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[Stealth]

The last tip is great.

I took a 3, 000 mile trip around the Ozarks and the southern states and ended up hitting an absolute monsoon in Atlanta Grid lock traffic. While sitting there, on the interstate, in the rain, I thought “how could this get any worse”. Then what looked like a tidal wave from the other side of the highway, turned out to be a semi truck that splashed water over the 6’ barrier and completely drenched me. I literally couldn’t believe it and started laughing to myself.

What a crazy and memorable trip that was!

[cortneywillert]

Long distance packing, 1 gallon freezer bags with ziploc. Each day individually rolled up(shirt, socks, underwear). Label each bag for each day (Tuesday, Tuesday 2, so one). Only stuff needs to come off the bike is tomorrow's clothes and toiletries. Clean out, dirty roughly rolled in. Easy to squeeze air out.

[kaguario]

This last advice is super super important. It took me some time to fully understand what this point was all about.
Just accept the fear of unknown and learn to live with it, or even turn this fear into something fun. Especially if you are planning on travelling alone.
You've crashed and scratched your brand new bike ? It's just plastic, it's just paint, and you'll fall again probably, As long as you are fine, just laugh at the situation, and pull up your bike.
It's raining ? Just stop, put your rain gear on, and keep riding, rain smells good.
You've forgot something at home ? You'll probably won't need it anyway. And if you really do, just go in a store and buy it (as long as it's not your motorcycle that you've forgot)

[mechanicalcanvas]

A caveat I would add to tip 1 is to complete all of your maintenance at least a week in advance, if possible. This gives you plenty of time to sus out any issues you may have missed or that were caused during the maintenance. Every single trip I've taken where I was completing the work just a day or so before left me worried I missed or forgot something.

[markmath]

Been riding since 1972: AAA all the way! I have minimal tools depending on which bike I am on, but always carry an air compressor, tire gauge and battery pack. Set your bike up for comfort—especially the seat. Use a real GPS with phone as backup. Take clothing that packs tight, like synthetic, vs bulky apparel. Wear ear protection or ear plugs/buds.

[Technoman]

Tip #5 is the key. If you don't have that, stay on the porch. In the Marines I was stationed on Camp Lejeune, N. C. I got orders to MCAS El Toro, Ca. Got set and struck out on my bike. Best time ever.

[Nrgpack]

Good solid advice. You'r long distance videos was awsome. I'll go back and watch them again. Big thanks Olivia!!

[johnlounsbury]

my experience : i know a positive attitude will happen cause we all get geeked during the planning phase

[themotorcyclemaiden]

Great advice! Starting with 50 miles is a good place to start.

[KevinKeller-aka-Chef]

Great tips - definitely serviced/changed fluids/torqued before my recent 4000 mile trip and packed every tool needed to pull anything that could be serviced on the road. Flubbed on tip 2 (got colder in Glacier National Park than anticipated)

[smilinkyle]

Excellent advice. Started watching your episodes yesterday. Liked and Subscribed.

[MidNiteBlueRose]

Thank you so much for having this! My dad and I are going to drive a 1400 mile trip (there) to see my sister in a few days and I haven't gone more than like 100 miles in one day. These tips help so much! Well executed too!

[bertbirge]

Very good advice, , I've been riding for 60+ years.... you gave the best advice I've heard in a long time...

[badprodude]

Just done 189 miles in the rain to go camping and gotta do the return trip in a few days. The furthest I’ve gone in one go is 500 miles again in the rain gotta love British weather haha. Great advice especially for the building up the miles traveled, I was not prepared for how tiring it is to go 500miles haha

[rrtpilot]

Just discovered your channel. Great advice. One thing....make sure your towing insurance will take you to a repair shop that can actually fix your motorcycle. AAA will tow you up to their limit, which may be only 25 miles. I'm not an insurance agent, but SafeCo motorcycle insurance is awesome, especially if you are an LDR.

[SaddleTrampTV]

A crescent wrench is what I carry for my axle nut. Great tips.

[davidbreen]

yup, great video. tip #1 is a definite. plan on doing a couple of in state practice runs, just see what i need or don't. and i know what rain is all about. it sucks, but can be a lot of fun also. and last mental attitude, already started saying my goodbyes, so it won't be a shock to friends and family.

[TC-ouso]

BRO should be fun this weekend. First timer so it'll be a good test run for motocamping.

[VRexMoto]

Hahaha I am a pack rat and always end up bringing so much extra stuff home. I also pack too much. 🤣 I’ve learned to bring 1000 bungees.

[RecaneYala]

Thank you for the video. Very helpful.