5 Terrific Tips For Motorcycle Road Trips

When it is time to hit the road, a motorcycle road trip is the best means! There is the relief of leaving all of your cares and worries behind you-literally! There is the refreshing feeling of the wind whipping across your face and through your clothes. There is the perception that you are free as a bird, and free to travel wherever your heart and cycle take you. One of the keys to preparing for any motorcycle road trip is packing properly. Here are some tips to help make your trip more successful:

1. Check the weather forecast
Today, you can get your weather report from a variety of sources-the Internet, TV, radio, i-pod, etc. It does not particularly matter where you get your weather report, as long as you get one before hopping on your cycle. When taking a long road trip, it is extremely important for you first to get a weather report, as the weather can change drastically over a long distance.

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2. Pack and dress in layers
At first, it may seem logical to bring heavy coats for extremely cold temperatures. However, keep in mind that weather can fluctuate greatly, and you will experience it firsthand when exposed to the elements. You want to avoid freezing or frying while on your motorcycle road trip. It is better to pack and dress in layers. That way you can conveniently pull off and put on thin layers, in order to maximize your comfort.

3. Gear up
Helmets lower your risk of death when motorcycle riding, by nearly 30%! Always sport a full-face helmet whenever you take off on road trips. Such helmets include a shield to safeguard you from rain, snow, and blustery winds. Furthermore, they provide enough ventilation so can avoid getting a hothead. You may feel somewhat restricted by wearing a full-face helmet. However, remember to follow the rule of "safety first."

4. Bring enough but not too much
Your mission when packing up your motorcycle is more difficult than it seems. You want to bring enough supplies to ensure that you are comfortable and prepared for the trip. Consider the fact that inclement weather or a breakdown could occur in the middle of nowhere. On the other hand, you also want to avoid having excess bulkiness and weight, by leaving unnecessary items at home. Over-packing could result in slowing down your progress, or even making it more difficult to maneuver your motorcycle.

5. Load up your motorcycle properly
When using motorcycle saddle bags, make sure to follow some guidelines. Place heavier items along the bottom of the bags, and lighter bags on top. This will help to balance the weight. In addition, the sides of the bag should be as close as possible to the cycle sides.

Are you ready to hit the road on your motorcycle? Motorcycle road trips can create some of the best times of your life. Just follow some steps to ensure that your trip is as safe and comfortable as possible. Have a happy road trip!

5 Terrific Tips For Motorcycle Road Trips

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Live Life to the Fullest on a Motorcycle

Taking a trip on a motorcycle is a vibrant activity. Not only do you get to enjoy the scenery like no other way, you will awaken all of your senses. Taking trips in automobiles, recreational vehicles, planes, and buses is great, but they cannot compare to the experience you have on a motorcycle.

Raking Up the Memories
When you ride, you will be able to smell America. You will feel all the bumps, the potholes and other obstacles that the road throws your way. People ask, "Why torture yourself when you can travel in luxury?" The answer is simple. The memories you obtain from a motorcycle trip will more than pay for any discomfort you may encounter.

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Bad Weather Adds to the Memories
Traveling by motorcycle, you get to experience nature as it unfolds. Heat, cold, wind and rain will embellish your trip. Some say it ruins a trip, but does it really.

I remember the first ride my husband and I took on our new motorcycles. We started out in cold weather hoping it would get warmer. It did not. Instead, it got colder and a light drizzle set in, making things more uncomfortable. However, we were on a mission. We were on our first toy ride to deliver toys to kids who may not have had a toy without all the motorcycle riders who volunteered. The fact that we endured cold wind, rain, and misery only burned the memory into our brains and made for an unforgettable trip.

Become One with the Trip
When you are traveling on motorcycles, planning is essential. (Trust me, I learned this the hard way.) Mastering or at least enduring the obstacles that the weather, the roads, and gather the courage to push yourself to limits makes for memories that will be unforgettable.

With motorcycle riding, you are not a mere observer of a trip. You are the trip and every bounce, bump and bruise proves it. Riding a motorcycle allows you to enjoy the trip as you go and it give you more details to share with your friends and associates. By riding, you make an adventure out of an ordinary sightseeing tour.

Motorcycle riding is the adventure that will make you live, love, laugh and smile like you never have before. While there is nothing wrong with traveling by more conventional ways, motorcycle riding will restore you to the memories of being young again. Ride to live, and revive your life.

Live Life to the Fullest on a Motorcycle

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4 Easy Steps to Replace Motorcycle Tires

Your motorcycle will not get far without tires. Whether you are riding within your town's limits to the convenience store, or cruising through Europe on an international road trip, suffering flat tire can become a hassle. That is why it is vital for you to pack a basic tool kit in your motorcycle luggage, for replacing malfunctioning tires. You can save a lot of money and heartache by changing the tire yourself. Here are the basic tips to get the task done:

Step 1: Prepare to change the tire
To perform the tire change, you will need to gather the following items:

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o Air compressor (and accessories)

o Foam tape (double-sided)

o Ratcheting tie-down strap

o Rim protectors

o Safety goggles

o Soapy water

o Sponge

o Tire irons (3)

o Valve core tool

o Wheel weights

o Writing utensil (pencil, crayon, chalk, etc.)

Step 2: Break the beads
You must remove the old tire, by first breaking the beads. Use your writing utensil to mark the rotation's direction on the rim rotor carrier or rim. Next, remove the tire's air by removing the valve core. After putting on your goggles, use a 2X4" piece of lumber, to break the beads. Keep the wheel level with the floor, if possible. You will hear a "popping" sound when you have broken the bead. Then turn over the wheel and break the other side's bead.

Step 3: Balance the tire
Next, you will need to balance the tire. That means ensuring that the axle will remain stationary while the wheel is spinning.

Step 4: Mount the new wheel
Your next mission is to mount the new wheel. Remove the tire's axle and then set it to the side. Next, line up the new wheel's "paint spot", with the "heavy spot" that you marked on the rim. Afterwards, apply soap to the lower sidewall and bead. Make sure that the sponge is wet, but not saturated. The soap will allow you to position quickly the tire halfway. Fortunately, the soapy lower bead will help to position the other half of the tire. Next, add some more soapy water on the perimeter of the bead that you will slide over the rim. Then, slide the bead atop the rim.

Seat the beads and pump up the tire
You are almost finished! First, remove the valve core. Your next mission is to inflate the tire to a certain level, so the beads fit into the ridges along the rim's edge. It is advisable that you begin at 40-45 psi. You will have accomplished your mission when you hear two "popping" sounds. Make sure that you hear TWO, to verify that you have properly seated both sides. Then install the valve core. To check the tire for leaks, use soapy water on the tire's surface. Congratulations, you are done!

Replacing your own motorcycle tire can save you much time and money. Make sure to include a basic tool kit in your motorcycle saddlebags, so your trips will never be deflating experiences!

4 Easy Steps to Replace Motorcycle Tires

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