Being lost in the wild on an adventure motorcycle can be a serious situation. Your immediate actions should focus on immediate safety, utilizing your equipment, and planning for self-rescue or signaling for help. Here are the key steps to take:1. S.T.O.P. (Stop, Think, Observe, Plan)The first critical step is to pull over to a safe location, turn off your engine, and calm down. Panic leads to poor decisions. Stop: Get off the main trail, if safe, but stay near a visible area.Think: Assess your mental and physical state. Are you injured?Observe: Check your surroundings, the weather, the time of day, and your bike’s condition (fuel level, damage).Plan: Formulate a plan based on the resources you have available. 2. Check Your Resources and GearInventory everything you have: Motorcycle Gear: Check your GPS, phone (signal strength), satellite messenger (like a Garmin InReach), and physical map/compass.Survival Kit: Assess your water supply, food, first-aid kit, shelter (tent/bivy), fire-starting tools, and extra layers of clothing.Motorcycle as a Resource: The bike itself is your biggest asset. It provides shelter (shade), a potential signal (headlight, horn, reflective surfaces), and tools. 3. Immediate Actions (If communication is available)If you have a functioning satellite messenger or cellphone signal, use it immediately to call for help and give your exact GPS coordinates. Stay put once you have sent your location. 4. Self-Rescue vs. Stay PutIf you have no communication and are uninjured, you must decide whether to try to self-rescue or stay with your bike. Stay Put: This is generally the safest option if you have enough water and gear, and there is a reasonable chance someone knows your general route or expected return time. Your motorcycle is easier to spot than a person.Self-Rescue: Only attempt this if you are confident in your navigation skills (map and compass) and you know you can reach a known landmark (road, river, town) before dark and without running out of resources. 5. Establish Camp and Signal for Help (If staying put) Set up Shelter: Protect yourself from the elements (sun, rain, wind).Ensure Visibility: Make your position visible from the air or trail. Use bright clothing, a space blanket, or the bike's reflective mirrors/surfaces.Build a Signal Fire: If possible and safe, build a fire. Three fires in a triangle is a universal distress signal.Conserve Energy and Water: Ration your supplies effectively.