Hitting the road on an iron horse speaks to the American love of freedom and adventure. 
From weekend getaways to touring the country, even the mostexperienced bikers have to prepare and plan ahead. Make sure you have all of the right equipment and places to go before you hit the open road. We have the tips to help you start your journey.
Check it
Examine your bike to make sure it can handle the journey. If you don’t have a bike or if your bike needs some parts, SalvageBikesAuction.com is a place that can meet your needs for salvage motorcycles, Texas included. Here you can find all varieties of salvage motorcycles in Ohio and motorcycles for sale in Florida on the cheap.
Gear up
Basic items to consider for a long trip include gloves, thick pants, a durable jacket and rain gear. If you don’t have storage, consider outfitting your bike with saddle, tank or tail bags.
Plan ahead
Meet up with friends or make new ones at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota or Daytona Beach Bike Week in Florida. Others places to gather include Lone Star Rally in Texas, Golden Aspen Rally in Colorado, Laconia Motorcycle Week in New Hampshire and Americade in New York.
Relax
Cool down with a cold one at one of the many biker-friendly bars across the country. Most won’t have a burn-out pit, but they’ll offer good food and better beer. Ask around, but some favorites to consider include: Hills & Dales Ice House, San Antonio; Broken Spoke, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Busted Shovel, Meridian, Idaho; Iron Boar Saloon, Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; and Hideaway Grill, Cave Creek, Ariz.