A Beginner's Guide To Motorcycle Camping

For your next camping trip, why not take your motorcycle instead of your car? It's a great strategy for saving money on fuel, saving space at the campsite, and making the road trip even more enjoyable.

Here at Bluegrass Harley-Davidson, we strive to make your life easier. We gathered up the following tips to make your motorcycle camping adventure as smooth as possible. For more travel tips or to shop motorcycles for sale in Louisville, Kentucky, visit our dealership. We also proudly serve those in Jeffersonville, Kentucky, and Jefferson, Indiana.

Prepare Your Motorcycle

Before your camping trip, make sure your motorcycle is ready for the journey. It'd be a shame to spend part of your vacation visiting a service department when the repair could've been fixed in advance.

Conduct a pre-trip inspection and look over the various parts and systems, from the brakes to the fluid levels. See if you notice any issues and get them addressed as soon as possible.

Pick The Destination

Think about where you want to go camping. Make sure your motorcycle can get there! If the route is several hours on dirt trails and your motorcycle can only safely travel on paved roads, it's best to pick a new location.

Be sure to reserve your campsite as soon as possible. The more popular the campground, the faster it will fill up.

Plan Out The Route

There may be exciting sites and experiences along the route to the campground. Spend some time researching the area and see if anything catches your interest. 

These roadside attractions can also provide the perfect spot for a necessary break while also boosting the fun of your trip. Just because your motorcycle can travel for hours on end doesn't mean you can! It's important to take breaks to stretch your legs and recharge your focus so that you can continue the next leg of the journey safely.

Packing Strategies

Camping with a motorcycle means limited storage space, but with a little creativity you can bring everything you need.

Start with travel-size items whenever possible. You won't need the full bottle of shampoo, after all! 

Next, consider backpacking equipment. These items are designed with space-saving in mind. 

If needed, you can also get aftermarket storage accessories that expand your motorcycle's storage capacity.

Motorcycle Storage At The Campground

Campgrounds usually don't have secure storage spaces for motorcycles. You will want to take the necessary precautions to protect your motorcycle from poor weather and potential thieves. Bring along various locks and other security devices to deter thieves and a sturdy cover to guard against bad weather.

Want more travel advice? Ready to shop motorcycles for sale in Louisville, Kentucky? Head over to Bluegrass Harley-Davidson. Contact us or visit our dealership in Louisville, Kentucky. We also serve those in Jefferson, Indiana, and Jeffersonville, Kentucky.