If you practically want to see the planet on a motorcycle, you can. Long-distance motorcycle trips are a genuinely unique opportunity that everybody should try at least once throughout their lifetime, whether it's riding across continents or cruising across the backcountry of your state.

That said, a motorcycle trip involves comprehensive pre-trip preparation and analysis, and when preparing the trip, there are several variables to bear in mind. All you need to know before you hop on a bike and take a ride are these 5 tips.  

Accessories

It is crucial that you equip yourself with the right accessories so that during your journey you remain healthy. Although wearing the jacket and gloves of a biker will help you battle the heat and prevent sweating, so make sure you wear a helmet of decent quality as this can be the difference between life and death.

It's easy, inexpensive to ride a motorcycle and it gives you this amazing sense of independence. A motto that you should always obey when riding a motorcycle is "Safety always comes first." Indeed, safety is the highest priority for motorcycles. Luckily enough, there is plenty of security equipment at your side.

 

Get your bike fit for the long ride.

Preparing your bike includes carefully cleaning it and servicing it as necessary. As soon as it comes to light, you ought to fix any problems you find, such as loose brakes, clutch, or gear. Ensure that the bike has dual sport tires so that all smooth surfaces and unpaved roads are handled with no problem. And that you have properly serviced the bike from a reputable garage to ensure that before you reach the track, it's in top shape.

But during the trip, you can resolve small problems yourself, don't try to tackle any major problems on your own. Still follow competent assistance.

 

Select the Best Bike

One of the most critical elements of traveling by motorcycle is to find the right bike. And your bike needs to be in line with the specifications of your ride.

Your checklist for finding the right bike should concentrate on factors such as mileage, low maintenance and, most notably, a convenient seating position so that after a long ride you do not strain your neck and/or back.

Create a checklist of the specifications and pick a bike that satisfies them. Before heading off, do extensive research to select the best sort of bike for your expedition.

 

Project Your Course

• Know and map to your final destination using GPS or the old-fashion paper map. Decide how long it's going to take to get there, whether that's a few hours or days from now.
• Before riding, be mindful of the weather so you can pack accordingly. Are you going to ride at night, which might require cooler gear for the weather? Or are you riding an errant rainstorm in the spring? Perhaps it is a long day of sunshine in summer? In a matter of minutes, topography over mountain passes will change from hot to cold, so be prepared for changing temperatures.
• If you intend to stay overnight on your journey, prepare accordingly, and get your rooms reserved before you leave. You don't want to ride into a town and know every hotel in town has booked a solid big championship game.
• You should know how long you can travel on a full tank of fuel, and you can schedule your fuel stops ahead of time with that knowledge.

 

Make sure to get enough rest

Riding a bike for extended periods of time has the ability to cause serious back pain and a sprained neck. So make sure you make pit stops at intermittent periods of time between your journey.

For every hour of riding, taking a pit stop for 10 minutes is advised. Make sure you stretch and re-hydrate at that time. In hot weather, long journeys will cause your body to become dehydrated, so you need to make sure you drink water and rest properly throughout your journey.

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Summers on its way and the cars are going to be hot. The hot air increases the stress levels, which might turn up to be a serious thing, especially while you are driving. Just turning the Air Conditioner would be of no help as it only circulates the air within the hot cabin. We are here to help you avoid such a summer bummer.

1) Cleaning the AC Condenser

AC condenser is situated right in front of the car behind the grill. Opening the front bonnet and pouring some chilled water can give you a chilling air.

 

 

2) Turn on your fans

Opening your AC to maximum limits would not help you get a cool cabin in summers. Instead of that, turn up your car fan to full limits and when you do that, open all your windows. This way the hot air inside the cabin blows out. You can the turn on your AC and close the windows for a cool cabin in summer.

 

 

 

3) Cleaning the AC Filter

AC filter is situated somewhere within the dash of the cabin. You can take it out and clean it with a wet mob. The filter is made out of paper, so you must be a little careful. The dust and dirt often blocks the passing air. This way, the air passes uninterruptedly.

 

 

 

4) Window Pump

When your cabin is too hot to sit inside, you can open a window and get out of the car. Open the door which is right opposite to the window you opened. You can now open and close the door rapidly that acts as a pump to get all the hot air out of the cabin.

 

 

 

5) Trunk Pump

Trunk pump is similar to the window pump but twice as effective. Open all four doors of the car and the trunk door. Now open and close the trunk twice and “poof!” hot air disappears from your cabin.

 

 

 

6) Reflector Screen

Reflector screen is a kind of sheet you can put in the windshield that reflects the sunrays and does not let the heat inside your car. You can get such sheets in any car accessory shop near your home.

