Some Long Distance Riding Tips

"Redlegs" has written down some of the tips he's learned, discovered, re-learned and put to use on rides up and down Colorado's roads and the roads of several other states.

He says, "First and foremost, take care of your motorcycle and it'll get you home. I do my own services where I can, not only to save money but to get to know my motorcycle more closely in case it ever breaks down. Not only that, but when I do a service, I know it was done and done as right as I can possibly do it."

He makes some other really good points in the article. "Speaking of working on your motorcycle, try and do the work with just the tools you normally carry on your motorcycle. You obviously won't have that fully stocked tool chest in your garage with you when riding, will you?" I hadn't thought of that. :)

Another excellent point is to "carry a tire puncture kit and know how to use it, heck, practice using it on an old tire. The side of the road, in the rain and late at night is not the time to try and read the instructions that came with the kit!" I'll admit, I've got a puncture repair kit but I've never practiced using it. :(

Read the article for even more great ideas.