My wife and I have ridden to her hometown of Madison Wisconsin (853 mile round trip not counting running around up there) 10 or 12 times along with many trips to Florida, New Orleans, Texas and many other states. The first thing you should do is do as much riding before your trip to get your backside and your back conditioned for such a ride. Of course if your bike is 700 miles away that is easier said than done but maybe you can rent or borrow a bike to do this. TRUST ME, if you just jump on a bike, any bike and take off on a long road trip, you are NOT going to enjoy the ride and you will be stopping every hour or so.
Next comes the bike itself. How long has it been setting up and not being ridden. Don't take off on a long trip without at least having it serviced and checked out by a good reputable bike shop. Also you don't mention what kind of bike you have. Some bikes are made to take road trips on while others are made for short trips. Modifications such as drivers backrest and a touring seat can make a big difference too.
I could go on about the planning out for a motorcycle road trip but I am trying to keep you from being disappointed during and after what can and will be a very enjoyable trip if planned out correctly. Make sure you get a GOOD quality motorcycle rain suit. Not a cheap walmart special. A cheap one will shred while going down the highway. Hopefully you bike has a windshield. A couple hours on the road without one and the wind puts a lot of stress and pressure on your neck. The back of my neck used to feel like a knife sticking in it while riding a long ride. When I finally agreed to try a windshield that problem was history.
If you don't plan, prepare / condition yourself as well as your bike and map out a route ahead of time for a long road trip, the least of your worries will be whether you have a cell phone, GPS, Bluetooth or a way to keep them charged up. One more thing with your cell phone.. Take ALL of your emergency contact people and add "(I C E) " to their name in your contacts list. I C E means In Case of Emergency.
Lastly, I must agree with the others who have already mentioned it,,,,,,stay away from I-95. If you must go interstate, take I-16 from Savannah to Macon. Then take I-75 up to Tenn. and then whatever. I-75 gets hectic at times but it sure beats 500 plus miles on 95.
Have a great, safe and enjoyable trip. Ride free and safe.
Next comes the bike itself. How long has it been setting up and not being ridden. Don't take off on a long trip without at least having it serviced and checked out by a good reputable bike shop. Also you don't mention what kind of bike you have. Some bikes are made to take road trips on while others are made for short trips. Modifications such as drivers backrest and a touring seat can make a big difference too.
I could go on about the planning out for a motorcycle road trip but I am trying to keep you from being disappointed during and after what can and will be a very enjoyable trip if planned out correctly. Make sure you get a GOOD quality motorcycle rain suit. Not a cheap walmart special. A cheap one will shred while going down the highway. Hopefully you bike has a windshield. A couple hours on the road without one and the wind puts a lot of stress and pressure on your neck. The back of my neck used to feel like a knife sticking in it while riding a long ride. When I finally agreed to try a windshield that problem was history.
If you don't plan, prepare / condition yourself as well as your bike and map out a route ahead of time for a long road trip, the least of your worries will be whether you have a cell phone, GPS, Bluetooth or a way to keep them charged up. One more thing with your cell phone.. Take ALL of your emergency contact people and add "(I C E) " to their name in your contacts list. I C E means In Case of Emergency.
Lastly, I must agree with the others who have already mentioned it,,,,,,stay away from I-95. If you must go interstate, take I-16 from Savannah to Macon. Then take I-75 up to Tenn. and then whatever. I-75 gets hectic at times but it sure beats 500 plus miles on 95.
Have a great, safe and enjoyable trip. Ride free and safe.
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