{"id":223,"date":"2022-09-19T12:53:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T12:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/reddirtmotorcycles\/?p=223"},"modified":"2022-09-19T12:53:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T12:53:36","slug":"how-to-prepare-your-motorcycle-for-long-road-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reddirtmotorcycles.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-your-motorcycle-for-long-road-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to prepare your motorcycle before a road trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>How to prepare your motorcycle for long road trips?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a motorcycle enthusiast planning to go on a road trip with your buddies, you\u2019re at the right place. Whether it&#8217;s your first trip or not, distance riding requires a lot of preparation and knowledge. Therefore, our team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddirtmotorcycles.com\/about-red-dirt-motorcycle-company-in-lubbock-tx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red Dirt Motorcycle Company<\/a> in Lubbock, TX, has some tips for you to prepare your motorcycle for long road trips. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddirtmotorcycles.com\/motorcycles-for-sale-lubbock-tx\" style=\"border-radius:2px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Our Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddirtmotorcycles.com\/about-red-dirt-motorcycle-company-in-lubbock-tx\" style=\"border-radius:2px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddirtmotorcycles.com\/vehicle-financing-lubbock-tx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finance a new motorcycle in Lubbock, TX<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2>Five things to do before a long road trip&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/582\/2022\/09\/19125211\/prepare-your-motorcycle-B_b.jpg\" alt=\"a technician working on the engine oil of a motorcycle\" class=\"wp-image-225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/582\/2022\/09\/19125211\/prepare-your-motorcycle-B_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/582\/2022\/09\/19125211\/prepare-your-motorcycle-B_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<ul id=\"block-9bed5fd6-27b4-45c2-988d-ac4e61c6b84b\"><li>When going on a road trip, you depend on your motorcycle to navigate through challenging and unpredictable terrain easily. Hence, you must know your vehicle entirely before you hit the road.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Always check the engine oil to ensure it is adequate for a long ride. In addition to its quantity, you must ensure it is in good condition.&nbsp;<\/li><li>On your journey, you will cross dirty and dusty environments on your trip, allowing foreign abrasives to enter the internal bearings, cylinders, and valves. Therefore, you must make sure that the air filter is clean before starting the trip.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Before you begin your trip, ensure that the battery is fully charged and the tail lamps, side blinkers, and headlight are in optimal condition.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In addition to lights, you must also check the condition of the brakes to have a safe trip regardless of road conditions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Visit Red Dirt Motorcycle Company for a Motorcycle Inspection&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get your motorcycle inspected before a long road trip, you can bring it to us at Red Dirt Motorcycle Company.&nbsp;Our Lubbock, TX dealership has a team of trained technicians to take the best care of your motorcycle. Moreover, our online application form has made it easier for our customers to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddirtmotorcycles.com\/schedule-car-maintenance-or-auto-repair-lubbock-tx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schedule a service appointment<\/a> from the comfort of their homes. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to prepare your motorcycle for long road trips?&nbsp; If you\u2019re a motorcycle enthusiast planning to go on a road trip with your buddies, you\u2019re at the right place. Whether it&#8217;s your first trip or not, distance riding requires a lot of preparation and knowledge. 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