I live in Alaska. I just shipped my bike to south Florida. I'm flying down and riding back via Key West to Anchorage. Being retired I have all summer to do it. This will be my first long trip and you gave me a lot of great tips. Thanks.
Great advice all around. Thank you for putting the effort into it to help others have enjoyable rides. Your experience goes on to help others avoid mistakes and potential disasters. Big thanks!
Great tips Zook. Couple of other items that I pack that take up little space are 1) good LED headlamp in case your roadside repair turns into dusk. 2) 3 ft of small clear syphon hose in case someone in the group runs low on fuel.
Great advice. I would like to add: start a work out routine at least a week or 2 before your ride. Long rides can take a toll on you both physically and mentally. Also, if you get cold, do push ups on the side of the road to warm up. Another great tip is to bring your old socks and underwear, and throw them away after you wear them.
You'll have to throw your underwear away after going threw Atlanta at rush hour !!! Wear a green work vest over your leather jacket the more they can see you the better
Read a lot of comments and didn't notice these two items. They have become essentials for my long rides. Have multiple bikes, and have ensured they all have a driver's back rest. I did a 4200+ miler w/o one, but had a back pack behind me that I could rest against. So one or the other is essential in my book for anything over an hours ride. Next: Something you don't hear fellas talking about much, but is worth considering- good pair (or two) of seamless underwear (briefs, drawers, whatever you call them). If you wear the ones with seams in them (I'm a boxer briefs type) then you wind up with diagonal welts burned into your rump if you're in the saddle all day. The seamless ones (no sewn seam on the rear end) prevent serious welts from forming. Of course factors such as saddle comfort, humidity, sweat, etc all play into this. But if your azz is in the saddle for 500-1k miles a day, you'll appreciate this tidbit. Great advise Zook. Good on you for taking the time to post it.
bilmac36 I also had a duffle bag strapped on the passenger seat that I could lean on. On long trips though, I found it more comfortable without underwear, they can't bind up if they are not there.
Thanks man these are great tips. I wrote my list of what you told us. We are leaving on a 1500 mile trip this summer and I will be packing this extra gear. I would have never thought of extra plugs. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this great video. Ride Safe
Been riding for some time but have only managed to do long day rides so far (300 miles out and then back max). Getting an itch to do an "over-nighter" and then progress to three day, and then more. Your advice was appreciated! Smart simple ideas I can use since I ride a Softail Deluxe with no bags. Planning on traveling light with a backpack and one bag strapped down. Thank you so much!
A back pack and a strap down bag will be plenty Mike. A lot of the things I mentioned were actually very small and easy to pack. Check out my video on "saddle bag essentials" that shows how compact things really are. Have a great time!
Thank you for the tips! Lots of them I hadn't even considered, until I would run into them in the future, like the chapstick one. Brand new rider in training. :)
Good video... It made me realize that i never thought or planned for any of my rides. Just took off with my tank bag and backpack. Yeah on an extreme long ride added a tailbag. Happy Riding
A lot of good things in here...prep the bike a few days before leaving so that you can test it, chapstick...yes! Motel instead of hotel... Zook Life, thanks for taking the time to put this together...I know you've helped a lot of us out!
Straight simple to the point. Thanks man. I am planning a solo trip on my road glide for the summer. Coming off sport bikes and riding my road glide yet 2018 putting just under 20k miles down I really want to get out and go. I put down over 50k miles on sport bikes broke state lines on all my bikes but my harley is made to ride I plan on riding from Seattle to LA to visit my father's last living cousin. Plan on making this trip around 3 weeks longs. Sidenote I was in Miami Jan 2021 for 5 days rented a Street Glide and rode to Key west and back in the same day 400 miles. The part that bothered me was the stock bars on the bike.
Lots of good info there, thanks. On my last trip through the smokies, I started hitting HD shops to ship home stuff if my bags got too full. I used campgrounds for three days than a hotel with laundry mat on the fourth. In the smokies there are a lot of mom and pop places that have free camping, they have a store where they make their money. They hope you buy some goodies and firewood from them. Don't expect to leave at 7am in the smokies, it is too foggy. I couldn't see ten feet in front of me most mornings and all my stuff was damp. Once the sun broke through it dried out fast. If you ever get the chance, between Ohio and Winchester,TN there is an awesome highway 50 that was incredibly maintained back in 2009. Wide sweeping curves, the trees and brush cut way back so you could watch for animals and the pavement was smooth with freshly painted lines. I loved that road.
