Rider Skills: Dropping Your Bike | Jim Hyde

RawHyde Adventures is one of the leading motorcycle off-road training schools. Founded by Jim Hyde in 2002, he started offering training programs in 2004. On this ARR Rider Skills episode Jim Hyde talks about RawHyde Adventures, and about dropping your bike. Learn how to drop your bike safely and how to get over the embarrassment or emotional hang-ups associated with it.

Topics Discussed; Courtesy Jim Hyde:

• “fear” of dropping
• what usually happens when you “drop” an adventure bike?
• minor issues of a drop
• major issues of a drop
• injury implications of fighting a drop
• where does ego and pride fit into this?
• WHY did you buy an adventure bike if you don’t want to risk a drop?
• GET OVER it….  Enjoy the ride… drop the bike…pick it up… its no big deal!

Website: http://www.rawhyde-offroad.com

Show Sponsors:

Max BMW
BestRest Products
Green Chile Adventure Gear
Motobriiz
IMS Products
Timonium Motorcycle Show

Music Credits:

How Do You Feel About That?  by Ivan Chew 
Seeker by gurdonark
Sax, Flute, n Glass by shagrugge

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