Ready For The Rally: Essentials For Your Ride To Sturgis
From the moment they throw a leg over the saddle of a Hog for the
first time there's one goal just about every Harley ride envisions,
cruising into downtown Sturgis, South Dakota, to attend the mother
of all motorcycle rallies, the legendary Sturgis Rally. From the
thousands of bikes lined up and down Main Street to the amazing
sweeping curves and majestic surroundings of the Black Hills,
attending the Sturgis Rally is an event that stays with you for the
rest of your life. Where else can you party with hundreds of
thousands of like-minded individuals, make new friends, and meet up
with lost acquaintances, all while enjoying some of the most
awe-inspiring highways, bi-ways, back roads and historical
landmarks in the country?
While the Sturgis Rally is the ultimate biker event, the old
saying, "it's not about the destination, it about the journey"
holds true. Often times many riders will have just as much fun and
create just as many lasting memories (if not more) on their ride to
the Rally. The key to getting the most enjoyment of your Sturgis
experience is being prepared.
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Packing the right motorcycle gear can
mean the difference between an awesome trip and one full of
regrets. In the video above you'll find some Sturgis essentials
that will help give you an idea of things to pack in preparation
for your trip to the motorcycle mecca. Actually, from the sissy bar
bag to the Frogg
Toggs motorcycle rain gear, all these items can come in
extremely handy for any long distance motorcycle adventure, so you
may want to take notes.
What's that? You don't own a Harley but still want to see what the
hype is all about? Don't fret, if you roll into Sturgis on two or
even three wheels Harley fans will welcome you with open arms no
matter if you're on an adventure-ready Suzuki V-Strom or a
chromed-out, extended swingarm Gixxer. And for those that like the
idea of cruising around with a tank bag but a magnetic bag won't
work or fit with your bike's gas tank here's a video on how to
install a strap-mount tank bag.
Smart phones have become an important tool for motorcycle riders,
aiding with everything from last minute hotel reservations and
providing real-time weather updates to ensuring you don't miss the
exit for the local Waffle House. If you find that your phone
battery is always dying when you seem to need it most, rigging your
bike up with an onboard power supply can really save you in a
pinch. The video below shows how quickly and easily you can install
a Bikemaster Power Adapter to ensure your phone will always be at
the ready.
Oh, and if you're going to install a Power Adapter for your phone,
you might as well have a safe a secure place to mount your phone so
you can easily see it and operate it (not while riding of course).
This video will show you how to mount a Kuryakyn Tech Connect
Device Holder to motorcycle handlebars.
Don't have a sissy bar to secure your motorcycle
luggage to? This video will walk you through the process of
fitting a set of throw over style saddlebags onto your
motorcycle.
If you like the idea of having some kind of throttle device on your
bike to help save your wrist from fatigue during a long ride, but
want more relief than just the palm operated Cruise Assist,
Kuryakyn' s Premiere Affordable Throttle Assist might just be what
you need-best of all it will fit a wide array of motorcycles and is
extremely easy to install. Check it out below.
Do you have a list of essential items you always pack with you when
prepping for a long distance motorcycle ride? Comment below, we'd
love to hear your suggestions.