Thanks for the tips. Planning a 10 day trip in August so compiling a list based on a ton of these videos. Lots more stuff to add, but then have to figure out how you are going to pack and carry it all.
Forza300Man oddly enough I had plenty of room. A lot of the stuff I mentioned is very very small and easy to pack. My rain gear, and leather jacket took up the most room. Have a good trip!
This was a great informational video. It's amazing how many of us ride but we don't think of the small things that could effect us like weather and wind noise.
Great Tips. I am in Crystal River FL and will be taking my first cross country trip this May 2017. FL to CA to ride Hwy 1 and back thru the Rockies. Setting aside 5 weeks for travel. Taking my gal with me and really looking forward to it.
Great advice, funny how you said 350 miles was what people figured for traveling in a day. Thats exactly what I figured too. But then I found that 350 miles goes away fairly quickly and next thing ya know, your up around 800. I usually stop about every 100-150 miles just to walk around, get a drink, get rid of some water etc.
People, wear a good quality full helmet or modular or flip up helmet all those 3/4 bullshit baby training pots are good for local riding, but for serious long distance riding are pain. Thanks Zook for your time for making this video.
awesome video. thanks. want to take a small trip on my heritage one day. good advice. Always thinking about what to bring! now I have a better idea thank you and ride safe brother.
Hi Zook, very helpful tips indeed. I copied your list and will use it next time I go out. My longest trip so far was a weekend trip to Ocracoke Island where we logged 800 miles for the weekend. I just bought an Indian Chief Vintage and next summer, I plan to take some longer weekend rides where I will use your tips. Next time you come up north, stop by. I will show you some beautiful Virginia roads and maybe join you on your ride.
Love your bike i have one just like it. lol. Lot of people think you have to have a ultra or goldwing to do long distance. My heritage fits me like a glove all I modified was a drivers back rest and a 4 inch handelbar riser and like I said fit me perfect I have back problems and my bike believe it or not can help me from getting stiff.
t watson I agree, they are nice bikes, I'm 6'3" so the highway pegs on the engine guard were a must have for me! Other than that, my aftermarket parts are just cosmetic. Ride hard
Good tips. In general I totally agree, for example on the need for sunblock on exposed parts, motels vs hotels, earplugs. I am just back from a 5000 m tour across several states. My daily mileage was between 100 and 350. I took with me the famous 20W50 oil can, as you can find this basically only at Harley dealers - but I found it useless. I went twice by a Harley dealer along the road, and they refilled it for me (in one occasion even for free!). As to rain gear, for me this is a must. I have been riding 13 (thirteen) consecutive hours in rain, WITHOUT getting wet. So it all depends on what you have. As to brake fluid, I had NEVER had an issue with that (and I mean in the last 40 years) - provided my brakes were properly maintained. As to helmet - I know this is a delicate issue, almost a religious matter - I wear always full face. Please do not try to convince me do otherwise. It saves so many troubles, including bugs and stones on your face, and sunburns - not to mention keeping your brains dry when it rains...
if you dont like helmets get a good modular flip up. You will actually be more comfortable and you dont have to keep taking it off to eat,drink or fuel up saving time. A good aerodynamic one will actually make your neck less tired than without it. I like the Kabuto Ibuki for long trips for example
Scoty ABML I appreciate the info Scotty. I just don't like anything on my head. From baseball caps to beanies. So when I have to wear one, it's just a skull cap.
I've always carried one of those little 12v air compressors, and a tire plug kit just incase, but never had to use it so far. I also carry a pair of bike jumper cables (they make smaller ones for bikes) and a length of fuel line with a squeeze bulb on it incase someone needs gas and I can transfer it from tank to tank. I've never had to use any of my stuff on the road, but I figure it's better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it!
haven't done more than 400 miles on any onr ride, but I do appreciate the tips for preparing to makr that long one. Hopefully my first o ne will be to Austin this year.
I listened to you list to the end and I swear that is exactly the list I would and have used. One thing you didn't mention is a air compressor I always take one but have never had to use it. You mentioned brake fluid I was riding with friends in the mountains and we had radio communication and the rider in front of me was going down hill and lost his rear brake. Turns out the level was so low when going down hill it ran to the front of the reservoir and got air in the line. No rear brake.
