Tuesday, January 20, 2009

5 Useful Tips to Pack For a Motorcycle Trip

Motorcycle trips are fun. However, you need to plan it very well in order to have a problem-free ride. Planning should include everything you will do during the trip. It should also involve the necessary items you will need during the trip. It is tough to decide what to bring in this type of trip. You have to make sure that you bring all the necessary materials and equipments without overloading.

It is tough because the storage you have for the materials you need to bring is limited. You cannot overstuff your motorcycle because you need to be comfortable when you ride. To make it easier for you to pack, list the items you need to bring and prioritize them. Finalize the list. And start packing, but how do you pack the things you need. Here are useful tips:

1. See what you can place inside your gear. You may not be able to place anything in your leather motorcycle gloves, but you can surely stuff items inside your jacket and pants. It is best to place your survival kit inside your jacket and other small items that you can place there.

2. You can add more storage space especially if your motorcycle do not have enough space. Fortunately, you can add storage to your motorcycle with the use of equipments like the saddlebag. However, this does not give you the permission to overload.

3. To ensure that you bring all necessary items, familiarize your destination. Listen to weather forecast in the area as well. It is helpful to bring extra outfit for other weather condition to ensure comfort.

4. Bring energy food and drinks. This will keep you up when you are riding your motorcycle. Keep in mind that it is very tiring to ride. You are stuck in one position and you have to focus on the road. This can be straining and tiring especially if you are going to travel long distances. So make sure you have enough supply of water and energy supplements.

5. Load your things on the motorcycle properly. Heavy and hard equipments should be at the bottom and closer to the base of the bike. Position the items you are going to use often in an accessible area. This way, you do not have to stop at the roadside to look for that particular thing. Remember where you place the rest of the items so that you will know where to look when you need them. If you cannot remember everything, make a list and place the list in our pocket.

Aside from wearing the essential gears like the leather motorcycle gloves, packing the right stuff will ensure a wonderful experience on your motorcycle trips. You will not worry about forgetting anything if you have your checklist with you. Bringing all the essential items will make your trip hassle-free. It will also save you time and effort if you know where you placed your equipments. So make your trip more fun by planning what to bring carefully.

By Jenny Carson

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