美國著名摩托組織 Ironbutt (鐵屁股?!)所建議的長途騎乘注意要項。要項中有幾個因為國情的不同所以在台灣旅遊的騎士可以忽略不顧。僅引要項標題,欲覽全文者請至 http://www.ironbutt.com/aow/25tips.html 連結之下觀看。 —————————————————————
Ironbutt Association,以長途騎乘活動或競賽為主的摩托團體。欲申請會員者必須先完成最基本的24hrs/1000miles的挑戰,稱之 為 SaddleSore 1000。 曾有人 Yamaha YSR50完成,他的故事:http://www.ironbutt.com/intro/ss/ssysr50.html —————————————————————

# Know your limits and plan your trip around them. 清楚自己的極限並且據之以計畫行程
# Forget about high speeds 勿迷信高速神話
# Leave your drugs and coffee supply at home. 勿攜帶提神藥物和咖啡飲品
# Prepare your motorcycle before the trip. 早早在旅乘前整理好車子
# Avoid adding accessories or doing maintenance immediately before a trip. 避免出發前才加改裝或維修車子
# Use an electric vest 使用電熱夾克背心
# Pack wisely; keep personal supplies handy. 有技巧地打包,個人物品放在易取之處
# Be ready before you leave, don’t waste time shopping on the road. 出發前準備妥當,勿浪費時間在旅途中瞎拼
# Learn how to avoid boredom 學習如何排遣無聊
# Join a towing service 加入道路救援組織或托吊服務
# Learn to Stop to go Faster. 充分的休息是為了更快地進行旅程
# Know when to stop! 知道何時停車休息
# Maintain a good mental attitude. 保有良好的精神態度
# Eat healthy foods. 食用健康的餐點
# Eat at the right times of the day. 在正確的時間進餐
# Separate gas stops from food stops 加油與進食點要分開
# Get gas before you need it. 在後悔沒油前加滿油箱
# Put on your rain suit before it rains! 下雨前著裝好雨具
# Carry a flat repair kit and know how to use it! 攜帶補胎工具並且知道如何使用
# Carry a Cellular phone. 攜帶通訊器材
# Upgrade your tool kit. 升級你的隨車工具
# Carry at least one-half gallon of water. 攜帶至少半加崙的清水
# Carry aspirin for aches and pains. 攜帶阿斯匹靈
# Pack a variety of vitamins. 準備各種維他命補給品
# If you own a computer, consider purchasing a mapping program. 有電腦的人可以考慮購買相關的地圖軟體
# When riding back roads, be extra cautious when crossing county lines 進入不同州際時,特別要注意不同的當地法規或道路狀況
# Never ride faster than you can stop! 決不以超過你能安全煞停的速度行車
# Do you want to live? Stay away from trucks! 避開卡車連結車
# Eliminate all distractions/irritants. 將所有無關的分心事情拋在腦後

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