Essential Items to Bring on a Touring Motorcycle Trip
Long-distance touring motorcycle riding is a fun and rewarding experience, but it also takes a fair amount of work to make sure you’re setting yourself up for having a good time. After all, you never know what you might need on the way, so it’s best to be fully prepared. It can be difficult to keep track of all the must-have items to bring along on a motorcycle trip, which is why we created this brief guide to make your process smoother.
Food and Water
Touring motorcycles have a lot of room for supplies, so make sure to have some food and water on hand in case of emergencies. If you’re stranded miles from town, you’ll be grateful you thought to carry these things. Buy a water bottle and fill it at every stop instead of packing multiple bottles. Also, remember to carry some high-calorie, energy-dense foods like granola bars.
Spare Clothes
You should be prepared for whatever the weather might bring. If you’re climbing into high altitudes, a lightweight fleece jacket under your riding jacket will help keep you warm. Having waterproof gear for wet weather is helpful, as is a change of shirt and socks in case you get drenched. Wearing a riding suit will protect the clothes in most conditions, so consider purchasing one if you don’t already have one.
First-Aid Kit
You never know what you might encounter when touring on a motorcycle, which is why you want to have some safety essentials on hand. A well-stocked first-aid kit is an absolute necessity. Pack bandages, gauze, ointments, painkillers, your normal prescription medications, and anything else you think you might need.
Emergency Tools
As you ride, no matter how well you might have inspected your touring bike before you left, you might need to perform some minor repairs or adjustments on the road. A repair kit with some wrenches, a multi-tool, screwdrivers, and a flashlight will go a long way in an emergency.
We hope these tips help keep your road trips safe and uneventful! For more information, or to see the touring motorcycles we have in stock, visit Horsepower Harley-Davidson® in Williamsport, PA. We proudly serve all those in South Williamsport and Bloomsburg, so stop by today!