Taking off on a cross country journey is like packing for everywhere and yet nowhere. The idea is the journey traversing the countries back roads seeing views you cannot enjoy sitting on your couch. Destinations need the proper clothes but dealing with incumbent weather is more prominent. It is the idea of man and machine against the elements. Speaking of elements and packing it is most beneficial to take care of your person while out on the road. Personally packing for rain, snow, and sub freezing temperatures in the middle of the summer on a bright sunny day are common. Neighbors gawk and just have to ask; “Why are you packing rain gear”? The famous statement comes to mind, “if I have to explain it, you will never understand”. Being sunburned and frozen in one day is easily accomplished when crossing the sweeping plains to ride in the mountains. Rain is always a possibility, and cold is guaranteed to be found somewhere. Now here is an extremely smart question, “why pack two sets of rain-gear?” Even from fellow riders; until, their rain suit fails, or they realize there rain pants are still hanging in the garage from the last trip when it rained, and we are in the middle of nowhere, and WA-LA I have an extra set my friend. Words to the wise; check your gear before leaving the garage. Keep comfortable for the enjoyment of your ride. Packing to ride everywhere is a challenge with limited cargo space but well worth the effort. Machine has to be up to the task. Pre-inspect your machine visually; and for peace of mind knowing you will be coming home riding and enjoying the adventure, have a shop perform the pre-trip inspection. Oil Change, belt, tires, plugs, lights and certain touch points for safety. It is well worth the $100.00 for inspection and parts repairs and labor are extra of course and easier to pay when not on the road. One last comment, speaking to the words everywhere and nowhere well we all know no motorcycle ride is in a straight line for ever. Back roads are usually spontaneous and some definitely lead to nowhere but isn’t that absolutely were one wants to be? Have a wonderful ride. I have all my pre-trip inspections performed at
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 02:22:22 +0000
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