 

 

 

7) Air Curtain

Air Curtain is also a plastic sheet that can be hung in your trunk making it smaller. Smaller space retain little amount of hot air making your car cabin cool for a drive.

 

 

 

8) Rain Visor

Rain visor protects your car cabin from rain. Also, rain visor allows you to open an inch of your window for the air to enter in just the right amount.

 

 

Hope these tips will help you cool down your car in no time. Drive safe!

Bike and petrol are two parts of the same coin. The bike enthusiasts purchase a bike to travel up to their destination but petrol plays a huge part in their life. Minimizing the petrol consumption is one of the major tricks to all the bike riders.

Today we shall provide you with the tips to minimize petrol consumption for the bike.

Maintain Carburetor and filter of bike

The carburetor and filter should be regularly monitored and maintained. The dirt and dust around the city seem to collect around the carburetor passing the filter which obstructs the regular flow of petrol to the engine. This results in overconsumption of petrol in the bikes.

Kill your engine when the bike is stationary

There are times such as traffic jams, traffic light, and important phone calls at which your bike need to be stopped. In such situations, it is better to put your bike in neutral and kill the switch. Even the motionless bike engine consumes petrol which can now be controlled.

Clutch, Brakes, and Gear

We understand the necessity of clutch, brakes, and gear in a heavily crowded city like Kathmandu. All three parts must be used at all times. The clutch needs to be pressed to avoid the killing of the engine in a jam where you constantly need to brake and gear down to the lowest gear. Such activities consume more petrol than necessary. Hence, minimizing such usage when you can make a big difference in your consumption of petrol and a fat wallet.

Avoid parking your bike under direct sun

Petrol is a substance that evaporates fast even if you keep it in a vessel. When you park your bike under the direct sun, the heat evaporates the petrol at a fast rate. Therefore, try to avoid parking your bike when there is no shade above it.

Tire Pressure

The tire pressure should also be regularly monitored. The pressure must be approximate as per the bikes tire type and capacity which is mentioned in the brochures. If the pressure tends to be high or low than required, the bike cannot give its best performance and consumes more petrol to provide the optimum show.

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Tyres are sometimes the major expense of your car after fuel so ensure you get the full benefit of your investment. It takes good maintenance and treatment to get the best out of your tyres. Once in 4-5 years, you will need a replacement. However, your tyre could easily be ripped down to shreds by the end of that time, if due care was not taken to it.

The following easy tips are not just a way to enhance your tyres' durability but also boost overall fuel economy, driving behavior and, perhaps significantly, your general safe driving.

Monthly check of tyre inflation

Too much-inflated tyres will unexpectedly bounce you around, poorly-inflated tyres cause you to lose handling characteristics and make your fuel expenses even more. What's even worse is that tyres that are significantly poorly-inflated can overheat and burst.

Look for the best pressure for your tyres, front and back. Don’t forget to check your tyres every month. You can even set a reminder if you have trouble remembering it.

 

Check your wheels for balance

When you get your tires rotated, you can also get your wheels balanced. And if you use a two-wheeler then need not do this, you can just do your tyre rotation. There's a heavy spot inside every tire and wheel. None of them is perfect, even though they are completely new. The gap is slight, estimated in 1 to 1⁄2 ounces. But vibration and uneven tire wear can be caused by that slight difference. Using a special device and small weights your technician can stabilize any wheel. As when the tire wears, the weight will need to be shifted or changed. It is a quick, easy cycle that costs far less than a new tire! Please ensure throughout rotation you have the balance of your tires tested and balanced.  

To preserve the life of your tyres, you need to minimize the repetitive and sudden braking. Sudden acceleration also leads to reducing tire’s wear similarly. Standard tyres, not ideal for power slides or burnouts. Even if you are enticed by the scent of burnt rubber, stop any of those gimmicks on your tyres. They put undue pressure on the tyres, reducing life faster than expected.

 

Always carry out pre-travel examinations

Before any ride, this should be something you do. The tires should always be provided with a pre-trip examination of key structures for road preparation. Test the tyre pressure, check at the condition of the tyres, and be prepared to tackle troubles before hitting the roadway to mitigate the damage.

Don't forget to carry a spare tyre!

 

Heavy loads

Motorcycles are light and heavy, and people either slim or obese. We may raise the tension of the tyres to accommodate more weight (within the prescribed edges) understanding this factor. If we add a traveler and a load to it, we should apply further pressure to the prescribed maximum limit to sustain this big load.

Anyway, aim to make the bike as light as possible. The heavier the load is, the more the damage is, so we can obey guidelines like emptying the saddle bars and the top case or removing them if we don't need it. We may also decrease the weight of the unwanted stuff taken from other boxes and the storage of the under the seat.

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