Great advice... it might be silly because some people are horribly over opinionated but I also carry a anti gravity xp-1. Plus I started listening more intently when you said you “don’t” wear a helmet. Leading cause of death for people is a cardiac disease, yet I see no one knocking burgers out my hand.
Something I noticed that no one has mentioned is taking extra bulbs never know if your head light or turn signals go out also checking all your lights before leaving is a good idea.
I think that's because he said check the bike a week or two before leaving. If you are gonna change your tires, fluids, and other things then why not change the bulbs one time. Or now save up and get an aftermarket LED light before taking the trip. Only way the LED will fail is if it wasn't installed right.
All great advice but I gotta underscore the “helmet” - my bro has been a paramedic for 30 years and the #1 cause of fatalities is head injuries coming off a bike - not just a motorcycle - but a bike going 20mph.
I have done rides for 200 miles with no stopping and I was completely drained, and have also done rides for 650 miles (in a day) but stopped every hour or so to stretch and was ready for more! It definitely helps to break up your ride with some rest stops on long trips.
Great video good tips , what I don't understand is most of the RUclips video's all say generally the same when it comes to long motorcycle trip's do bike maintenance do fluids the plugs check tires all things you should. I am new at this great sport just got my first bike 2018 it is a 2004 I have no idea what if any maintenance has been done on it except the tires. Planing a long trip this year and all my friends who have bike's never do much maintenance except tire's and oil they do long trip have no problems they look at me as if I have three heads when I tell them, that I want to do a full maintenance on the bike before my trip. are they right am I worry for nothing.
I'm old school. Here's what I do to go on a long ride. #1 tie blanket roll onto forks. #2 get on bike and go. That's about it. Whatever happens, happens.
thanks for sharing this info .very helpful .I am leaving South Carolina on May 1st with destination being Redwood Forrest In California and everything in between I-20 west bound May First ..3 of us so far
Excellent Video!! The part on carry your side arm interested me because I just got my CCWs for my cross country trip. Just wondering what's the protocol for states that don't allow CCW. Basically the word is to lock it up when you ride through. I hope HWY officers are still cool with that. Some can be problematic :/)... again great tips.
Hey thanks for the tips appreciate you taking time to help all the new riders . About you but getting numb , have you tried a gel pad ? They work great especially on long trips you should look into it well worth the money . I had mine installed under the leather so you can't tell it's there . Ok ! Ride safe. 👍
I have not tried the gel pad. I've tried another seat, an air pad, and the beads. None of them worked. But now I don't think it's what I'm sitting on, I think it's in my lower back. When I do go to the chiropractor and get straightened out, that seems to help a lot. And I think that would also explain why some people get sore and some don't. It's my body, not the seat.
Thanks for the upload! I have a question if you have the time to answer: I just bought an Indian Scout Sixty and will be heading out for my open ended tour of the US on it. I am a new rider and have VERY little experience working on a bike. With that being said... you mentioned "don't bring any tools that you have not used while working on the bike" that would be zero work on this bike and zero tools on my tool kit list. :D Any recommendations? Or website you recommend? Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the tips. Here is one for anybody thinking of riding into Canada; DO NOT BRING A WEAPON! Of any kind. No switchblades, flip knives, pistols, rifles or a freaking slingshot. You will get busted at the border. The laws in this country are becoming ridiculously stringent against weapons, so I neither carry or own any.
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I live in Alaska. I just shipped my bike to south Florida. I'm flying down and riding back via
Key West to Anchorage. Being retired I have all summer to do it. This will be my first long
trip and you gave me a lot of great tips. Thanks.
Great advice all around. Thank you for putting the effort into it to help others have enjoyable rides. Your experience goes on to help others avoid mistakes and potential disasters. Big thanks!
Great tips Zook. Couple of other items that I pack that take up little space are 1) good LED
headlamp in case your roadside repair turns into dusk. 2) 3 ft of small clear syphon hose in case someone in the group runs low on fuel.
I carry a maglight mini-mag and a multi tool on my belt! Came in handy a time or two!
Thanks for the video man. I am getting ready to leave on my first to Colorado, and you mentioned some things I definitely overlooked.
