3 Unusual Long Distance Motorcycle Riding Tips

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[@chilligoz]

Hi Aymen, I’ve started doing Keto again, and my mind and body feels so much better. Way more energy, no sugar crashes, losing weight and sleeping so much better. NO CARBS 😉

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Way to go!

[@anthonyemmett4585]

Hey Aymen, I just thought of a great tip. If you are riding at night 🌙 time. Slow down when coming towards another vehicle. Their headlight reduces your visibility, so by slowing right down. You are going to get a better reaction time to stop or swerve. If an animal, eg Kangaroo jumps into your path. I've always done this as a preventative action. Againt animal collisions! 👍🏽🍻👍🏽🙏Cheers, Anthony Emmett

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks good tip

[@anthonyemmett4585]

@OldNotDead-Club thanks 😊 it's saved me a few times. I had a road train hit a kangaroo, just before I crossed him or her!! Some years ago and the roo, literally went over my head! Close call that one. I had to pull over and get my composure 😀 heart was racing 🏁 lol 👍🏽🍻

[@michaelwilson2649]

Great video. Forewarned is forearmed. The six P's: Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Cheers

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@davidgillespie975]

On hot trips, use the ice chests in the servos to cool your jacket and helmet!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Great idea

[@charlesbolin7249]

Found this video 1 minute after it posted! Just finished watching 1:55am Pacific time! Las Vegas NV. Great advise! Most of it is the whole point of a road trip, all the cool things to see and do on the way! Loved the scenery and R1 comedy in this and the last video.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@okiemale1589]

Older retired rider in Oklahoma City here...

[@aaronkeller488]

Loving all the tips Aymen. Another great vid. Well done, loved it!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks so much!

[@BlueRidgeRider]

I just returned from an 800 mile weekend. Had a great time. Took the scenic route there and a straight shot home.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

way to go!

[@swarm270]

every video is a great piece of advice I have been watching your channel since i bought a Harley and it has done more than you could know for my riding, 4000km over 3 months and Im loving it, couldn't think of anything better and the advice you give is 100% sound and relevant

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks that's appreciated

[@dwaynejones8669]

Prep is key!, But I feel like all goes back to know your skills and "Ride your own ride"!, Everyone making to and from safely is the goal. The best part of a good ride is getting home safe and planning the next one!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Very true!

[@resurgencegear9960]

Great vid Aymen. Loved the T-Shirt towards the start Eric was wearing 🙂 Cheers.100% agree with all your tips. Picked up a few pointers myself. Totally agree on the scenic route & keeping off the highways. Just to boring highways. Prefer the curve's over the straights any day. Cheers!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ET0000]

Great travel tips mate......preparation is the key and just simply enjoy the ride! Oh....and padded bike shorts under your jeans help with a sore bum!!!! Ride safe mate 😎

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks

[@clairebelle8389]

Thank you Aymen, also a top ride you had to SA, it’s a magic run around the coast... it looked nearly as cold as here in Ballarat😂. Something I do is try to leave on a long run with a calm mind and not in a panicked rush before you leave. 😉💃🏍🌸

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks that's great advice!

[@jamesvaughan3871]

We are leaving Saturday the 14th to drive from Philadelphia PA to Daytona FL for their annual Biketober Festival. About 7 of us with about 4,200 kilometers total round trip. Mostly the same people that went last year.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Sounds like a great trip

[@ashpunting]

I totally agree with you it's all about common sense it's not always about reaching your destination it about the journey and olso pack a toilet roll and wet wipes and torch.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks good tip

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@physiciansassist1]

I did 500 mile solo turnaround yesterday (on the road at 5 30am) in 10hrs on my SGSpecial through So California. I dnt ger very bored.. Pick a great route.. I can ride hard and fas and slow. When im site seeing..Pick my own routes. To be honest i anyways ride solo. Don't know many people out here in San Diego where i live. So I just go on my own! Also your so right about what you eat. I just chug water and have few energy drinks.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks

[@dugbucky3298]

