Traveling on motorbikes is trending particularly because of the availability of more facilities today than before. People get their bikes modified specifically to meet their needs while on a long road trip. These modifications can be done easily by the company or any local mechanic.
Road trips on motorbikes sound exciting, adventurous, and extremely daring. If you are up for one of such rides, then you should be well-prepared for the challenges you might face on your way.
To enjoy a stress-free road trip on your motorbike, you should follow these simple tricks.
When you want to go on a road trip on a motorbike, the selection of bikes is very crucial. A ‘cool-looking’ bike should not be the only factor you are counting. Your bike should be a comfortable ride, if not, you are going to remain uncomfortable throughout the journey, and may end up hurting yourself.
If you already have a bike, make modifications to meet your comfort level, if you are renting one, choose the one that should be suitable for on-road or off-road trips, whatever you want to choose.
Know Your Bike
After selecting the bike of your choice, the next thing would be to know your bike in detail. Make sure you read the manuals and Step by step Repair Instructions. Knowing your bike is particularly important because if you face any technical issue on the road, you should be able to resolve it yourself.
Depending on a mechanic to resolve even minor issues can take your time and money. When on a road trip, you do not want to waste your resources. Therefore, you should be able to repair any damage to your bike by yourself.
Pack Lightly
Traveling on a bike means keeping as little weight as possible. If you load your bike with a lot of weight, your speed might reduce and your bike might lose balance. Most importantly, you might feel uncomfortable while riding the bike. Therefore, you should only keep the essentials with you.
The essential items that you should have in your luggage should include,
An extra pair of trousers, shirt, and socks
First aid kit
Tool kit
Flashlight
A sleeping bag
A tent
A raincoat
These essentials can be helpful in the challenging situations you might face on your trip.
Dress Wisely
Bike riders should know how to dress appropriately to keep themselves feeling lightweight during the ride. If you are traveling on the bike for the first time, then you should know the appropriate dress for the purpose. You should wear fitted trousers, a t-shirt, ankle boots, and a jacket if required. Wearing loosely fitted clothes may cause hindrance and make you uncomfortable during the ride.
You should always wear protective gear as well. This includes gloves, knee and elbow guards, and a full-face helmet.
Stay Hydrated
Bikers often forget to drink water while on the ride. This may be because they have to take a break for drinking water and take frequent washroom breaks. However, being dehydrated can make you lose focus. When riding a bike, you are exposed to direct sunlight. Sweating can make you dehydrated. You certainly do not want to end up in a hospital. Therefore, keep yourself fairly hydrated during the ride.
If you do not want to stop more often just to drink water then invest in a bottle with a long pipe. You can keep the bottle in the bag and keep sipping water through the pipe whenever required.
Make Stops When Feeling Tired
Exertion might lead to accidents. Therefore, when you are traveling a long distance on a motorbike, it would be wise to stop after a hundred kilometers. You do not have to take long breaks if you do not want to waste your time. Just stop for a while on a scenic view and stretch your legs.
Stretching legs can increase blood circulation in your legs and avoid physical stress on your body.
Keep A Map
When you are on a motorbike, you might lose track. Therefore, you should always keep a map of the route you are wishing to take. Paper maps can be difficult to handle on the bike and you might have to take breaks to see if you are going in the right direction.
Technology has made life easier for bike riders as well. You can fix your mobile phone on the bike’s handle and open Google maps on the screen to guide you in the right direction.
Keep Yourself Motivated
Traveling solo on a motorbike can get tiring and you might lose motivation because of the exhaustion. However, you should not lose motivation because of tiredness. Try to keep yourself motivated for the trip by rewarding yourself with something you love after every milestone you cross. This way you can keep yourself motivated and determined to complete the trip.
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