Long-Distance Motorcycle Riding Tips

Long-distance motorcycle riding, or touring, is a fantastic way to see new sights and enjoy more quality time with your bike. Whether you prefer to travel alone or with friends, long-distance motorbike riding can help you create lasting memories of your outings. However, before you hit the road, set yourself up for a successful trip.

Check out the following tips on long-distance motorcycle riding, and for all your Harley-Davidson® bike needs, contact Beach House Harley-Davidson®!

Build Your Endurance

Riding a motorcycle is like exercising—you engage various muscle groups to control your bike safely. So, don't plan for your first touring trip to be an epic several-hours-a-day ride. Instead, get an accurate sense of your endurance level and slowly build it up. Start with shorter day trips, then graduate to longer rides when your body is ready.

Plan Your Trip

We often recommend our customers plan their routes on long-distance rides with their motorcycles. Proactively planning your trips will help you coordinate food, accommodation, and in-between stops. Otherwise, you might hit roadblocks and realize you got to the tourist destination as it closed for the day or pulled up to a full campsite with nowhere to stay the night.

Prepare Your Motorcycle

Next, you’ll want to tune up your motorcycle and prepare it for the ride. Pay attention to any hidden issues and fix problems before leaving home. A pre-ride inspection should include examining your tires for wear, adjusting the air pressure to your manufacturer's recommendations, inspecting the fluid levels & topping off low-level fluids, and testing your bike’s lighting system to ensure it is in good working order. If you notice anything odd, get it checked by a professional mechanic.

We hope you find these motorcycle riding tips helpful! For all your Harley-Davidson® motorcycle needs, contact Beach House Harley-Davidson®. We proudly serve Shallotte and Brunswick County, NC, so swing by today!