| Getting Ready to Tour?, I can not stress the | | | | One, Pack One and whilst showering, wash, hang out |
| importance of choosing the right Clothes for the right | | | | and if not dry, attach them to your luggage straps |
| conditions. | | | | and let them flap around and dry on the open road. |
| Harley Davidson Clothes are cool and their fashion is | | | | (Being Black they will blend in). |
| worn by people who don't even ride motorcycles. | | | | 4. You may have to put Hygiene a little to the side, I |
| Harley in recent years have really developed their | | | | take 2 pair of black jeans, one for the bike one for |
| range for riders to cater for all conditions for | | | | the night. 1 Shorts, 2 T-Shirts. (Remembering you |
| anywhere in the world. | | | | always end up with tour T-Shirts or some sort of |
| I'm really fortunate to live in Australia and to have | | | | souvenir T-Shirt) Thongs or Sandals. |
| traveled and seen most of my country on my 98 | | | | 5. You can purchase Souvenirs and Gifts, just post |
| Lowrider. | | | | them home. |
| Even at 12 years old my Harley has never let me | | | | 6. Place your Tent or Wet Weather Gear. bag / or |
| down and it is always ready for my next ride. I have | | | | Both, on your Handle Bars (this acts as a good wind |
| customized my Harley to suit me and the long | | | | break over long distances) |
| distances I travel but the most important aspect of | | | | 7. Pack all clothes in Plastic Zip Lock Bags or Shopping |
| any Tour is your Riding Gear. | | | | Bags before you pack onto Bike. (Trust Me on this |
| In Australia from one side to the other you can | | | | One even if the manufacturer of anything says it is |
| experience a huge difference in conditions, so | | | | waterproof, water will find its way in) Take 4 or 5 |
| although we all like to look cool, functional clothing is | | | | Plastic shopping bags with you. |
| extremely important. | | | | 8. On tours Build your bike for Comfort on Speed, |
| These days Harley have an excellent range of all | | | | The beauty of owning a Harley is not only the |
| weather all season clothes that can be very | | | | individually the you can apply to your model but they |
| adaptable and space saving options which is also | | | | can be quite adaptable as well. You can attach larger |
| important for a comfortable trip. I would definitely | | | | tanks, bigger saddle bags, Sheepskin Seat, (My Wife's |
| say that Harley have the right clothes for all | | | | Favorite) Wind Screens, High Way Pegs, Crash bar or |
| conditions these days and not necessarily expensive. | | | | anything to make your Tours more comfortable. |
| The longest I have stayed away at any one time | | | | Then re-attach and strip your bike back to a lean |
| was 7 weeks and I never missed a thing. These | | | | machine when you return. |
| days I travel with my wife, so the tent stays home | | | | 9. Plan your Stops and Starts, Pushing yourself to do |
| and we frequent roadside Hotels and Motels but | | | | as many miles as you can is quite tiresome, |
| never the less, when traveling on a motorcycle pack | | | | sometimes not for the rider but definitely for the |
| lightly include only the basic essentials a small bag for | | | | pillion, plans your breaks and rest stops, stay |
| personal items, mini size bottles of toiletries, choose | | | | hydrated and get there in one piece. |
| utensils with multiple uses such as a swiss army knife. | | | | 10. Last piece of advice, is to take your time enjoy |
| Here is my 10 tips for a comfortable ride and stay | | | | the scenery where ever you are, you'll meet some |
| away. | | | | characters, see some sites and you'll have some |
| 1. When you pack lay it all out throw half away, look | | | | stories that should just stay on the road. |
| at it and throw half of that away, then put the | | | | There is some great Gifts and Souvenirs you can |
| laptop away.... THEN PACK. | | | | acquire when traveling, I hope this information gives |
| 2. NO WHITES or COLOREDS, Clothes that is.. (you | | | | you some great ideas. All of the Badges and |
| thought I was going to be Racist) Take Black and | | | | Emblems that I have added to my bike over the |
| you'll never look back. | | | | years were brought and attached as memories of |
| 3. Three pieces of under garments, Sock's etc..Wear | | | | Roads Traveled. |