Some touring tips
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Australia
Some good tips here.
But you can over complicate things.
There is still something to be said for just getting on the thing, unplanned, and riding like a cut snake to wherever the headlight points. The sheer joy of not having a destination, a plan, or a care in the world.
Whatever happens - hail, rain, dirt roads, roadkill, dead ends, dry eyes, sore butt, sunburn, freezing fog and anything that falls off, scrapes or breaks becomes a story you can tell your mates next time you are down the pub.
But you can over complicate things.
There is still something to be said for just getting on the thing, unplanned, and riding like a cut snake to wherever the headlight points. The sheer joy of not having a destination, a plan, or a care in the world.
Whatever happens - hail, rain, dirt roads, roadkill, dead ends, dry eyes, sore butt, sunburn, freezing fog and anything that falls off, scrapes or breaks becomes a story you can tell your mates next time you are down the pub.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,296
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From: Cheltenham, UK
Some really good tips and saves me making one up as I head down to Switzerland in a couple of weeks time
Obvious to all I am sure, but thought I would mention - point 3 doesn't sound like a great idea on newer bikes with Smart Security :-)
Obvious to all I am sure, but thought I would mention - point 3 doesn't sound like a great idea on newer bikes with Smart Security :-)
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 928
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From: Redmond, WA
Chris - thanks for posting; these are all useful points with a lot of good reminders for even experienced tourers. Glad to hear you are healing well and hope they repair the bike earlier than expected.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
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Another great tip that I either picked up here or just heard somewhere was to ship your dirty laundry home halfway through the trip. I just returned from a 3,000-mile ride last week and did that on the 5th day. Lots more room for stuff you pick up along the way! Worked out great.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Third Coast, South Texas
Good list, Add this one
Tip # 38 Take your oldest socks and underwear and throw them out as you use them.
Tip # 38 Take your oldest socks and underwear and throw them out as you use them.
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