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Touring Check-List!
Is this your check list before you plan to go on a trip on your bike if no then dont goooooo..............
RIDING GEAR~
Proper riding apparel;
A pair of riding boots or shoes;
Leather gloves;
Goggles or spectacles to safeguard eyes;
An ISI-certified helmet (stick lighting strips @ front & rear);
NOTE: a light-coloured shirt makes you more visible to other road users, especially @ night.;
CAUTION: loose clothing may get caught on moving parts of your motorcycle.
SITTING POSTURE~
Correct sitting posture is a prerequisite for stable & Safe riding:
Sit straight with your shoulders completely relaxed;
Keep your elbows close to your body;
Keep your toes pointing straightly ahead;
Press the petrol tank slightly with your knees;
Hold the handle grip close to its inner end;
Look extensively, including @ the rear view mirror, without turning your head.
BRAKING~
Use front & rear brakes together for maximum braking effciency;
WARNING: applying any one of the brakes suddenly may cause the vehicle to skid;
The hydraulic disc brake fitted on your bike requires very little effort.
High or sudden effort application may lock the wheel. Please exercise utmost caution while applying disc brakes.
Use brakes cautiously while riding on wet roads.
CHECKS:PRIOR TO COMMENCING A LONG TRIP~
Service the motorcycle thoroughly @ an Authorized service centre as par the periodical maintenance chart;
Fill a sufficient quantity of petrol in the fuel tank for the journey planned;
Correct tyre pressure.
CHECKS: Every 1500kms~
Tightness of all fasteners;
Tyre tread condition, wear & tear;
Battery condition & electrolyte level;
Correct level of oil level in engine, clutch, gear box & front fork;
Working of all lights & horn;
Properchain tension.
ESSENTIAL TOOLS, SPARES & KIT~
Tool kit;
First aid kit;
Flash lights;
Bungee cords(to ttie bags onto your bike);
Tank bag
Cablelock for luggage+wheel;
Helmet;
Duplicate bike keys(keep seperately
);Sunglasses+night riding glasses(white/plain);
Bulbs for headlights, trafficator lights, rear tail lamp & fuse
(15 amps);
Accelerator, clutch, front brakes & decompressor cables;
Rear chain link lock assembly;
Spare tube, tyre puncture repain kit(cold vulcanising type);
Foot-operated air pump;
Spark plug, spark plug cap, fuel hose;
Fuel can;
Cell/electrician's tape;
Spare oil for biking.
PAPERS~
During your ride you may cross into another state or may be stopped by Traffic Police, @ which time you may need to produce any of the following documents:
Certificate of Registration;
Insurance Certificate;
Lifetime Tax Certificate;
Emission Certificate;
Driving License.
ROUTE PLANNING~
STEP 1: Decide on how many days you can spare,& then put aside a day (or half a day) for eventualities that might crop up.
STEP 2: Average a maximum of 450 kms & a minimum of 200 kms per riding day. See what places lie within your reach given the number of days you have, & the distance you are comfortable covering.
Step 3: Make a route plan with a good, reliable map. If possible, choosen an alternate route to take in case of any eventualities.
STEP 4: Plan your night halts. Riding after dark should be avoided whenever possible, & riding through the nights is not recommended @ all. Check to see if there is accommodation available en route. If you plan to rough it out, then make sure you are carrying basic camping equipment. Avoid sleeping outdoors if you are riding alone.
STEP 5: Work out a rough budget based on your food (& drink!
but dont drink & drive) habits, your bike's fuel average, total number of kilometers you plan to cover, & the number of nights you will be staying out. It is better to carry twothirds of the money in the form of a debit card, & a third of it in cash.STEP 6: Get your bike serviced & checked by a trusted mechanic @least 2 days before the trip. Ride the bike in the city before you set out so that if there are any problems, you'll be able to get your mechanic to correct them well before you leave.
STEP 7: Make sure that your mobile phone bills are paid, roaming is activated & you are carrying the addresses & phone numbers of people who need to be contacted in case something goes wrong
. Inform relevent people about when you are leaving, where you plan to go, where you plan to stop for the night, & when you plan to return(if you are in mood to return
).NOTE~
Now you can leave & now you go chalo bhaago jao ghuumne.........
Have A safe journey........
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