If you are ready to take a motorcycle weekend trip, there are some things you will need to plan before you go. A buddy of mine who loves his Harley Road King has a wife who does not like it, so one thing we do is have what we like to call our pace car-with my the wife of my buddy driving it! Because we usually have lots of things to take with us, it is really great to have that pace car jammed full of things that we need at our destination, but not necessarily the things we need along the way. This pace car hauls items such as sleeping bags, extra food, a larger tool kit, blankets, and of course our tents. In addition, we usually have his wife on the other end of a walkie-talkie just in case she has stopped at a shopping mall on the way and we need an item from that car. We also ensure that she carries plenty of beer to sip in the evenings when we are not riding out on the open road.
When planning for a motorcycle weekend trip, you should track out a good map for your destination, the number of miles you will be traveling, and what options are available on your route for gas stops and also for hotels if you do not plan to camp out. It is pretty simple to plan out your entire with the help of some of the multitude of mapping options that are available today on the Internet or if you are real slick, you could do it manually using that old atlas.
Beyond the pace car with my buddys wife in it, we like to make sure we bring other necessary things we will need. Lots of water and thirst quencher drinks are great for motorcycle trips to keep you nice and hydrated-it can get very hot out there on the highway, mountain, and rural roads. Healthy snacks are great to bring along such as granola bars and other small snacks that will fit so nicely in your backpack or motorcycle compartment.
You should also bring an easily stored tool kit that has things in it you might need for emergency repairs. The basics such as screwdrivers, spare nuts and bolts, plastic ties, extra bungee cords, and other small tools you might need are all good things to have. If you can, and have the room, extra oil and braking fluid are good to bring as well as flashlights and matches. Keep your matches in a plastic bag so they stay dry if you hit rain.
As we mention rain, anytime that we can not locate the pace car and dry off in the SUV, we always bring along some rainwear for protection from rainfall regardless of whether it is light or strong. They make all sorts of rain weather gear these days along with gloves and jackets that are heated for cooler mountain or elevated areas. Other wearable gear needed is of course your helmet and make sure it is Department of Transportation or DOT certified in case you get stopped by any official, riding glasses, scarves for face protection, and a good pair of chaps to keep your legs warm and protected.
Personal items to take in a plastic protected bag might be your toothbrush and toothpaste or other grooming needs you can not live without. You should also keep your wallet, credit cards, and money inside a plastic bag to protect them from harm-after all, they will definitely be needed when you get to your destination and also during your trip, particularly if the pace car is far ahead of you, or in the case of my buddy, far behind him.
Everyone on the trip should carry some towels to dry off your bike and windshield if you pass through rain. If you can, utilize a good GPS system on your motorcycle that will ensure you are on the right track and are not lost, even if you have planned your trip. Extra clothing is good if you get too wet or cold to change into including an extra pair of gloves or warm hat that you can wear under your helmet.
When planning a weekend motorcycle trip, be sure to go with friends, as it can be challenging to go it out there alone. Plus, it is more fun to take friends along for laughing and seeing the open road together. Try to make sure friends or relatives at home know your route and where you are going in case they need to get a hold of you. Weekend motorcycle trips can be fun, exciting, and relaxing-especially if you have that awesome pace car with everything you do not want to carry. - 16069
When planning for a motorcycle weekend trip, you should track out a good map for your destination, the number of miles you will be traveling, and what options are available on your route for gas stops and also for hotels if you do not plan to camp out. It is pretty simple to plan out your entire with the help of some of the multitude of mapping options that are available today on the Internet or if you are real slick, you could do it manually using that old atlas.
Beyond the pace car with my buddys wife in it, we like to make sure we bring other necessary things we will need. Lots of water and thirst quencher drinks are great for motorcycle trips to keep you nice and hydrated-it can get very hot out there on the highway, mountain, and rural roads. Healthy snacks are great to bring along such as granola bars and other small snacks that will fit so nicely in your backpack or motorcycle compartment.
You should also bring an easily stored tool kit that has things in it you might need for emergency repairs. The basics such as screwdrivers, spare nuts and bolts, plastic ties, extra bungee cords, and other small tools you might need are all good things to have. If you can, and have the room, extra oil and braking fluid are good to bring as well as flashlights and matches. Keep your matches in a plastic bag so they stay dry if you hit rain.
As we mention rain, anytime that we can not locate the pace car and dry off in the SUV, we always bring along some rainwear for protection from rainfall regardless of whether it is light or strong. They make all sorts of rain weather gear these days along with gloves and jackets that are heated for cooler mountain or elevated areas. Other wearable gear needed is of course your helmet and make sure it is Department of Transportation or DOT certified in case you get stopped by any official, riding glasses, scarves for face protection, and a good pair of chaps to keep your legs warm and protected.
Personal items to take in a plastic protected bag might be your toothbrush and toothpaste or other grooming needs you can not live without. You should also keep your wallet, credit cards, and money inside a plastic bag to protect them from harm-after all, they will definitely be needed when you get to your destination and also during your trip, particularly if the pace car is far ahead of you, or in the case of my buddy, far behind him.
Everyone on the trip should carry some towels to dry off your bike and windshield if you pass through rain. If you can, utilize a good GPS system on your motorcycle that will ensure you are on the right track and are not lost, even if you have planned your trip. Extra clothing is good if you get too wet or cold to change into including an extra pair of gloves or warm hat that you can wear under your helmet.
When planning a weekend motorcycle trip, be sure to go with friends, as it can be challenging to go it out there alone. Plus, it is more fun to take friends along for laughing and seeing the open road together. Try to make sure friends or relatives at home know your route and where you are going in case they need to get a hold of you. Weekend motorcycle trips can be fun, exciting, and relaxing-especially if you have that awesome pace car with everything you do not want to carry. - 16069
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