Going to Music Festivals With Your Motorcycle

Your motorcycle can take you on short trips or long journeys, and it can be a very practical mode of transportation for certain types of events, especially when compared to your car or truck. Motorcycles use less gas and don’t take up much space when they’re parked, so they’re great for traveling to a music festival. Here are the things you’ll need to do to prepare yourself and your bike for this.

Plot Your Route

You’ll want to take some time to determine a good route to the festival location. You might prefer to take the most direct route; however, you’ll likely need to be prepared for heavy traffic as you approach the destination. You may prefer to use less-traveled routes or even a route that is more scenic or laden with tourist attractions that you can visit in addition to attending concerts.

Figure Out Where You’ll Stay

You have many options for where you can stay when going to a music festival. Local campgrounds may be able to host you and your bike, or you might even be able to camp at the festival itself. Other options include AirBnBs or hotels; try to book your room as early as possible to make sure it’s available for you.

Ready Your Bike

Make sure your bike has aired-up tires, clean oil, and a full gas tank before you depart. Doing a test-ride is a good way to figure out if your motorcycle is functioning properly. If you need some professional assistance with motorcycle maintenance, get in touch with the service department here at Indian Motorcycle® of Orange County.

Pack Your Gear

If you’re camping, you’ll need a portable tent or sleeping bag that fits on your bike. You’ll also want to pack lightweight and breathable clothing, plenty of water, sunscreen, a first-aid kit, and toiletries. A flashlight won’t hurt, either. Packing your motorcycle carefully will help it remain balanced. Try to stick to lightweight items wherever possible and condense what you take.

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