Great advice. I would like to add: start a work out routine at least a week or 2 before your ride. Long rides can take a toll on you both physically and mentally. Also, if you get cold, do push ups on the side of the road to warm up. Another great tip is to bring your old socks and underwear, and throw them away after you wear them.
You'll have to throw your underwear away after going threw Atlanta at rush hour !!! Wear a green work vest over your leather jacket the more they can see you the better
Read a lot of comments and didn't notice these two items. They have become essentials for my long rides. Have multiple bikes, and have ensured they all have a driver's back rest. I did a 4200+ miler w/o one, but had a back pack behind me that I could rest against. So one or the other is essential in my book for anything over an hours ride. Next: Something you don't hear fellas talking about much, but is worth considering- good pair (or two) of seamless underwear (briefs, drawers, whatever you call them). If you wear the ones with seams in them (I'm a boxer briefs type) then you wind up with diagonal welts burned into your rump if you're in the saddle all day. The seamless ones (no sewn seam on the rear end) prevent serious welts from forming. Of course factors such as saddle comfort, humidity, sweat, etc all play into this. But if your azz is in the saddle for 500-1k miles a day, you'll appreciate this tidbit. Great advise Zook. Good on you for taking the time to post it.
bilmac36 I also had a duffle bag strapped on the passenger seat that I could lean on.
On long trips though, I found it more comfortable without underwear, they can't bind up if they are not there.
Never thought about the underwear! Thx!
Thanks man these are great tips. I wrote my list of what you told us. We are leaving on a 1500 mile trip this summer and I will be packing this extra gear. I would have never thought of extra plugs. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this great video. Ride Safe
HarleyDayRider you are welcome, have a good trip!
HarleyDayRider ooooo I500 miles !!! Packing alot of stuff for a 2 day ride.
Great advice that I can definitely use! As a Canadian rider, I would add a windshield ice scraper and tire chains! 😄.
Been riding for some time but have only managed to do long day rides so far (300 miles out and then back max). Getting an itch to do an "over-nighter" and then progress to three day, and then more. Your advice was appreciated! Smart simple ideas I can use since I ride a Softail Deluxe with no bags. Planning on traveling light with a backpack and one bag strapped down. Thank you so much!
A back pack and a strap down bag will be plenty Mike. A lot of the things I mentioned were actually very small and easy to pack. Check out my video on "saddle bag essentials" that shows how compact things really are. Have a great time!
Great information, thanks for posting! Your concealed carry tip was excellent, no one else mentions that.
Thanks for the video. Planning on doing my first trip this summer from Detroit to Seattle.
About to take a three day ride through the Blue Ridge and Smokeys... Helped add a few things to my list!
Ear plugs were a great suggestion! Something I never use and wouldn't think of before heading out on my first long trip. Great Video!
jim doll thanks
Some of the best advice I have seen so far. Thanks for making this video. I plan on taking my 2012 Honda Fury on an 8000 mile trip this summer.
Anthony Rodriguez sounds like a hell of a trip. Enjoy!
Thank you for the tips! Lots of them I hadn't even considered, until I would run into them in the future, like the chapstick one. Brand new rider in training. :)
Thanks, enjoy this new part of your life!!
Great video. Getting ready for my first trip to FL from MI here in May. Thanks so much.
Good video... It made me realize that i never thought or planned for any of my rides. Just took off with my tank bag and backpack. Yeah on an extreme long ride added a tailbag. Happy Riding
Nice video Zook! I like that "it's not the destination- it's the ride" hopefully I can use these tips someday!
Thanks! I hope you are able to use these tips on your own long distance ride one day.
A lot of good things in here...prep the bike a few days before leaving so that you can test it, chapstick...yes! Motel instead of hotel... Zook Life, thanks for taking the time to put this together...I know you've helped a lot of us out!
Rick Pappas I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Very well done. I've taken a few over night/3 day trips and always forget something little that I wished I had, you've made a great list here.
Thanks Keith
Very good tips. Thanks for posting. I haven't been on a long trip in years but am looking forward to a few days, soon.
