Nothing comes close to a long solo motorcycle trip if you wish to unwind your mind. Some call it ‘the road therapy’ while others simply keep it as their secret transit of escaping the concrete jungles we have imprisoned ourselves in.
Traveling on a motorcycle is simply the most soulful, adventurous and thrilling experience you can ever have. All you truly need is some courage, a clear plan and some prerequisites that will help you throughout the journey.
To start with, you need to intelligently plan your route depending upon the destination. If it is a multi-day journey, you may need a clear route plan with minimum distance and less traffic congestion. Also, the route should have easy access to food, fuel, accommodation, and emergency services. Rest make sure to check out some of the things below that will definitely make your saddle time more enjoyable.
1. Puncture Repair Kit
A good road trip can, in fact, turn into instant regret if your bike gives up right in the middle of nowhere and a flat tyre is definitely the last thing you will wish for until you want to do some exercise pushing a fully loaded motorcycle to a puncture shop (if you find one). A good puncture repair kit can save your time and headache if you know how to use one. And all it takes is a space of a tiffin box in your saddle bag.
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2. Gel cover for the seat
Spending a whole day on a motorcycle saddle can, in fact, turn your behind soar no matter how plush the motorcycle seat is. Adding an after-market gel cover for the seat is beneficial for extended comfort. Some gel covers available in the market today takes shape of the rider’s bottom, and provides for extra support during long saddle times.
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3. Panniers / Saddle Bags
The golden rule of motorcycle traveling is not to carry anything on the back. Even a light bag pack can make you tired on a long ride. And hence, make sure to add panniers or saddle bags and fit in everything you want for the ride. A wide variety of saddlebags are available in the market today that fit almost all kind of motorcycles. Also, the saddlebags enable for large luggage carrying capacities. At the same time, do not forget to fit them well on to the motorcycle just in case you do not want any mishappening at fast highway speeds.
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4. Service Kit
A simple service repair kit should always stay in your bike’s toolbox as it has almost every tool you need in case of minor breakdowns. You can always tighten some nuts bolts, adjust lever and seating as per your liking during any time of the road trip.
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5. Tank Bag
A tank bag not just provides for extra luggage space and but some of them also comes with a standard transparent mobile pouch. You can always fit in your mobile in this space with your route destination set on the map for guidance. A tank bag is always a more preferable place to keep your phone in compared to handle-bar mounts as they are more vulnerable and you may lose your device in case you fall down. Also, keep your cash handy along with blood group details and emergency contacts handwritten on a paper piece in case you lose your mobile device. And make sure you use a good helmet and riding gear for safety.
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But you should also pay attention to these additional points:
Bike trips bring along a different kind of serene experience which is hard to put together in words. Some compare touring on a motorcycle with meditation and now it has also been scientifically proven that motorcycling helps up-lift mood and eradicates negative thoughts. While riding a bike or touring on it definitely is healthy for emotional and physical health, but it also brings along some unseen risks which are needed to be addressed and dealt with.
So in the report below we highlight some risks of touring on a motorcycle and also point out things which you need to carry along in order to keep yourself safe throughout the ride.
6. Risks related to luggage
Unlike cars, motorcycles can’t carry all the luggage you need on a journey because the luggage carrying capacity of a motorbike is very limited in comparison to cars. There are some modifications which you can carry out on a motorbike in order to make your bike touring ready, such as saddle frames and bags but majority of those modifications cost too much and are sometime time consuming. The other simple and effective way around is to tie the luggage at the rear seat using luggage straps but not all the straps available in the market today are sturdy, safe and secure for rough usage. So what’s the solution?
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These luggage straps have been designed keeping three parameters in mind – Safety, Performance and Durability. While other straps present in the market today come with metal hooks which are unstable and may damage motorcycle paint surface, GPS’ Luggage Straps come with a snap hook safety feature which keeps the luggage intact and hooked on to the motorcycle even in the case of rough riding conditions. Also, it features shatter and crack resistant buckles which promise the utmost durability.
The bungee cords are adjustable for length which makes them ideal for all size of luggage. The length can be stretched for big bags while at the same time it can be adjusted short for small backpacks.
And doing so is very handy due to its smart design, unlike other products where you have to circle the bike several times to tighten up the luggage. These straps are made up of top quality Nylon double stitched material with high elastic properties and do not lose elasticity even after prolonged usage, unlike other products. Its fail-safe design ensures that the luggage remains intact no matter what.
7. Losing the directions
Since during riding both the hands are pretty occupied, and it isn’t feasible to stop at each and every turn to pull out the phone for directions. So if you do not have the right equipment kit to keep your GPS device handy over the bike, it’s pretty easy to lose the sense of direction. So it is always recommended to mount your phone using a mobile mounting device which is firm enough to hold your device even when the roads get rough or you are zipping through other vehicles in high velocity.
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This device has been developed taking close inputs from the biking community to take care of all the concerns related to mobile/GPS devices during a ride. The Claw-Grip Mobile Holder has been designed to mount all mobile devices ranging from 4.0 to 6.5-inches in size, and also has a 360 degree rotation for limit free usage. The best part about this device is that it also comes with a phone charging functionality which allows the mobile devices to be charged on the go.
To be continue…
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Moust of all, Remember that Always You Can:
Choose Your Destiny!
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