The chain has no masterlink. That would be more work in the factory + a bigger change of a lineworker making a fault.

Those chains are A quality so i wouldn't suspect them to break. And if they do you'll need a very strong chain breaker to remove the broken link.
I would suggest taking the allen key for the rear acle and the torx for the chain guide so you can lift the chain of. Not only in case of Drivertrain faillure, but also in case of a rock getting stuck in there.

Furter the tool to retighten you brake levers etc.

And if you run mousses that's about it.

 

[DirtSurfer]

a buddy who used to work for Alta told me they always took a tow strap w/ them (as they rode w/ other ICE bikes), that way if you run out of juice getting back you can get towed and use the regen to get enough juice back in the bike to get home... I think the mentions of being able to remove the chain (tow strap doesn't help much if you're in challenging single track) also need to be employed..
I'm planning to make a tool kit (like I have for all my ICE bikes) out of a combo of the AWESOME tool kit that comes w/ it and some smaller/lighter pieces.

 

[svtride]

In my 13 liter backpack, I carry basic tools applicable to bikes I ride, 21”std tube (can be used in both frt or rear tire), AL tire spoons, mini bike air pump, tow strap, master link, first aid kit, hydro pack, bunch of misc fastener bits..safety wire, duct tape, mini DMM, fuses, etc. Surprisingly, the Stark and KTM tools are mostly common with few exceptions. I don’t ride alone. Ride buddies carry also carry various part and tools…most importantly one of them carries an 18” tube. We got flat fixes down to 15 minutes…always just put a new tube in.

 

[Beagle]

In my 13 liter backpack, I carry basic tools applicable to bikes I ride, 21”std tube (can be used in both frt or rear tire), AL tire spoons, mini bike air pump, tow strap, master link, first aid kit, hydro pack, bunch of misc fastener bits..safety wire, duct tape, mini DMM, fuses, etc. Surprisingly, the Stark and KTM tools are mostly common with few exceptions. I don’t ride alone. Ride buddies carry also carry various part and tools…most importantly one of them carries an 18” tube. We got flat fixes down to 15 minutes…always just put a new tube in.

Probably just lost in translation, do you mean manual pump or electric pump? These work really well

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[svtride]

Probably just lost in translation, do you mean manual pump or electric pump? These work really well
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Hand bicycle pump

Interesting Bosch pump. 0.45kg, $110 US…Christmas is coming

 

[Beagle]

Hand bicycle pump
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Interesting Bosch pump. 0.45kg, $110 US…Christmas is coming

Wow, how long does it take to inflate the tube? Pump must be red hot, arms as well
These tiny electric pumps are great, Bosch and Michelin make some, around €60 here. Just need to think to charge it before the ride.