Modify Your Royal Enfield Motorcycle for Solo Long Distance Rides
How to make a memorable and comfortable solo trip on a RE.This article assumes that you are accustomed to long rides. If not try to get a hand on that first.
Contents
Steps
Preparing Your Bike for the Journey
- There are multiple things you can do to your bike, after all its a Royal Enfield.However, do the important ones first, here is a basic list that will help you out:1. Get your bike serviced.2. change those tires if they've been through 40k kms.3. Under any circumstances don't forget to get that air filter cleaned4. Spray anti-rust spray on your rims(long journeys tale a toll on them)5. inflate your tires properly6. Check your beam in a dark room adjust if needed.7. Check all indicators and lights in your bike.8. Get your brakes checked
Customising Your Bike for the Journey
- This step depends on where and when you are riding.Considering a dry weather and good road:(not many changes needed)1: Avoid changing your muffler if traveling to a dry area, trust me your ears will ring with the sound of the exhaust for days.2: Get a good set of horns.3: Get a rear carrier rather rent it.4: Get a backrest for the rider seat for extra comfort.5: Get a rear disc brake installed
- Considering a wet weather and bad road:1: here is where you'll love that filterless sound of the exhaust and it acts as a warning too for others on the road2: Get a DRL installed rains make it hard for oncoming traffic to see you.3: Get fog lamps installed on the leg guards.4: always have your engine cap covered during rains.
Tips
- Always carry original documents while traveling alone
- Always carry extra fuel
- Always carry an air pump in case you don't have a spare wheel
- keep your cell phone charged ALWAYS
Warnings
- Avoid Giving lifts to strangers
- Don't leave your bike unattended
