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We love motorcycling! Since 2011, we've logged over 150,000 miles riding our Harley all across the U.S. (including Alaska), and we've definitely learned a LOT along the way. This is where we share our favorite motorcycle tips -- the best motorcycle gear & accessories, must-haves when you're packing for a motorcycle trip, must-dos when you're motorcycling alone or with friends, and must-see places you'll want to add to your motorcycle bucket list.

Best Motorcycle Checklist – Must Haves For Long Distance Rides + How To Pack Motorcycle Luggage And Saddlebags

Our motorcycle with fully packed saddlebags and Harley luggage bag on the back. photo by Lynnette at TheFunTimesGuide.com

A list of all the must-have items that you absolutely MUST pack on long distance motorcycle rides. Plus, clever tips for packing things in the saddlebags on your motorcycle, and the best motorcycle luggage that is lightweight and fits on the back of your bike.

Our Experiences Riding With A Pull-Behind Motorcycle Trailer: Packing Tips, Ice Cooler Tips, And Enclosed Motorcycle Trailer Tips For A Cross-Country Trip

Our pull-behind motorcycle trailer is the American Legend trailer from Hannigan Motorsports. Our enclosed motorcycle trailer is the Homesteader Patriot, purchased used. Pics & tips from our experiences with these trailers on cross-country motorcycle trips.

What It’s Like Motorcycling With Dogs: See How We Ride Motorcycles With 2 Large Dogs In 1 Custom Motorcycle Dog Trailer

See the 2 motorcycle trailers that we’ve used for our dogs. Both are pull-behind trailers. One is a basic luggage trailer for motorcycling that we used when we only had 1 large dog. The other is a motorcycle luggage trailer with air ride suspension that we used for 2 large dogs after we adopted the second one. See how we how we created our own custom dog motorcycle trailer so we could take our dogs on the road with us!

Motorcycle Road Trip Packing: 20 Things You Might Not Think To Pack

Planning a long motorcycle road trip soon? We take at least 2 cross-country motorcycle trips each year. I try to pack light and still have all the items we could possibly need for motorcycle travel. Take it from me… here are 20 things that people typically wouldn’t think of packing for a motorcycle road trip — but you should!

Best Motorcycle Maps, Apps & Tips For Planning Your Own Long Distance Rides

We love taking long-distance motorcycle rides. Here are all the best motorcycle maps and motorcycle apps that we use. See how to create custom maps for your own motorcycle trips using Google Maps. Plus, my thoughts on motorcycle map holders and tips for reading maps while you’re on the bike.

The Best Small Camera For Travel (Including Motorcycling!) + 6 Picture Taking Tips For Motorcyclists

I’ve had 3 motorcycles & 3 cameras in the last 4 years. Put 30,000 miles on the bike & 7,500 pictures on the camera a yr. Here’s the best motorcycle camera!

Minimalist Motorcycle Packing Checklist – From A Couple That Does A Lot Of Motorcycle Touring Across The U.S.

We travel for months at a time on our Harley. See what we pack & how we pack it. Our best motorcycle packing tips for multi-day motorcycle touring vacations.

A First Timer’s Guide For The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – What To Expect, Must See, Must Do, How To Pack & Where To Ride

The first time I went to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, I didn’t know what to expect. Here are the things you must see, must do & must put on the bucket list.

Best Roads To Ride In Sturgis South Dakota & The Black Hills – For The Motorcycle Rally Or Any Time Of Year

Heading to Sturgis South Dakota? Want to know the best motorcycle rides through the Black Hills? Here are our faves, and the favorites of most motorcyclists

Motorcycle Helmet Hair Tips & Tricks

I’ve got issues — like helmet hair. Soon after getting a new motorcycle, I realized that I would need to figure out a way to keep my bangs from sneaking out from under my helmet and slapping me in the face throughout the entire ride. Worse than that… all of the flyaways that refuse to stay tucked up underneath the helmet actually feel like sharp knives when they’re hitting your face at high speeds! Here are the best motorcycle hair solutions I’ve found!

Our Motorcycle Bell Story: How A Blessing Bell Saved Us From The Gremlins On A 4-Day Motorcycle Ride

The motorcycle bell that we received from fellow motorcyclist to chase the gremlins and evil road spirits away while riding. photo by Lynnette at TheFunTimesGuide.com

Have you heard the story behind those little motorcycle bells that you see in Harley stores and on motorcycles? We got a gremlin bell from a fellow motorcyclist soon after we got our new Harley. Thank goodness we did. Here are the incidents and accidents that we survived on the motorcycle recently!

Before You Go On A Long Distance Motorcycle Ride… Things You Must Consider

Enjoying the ride on our first multi-day motorcycle trip. This was a tunnel through the Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg, TN. photo by Lynnette at TheFunTimesGuide.com

If you’re planning a long-distance motorcycle ride in the near future, then you’ll appreciate these tips which we compiled after taking multi-day trips on our Harley. In addition to packing the bare necessities listed on our basic motorcycle checklist, these things are worth considering as well.

How To Prepare & Pack For Your First Long Distance Motorcycle Ride – Things We Learned Firsthand

We have been packing for a motorcycle trip every 2 months since we got our first Harley-Davidson motorcycle. We didn’t waste any time before we planned our first long-distance motorcycle trip on our new Harley. Our first 4-day motorcycle trip was from Middle Tennessee to East Tennessee and North Carolina. We rode a number of motorcycle loops near the Tail Of The Dragon. This is our best motorcycle checklist for long-distance trips over several days.

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LynnetteAs a lifelong traveler, I like to help people find unique ways to do things that will save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" Travel Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I'm SUPER organized and I love to pack! I've lived in 6 different states (Florida, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas) and have visited every other state in the U.S. -- except Hawaii. (Can you say bucket list?) I've been on several different cruises, airplanes, and boats in my life and I currently enjoy the outdoors by bicycling, motorcycling, Jeeping, RVing, camping, or just walking my dogs. My favorite "hobby" is riding on the back of our Harley-Davidson Road Glide traveling cross country -- which we usually do at least once each year. We even rode from Tennessee to Alaska once! Since 2011, we've logged over 150,000 miles riding our motorcycle all across the USA. When I'm not on the road, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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JoshuaI’m a Florida native, a roller coaster junkie, and a frequent traveler. (Long road trips are my favorite.) Born and raised in Tampa, I grew up visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. I authored the book Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Images of Modern America, which details the colorful history of the Busch Gardens theme park. As a local historian, I've also written about other popular landmarks and attractions for a variety of publications. Here, on this Travel Guide, I like sharing little-known facts and fun stuff about all the places I've been -- so you will have a good idea of what those places are like and what you should know before you go. I especially enjoy helping others plan fun trips... on a budget!

Joshua: View My Blog Posts

AvatarUntil my son was born a few years ago, I was a diehard motorcycle enthusiast who traveled the globe. As a Marketing Specialist and Brand Ambassador for Harley-Davidson for over a decade, I lived and worked all over North America. Now, grounded as a first-time mom, I share my love for outdoor adventure with my son and extended family in the Smoky Mountains... and beyond. I hope you find my travel tips and recommendations helpful!

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