Camping with Your Motorcycle

Why bring a bulky car to a campsite when you can ride your motorcycle there? Combine your love of riding with your love of camping to enjoy a wonderful vacation away. But before you jump out on the road, you'll want to take a few proactive steps to ensure a smooth camping experience. We've gathered our favorite tips below, so read on to learn more!

Pre-Ride Inspection

Don't let your camping trip get derailed by a preventable maintenance issue. You should always inspect your motorcycle before a long road trip. This lets you catch problems early on so you can fix them before your journey. 

Start with the tires. Do they have enough air pressure and tread? Next, ensure your gas tank is full and your brake fluid levels are high enough. Then, test your lights to make sure they are all visible and bright. If you haven't ridden recently, go for a quick test ride around your neighborhood to ensure your vehicle brakes, turns, and accelerates as normal. If anything on your motorcycle seems out of the ordinary, get it checked.

Planning Your Trip

To help your trip go smoothly, you'll want to coordinate some details in advance. First, where do you want to go? Some people start by picking the campsite and then finding attractions nearby. Others start with the spots they want to hit during the day and then find a campsite nearby to spend the night. Either way, you'll want to book your campsite in advance. The best ones get full quickly and you'll want to reserve your spot. Plus, you can sometimes get an early bird discount by booking in advance, which can save you money.

Packing Your Gear

There are plenty of motorcycle storage options for you to pack what you need, such as saddlebags, a top-side box, and a cargo rack. If you need more space than this, you can always buy storage upgrades. One common upgrade option is leather cargo bags.

To help fit everything on your bike, you can use a few strategies. One is to use travel-size versions of all your toiletries. There's no need to bring a big bottle of shampoo if you only need a few squirts. Another is to invest in backpacking gear since these items are designed to take up as little space as possible.

We hope you found these tips helpful! If you have any questions or want to look at new motorcycles for sale, visit Motorcycle Maxx. We are your premier new motorcycle dealer in Lewis Center, Ohio. We welcome all our patrons visiting us from Columbus and Cincinnati.