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Check out this site: http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/dropped.html Pictures included.

I dropped the loaner Rockster (well, actually just set it down on the right cylinder) but that thing weighs 550 lbs and was leaning downhill.

This method worked like a charm.

Pam

The only time I've dropped my bike wasn't a prob...while I was in the ambulance the towtruck guy got it home for me...

Lonewolf

ronboskz650sr wrote:I dropped mine in the yard twice, and I just wanted to add...If you're on grass, you may need help if it's wet.

I'd say that "If your ON GRASS" (Puff Puff) ....it's HIGHly likely that's why you dropped it in the 1st place!
Definitely need help to light wet Grass!!

(Sorry, couldn't resist)

Lion_Lady wrote:Check out this site: http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/dropped.html Pictures included.
This method worked like a charm.
Pam

NICE ONE!

JJ wrote:So If a rider was alone somewhere and dropped his heavy cruiser how the heck would you get it perpendicular to the ground? (without blowing out a hemoroid )

JJ

I have just asked whoever was near to help. Usually they will because I'm a girl. When I dropped it in the driveway, I had to wait for my husband to come home

I've never heard of a right way to pick the bike up, other than fast so no one notices. Does the right way involve a can of spinach?

poppygene wrote:Good point, JJ... I forgot to mention to make sure the bike is in gear! Then you don't have to worry about it rolling.

Haha! I once forgot to use my brake or have the bike in gear. I got it half way up and ended up rolling around in a circle. Keeping the bike up and following it as it rolled must have been hilarious to see. Since I had the bike almost all the way up I grabbed the brake and finished pulling it up.

The thing I remember most about each pickup - that feeling when it is upright and you are done fighting to get it off the ground. I stand there for a moment and marvel at adrenaline.

Haha! I once forgot to use my brake or have the bike in gear. I got it half way up and ended up rolling around in a circle. Keeping the bike up and following it as it rolled must have been hilarious to see. Since I had the bike almost all the way up I grabbed the brake and finished pulling it up.

I've never dropped anything other than a dirtbike or two, though more than once, but I also know the feeling. I've also seen a what you're explaining a few times, with 700+ pound Harleys and customs.

this is a good thread but should be in the new bikers forum as well.

scanevalexec wrote:- that feeling when it is upright and you are done fighting to get it off the ground. I stand there for a moment and marvel at adrenaline.

Or take up Skydiving for a more 'Full Time Rush'...

Lots of good suggestions flowing. I've had to lift my fully laiden XS1100 up a couple of times, which as you may imagine is extremely heavy.
It's a lot like putting a bike on the mainstand, it's all about technique and timing.
From time to time gently lower your bike down on one side. Get to know the weight and how best to handle it. Practicing 'the lift' is as important as practicing the 'kick'. I kick start my bike regulary, so that when I have to, I won't embarrass myself.