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David Hough is the author of Driving A Sidecar Outfit,\\xa0a text book published by the Sidecar Safety Program in 1997. He\'s also the director of the Sidecar Safety Program, which offers a Sidecar driving training program. David talks with Jim about learning how to ride a motorcycle with a sidecar and what\'s involved.
DMC Sidecars is located in Washington in the United States and are the makes of motorcycle sidecars. Jay discusses which motorcycle you would need for a sidecar and other considerations.
Website: www.dmcsidecars.com
Gravel travel:
Most common surface
Overlooked as a challenge by many travelers
Can change quickly
To many accidents on easy to ride surfaces
The proper attitude (not a race, other users)
Why people crash:
Too fast
Wrong body position
Out of touch with traction
Throttle use
Braking while leaned over
Standing vs sitting\\u2026 when each is preferred
Standing:
Greater visibility
Better weight control
Easier on the suspension
More time to recover in a slide
Proper state of mind
Better control of traction
Sitting:
Less energy
Exercise: Practice leaning the motorcycle underneath you on paved roads to stay over contact patch (both sitting and standing).
Music by Jason Shaw at www.audionautix.com
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