Thank you! I just finished my fourth Iron Butt Assoc ride. 26 stop, 34 1/2 hours, 1611.3 miles. Ride hard and take breaks. Oh yeah, PBJ sandwiches don't need cooling.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching, love a PBJ sandwich but gave them up a long time ago

[@RGary_Hall]

Great ride. Glad you got back safe.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks 👍

[@Loiczzr]

From Vegas, last thursday i just did 1339 miles under 24 hrs (why ? Cuz i can...lol) planning your routes and stops are essential imo, i planned my stops to be an average of 150 miles (my tank will go about 220) hwy pegs are fantastic to stretch your leg (i ride a versys 650 ) i had my lunch packed (salad, spinach,tomatoes, ham, cheese) 2 small sandwiches, water and also electrolytes in another bottle. So no time wasted inside gas station and more time to rest. Half of the ride was on the oem seat and the other half i trew in a sheep skin. Left early morning so had warmer jacket and rain over the pants/jacket to stop cold wind. Once sun went up i just changed to lighter gear. At the end of the ride, my feet started to ache, i guess 20hrs in mc boots was getting a bit much. Next time ill bring another pair of riding boots.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thats a long hike, thanks for the tips

[@ClassicRider]

Great you got the time - Im waiting for the weather - North East USA - had a couple of group rides okay, but mostly like solo except for training my Biker Wife -

[@OldNotDead-Club]

yeah the seasons are a pain, getting colder here now

[@truckerjim7933]

Check the weather before leaving from where you ended up and want to go home. I left around midnite on my Knucklehead Bay area style chopper to go back to my home in Newbury Park CA. I'm a chopper dude that travels lite, real lite. Anyways I got stuck in a snow storm but I traveled home. Damn it was cold. Great stuff on your channel!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, I would love a chopper!

[@Peteslife]

Yeah I like to stop often to. I don’t know how people go from tank to tank? I stop every 100kms or so. Highest is 161kms (100mile) in the rain to see if I could ride 100mile. I need to stop regularly to water the grass.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol good way to ride ..and you can't neglect the grass

[@robertholland7558]

Know the next stop and ride your own ride. Why I don’t really like group rides, and mostly ride “ solo” within the group.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Fair comment

[@silverdale3207]

Good tips, If I'm guessing right I'll be riding past the Lobster in a weeks time all the way from NZ ( Looks like Kingston SE). Will be riding back to Philip Island from there in one day which is a long day for a Kiwi used to doing about half that per day. Normally ride solo but with a group from Kingston so it'll be quite different. You Aussies certainly know how to cover long distances.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks and spot on, Kingston SE

[@gregscheuerman2875]

Thanks!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you

[@kelvinknaff9903]

In the US traveling from areas East of the Mississippi to the West I advocate going hard 700+ miles/(1127 km) while your fresh and motivated. Take the scenic path coming home.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thats a good point

[@davesunderland1026]

Tip: In the rain, drag your feet on the ground to test the grip levels, next latex gloves under normal gloves = heated gloves. When hot COVER UP not the other way around then open the vents and it will act as an air conditioner, every 100-200klms STOP no matter when you are and walk about for 5 mins then get going again. Carry water, fly spray and sunscreen and Panadol. First aid kit, duck tape, cable ties are a must, min tool kit and head mounted touch that has fresh batteries

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Great tips thank you

[@robertdaley1194]

We were on a coach trip through Europe ,the coach stopped every 2hours to rotate drivers at service stations ,they called comfort breaks “Dash and Splash “.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

lol, I'm renaming my stops now. Seriously thats probably a great idea

[@robertdaley1194]

@@OldNotDead-Club “Dash and Splash”🚽

[@KazRoyalEnfield]

Another Great video Aymen , awesome tips !! Did you come back same route or did you pass the big Koala on your way home ??

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks again Karyn

[@web525]

Like others have commented I prefer to ride on my own when doing long trips. Depending on the route I tend to ry and minimise stops in the morning when I am a bit fresher and have more in the afternoon as I loose energy. Also tend to make the stops later in the day longer. If travelling at night, which I try to avoid, when I stop stay out of brightly lit shops and spaces, this gives your eyes more of a break. Lastly use ear plugs, reducing wind noise is good for your hearing but great reduces fatigue.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks great advice

[@richpuller1348]

Get a good full-face helmet and you wont need ear plugs.

