Long ride tips. Newbie.

aj4manu

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Long ride tips. Newbie.

06-14-2012, 10:43 PM

First of all, i would like to thank everyone who answered my previous queries, and made me feel very welcome here. I have a query again
I am planning a sort of long ride. Around 2 hour drive.. 150 km. So what are the things i should take care of?

1. Tyre pressure? its 28/33 now.. should i fill extra for a long drive?
2. Riding tips? It hurts sometimes on long drives.. so any tips for adjustment of suspension and all?(its an FZ16).
3. Any other long ride tips?
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antz.bin

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06-14-2012, 10:57 PM

Query Approved

This thread will help answer most of your queries. http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/pit-stop...long-ride.html

As for the specific ones,
A1: Stick to manufacturer recommended Tire pressure. If going solo, don't fill up air to pressures recommended for with Pillion riding. The recommended tire pressures should be mentioned a sticker on the swing-arm / in the manual.
A2: Refer link
A3: 150km is not a *very* long ride, many people have commutes longer than that. The only tip I have for you is to keep your ego at home when riding out on the open road, and wear a helmet, any jacket (even denims will do) and proper shoes when going out (This is if you don't have full motorcycle riding gear).

Anyways, ride safe .

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