Your Tips and Reminders are RIGHT ON ✅ 🎯🤟🏾🤙🏾
Straight simple to the point. Thanks man. I am planning a solo trip on my road glide for the summer. Coming off sport bikes and riding my road glide yet 2018 putting just under 20k miles down I really want to get out and go. I put down over 50k miles on sport bikes broke state lines on all my bikes but my harley is made to ride I plan on riding from Seattle to LA to visit my father's last living cousin. Plan on making this trip around 3 weeks longs. Sidenote I was in Miami Jan 2021 for 5 days rented a Street Glide and rode to Key west and back in the same day 400 miles. The part that bothered me was the stock bars on the bike.
excellent video - thank you . Going to Sturgis from Central MA for the first time in a few weeks.
Great advice... did a few decent rides but its always great to get a bit of advice from another experienced rider thank you.
Lots of good info there, thanks.
On my last trip through the smokies, I started hitting HD shops to ship home stuff if my bags got too full. I used campgrounds for three days than a hotel with laundry mat on the fourth. In the smokies there are a lot of mom and pop places that have free camping, they have a store where they make their money. They hope you buy some goodies and firewood from them. Don't expect to leave at 7am in the smokies, it is too foggy. I couldn't see ten feet in front of me most mornings and all my stuff was damp. Once the sun broke through it dried out fast.
If you ever get the chance, between Ohio and Winchester,TN there is an awesome highway 50 that was incredibly maintained back in 2009. Wide sweeping curves, the trees and brush cut way back so you could watch for animals and the pavement was smooth with freshly painted lines. I loved that road.
Chelley thanks, I'll make a note of it.
Thanks for the tips. Planning a 10 day trip in August so compiling a list based on a ton of these videos. Lots more stuff to add, but then have to figure out how you are going to pack and carry it all.
Forza300Man oddly enough I had plenty of room. A lot of the stuff I mentioned is very very small and easy to pack. My rain gear, and leather jacket took up the most room.
Have a good trip!
This was a great informational video. It's amazing how many of us ride but we don't think of the small things that could effect us like weather and wind noise.
Thanks for the tips. I'm planning my first long trips and will follow your advice very closely.
Thanks Robert, have a good trip!
Great Tips. I am in Crystal River FL and will be taking my first cross country trip this May 2017. FL to CA to ride Hwy 1 and back thru the Rockies. Setting aside 5 weeks for travel. Taking my gal with me and really looking forward to it.
That will be a great ride! Enjoy
Thank you. Pkanning a long weekend trip and a 2+ week long trip to missouri.
Great advice especially when we have similar bikes really helps me out this is my first Harley so I'm learning at same time enjoying it.
Harry Gleason thanks Harry, enjoy that Harley!
The "Legal Heat" app helps a lot with planning your trip. You can see what states recognize your CCW permit before you head out.
TheMatt18344 good advice, I'll check it out.
Zook Life with hopes that soon all states will recognize every other states CCW, just like your drivers license
Great advice, funny how you said 350 miles was what people figured for traveling in a day. Thats exactly what I figured too. But then I found that 350 miles goes away fairly quickly and next thing ya know, your up around 800. I usually stop about every 100-150 miles just to walk around, get a drink, get rid of some water etc.
Thanks man, I appreciate your time and energy. Cheers
Sterling LeBlanc you're welcome
i know this is late but thanks for all the tips. i'm from Southern Michigan and would love too ride out too the Grand Canyon.
People, wear a good quality full helmet or modular or flip up helmet all those 3/4 bullshit baby training pots are good for local riding, but for serious long distance riding are pain.
Thanks Zook for your time for making this video.
awesome video. thanks. want to take a small trip on my heritage one day. good advice. Always thinking about what to bring! now I have a better idea thank you and ride safe brother.
Dave Nichols thank you, you too
Great video tips I didn’t think of. Thanks
Hi Zook, very helpful tips indeed. I copied your list and will use it next time I go out. My longest trip so far was a weekend trip to Ocracoke Island where we logged 800 miles for the weekend. I just bought an Indian Chief Vintage and next summer, I plan to take some longer weekend rides where I will use your tips. Next time you come up north, stop by. I will show you some beautiful Virginia roads and maybe join you on your ride.
Thanks Rafael. Virginia is a beautiful place to ride. Glad you enjoyed the tips.