[@web525]

I agree that a quiet full face makes a difference but still recommend earplugs@@richpuller1348

[@danielsouthern411]

Great video.. it's always good to have something on your stomach.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@nevillegreg1]

Emergency stuff. Arrange for someone to bring a tubeless tire repair kit, someone else bring a small electric or manual air pump, someone else a small 1st aid kit, someone else some minor tools like torx (particularly 25 & 27) and alan keys, #2 & 3 phillips, a few wrenches and some zip ties. Combine rest stops with fuel stops whenever possible, if ladies are on the ride, stop every 1.5 hour, limit time for lunch stops (avoid places that are super busy where lunch has to be ordered and cooked and the lass taking your order says, there's a 45 minute wait to get your food - you know that already means 1 hour +).

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Good tips thank you

[@kelvinknaff9903]

Another tip for anyone wanting to ride the Pacific Coast Highway; start at about Big Sur and go north.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@Whiskers74]

This popped up at an appropriate time for me, as I'm about to start planning a group ride to Uluru for Sept, or October. Warm enough that we don't freeze, but cool enough that we don't give ourselves heatstroke. All good tips that aren't generally talked about too. When you were talking food on the road though, I did spot the price board at the Kempsy servo. $1.53 for 98? Yes please. Cost me $2.34 last fill here in Sydney. Another lot of tax collectors.

[@jumpingjack4725]

I’m getting ready for 1900 mile/3000 km trip on my street glide. I do 100 rest 100 mile gas and stop whenever I want. I vacuum seal my snacks (cheese beef jerky and almonds).

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks good tip

[@TheMotorcycleCafe]

Aymen another great vid, gotta ride with the right crew on those long hauls, gotta take cash, take some water, and go flat out all day 😜😎🤙🏻 Cheers Dan

[@OldNotDead-Club]

You got that right!

[@Mikego55]

Great video. I’ve slowed down my style of riding over the years. I found I didn’t need to pass everything on the road. The rides I do now are with old farts, anyway. There is a riding group called the ROMEOS (retired old men eating out) and they pick a ride for the day, anyone is welcome and if if it’s not for you, a few just pick off and go their own way.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Probably the sensible thing to do -- as long as the food is good

[@Enter-a-name55]

A couple of years back my father in-law asked me to come to Austria, not Australia, to ride with him and his friends. Of course I said yes. So I'm coming from Canada to ride mountain switch backs. So they set me up with some ancient 600cc Honda of some type. Old, under powered, questionable rear tyre, but I still didn't care. I normally ride a 1204cc Buell that's far from stock, and would of been really fun in the twisties, but I digress. There was around a dozen of us. I rode in the middle of the pack. There were times I was slower than the rest but I'm riding an unfamiliar bike on unfamiliar roads. On one of our stops the one rider seemed agitated with me. I don't speak German so I had my in-law translate for me. He was pissed that I was riding slower. And actually said "are all your roads straight and no mountains like this ?" Yes ! They are straight. And no, I don't live in the mountains. And ours are nothing in comparison. And basically at the other end of our country from where I live. I hate riding with people like that. I'm not about to kill myself in another country because one arse hole is impatient. There is always the one idiot in every crowd. Nobody else had any issues with my riding style.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Yep I hear you. When you are in a group you have to ride as a group

[@bagger_mode]

Great video and excellent tips.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks so much!

