Don't laugh: How do you get it up?

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#1 Unread post by **motogirl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:52 pm

Seriously...

I live on a sandy, dirt road and have had multiple occasions where I've dropped my bike. Every time I've been travelling less than 5 mph. That's probably my problem - I ride too slowly. Anyway, that's not my question.

I'm wondering what you think is the best way to lift the bike back up once it has laid down. I ride a Virago. It's a bit over 500lbs. I have been able to do it myself so far, but man, it's a pain. Last time I did it, I grabbed the seat and pulled it clean off. Oops.

I've heard crazy things, like turn your back to it and lift, but that just seems weird. Any experience with this?

Thanks, Janet

Ninja Geoff · Thu Jul 06, 2006 4:54 pm

a lot of cussing usually helped me. But anywho, use your legs to lift, and not your back, 500 lbs is enough to slip a disc and all that jaz. Although my experiance is limited to 200 pound dirtbikes, all i can say is leave it in gear so the rear wheel doesn't roll on you. if you're under the bike when it falls, first thing, HIT THE KILL SWITCH.

MikeyDude · #3 Unread post by **MikeyDude** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:05 pm

You know there's gotta be something about this in the internet... right?

Go HERE!

Randy · #4 Unread post by **Randy** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:56 pm

this site has some cool videos. If this lady can pick up this bike, you can pick up yours.

http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/

VermilionX · Thu Jul 06, 2006 6:12 pm

motogirl... that's a funny topic title.

#6 Unread post by **motogirl** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 7:00 pm

Thanks a ton for those really useful links. I really appreciate being able to see this technique performed, not just hearing it described. Thank you!

Ha! I got Verm's attention!

KingRobb · #7 Unread post by **KingRobb** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:01 pm

leave in gear....turn off ignition/hit kill switch....stand on lowside....turn handle bar on your side to the tank....turn your back to the bike....squat grab handle bar and frame under seat and lift with legs....

easiest way i know

sharpmagna · Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:31 am

KingRobb wrote:leave in gear....turn off ignition/hit kill switch....stand on lowside....turn handle bar on your side to the tank....turn your back to the bike....squat grab handle bar and frame under seat and lift with legs....

easiest way i know

Just don't fall over the bike when you get it standing up...

KingRobb · #9 Unread post by **KingRobb** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:34 am

good point sharp

#10 Unread post by **motogirl** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:49 pm

Seems the consensus is the bassackwards method. Great, hopefully I'll never have to try it, but good to know...

Thanks to all for the input.

Janet