Love your bike i have one just like it. lol. Lot of people think you have to have a ultra or goldwing to do long distance. My heritage fits me like a glove all I modified was a drivers back rest and a 4 inch handelbar riser and like I said fit me perfect I have back problems and my bike believe it or not can help me from getting stiff.
t watson I agree, they are nice bikes, I'm 6'3" so the highway pegs on the engine guard were a must have for me! Other than that, my aftermarket parts are just cosmetic. Ride hard
Heat rub or something like that along with your Advil etc. etc. helps a LOT after a long ride, especially in the wind.
Thanks for the tip Digg. I will try that on my next one.
Good stuff, no bs vid, thanks!!
Good stuff to know. Thanks for the info! 👍
This was really helpful. Thanks!
Great video. Lots of good points. Thank you bro
Good tips. In general I totally agree, for example on the need for sunblock on exposed parts, motels vs hotels, earplugs. I am just back from a 5000 m tour across several states. My daily mileage was between 100 and 350. I took with me the famous 20W50 oil can, as you can find this basically only at Harley dealers - but I found it useless. I went twice by a Harley dealer along the road, and they refilled it for me (in one occasion even for free!). As to rain gear, for me this is a must. I have been riding 13 (thirteen) consecutive hours in rain, WITHOUT getting wet. So it all depends on what you have. As to brake fluid, I had NEVER had an issue with that (and I mean in the last 40 years) - provided my brakes were properly maintained. As to helmet - I know this is a delicate issue, almost a religious matter - I wear always full face. Please do not try to convince me do otherwise. It saves so many troubles, including bugs and stones on your face, and sunburns - not to mention keeping your brains dry when it rains...
Very good info especially the tools and rain gear.
if you dont like helmets get a good modular flip up. You will actually be more comfortable and you dont have to keep taking it off to eat,drink or fuel up saving time. A good aerodynamic one will actually make your neck less tired than without it. I like the Kabuto Ibuki for long trips for example
Scoty ABML I appreciate the info Scotty. I just don't like anything on my head. From baseball caps to beanies. So when I have to wear one, it's just a skull cap.
U got good tips but u forgot 1. Bring a tire repair kit just in case if u have phone signal in the middle of nowhere just a thought anyway.
David Garcia for tubeless tires that will work, but not for tubed which mine are. But good idea anyway.
I've always carried one of those little 12v air compressors, and a tire plug kit just incase, but never had to use it so far. I also carry a pair of bike jumper cables (they make smaller ones for bikes) and a length of fuel line with a squeeze bulb on it incase someone needs gas and I can transfer it from tank to tank. I've never had to use any of my stuff on the road, but I figure it's better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it!
Great video, brother. Stay safe out there. BLESSINGS! -Sam
ace1usmc you too
haven't done more than 400 miles on any onr ride, but I do appreciate the tips for preparing to makr that long one. Hopefully my first o ne will be to Austin this year.
PapaDukesFl try to make it happen if possible, it will be worth it.
Thanks for the tips,was very helpful,stuff i didnt think of.
mrradioman445 you're welcome
I listened to you list to the end and I swear that is exactly the list I would and have used. One thing you didn't mention is a air compressor I always take one but have never had to use it. You mentioned brake fluid I was riding with friends in the mountains and we had radio communication and the rider in front of me was going down hill and lost his rear brake. Turns out the level was so low when going down hill it ran to the front of the reservoir and got air in the line. No rear brake.
Good video. I agree with your mileage per day. A lot of people say 3-4 hundred but I will run 700 minimum. (Unless it's raining like crazy).
Your full of shit
Great advice... it might be silly because some people are horribly over opinionated but I also carry a anti gravity xp-1. Plus I started listening more intently when you said you “don’t” wear a helmet. Leading cause of death for people is a cardiac disease, yet I see no one knocking burgers out my hand.
Great vid. Thanks for the info.
Something I noticed that no one has mentioned is taking extra bulbs never know if your head light or turn signals go out also checking all your lights before leaving is a good idea.
I think that's because he said check the bike a week or two before leaving. If you are gonna change your tires, fluids, and other things then why not change the bulbs one time. Or now save up and get an aftermarket LED light before taking the trip. Only way the LED will fail is if it wasn't installed right.
I'm doing my first cc September in that I'll be doing my SS1000 & BB1500 this was some great info!
Glad it was helpful. Have a good trip.
Cheers for this, very useful tips.
Good advice.
Number one tip to ride across America is a ride a Victory.
Really the video great advice thanks for sharing.be safe 👍
Good info! Thanks!