[@magnusb6311]

Liked and subscribed. Swede in America, moving to Mexico.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you and welcome

[@gasmann6746]

I will give the just eat meat the night before a go sounds like a great tip .. Thank you 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Works well but whole day before not just the night

[@tex9280]

Another great episode with awesome tips🖤🧡🖤 500 coffees is best💪💪💪 I don't ride with people that want to drink & ride/drive....FULL STOP ❗ May all your days be Harley days🖤🧡🖤

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks again Tex

[@tonyasjdhdu4267]

I ride from north of Brisbane to Sydney a few times a year often for family events and I want to get there as quick as I can, so I ride the Pacific Highway. Boring as batshit but it gets you there quick. There are average speed cameras on the road but they only read your front plate so they don't matter. I listen to music when I ride so I don't get bored (even in groups) and I learnt the hard way to stop at dusk and dawn (Harley Vs a big roo. The roo wins). I ride home through the New England Highway but there are plenty of cops there as well.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@Scrote69A]

My view is that a ride should never be a pissing competition , you want to race ? Take it to the track , anyone can go fast in a straight line , corners sort the men from the boys , also if ur gonna hook into it , know the route ,don't let ur ego outside your ability and your going to ride in a group yeh pack should only go as fast as the slowest rider.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks - wise words!

[@cphillips3513]

comment for the algorithm. Great vid.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Appreciated!

[@adamlee9071]

800 kms in one day on an R1...hats off to you sir

[@OldNotDead-Club]

He did well didn't he!

[@adamlee9071]

@OldNotDead-Club 100%..there's not alot out there doing that,most R1 owners get to the nearest Cafe and come back home

[@John-cc1pc]

Nice one Safe rides 👍🤜

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks ✌️

[@walterpont2882]

Take tossed salad in small soft soft esky with some ice bricks in there to keep cool. Easy fix. I do. Feels great to have good fuel in da bod. Cheers mate.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Great idea

[@anthonyemmett4585]

Hey brother. You Rock!! Keep up the great content and videos. I love them all. You come across as a top bloke. So you are my friend, Amon. Sorry if I get your name wrong. 😊👍🏽🍺🍻🍺 I'm about 6 months away from buying my Fatboy Harley davidson. I can't wait. I had a 2013 fatboy but sold it. The biggest mistake of my life. But I will be buying another. I'll be entering your competition, because that will save me a few dollars, if I'm lucky enough to win. I will need it when I get my fatboy. Keep up the great work, Amon. Great advice and awesome tips brother!!👍🏽 🍻🍺😎 cheers 🍻 Anthony Emmett 👍🏽

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you very much, you might like our Facebook group, give that a try also

[@anthonyemmett4585]

@OldNotDead-Club ok will get on board. I just gave you a good tip Amon. I hope it helps our fellow riders out there. Cheers 🍻

[@Jeefster-is8xl]

Take some plugs for your tyres incase you pick up a screw or a nail. Just might get you out of the shit...Trust me I know this. Another great Vid mate 👍

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks great tip and I always do that

[@adamlee9071]

U have the same mindset as me 100%

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@chuckFlynn-z9o]

I’ve never been able to fit into groups I have times I wish I could but I have never been able to. Not sure what that’s about. 1 or 2 other people works for me.

[@devilsreject320]

Once I tuck 5 hour's to do about 3oo miles got of the bike fresh. 60mph On way home few day's later did same in 2 half hours boy the pain. 100+mph Used about £5 more fuel on way back.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, lots of different ways to ride

[@robertdaley1194]

My mates tell me to go the day before they leave ,as I’m a wee bit slow.😊

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol

[@okiemale1589]

😎👍 Big thumbs up for the channel... Love hearing different way things are said Down Under... Motorbike... first time for ever saying that word... I'm 68... Stay Safe Brothers...

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks 👍

[@robertholland7558]

What is this “ hangover “ you talk about. One or two glass ( bottles) at night makes for a nice night sleep.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol

[@ballaratevil6048]

Ride by Your self find Your own way.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thats an option sometimes

[@ballaratevil6048]

on your face book Jake Sinclare posts are deleted why?@@OldNotDead-Club

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Is that you? I don't want irrelevant political posts - that will just create argements between people.

