Motorcycle Sidecars: Your Next Adventure? | Rider Skills: Gravel Roads

David Hough is the author of Driving A Sidecar Outfit, a 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… 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