Planning For Your Bike Trip Take Care Of Safety Measures

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Planning For Your Bike Trip Take Care Of Safety
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Planning For Your Bike Trip Take Care Of Safety
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• Travelling on a bike is the most conventional way
  to enjoy during the trip. Beautiful landscapes on
  both the sides, the freedom of stopping whenever
  you want, ability to navigate through traffic
  better, that amazing feeling of the cool breeze
  hitting against your face, Oh there are lots of
  things to describe the beauty of riding a bike.

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Planning For Your Bike Trip Take Care Of Safety
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• But riding long distance is not easy. There are
  various parameters which should be taken care of
  (There are many check lists to be met before you
  set off).
• It can even be life threatening if proper safety
  measures are not taken. No kidding, we have
  actually seen riders losing their life while on
  the bike for some silly mistakes.
• So here are some of the safety measures which you
  can take care of while planning your road
  journey.

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• Choosing Your Motorcycle
• Different Motorcycles are made for different
  purposes. On the race track you wouldn't enjoy
  the long stroke easy thumping engine of an RE.
• Similarly a sharp KTM RC would not make a
  friendly touring bike or so much fun during an
  off road session. That being said, it is not a
  thumb rule to buy a bike only built for a
  purpose.

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• If you're a corner junky and occasionally feel
  the urge to saddle up and tour, also if you're
  willing to go the distance, any bike would do the
  trick.
• It is important however to choose a bike you're
  comfortable riding. Even if you're bike isn't
  touring ready, a little light modifications here
  and there with the help of your local mechanic
  you'll be ready to roll.
• While touring there is always the other option of
  borrowing a bike that's more lower back friendly.
  Keep your friends close!

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• Inspect Your Bike
• Scan your bike and check the condition of your
  Tires, Light, Clutch, brakes, and fuel lines
  before every session.
• Insurance
• Always be prepared for the worst case scenario
  when it comes to Motorcycle Travel. Carrying a
  health insurance policy along with your
  motorcycle insurance will help you take care of
  any medical emergencies with ease.

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• Also carry the originals of your driving license,
  motorcycle papers and motorcycle insurance with
  you at all times. Keep a few photo copies as
  spare in your backpacks to be doubly sure.
• 4. Route Planning
• Plan your route thoroughly. Make sure you know
  the places in between where you can halt for the
  night, a place to get fuel, food etc. GPS and
  Google maps are extremely helpful when there is
  nobody else on the road to ask for directions.
  But a road atlas map book works best and should
  be with you on your motorcycle at all times.

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• Talk to your friends and family who have done the
  route before, make notes. If you're finding it
  difficult to get information from social circle,
  search online. Reading blogs have always helped
  gather information from other travelers without
  physically having to converse with them.
• 5. Take a Motorcycle Safety Course
• Imagine yourself to be in the middle of the road
  and your bike has broken down. The first thing
  that comes to your mind is to find a mechanic.
  But what if you are in a remote place where
  finding one is difficult?

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• Probably the skills learned in the Motorcycle
  repair workshop will become a savior here. It is
  always good to know how to make small quick
  repairs on your motorcycle. Take a 7 day class
  with any mechanic at least 2 months prior to your
  actual travel.
• 6. Wear your Life saver
• The most basic and most important of all safety
  measures while riding, is wearing a helmet. It
  can be a deciding factor between "late" or the
  "late Mr."! Of course, wearing a helmet isnt
  enough.

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• Buying a good one is equally important. An ISI
  approved are the safest bets those helmets are
  tested. Make sure your helmet fits properly. It
  shouldnt be too tight or too loose. It shouldnt
  obstruct your vision, but it should cover most of
  your heads.
• Stay Visible and Predictable
• It is best to ride between Sunrise to sunset.
  Most accidents in India occur at night. But if
  you are riding in the night anyway, then use the
  lights. Drivers are used to the patterns of other
  drivers, so dont weave in and out of traffic.
  The more predictably you ride, the safer you are.

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• Leave Enough Space
• One of the biggest mistakes motorcycle riders
  make is not leaving enough stopping distance
  behind another vehicle. Dont fully depend on
  your emergency brakes.
• Pay attention
• You cannot afford to get distracted even for a
  second. Being attentive is the key to getting
  the most out of the experience and staying out of
  trouble. Get a full nights sleep and stay
  properly hydrated.

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• 10. Watch the Weather
• Check the weather before going for the ride. If
  heavy rain or snow is predicted, then do not take
  the risk. Be extra cautious when you are on your
  way. Also remember, when rain first hits the
  road, it makes the road extremely slippery.
• Even if the weather is supposed to be perfect,
  make sure youre prepared for weather that isnt.
  Waterproof equipment will make the hot parts
  cooler, wetter parts dryer, and the cold parts
  warmer.

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• Carry your Food and Water
• Dont eat too heavy before riding, because big
  meals take a lot of energy to digest and will
  make you drowsy. That being said, dont ever ride
  on a empty stomach! Carry some readymade food
  with you all the time.
• Dry fruits, protein bars make excellent snacks
  and great source of energy. Easy to carry too,
  fit well in your pockets. Carry water and make it
  a point to drink some every time you stop (even
  if you are not thirsty). It is important to stay
  hydrated.

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• 12. Get the Right Gear
• Not just the bike and the helmet, what you wear
  is also a part of your safety and protection
  while riding. Theres a reason a lot of bikers
  wear leather its strong enough to protect you
  in crash.
• Although Leathers are preferred, understanding
  the weather condition in India, they can get
  cumbersome to wear all the time.
• So, invest some money in a textile mesh armored
  jacket, gloves and a pair of knee guards at
  least. NEVER RIDE IN SLIPPER OR FLOATERS.

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• Always use a good pair of sport shoes or riding
  shoes. Army boots are good and cheap alternatives
  to riding boots.
• First Aid Kit
• It is good to remain well prepared. Carry a
  complete first aid kit. You will require the kit
  for minor accidents, if not major.
• Trust your instincts, if you're going too fast or
  getting fatigued, slow down or exit and take a
  break.

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