[@dwaynejones8669]

ROCK LOBSTER!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

lol

[@seekerofthenarrowgate8716]

You forgot the most important tip: Always make sure the passenger footboards/pegs are up so the old lady doesn't know about the girlfriend riding along on the back. 🤣 Cheers! 🍺

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol

[@triumph-owner]

Dead right about scenic routes. Main highways I find so boring. Do you have a designated leader or get others to lead at times. We have a rule of not changing the order of March. So we know who is behind and in front

[@OldNotDead-Club]

We would do that in a larger group, there was only 5 of us

[@nedwphillips2126]

Gr8 tips mate, here's a goodie, take ya oldests socks n jocks and dump 'em on the way, ya bag/lugage will get lighter... but plan it that so ya have enuf to get ya home lol... eh

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol good tip

[@mnnomad1870]

Would US to Australia be considered long distance? Always wanted to visit Australia. Actually last thing on my bucket list but don't know if my Harley will fit in the bucket! Yes for fun I checked it out and it's like 24 hours from Minnesota to Melbourne I have never been on a plane for more than 8 hours in the military.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

You will love it here, we are all friendly dudes lol

[@dannyg3138]

Too many cops and cameras to fang it on long rides. Know where the servos are and plan around those for your breaks, 700-800 is pretty easy riding with decent stops involved. Imhp

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks

[@arfifteenguy]

Fucking beautiful scenes of the beach mate.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thank you

[@walterpont2882]

Hey. The stand out error here is riding and leaving at 4 am. Really. Just let them go if they want to do that. Just say well fuk that i will see you there. The guy on the R1 hit a roo. What else do they need to know ? Great vid.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks, it's fun riding with your mates

[@RosscoeK9]

Ride on your own, then you only have yourself to worry about.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Yes that an option but you moss some great times

[@RosscoeK9]

True but you could meet up at the destination, ride on your own to get there.@@OldNotDead-Club

[@robertholland7558]

@@OldNotDead-Clubyou can still ride on your own within a group.

[@triumph-owner]

Can we enter the 1000 giveaway if in NZ.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Yes anywhere in the world

[@robertholland7558]

Rain? What is that…..said the Queenslander.

[@ritmolatino1627]

in rainy season? r u sure?

[@robertholland7558]

@@ritmolatino1627 what rainy season? All we get is the occasional deluge where everything floods for a week, then we don’t see rain for the next 50 weeks.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol yeah I know!

[@ballaratevil6048]

smoke dope ride good

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol

[@chuckkarlesky8509]

You ride like me

[@OldNotDead-Club]

lol i hope that's a good thing

[@blakepistofian7370]

👌👌👌👌👌😊

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks mate

[@garymaclean6903]

Most long rides with large groups are disasters. The ride has to match the speed of the slowest/worst rider. Throw in inexperienced riders and you have potential crashes added to the mix. A ride with a smaller group of strangers can be exactly the same. Running out of gas? If you don't have a clue how far you can go until you must gas up, you're doing it wrong... Maybe motorcycling isn't for you. On long rides the distance between gas stops & breaks should be discussed beforehand, with a clear understanding of who has the shortest range. (Well duh...!) 800-km in 14 hours? WTF...! That's an average of only 57 kph! Riding 800-km on backroads should be no more than about 9 hours of saddle time. Less if you ride at a 'spirited pace'... What were you doing during the other 5 hours? Pushing a bike that ran out of gas? Or was that just another example of why a group ride with strangers is going to be at the rate of the slowest rider...??? Riding at night with so many bugs on your visor that you 'had zero visibility', is asking to run into something. Could have been worse than a kangaroo... I always have bottled water and paper towel sheets in my pack. If you need to clean off the bugs, that is just another thing you need to better anticipate beforehand, or clean at the gas stops....

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks for watching

[@jacquesduplessis6310]

But what about vegans. Oh wait vegans don't ride!

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Lol

[@richpuller1348]

800 KM is the most I want to do in a day. Riding on the Interstate in the United States is about going from point A to point B. Much more interesting on the back roads and frequent stops are a must. The ride can be more fun than the event. If your always on the Interstate drive a car. Its safer and more comfortable. If your going to ride with that bullshit on your face just wear a full-face helmet. Much better protection against everything.

[@OldNotDead-Club]

Thanks and well said. I like the open face helmet and I can remove the slave mask when it gets warmer later in the day. It's for the cold not protection.