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 nice to have a pace car full of necessary things when you reach your destination, but not necessarily things you need on the way. Our pace car carries things like sleeping bags, extra food, a larger tool kit, blankets, and our tents. We also like to have his wife have the other end of the walkie-talkie in case she decides to stop at a shopping mall along the way and we need something in the car. We also make sure she carries 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.
In addition to the pace car that my buddys wife is driving, we have to ensure that we bring along all the other necessary items. For instance, plenty of water and thirst quencher drinks are good for motorcycle trips to keep you hydrated-it can be very hot out there on the highway, mountain, and rural roads. Smart and healthy snacks are good to take along such as granola bars and other small snacks that fit easily into your backpack or motorcycle compartments.
You must also take along a compact tool kit that is easily store which contains items that you may require for emergency repairs. All the basic tools like screwdrivers, spare nuts and bolts, plastic ties, extra bungee cords, along with 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.
Speaking of rain, when we can not find the pace car and take refuge in the SUV, we all take rainwear to protect us in rainfall 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.
The personal affects that should probably be brought along in a plastic protective bag will most likely be your toothbrush and toothpaste or any other grooming requirements that you feel that you can not do without. You may also want to keep your wallet, credit cards, and money in a plastic bag to keep from damaging them-after all, you will need them when you arrive at your destination and throughout your trip, especially if the pace car is way, way ahead of you, or in the case of my buddy, way, way 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.
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.
In addition to the pace car that my buddys wife is driving, we have to ensure that we bring along all the other necessary items. For instance, plenty of water and thirst quencher drinks are good for motorcycle trips to keep you hydrated-it can be very hot out there on the highway, mountain, and rural roads. Smart and healthy snacks are good to take along such as granola bars and other small snacks that fit easily into your backpack or motorcycle compartments.
You must also take along a compact tool kit that is easily store which contains items that you may require for emergency repairs. All the basic tools like screwdrivers, spare nuts and bolts, plastic ties, extra bungee cords, along with 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.
Speaking of rain, when we can not find the pace car and take refuge in the SUV, we all take rainwear to protect us in rainfall 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.
The personal affects that should probably be brought along in a plastic protective bag will most likely be your toothbrush and toothpaste or any other grooming requirements that you feel that you can not do without. You may also want to keep your wallet, credit cards, and money in a plastic bag to keep from damaging them-after all, you will need them when you arrive at your destination and throughout your trip, especially if the pace car is way, way ahead of you, or in the case of my buddy, way, way 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.
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