This ADV Motorcycle Training Did NOT Go As Planned...

It's not every day when the legendary Australian hard enduro star Shane Watts comes to your hometown to do an adventure motorcycle training class, so I jumped at the opportunity. This is my third time attending a dual sport and adv motorcycle riding training with Shane and I have to say this one was definitely the most memorable. Check out Shane's training schools here: https://www.shanewatts.com/ Shane put us through a full day of adventure motorcycle drills and off road motorcycle riding techniques, helping us establish and build fundamental off road riding skills like balance, throttle control, braking, body position, etc... One of the highlights of this particular motorcycle training location is the opportunity to ride a dual sport bike on an actual abandoned MX track. All was going well until...my throttle stuck open and my 2025 Suzuki DRZ4s went crashing to the ground with me aboard... Sign up for the Dork Email Newsletter and never miss another video drop or announcement AND be entered to win monthly gear giveaways: https://dorkintheroad.com/index.php/email-signup/ SUBSCRIBE for more adventures, how-tos, gear reviews, and moto shenanigans! http://bit.ly/dorkintheroad Want early access to videos and other perks? Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKYAp8fkN8yCbxcNK375rA/join Dork in the Road stickers and other merch available at: https://motocampnerd.com/collections/dork-in-the-road-merch?ref=dork Dork in the Road Shirts available at: https://dorkintheroad.dashery.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/adorkintheroad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorkintheroad Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26709234 Dork in the Road ADV Gear Picks on RMATV: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/Sales/4047/dork-in-the-road?ref=1035 Channel Sponsors: Brake Free: https://crtor.one/DorkintheRoad-BrakeFree21 (save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad") Cyclops Adventure Lighting: https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15 (save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad) MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Quad Lock: Save 10% at https://www.quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad" Want to support the channel when you buy your dual sport or ADV gear and mods? Please consider using these affiliate links: Rocky Mountain ATV/MC: https://tinyurl.com/23sjhhwr Brake Free: https://crtor.one/DorkintheRoad-BrakeFree21 (save $10 with promo code "dorkintheroad") Mosko Moto: https://moskomoto.com/dorkintheroad Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aDkk4z Revzilla: https://imp.i104546.net/4eMdJZ MotoCamp Nerd: https://motocampnerd.com/?ref=dork Vanasche Motorsports: https://vanaschemotorsports.com?sca_ref=10893499.ZWnws7rz5wVLn Cyclops Adventure Lighting: https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/?AffId=15 (save 10% with promo code "dorkintheroad) Amain Hobbies: https://alnk.to/7Bil0C0 Save 10% on https://butlermaps.com/ with promo code "dorkintheroad." Save 10% at https://www.quadlockcase.net/discount/dorkintheroad with promo code "dorkintheroad" Save 10% on Motion Footpegs (https://motionfactoryracing.com/) with promo code "dorkintheroad" Cardo Systems: https://cardosystems.rfrl.co/e2vdy (use promo code "dorkintheroad" to save 10%) Save 10% at Seat Concepts with promo code "DORKNRD26" Thank you for supporting the channel by clicking on the affiliate links in this description. Dork in the Road Sweepstakes OFFICIAL RULES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RQtiIu3sphRlmHPoT2NUD_iHI-9CT6DMPzJ7IClc1do/edit?usp=sharing FULL DISCLOSURE: MotoCamp Nerd pays me to create content for his YouTube channel. This isn't a "sponsorship" per se, but it does mean I use their products exclusively and may impact my opinions about camping gear. Fortunately their stuff is good so I'm happy to recommend it, but just FYI. Disclaimer for reasons: I am not a professional journalist, expert motorcycle rider, or a mechanic. These videos are for entertainment purposes and represent my personal opinions and experiences. I'm just a dude who isn't even good at riding or making videos, so be smart and don't risk life or limb trying to follow my example or advice. My official recommendation is to avoid my content entirely for your own safety.