Tool Kit....

[ribbert]

Bring a spare key.
Anson

YES,YES,YES

[aviationfred]

Here is an OEM tool kit for sale on eBay Germany. The seller does ship worldwide.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/FK152-Yamaha-FJ-1200-3YA-ABS-Bordwerkzeug-Werkzeug-/281159599282?pt=Motorrad_Kraftradteile&hash=item41766b04b2

[RichBaker]

And a flashlight

I carry a headlight......  Works great, aim to point where you're looking, hands free!

[finallygotone]

And a flashlight

I carry a headlight......  Works great, aim to point where you're looking, hands free!

Good call.... got one of them...The guys im riding with, I think by the time the night sets, we will be in a bar. lol
Maybe ill carry a section of 3/8 fuel line .... just in case.... instead of a splice? good idea or bad?

[Pat Conlon]

No splice is needed to bypass the fuel pump. Remove the seat, remove the right side cover, now at the pump, clamp and disconnect the fuel inlet hose from the pump (hose from gas tank to pump) now disconnect from the pump, the pump's output hose (hose from pump to carbs) now with the double nipple connect the two hoses together and tighten hose clamps.

Try it out before you leave, it's easy, just don't leave your bike connected this way for too long...if you have any debris in your carb float needles, you will empty your gas tank (via bowl vents) in a hurry.
This is meant for roadside use only, just to get you to a auto parts store to buy a new pump. If you do have to park your bike with the pump bypassed, clamp off the inlet line. Small needle nose vice grip pliers should be in your tool kit. Wrap some electrical tape around the serrated jaws so as not to damage your fuel line.

I do not mean for you to be concerned, Our fuel pumps are quite durable, I would expect no fuel pump problems for your trip.

[ribbert]

No splice is needed to bypass the fuel pump. Remove the seat, remove the right side cover, now at the pump, clamp and disconnect the fuel inlet hose from the pump (hose from gas tank to pump) now disconnect from the pump, the pump's output hose (hose from pump to carbs) now with the double nipple connect the two hoses together and tighten hose clamps.

Try it out before you leave, it's easy, just don't leave your bike connected this way for too long...if you have any debris in your carb float needles, you will empty your gas tank (via bowl vents) in a hurry.
This is meant for roadside use only, just to get you to a auto parts store to buy a new pump. If you do have to park your bike with the pump bypassed, clamp off the inlet line. Small needle nose vice grip pliers should be in your tool kit. Wrap some electrical tape around the serrated jaws so as not to damage your fuel line.

I do not mean for you to be concerned, Our fuel pumps are quite durable, I would expect no fuel pump problems for your trip.

I would expect to replace the fuel pump maybe once in the life of the bike (I know there are exceptions), but of course it's never going to happen at a convenient time or place.

I have upped the emergency fuel delivery stakes. I bought a facet type 2-4 psi pump for my other fj and did a few thousand km's on it before dismantling the bike. I now carry that pump with me already plumbed for a plug and play installation. The pump cost about $30 on eBay. On trips I now take a spare coil(s) and ignition box. I figure that covers everything likely to leave you stuck out on the road. I also take a little compressor on trips. You can quickly whip through those gas canisters if the tyre plug doesn't take or you discover another puncture after fixing the first one or you forgot to replace them after the last puncture, or you gave them to another rider or.........

It is highly unlikely I will ever need the spares on a trip, but I have them and they are easy to pack.

I also carry a spare key and a $50 note stashed on the bike.

[FJmonkey]

I also carry a spare key and a $50 note stashed on the bike.

That should encourage others to offer help on your next manshed day...