15 Motorcycle Touring Tips That ll Transform The Way You Travel

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There is nothing in the world quite like packing up all your gear and setting out on the open road. At other times the roads range from smooth, firm gravel to deeply corrugated and very soft. While sporting a biker's jacket and gloves will help you fight the heat and avoid dehydration, always ensure you wear a good-quality helmet as this might be the difference between life and death.

When I was planning the trip, six or seven hours didn't sound horrible, but for someone who had never ridden a motorcycle for that long, actually doing it felt like an absolute eternity. For most riders, the bare minimum they bring in terms of clothes is their regular riding gear (boots, jacket, pants, gloves) - and rain gear.

Plan all routes ahead of time. Better yet, pack healthy snacks and have a roadside picnic, instead. During the ride, check the oil on level ground after each day of riding. You will wonder how they can produce these 110-125cc step-thrus for little more than USD$1,000 brand new, but they do and the ones floating around the roads of Thailand are almost all made in the land of smiles.

Riding motorcycles is all about the camaraderie between friends, and experiencing an epic ADV trip with some of them is an unforgettable experience. We talked with Zoe Cano, who travelled there last year, and with Kim Johnston from South Pacific Motorcycle Tours.

People often shy away from safety gear as they feel it is bulky and restrictive, or does not look cool but what they do not realize is that this safety gear can save them from a lot of pain and suffering. No list of touring bikes would be complete without Honda's venerable Gold Wing.

On a long tour, plan for at least one day per week of doing nothing. Even a few kilometers ride in the rain and in slush or prolonged highway riding can dry out your bike's chain. Most riders have the habit of over packing for long trips, but it only causes more trouble than it's worth.

Also reaching your destination for the day at 4-5pm will help you roam around the town, enjoy some local street food, have a conversation with the locals and still have time for a good 6-8 hour sleep which is essential for long distance touring. Safety: When riding in New Zealand you are required to wear a helmet by law, we can provide all your motorcycle gear, but for comfort purposes you can bring your own.