moving a bike......???

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Tigger · #1 Unread post by **Tigger** » Fri May 11, 2007 11:18 am

Hi. Noobie here.

I have seen many people be able to pivot their bikes 180-360 degrees in one place by using the stand.

How do they "exactly" do it?

Because I tried doing it on my friends bike (k6 Suzuki gsxr600) and it did not budge at all =(.

Was I doing it wrong? Am I weak, hence the bike is too heavy? Am I too short or what???

I want to be able to do this. HELP! Anybody out there can teach me how to do it?

Thanks. Any suggestions and advice please.

mgdavis · #2 Unread post by **mgdavis** » Fri May 11, 2007 11:35 am

Good way to end up with the bike on its side, or on top of you. I've never done it, but I think it involves getting on the same side as the kickstand, then pulling back so the bike lifts up onto the stand and pivoting it around.

hi-side · #3 Unread post by **hi-side** » Fri May 11, 2007 12:20 pm

You get on the same side as the stand (left), turn the bars to the right, lean it back against the stand and voila... I've only done it with sportbikes, and I'm not sure i'd try it with a big heavy cruiser, but it works... we used to spin bikes in the semi trailer when transporting... 2 bikes forward and 2 rear facing.

intotherain · Fri May 11, 2007 12:35 pm

Its very simple. I doubt you are too weak. I weight 145 lbs and am 6' 1", My bike weighs about 300 and I can easily turn it around.

Start out by going on the same side as your side stand

Grab the handle bar closest to you and bring it towards you, then grab the back of the bike. Then you have to put the weight of the bike on you and balance the bike on the stand. Then you simply just walk in the direction you need to turn your bike.