All great advice but I gotta underscore the “helmet” - my bro has been a paramedic for 30 years and the #1 cause of fatalities is head injuries coming off a bike - not just a motorcycle - but a bike going 20mph.
Helpful. Thanks bro
I have done rides for 200 miles with no stopping and I was completely drained, and have also done rides for 650 miles (in a day) but stopped every hour or so to stretch and was ready for more! It definitely helps to break up your ride with some rest stops on long trips.
Long haul trucking taught me to stop at every rest area and take 5.
Just like the truck, the bike gets a walk around inspection every stop.
Thanks, Zook!
Good advice. Never would have thought of lip balm. Thanks man.
Jimmy Young you are welcome
My experience is Carmex is the best. Comes in a small white container easily carried in jean pocket and reachable while riding.
Excellent and very practical advice!
Thanks.
Great tips….thanks
Great video good tips , what I don't understand is most of the RUclips video's all say generally the same when it comes to long motorcycle trip's do bike maintenance do fluids the plugs check tires all things you should. I am new at this great sport just got my first bike 2018 it is a 2004 I have no idea what if any maintenance has been done on it except the tires. Planing a long trip this year and all my friends who have bike's never do much maintenance except tire's and oil they do long trip have no problems they look at me as if I have three heads when I tell them, that I want to do a full maintenance on the bike before my trip. are they right am I worry for nothing.
thanx for the trip tips brother, good job, enjoyed ur video
Killroy Washere you're welcome
Thanks for sharing.
I know this is an old post, but timely for me..Thanks
Excellent advice, thanks.
charles dickens you're welcome
I'm old school. Here's what I do to go on a long ride. #1 tie blanket roll onto forks. #2 get on bike and go. That's about it. Whatever happens, happens.
bag o' toe tags I like it! I wouldn't mind doing it that way myself one day. But for my first one, I wanted to be prepared the best I could.
good video, good advice
Good stuff
thanks for sharing this info .very helpful .I am leaving South Carolina on May 1st with destination being Redwood Forrest In California and everything in between I-20 west bound May First ..3 of us so far
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Sweet video man. One thing I always take in addition to some of what you mentioned is a good knife. Shiny side up man.... thanks
Jeremy Padilla yeah, I always have one of those close!
Excellent Video!! The part on carry your side arm interested me because I just got my CCWs for my cross country trip. Just wondering what's the protocol for states that don't allow CCW. Basically the word is to lock it up when you ride through. I hope HWY officers are still cool with that. Some can be problematic :/)... again great tips.
Hey thanks for the tips appreciate you taking time to help all the new riders . About you but getting numb , have you tried a gel pad ? They work great especially on long trips you should look into it well worth the money . I had mine installed under the leather so you can't tell it's there . Ok ! Ride safe. 👍
I have not tried the gel pad. I've tried another seat, an air pad, and the beads. None of them worked. But now I don't think it's what I'm sitting on, I think it's in my lower back. When I do go to the chiropractor and get straightened out, that seems to help a lot. And I think that would also explain why some people get sore and some don't. It's my body, not the seat.
Good info.
Thank You, Sir.
Good video
THANK YOU SIR!
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Fantastic advice ...
Thank you.
Trying to decide between a new Soft tail and a Road King. The new Milwaukee 8 Maybe the deciding factor. have to sell my plane.
Thanks for the upload! I have a question if you have the time to answer: I just bought an Indian Scout Sixty and will be heading out for my open ended tour of the US on it. I am a new rider and have VERY little experience working on a bike. With that being said... you mentioned "don't bring any tools that you have not used while working on the bike" that would be zero work on this bike and zero tools on my tool kit list. :D Any recommendations? Or website you recommend? Thanks in advance!
I'm going to florida from Portland,Or in 2 days do you have any suggestions on rout wise? Planning on camping and not in motels...
Thanks for the tips. Here is one for anybody thinking of riding into Canada; DO NOT BRING A WEAPON! Of any kind. No switchblades, flip knives, pistols, rifles or a freaking slingshot. You will get busted at the border. The laws in this country are becoming ridiculously stringent against weapons, so I neither carry or own any.
Thanks from Canada sir.
outstanding thanks brother super informative.
Luuc Luuc you are welcome.
900 miles in one day, hmmmm yeah right. Apart from that, excellent advises. Thanks.