Keeping things simple is the key to be successful, which can be applied to riding on gravel roads. Here are three rules that single Harley men and biker women should keep in mind for them to be comfortably navigate a motorcycle on gravel paths - read the road, easy on everything and the motorcycle knows best.
First, Harley riders need to have a look at the road. They need to look for the parts of the road where has less gravel. Riding on these parts is just like riding on the hard-packed dirt underneath. And the parts you should look for are the shallow of the road, which is made by car’s tires. The shallow of the gravel roads contains little gravel and is just a hard pack dirt surface. So, it is the best parts for motorcycle riders to ride. Just stick in the shallows whenever you can.
Often, the gravel roads will make single Harley riders to be nervous, because they will be unable to control their bikes well. With less traction, bikers have to go easy on everything when they are turning, braking, accelerating and the speed. Don’t make sudden movements, because the motorcycle may not do what you want, which will cause an accident easily. Just avoid all sudden movements like jerking the handlebars to turn suddenly, braking hard to slow down or rolling your throttle back like blasting off the line. However, the key is to moderate your speed.
Last, allow the bike to wiggle its way to where you want is the best way to allow riders to be fully delighted and wonderful when riding a gravel road. Don’t try to control every movement of the motorcycle on gravel. Just relax and clench the handlebars to keep balance. Then allow the bike to slide under you. Biker men and biker women should be confident in themselves and believe their motorcycle knows best and it will help them form the appropriate behaviors to ride comfortably.