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Touring Motorcycle Long-Distance Riding Tips

Feb. 11 2022 Safety By Biggs Harley-Davidson®

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Touring motorcycles come with a more upright riding position, a larger fuel tank, and extra storage space for your belongings. These features make these bikes ideal for going on long-distance trips with buddies.

If you want to explore your vicinity or travel to a nearby city with your touring motorcycle, you'll find this guide handy. Our experts at Biggs Harley-Davidson have gathered up a few tips to make your long-distance trips more fun and adventurous. Read on to learn more, and for more information, swing by our dealership in San Marcos, CA. We happily welcome San Diego and Oceanside, so stop in today.

Build Up Endurance

Plan shorter trips first and gradually add more distance with each trip to improve your endurance. This will also help you build your stamina and become more confident about traveling long distances. You can even consider working on your muscles before you plan your epic trip.

Make Your Route

Next, you'll want to plan your trip to ensure that your journey is safer and more comfortable. You can take the shortest possible course and enjoy more time at your destination or choose a longer route if you want to enjoy the journey as well—the choice is yours.

Being aware of your route will also help you make advance hotel reservations and enjoy attractive discounts on early bookings.

Conduct Pre-Ride Inspection

More importantly, you'll want to perform a few maintenance checks on your touring motorcycle to ensure it is ready for your trip. A few things to consider are:

  • Checking the air pressure in your tires.
  • Checking the fluid and topping off low levels.
  • Inspecting the lights to see if they are bright and visible.
  • Testing your bike's brakes, throttle, and acceleration.

We hope you find this guide handy on your long-distance outings. If you have more questions or need help upgrading your bike to the latest touring motorcycle model, visit Biggs Harley-Davidson. Our dealership is in San Marcos, CA, and we proudly serve San Diego and Oceanside.