5 Things Nobody Tells You About Adventure Motorcycle Riding

ADV motorcycle riding is amazing, but it's not without risk. There are a few things you really don't discover about adventure motorcycle riding until you have a few years under your belt. Allow me to share some insight into the experience of riding an adventure motorcycle and address some common questions and concerns that new ADV riders have. Increase your visibility and safety while riding your motorcycle on the road with BRAKE FREE: https://brakefreetech.superfiliate.co... (save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad") (affiliate link) The first thing nobody tells you about adventure motorcycle riding is that your ADV bike isn't just a bike. It's also a clothing rack, food prep station, picnic table, shelter support, and so many other things. Your adv riding gear EXPLODES the second you start setting up camp and yet somehow manages to be successfully packed on the bike again the next morning. Second, you can stop worrying about securing your adventure riding gear, because it's pretty much impossible. Your stuff will always be vulnerable but that's okay because the Third thing to know is that nobody wants your adventure riding gear and motorcycle camping gear. Motorcycle gear theft is very rare in the ADV world. Fourth...the fear you feel as a new adventure motorcycle rider really never goes away....but the fifth thing to know is that somehow, help always just appears when you need it most. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:38 1. ADV bikes aren't just bikes 02:09 2. Your ADV riding gear will never be secure 03:28 3. Nobody wants to steal your stuff 05:25 Brake Free Ad 07:06 4. The fear never really goes away 09:03 5. Help always appears when you need it. 12:53 Outro SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans! http://bit.ly/dorkintheroad Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member:    / @dorkintheroad   Dork in the Road stickers and other merch available at: https://motocampnerd.com/collections/... Teespring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/dork-in-... Instagram:   / adorkintheroad   TikTok:   / dorkintheroad   Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26709234 Channel Sponsors: Brake Free: https://brakefreetech.superfiliate.co... (save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad") Cyclops Adventure Lighting: https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.co... (save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad) MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Quad Lock: Save 10% at https://www.quadlockcase.net/discount... with promo code "dorkintheroad" Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links: Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: https://tinyurl.com/23sjhhwr Flying Eyes: https://flyingeyesoptics.superfiliate... (save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad") Mosko Moto: https://moskomoto.com/dorkintheroad Brake Free: https://brakefreetech.superfiliate.co... (save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad") Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aDkk4z Revzilla: https://imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Cyclops Adventure Lighting: https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.co... (save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad) Save 10% on https://butlermaps.com/ with promo code "dorkintheroad." Save 10% at https://www.quadlockcase.net/discount... with promo code "dorkintheroad" Save 10% at http://www.seatconcepts.com with promo code "DRKNRD25" Cardo Systems: https://cardosystems.rfrl.co/e2vdy (use promo code "dorkintheroad" to save 10%) Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description. FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI. Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice.