If you are passionate about two-wheel journeys, surely you have considered taking a long motorcycle trip . Read on and take note of these tips!
Before going on a trip
Review of the condition of the motorcycle.
If having our vehicle in perfect condition is always important, when we are going to take a long motorcycle trip , even more so. To avoid bad taste surprises during our journey, we should check before leaving: the oil and antifreeze levels, as well as the condition of the brakes, chain, filters, tires, lights and battery.
Plan our route.
When it comes to our security, spontaneity is overrated. Resting correctly every so often (the DGT recommends a rest every two hours or every 200 kilometers) and staying hydrated is essential. Therefore, before starting our long motorcycle trip, it is important that we carry a drink in our luggage to compensate for the dehydration that occurs when driving the motorcycle, as well as having planned stops in specific places both to regain strength and to refuel. In addition, when we plan our route, we must also take into account the type of roads we are going to ride.
Prepare our equipment.
Whether we are going to make the trip in summer or if we are going to carry it out in winter, we must prepare the appropriate equipment and have different pieces of clothing planned in case the weather changes: on the one hand, clothes that allow us to be ventilated, but also waterproof and cold-insulating fabrics. In addition, our suitcase should never lack a drink and some energy bar that will help us recharge our batteries in the event that we do not find open
establishments at our stops.
Check that we have the necessary documentation. In addition to the driver's license and identification (DNI or passport), we must take into account the country through which we are going to make our tour and the documentation that we must carry with us at all times or if we need some type of special license to drive.
GPS.
Today technology is our ally and on a long motorcycle trip it can be especially useful. There are many applications such as Google Maps or Waze that will help us plan the best route and not get lost on unknown roads or we can also incorporate a GPS to guide us on our journey.
Travel insurance.
Not carrying travel insurance or not checking that the trip is covered by our current insurance is one of the mistakes that we can regret if we suffer an incident. Therefore, it is important that we check what exactly covers us, as well as the coverage areas, and that we hire an additional one if necessary.
After going on a trip
Rest and make the necessary stops.
Driving a motorcycle for several hours in a row can be very tiring and we could end up losing the concentration necessary to circulate safely. Therefore, it is important that before leaving we have planned the route with its corresponding stops and that during the trip we take breaks to always maintain the necessary attention on the road. In addition, it is also important that we sleep well and get enough hours every day of our trip.
Adopt a good posture on the motorcycle and maintain it.
If we do not want to end the trip by needing several physiotherapy sessions, be careful with your posture. Sometimes, while driving, we can adopt a position that does not suit us and it can end up being very painful for our back. Having a backrest on the motorcycle seat can be a solution to avoid this problem.
When in Rome, do as the Romans.
Which side do you drive on? What specific laws are there for motorcycles? Before starting the trip, you will have to have consulted the traffic regulations and customs of the country where you are going to drive. Avoid unpleasant surprises knowing and complying with the traffic regulations of the place you visit.
Take the weather into account.
Take with you the appropriate accessories for the expected weather conditions and depending on the time of day you are going to drive: sunglasses, ear plugs, a spare pair of gloves, raincoat, thermal neck cover ...
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