Comments on: Motorcycle Touring Tips and Suggestions

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:47:23 +0000

A Biker Poem:

Riding along beneath the Kansas skies,

I felt something hit me right between the eyes.

‘Twas cool and wet. “I hope that’s rain” I heard myself say.

But alas and alack, ’twas not my lucky day.

I wish that I could aim a six-shooter from a rolling bike

As accurately as a bird can aim it’s poop-shooter while in flight.

Though I am not to concerned about an avian geyser,

I do think it’s good to wear a visor.

J.R. Kidd

By: drdave

drdave — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:16:30 +0000

Gotta say, it’s pretty disturbing to read about murdering someone and tossing your gun away under essential packing equipment for a trip. Tell us where you ride, so we can be somewhere else.

By: Cameron

Cameron — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:54:50 +0000

In a few weeks I am doing a 6000Km trip through South Africa, I always pack light one set clothing on my back and one in the bag, Tyre plugs and repair kit, debit card and some cash just as a back up. Everybody is contacted at each fuel stop so they know my progress and time between stops, just case something happens. Lots of stops and refreshments along the way. A good light weight bike cover and riding clothes this will differ between leather or material. I prefer Leather more protection and weather proof for my riding conditions also I might have to sleep on cement next to bike at a fuel stop if accommodation cant be found. I never drive at night or very early in morning too many wild animals on roads at that time, including tired or drunk cagers. Pack Light, Enjoy the ride, take time and dont speed, rather get there a day later and safe

By: Cinthia

Cinthia — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:59:46 +0000

I quite agree with the criteria to keep warm and dry.But how to…that’s really a big headache for me…..One friend I met on my-travel-mate.com told me some good tips about it…Hope we can have a good communication on it~

By: roy

roy — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:54:10 +0000

i go with charly.. no less then a 38 spl or a .380.. but a rev. will not kick out shells to i.d. later, get a good gun that works but one that you can throw off a bridge into deep water if you need to. do not get attached to it..plenty of wipes to clean your hands ,face,arms.of powder. stop and shower as soon as possible,a change of clothes so that you can burn the other, dna trace is a no,no these days… the cops call it a throw gun so when they shoot unarmed people they can leave it by there side… if you use it at 2 am on the side of the road just ride away.. they might be the local inbreds with the law… travel daytime.. stay in good motels.. the ” bates motel” is not the place to stop.. never run out of gas..banjo music is another clue to avoid the area. some cash so credit cards will not put you within 300 miles of the hot spot….try to travel with 1-2 others..have aaa motorcycle pick up service…know where your dealers are or other bike service on the way, have their phone # handy…