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 hydrated.

4) Plan stops ahead of time to make sure any amenities you might need, like food or a hotel, are near the place you plan to hang up for the evening & be alert of your activities.

5) Consider your motorcycle as a thousand kilometres in a day on an Royal Enfield can be child’s play but a thousand miles in a day on a Sporty Motorcycle might be bordering on your stanina and Strength, So Never exceed your Body Strength.

6) Take time to stop and enjoy what you're doing. Most of us have a laundry list of to dos but Don't let your ride be just another thing to get done, relax and enjoy your ride and dont forget to take pictures and videos because later those will make u happy, thinking about the ride u did.

7) It really is a marathon, not a sprint. High speeds don’t help you too much unless you’re able to sustain them, and if you do, your gas mileage and range will suffer, Remember you’re not a local anyway, and You’re likely to fly right into the speed trap that all the Newbie Bikers do, so never take unnecessary risk know don't know about.

8) Similarly, don’t plan to make highway time on two-laners It never works and never ever Try to Race with Big vehicles Strictly NO NO.

9) Catnaps or Power naps count If you’re trying to ride big mileage in little time, a couple of short half-hour naps will often get you right mentally without blowing out the time budget and it will avoid unnecessary risk of Not being alert while riding.

10) Treat yourself The more miles you’re doing, the less you’ll want to set up camp, cook, etc. Unless you’re Iron Butting, the harder you ride, the less hard you should be working on the other stuff (with some exceptions), In that vein, if you’re camping each night, plan on getting off the bike a bit earlier in the evening and losing a few hours to camp prep. { This point is for Bikers who usually camp with their tents }

11) Avoid the rush and Work your route so you’re not in urban areas during peak commute times. All those People have to go to work and create traffic nightmares so don’t join them if you don’t have to, i would suggest to try to avoid going through towns altogether.

12) Plan your Fuel stops Even riders with big tanks can be nervous while running out of fuel So i would suggest to Alternatively have a second fuel container on board, preferably have 1 liter fuel bottle with you always.

13) Check your bike a lot, Every morning is a good starting point, One road trip might be as many kilometres as 20 of your normal commutes, 

You wouldn’t go that many kilometres at home without checking on your machine’s vitals, so why do it here? Chain lubing, fastener checking, and tire examination all can keep you safe, and a planned ride to a shop for service is a lot more convenient when you move under your own power, So always carry your Tools kit and Everything you may feel will be helpful in ride.

14) Flat tires or a puncture may happen anywhere so have a small repair kit and an inflation tool with you (pump or CO2 cartridges) etc, If you have tubed tires, remember to carry extra Tube with you and some way to raise the bike.

15) Speaking of tires if you’re doing a really big ride and you’re likely to need tires, have that set up with a shop beforehand, Same with oil changes and such, It’s best to handle maintenance before you go, but if you can’t, schedule it in to minimize down time and Never compromise on Bike engine oil.

16) Consider to get aftermarket parts I don’t often encourage buying your way out of a problem, but an aftermarket seat can be real comfortable compared to stock, and a Lots of OEM saddles are poorly built, so You may find this move creates a more amorous pillion too, and mostly Windscreens are another item that can really make a ride easier. And do I even need to mention luggage? Naaaaa.

17) Stop and take a break take a sip of water or tea if available, and Just get off the bike and stretch and give your ass a rest every now and again.

18) Map up seriously important, If you’re traveling off the beaten path and you plan to use your smartphone for navigation assistance, download maps in advance for remote areas where you may not have cell service. Your phone’s GPS will still locate you, but without a cell tower in range, your phone won’t be able to download a map to show your position, many times i have faced issues with cell networks but i always download maps of routes beforehand, i would suggest you same.

19) Remember you are a stranger away from home, vigilance must stay high to balance your lack of local knowledge, including road conditions and potentially hazardous traffic areas, so Relax and enjoy the sights, but maintain your usual level of alertness (or better), Never ever try to befriend anyone who is stranger to you while you have stopped, this is how people get Robbed or worse Killed for Money.

20) You might see some Very bad things also on roads like Accidents or Bodies and Animal carcasses, never Stop if you are alone or  with a Female as a pillion, because often people who try to help others in bad situations end up in bad situation themselves, i know this might sound very bad to hear but Remember Life is all about Being safe and Moving forward.

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