Comments on: Tips for Preparing You and Your Motorcycle for a Long Ride

By: Lucas Knight

Lucas Knight — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:58:35 +0000

Kennin, what also struck me as I learned about long distance riding — besides the physical and mental challenges, which are awesome — is the tight knit, supportive community that has formed around what is essentially an individual endeavor. It’s rare and very special I think.

By: Lillian Schaeffer

Lillian Schaeffer — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 16:44:59 +0000

I like how you mentioned checking for corrosion as a sign of parts failure before taking a long motorcycle ride. My husband and I are going to be going on a motorcycle road trip, and we want to make sure our bikes are in good condition. Perhaps it would be a good idea to check over everything carefully to see if there are any parts we should replace before we leave.

By: Romano

Romano — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:28:21 +0000

Make sure to equip motorcycle safety gears.
Thanks for sharing the great tips.

By: Jones

Jones — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 15:06:06 +0000

Great tips for preparing motorcycle for long rides. Just want to add to pack light as you dont want to haul a heavy load if something goes wrong.

By: Emily Aldridge @ A Great Pick

Emily Aldridge @ A Great Pick — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:06:12 +0000

Hey Kenin, Great tips for preparing your motorcycle for Cross Country Ride. Thanks.

By: Hazel Owens

Hazel Owens — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:50:21 +0000

Your tips about checking up on all the motorcycle’s main parts before a trip are spot on. While cars should also be checked before a long trip, it’s especially important for motorcyclists to check their ride before heading out. You’re out in the elements in a motorcycle, so if it breaks down, you can’t hide anywhere for shelter. Checking your motorcycle before you go can help insure a safe, comfortable ride. Thanks for the tips.

By: Meg Lund

Meg Lund — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:53:30 +0000

I just bought a motorcycle and want to take it on a small road trip, however, I don’t really know how to pack it so that I can take all of the things I need. I really liked your first tip to get some good saddlebags. You suggest that if you just take a backpack, your shoulders might cramp up and make the ride less fun. I totally agree with this, and I will be sure to buy some saddlebags for my motorcycle so that I can enjoy the ride. Thanks!

By: Wilfredo Hernandez

Wilfredo Hernandez — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:06:22 +0000

Packing light is a good idea because motorcycle trips can get uncomfortable with heavy backpacks. My uncle used to go on motorcycle trips a lot and he would get sore if he packed too much. I didn’t think of bringing extra cords, but that would help if you couldn’t pack the
way you did when you started. Thanks for the tips!

By: Jackson Willis

Jackson Willis — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:22:00 +0000

I like how the first thing you mentioned was clothing. I think a lot of people forget about the importance of having the right clothing and riding gear. No matter what you’re doing, a long ride like you’re talking about, or a two minute bike race, or anything in between, you need the right gear. From the helmet down to footwear, it’s important to make sure you have that.