This Simplest Component of More Effective Motorcycle Riding
What’s the simplest thing you and I can do, as part of our motorcycle riding, to increase our enjoyment AND safety?
Its simplicity belies its value.
Posted: December 24th, 2007 under Riding.
Comments: 7
Comments
Comment from Biggz
Time: November 18, 2008, 1:32 pm
So simple yet very effective, I do always enjoy taking pit-stop during my rides to the mountain sides, to breath the fresh air and see the view. Didn’t realize thats what kept me from getting to fatigued during the trip. its also especially good after passing heavy traffic in a country like Indonesia
Comment from fred
Time: October 6, 2008, 12:03 pm
i recently read your sport touring compararo. bmw vs yamaha vs kaw. i feel you ignored two great spt tourers. the tiumpph sprint and honda 800svt. iwould also coment on r1200rt ive avged over 50mpg in mntns of wv. as for handling skip the adjustable shocks and go for full tilt hyperpo setup. i did this lowered bike 11/2″. remarkable ghange having owned fjr previously ican say handling is very close. lastly you would have difficulty if its possible to duplicate its featuers and electronics
Comment from Michael
Time: September 20, 2008, 4:17 pm
Hey Guy’s a long time ago I was given a book about touring and said every hour of riding take a 10 minute break, only thing I remember about it after 30 years after reading and loosing the book.
Aerostich.com has a small book for five dollars but is free if you purchase a certon amount and I have lots of there gear and bought a paire of there boots and all my waterproof boots leaked and these non waterproof boots did not?
the book is called the Unsupported motorcycle travel for terminal cases, small book but has good info in it and I highly reccomenned this book to read, best book I have read that had lots of good info and got it for free, but you can buy it for five dollars.
Comment from Don
Time: September 11, 2008, 7:26 am
That’s good but let’s not forget why we are riding. One of the reasons we ride is to see the country. What better way than getting off of our bike and smell the roses, relax the body and brain.
Comment from Roadsnakes
Time: June 18, 2008, 2:06 am
I have a bad back and knee. Taking a break to stretch is the only thing that keeps me putting on the miles. I stop and add gas to the bike even though it doesn`t need it. It gives me a chance to stretch the back and walk a bit.
Comment from Ezzedeen
Time: May 16, 2008, 3:48 pm
thanks alot, good one
Comment from Keith
Time: May 12, 2008, 7:52 pm
Amazing thought. The simplest thing like taking a break can do wonders for a more enjoyable ride. I try not to ride any longer than one hour at a time, even if I feel I can go longer. Even a five minute break can put your mind back in perspective of what your out doing–enjoying your ride and feeling free.















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