20 Tips for touring on Motorcycle
1) Adjust your suspension Especially if you are traveling with a passenger and you’ve added a lot of weight with luggage, check the sagging on the suspension. A good rule of thumb is that the loaded bike with you on top should use about a third of available travel weight. 2) Bring a full-face helmet Even if you don’t normally wear one, many roads and terrains require a lid of some form or fashion. Specifically, full-face lids offer a few benefits to a touring rider. They’re great at keeping you warm, and a helmet is built just like a thermos, They’re also better at keeping a rider dry than any other style And finally, they excel at keeping noise at bay. Many riders aren’t aware that noise really drains your energy. 3) Keep water handy even in cool weather and temperature. Some people throw a bottle in their tank bag. I usually lash one to the top of my gear so it’s the first thing I can grab when I pull over for a quick stop remember this is very important to be hy...