You Need To Try Motorcycle TOURING // Tips & Tricks

Adventure is out there! And sport touring is one of the easiest ways to go find it. And you can go touring on just about any motorcycle. Here's our top tips and tricks for a great experience.

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[TMCmakes]

I am an original disciple of The Purple Line. His infinite understanding and flexibility has brought so much joy into my life. Without him, i'd probably still be stuck on 1 way streets in San Francisco. He knows all routes but in his grace we may choose the path that suits us best in this moment. Though he once recommended the Comox Ferry i know it was only so that i may find true enlightenment in Earl's Cove.

[bobmetzger]

I started touring in 1972 on a 650 Bonneville. So I have quite a bit of experience when I say, “Take half the stuff and twice the amount of money.” Do that and you will have a great tour no matter the weather. All good tips. Thanks.

[jasondunn]

Love early morning starts when touring. Ride until my stomach needs food and my brain needs some caffeine. Great vid👍

[haippics]

You know the way. :) Solo touring is easier without reservations. And when you pack a tent. Last summer (first summer of my riding) I got tired of riding at 2/3rd of the distance to my original destination for the week. At that city I ended up participating for a two day rock festival without planning it. Went back home from there due to time restrictions. Amazing trip without even reaching the original destination!

[sssprecker]

I've been touring for 7 years with the same group of folks. I'm learning the time off the bike is just as enjoyable as the time on the bike. Our moto, ride to eat, eat to ride!!

[correykeen]

I've planned several over nighters for me and a couple of friends thar are new to riding for this summer. This video makes me want to jump on the bike right now and go...damn near inspirational 😄

[lonely_trans_girl]

I didn't want this video to end! I've got my first week long camping tour coming up in June! So excited! 6 days, 3 with a friend, 3 solo, and only one reservation! 😜❤️🌈

[JCintheBCC]

Excellent advice about a shakedown ride around the neighborhood or town for packing systems. My first overnighter was a quick camping trip on my Ninja 300 (read: tiny pillion for gear). The ride out took 5 hours. The ride back was 2 hours. The difference was all because I didn't know how to strap down my gear on the first try and it kept coming loose or I simply didn't trust it and kept stopping to check it every 20 minutes.

[eugeniustheodidactus]

_but we have Lol. Wise words. Love your content.

[BwannaKubwa]

Lovely thoughts and I agree with everything you've said. My longest tour was 6, 000 miles SF to NOLA. Early May a friend and I leave for Portugal. Three weeks on motorcycles touring the whole country. We could have done a guided tour for $9, 000 plus dollars for two weeks totally safe and regimented. Instead we are doing it your way. Taking it a day at a time and seeing what surprises are in store. Life only comes around once.

[redbynight]

Love the tie-in with the merit badges! Wow, the last few minutes really capture the soul of motorcycle riding, spot on!

And yeah - purple line all the way when required. Some people argue that you're not doing the thinking... but my counterargument is that the purple line is planned by me in advance, so I'm just telling myself where to go!

[LivingOnCash]

Great video! I now practice the "No Reservations" method of traveling. Just completed a 2K+ mile trip from eastern Iowa to north west NV although in a Corvette, not a bike but I made no reservations, no agenda, all two lanes, and stopped at every sight that looked interesting. It was such a great stress free trip and enjoyable way to travel. I was also solo so I had no one else to appease or worry about.

[leroyjones]

Wow.. I wholeheartedly agree with you on the reservations trap and letting the day come to you. Touring can be so unpredictable and and going with the flow instead of sticking to the plan can be SO much more enjoyable.

[mattthomson]

MUST WATCH! My story: A summertime break from high school, a Honda Dream 305cc and a Ducati 98cc. Two fools in love with the open road. By car today, a 30- 40 minute drive from Dayton to Hamilton. We enjoyed a half-day of strictly county roads, by dead-reckoning navigation. Now? Resurrecting HONDA ST1300 for touring the Southwest USA! I love every minute of getting this bike prepped and ready. Thanks for the wonderful insights of motorcycling life.

[mymatemartin]

This video leaves a warm feeling in the gut and a hankering for the open road. Great stuff.

[jps]

An update for my last comment on this, I did take that five-week trip I rode 17, 000 km in that time. I was planning to do some camping but I ended up doing more airbnb and some hotels. The reservations were also my motivation if I had a long day of riding sometimes 9 hours because of the weather. Knowing that I have to get up the next day and travel to my next destination to make my reservation. Helps a lot I could have just stayed where I was for another day or sleep in because I was tired or whatever from the previous. I also planned in my trip to stay at certain places for 6 days. To have them as a base. Another good thing with reservations was I knew where I was leaving my bike and it wasn't open on the middle of a street somewhere where it could be damaged or stolen. Sidenote the bike I was using was a BMW f800gt.

[mikepaul]

I'm 74 and put 4, 000 or more miles on a bike every year (now on a Multistrada "S" Touring and a XR650L ). Started riding "cross country" (60's terminology for adventure riding) in 1966 on an old BSA 650 Thunderbolt and a BSA 441 Victor - my dual sport at the time! I, like you, can't imagine life without touring (asphalt or dirt). Ride safe all!

[lylemacdonald]

I have been enjoying your vlogs for some time and I think this one might be your best (not counting the driveway race track video which is epic). You often discuss technical 'how to' ride topics but here you discuss the 'why you' ride topic. I saw my first motorcycle at age 4 and it is burned into memory. I got my M/C license ten years later at 14 and now at 66 there are 3 bikes in the garage including my touring rig, an 83 BMW R100RT; a bike designed to carry 15# of tools under the seat if you so choose and to be completely disassembled with those tools if you so choose. The perfect touring machine IMO. This vlog greatly reminded me of a 1974 book by Roger Lovin called "The Complete Motorcycle Nomad" that greatly influenced me. Although very dated its advice on touring mirrors yours. Lovin pointed out many have toured the world on 50cc Honda cubs. As a Canadian I have often toured across the USA and have tried to be spontaneous in my daily destinations. When crossing over the border US customs/immigration always asks for destination. I invariably point down the road and reply "That way." Every so often I get an officer who then sticks their head out the window of their booth, takes a long hard look at the loaded bike and full leathered up rider and makes strong eye contact, slightly nods their head, and states "Carry on". They understand. Thanks for your vlogs and the opportunity to comment. Kind regards. 🇨🇦

[vickiwebber]

Regarding packing & planning, coudn't agree more. A few years ago we flew into Santiago Chile with our bicycles. The only plan we had at the start, was to head South. What followed was 9 months of the best time of our lives. We dumped lots of gear & when we could, sent other stuff home. We listened to the locals & travelled over 8000km through incredible country not shown in tourist itineraries. We 'cycles for 4 months at above 3000M & came back worn out but buzzing for life.

[innocentwaison]

Yes yes yes it's time I start motorcycle with this 5 star information I will never be afraid again.