Tips For Safe Solo Travel With Your Touring Motorcycle

Solo travel is a thrilling adventure, but it does come with safety risks. Situations could arise and you won't have your riding group there to help you out. While you can't prevent every scenario, you can take steps to reduce the risks.

We've gathered up strategies for making your solo travel safer. If you have questions or want to shop touring motorcycles for sale, contact Doc's Harley-Davidson. Our dealership is located in Kirkwood, Missouri, and we proudly serve those in St. Charles and St. Louis as well.

Take The Popular Route

The first step is planning out the route. While your touring motorcycle can handle gravel roads and dirt trails, it's best to stick to the main roads. There will be better lighting, a higher chance of other motorists around to help, reduced chance of wildlife darting out into the road, and so on. Solo travel is best done on the safest road, so plan out your route accordingly.

Tell Someone Your Plans

When you solo travel, you won't have an adventure buddy with you to immediately help out if something happens. The next best safety net is telling a friend or family member your itinerary. Let them know where you will be and when. Make plans to check in each day. If they don't hear from you, they will know that something is wrong and will know where to send help.

Stick To Your Route

It's exciting being spontaneous and seeing where the road takes you. But when you solo travel, it's best to stick to your planned out route. Remember that the person back home is expecting you to follow that route and you need to follow it accordingly.

Limit Risks

There are inherent safety risks to motorcycle riding and they can become more threatening when you solo travel. Try to reduce the risks as much as possible.

First, maximize your focus. Stay hydrated, well fed, and well rested. When your body is worn down, you will have a harder time paying attention and spotting upcoming hazards.

Next, avoid riding your touring motorcycle at night. There are increased hazards that come with night riding, such as reduced visibility, drowsy drivers, and nocturnal animals. These are unnecessary risks to take on a solo trip. Plus, you need sleep so you can be prepared for safe motorcycle riding the next day.

For more solo travel advice or to shop touring motorcycles for sale, contact Doc's Harley-Davidson. It's always a party at St. Louis' premier dealer! Stop by our dealership in Kirkwood, Missouri, to see the various touring motorcycles, ask questions, and get personalized advice. We also proudly serve those in St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri.