This is a guest post by Viking Cycle.
Traveling is one of the most wonderful experiences that boosts your physical, mental, and emotional health besides giving an opportunity to explore some fascinating landscapes, learning about diverse cultures, making new friends, and savoring some delectable cuisines.
There are many other less adventurous reasons for traveling too like traveling for business and attending some educational seminars but whatever the reason for traveling you may have, there is still a great charm in traveling.
And when you travel in a classic American style, riding your Harley Davidson, you will get a much more up-close experience of the landscapes and scenery around you.
You will directly feel the sunlight, the cool breeze, and drops of rain over your skin while riding your two-wheeler.
Your motorcycle road trip might not go smoothly, therefore you should be prepared for all the problems that you could encounter on a road trip. You should have all the travel-related and bike-related items with you to rescue in the event of a mishap.
This article will present motorcycle travel-related problems and steps that can help you along the way.
Choose Your Ride Wisely
When choosing a bike, whether you are renting a bike or want to buy one, you must consider what kind of surface you are going to travel on and which bike best suits your body.
You can make adjustments in handlebars and seats according to your own physique. On your road trip, you’re likely going to travel hundreds of miles, so a high level of comfort is important to avoid stiffness and aches in your body and muscles.
What to Pack and How to Pack?
Smart packing is important for making your tour a success story. In addition to packing your outfits, shoes, and toiletries, you must pack a first-aid kit, GPS device, a map, a sunscreen, motorcycle safety gear like helmet, jackets, gloves, pants, and boots, a tool kit, some spares like engine oil, spark plug, brake cable, etc, and camping equipment.
After deciding what to pack, the next important thing is how you should pack your stuff because there is very limited space on your ride. Stuffing your heavy items at the bottom of your backpack and then putting rolled clothes will save you the trouble of ironing your clothes when you reach a hotel or campsite.
Take Breaks
Many people try to push themselves to cover more miles and don’t take breaks even when their body asks for one.
Taking regular breaks not only keeps you refreshed but lets you enjoy the mesmerizing scenery more easily. Also, keeping yourself hydrated on the way is important to save you from getting fatigued which most people overlook.
If you feel it’s time-consuming to take a break to drink some water, take a reusable water bottle with you so that you can drink some water even when on the road. Just make sure it’s easily reachable while you ride.
Prepare for Unexpected Weather
When you are road tripping on a motorcycle, you could face some heavy rain, wind, or snow depending on where you are.
To continue your trip when the weather turns bad, you must have rain gear to protect you and keep you dry in rain. Your riding gear will help save you from such extreme conditions.
Eat at Off Times
If you want to have meals at regular time (breakfast, lunch, dinner), often you’ll find motels and restaurants busy. This can mean you’ll have to wait to get your order. If you’re on the move, this is less than ideal. Think about eating at irregular times to ensure you can get in and out easily.
Practice Light Yoga Every Day
When you ride for hours in the same position, your muscles become stiff and you may feel restlessness and less motivated.
To avoid such conditions practice a light yoga or some other exercise regularly to make your muscles healthy and fit for daily rides.
Check Your Bike Every Morning
Before hitting the road, you must test your bike’s oil, brakes, valves, bulbs, and tires. Do this every single day. This will take a few minutes but saves you from bigger troubles down the road.