Can you pick your bike up?

Big Pete · 22-11-09, 19:52

Z1.530lbs dry, I have picked it up a couple of times. Bend at the knees, grab the frame and bars and lift.

Beth · 22-11-09, 20:41

Nope

On my second ducati monster 696, fortunately I haven't dropped this one..................yet!

str0nach · 22-11-09, 20:45

SV650- featherlight..... grab a bar and pull.

Fazer 1000- bit more substantial; back up to it and lift with the legs.

Electra glide- same technique as the fazer but I'm sure I looked like I was trying to shit a cactus

I sound like I drop bikes a lot

Skub · 22-11-09, 20:49

All of them,yes.

After washing my bikes I set them on the nearside footrest to drain the excess water. I've never owned a Goldwing,

but it works for me up to a ZZR11.

The best way to pick up a crashed bike lying flat is arse against the seat,hold onto the bars and push with your legs.

Only time I've needed help was when the ZZ went arse first into a hedge.

Ducati Pete · 22-11-09, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trogladyte

Is that all part of the KTM service?

I think it may be, everytime I ride I see similar guys lurking just in case.

Bigyin · 22-11-09, 20:56

I havent tried to pick the GS up yet as not dropped it but fairly sure i could manage it

The joys of being a race marshal is that you get looooaaaads of practise at getting bikes off the side and a lot of the time its got to be done bloody quickly. (Brands Indy gives less than a minute from crash to the lead bikes being back with you again and chances are they didnt see the crash

) Plus you get to meet people like Pete

Ducati Pete · 22-11-09, 20:57

You're welcome.

Beth · 22-11-09, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigyin

I havent tried to pick the GS up yet as not dropped it but fairly sure i could manage it

Just remembered, moved the GS to get the little ducati out of the garage a few weeks ago. Did have my lovely, lanky, 15 year old son to help me tho'. I swear the whole time I thought that huge machine might eat us!!!!!!!

In all honesty, if ever phoo drops it, he's on his own

Scootabout · 22-11-09, 21:58

On both occasions I dropped the Pan, I had willing helpers appear on the scene. On the second occasion I was in a queue for the ferry, so there was no shortage of witnesses

I was grateful for those 'crash wings'..

ipsga · 22-11-09, 22:18

boxer BMW's fall over onto the heads, managed to pick mine up in the snow, once i'd wedged the front wheel

Stelmer · 22-11-09, 22:18

I can pick the GSX up no problem. I have to lift the back end in and out of the alcove in the garden it lives in too.

Cousin Jack · 22-11-09, 23:25

I have picked up a Bonnie. The last occasion was on the Applecross road and there was no-0ne to help within miles. Adrenaline(Sp?) is your friend.

Bigjawa · 22-11-09, 23:31

Yep, can pick them all up ok.

I'm not a 10 stone weakling.

stickysidedown · 22-11-09, 23:31

ktm adventure.

Yes - can pick it up from past vertical (ie the handlebars are lower than the wheels from dropping it on an incline)

I practice quite often

ink ink · 22-11-09, 23:39

I can pick my Triton up without dismounting. Is there a prize or some points or something?

22-11-09, 19:52	#16
Big Pete Really Bored Join Date: May 2008 Location: rugby Posts: 3,231 Cash: £2491900 Thanks: 26 Thanked: 293/241	Re: Can you pick your bike up? Z1.530lbs dry, I have picked it up a couple of times. Bend at the knees, grab the frame and bars and lift.
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22-11-09, 20:41	#17
Beth At Work Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,216 Cash: £2471600 Thanks: 20 Thanked: 5/5	Re: Can you pick your bike up? Nope On my second ducati monster 696, fortunately I haven't dropped this one..................yet!
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22-11-09, 20:45	#18
str0nach Geek Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Bucks Posts: 1,804 Cash: £3180900 Blog Entries: 18 Thanks: 58 Thanked: 28/21	Re: Can you pick your bike up? SV650- featherlight..... grab a bar and pull. Fazer 1000- bit more substantial; back up to it and lift with the legs. Electra glide- same technique as the fazer but I'm sure I looked like I was trying to shit a cactus I sound like I drop bikes a lot
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22-11-09, 20:49	#19
Skub Pentatonic Prick Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Living life as if it's real Posts: 5,773 Cash: £1372300 Thanks: 91 Thanked: 106/83	Re: Can you pick your bike up? All of them,yes. After washing my bikes I set them on the nearside footrest to drain the excess water. I've never owned a Goldwing, but it works for me up to a ZZR11. The best way to pick up a crashed bike lying flat is arse against the seat,hold onto the bars and push with your legs. Only time I've needed help was when the ZZ went arse first into a hedge.

22-11-09, 20:56	#21
Bigyin Should Get Out More Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,316 Cash: £1813796 Thanks: 66 Thanked: 122/101	Re: Can you pick your bike up? I havent tried to pick the GS up yet as not dropped it but fairly sure i could manage it The joys of being a race marshal is that you get looooaaaads of practise at getting bikes off the side and a lot of the time its got to be done bloody quickly. (Brands Indy gives less than a minute from crash to the lead bikes being back with you again and chances are they didnt see the crash ) Plus you get to meet people like Pete


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22-11-09, 20:57	#22
Ducati Pete Really Bored Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,388 Cash: £1811850 Thanks: 40 Thanked: 67/58	Re: Can you pick your bike up? You're welcome.

22-11-09, 21:58	#24
Scootabout At Work Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London SW Posts: 1,057 Cash: £1708555 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 6/6	Re: Can you pick your bike up? On both occasions I dropped the Pan, I had willing helpers appear on the scene. On the second occasion I was in a queue for the ferry, so there was no shortage of witnesses I was grateful for those 'crash wings'..
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22-11-09, 22:18	#25
ipsga Not Much To Do Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 881 Cash: £1579450 Thanks: 1 Thanked: 9/9	Re: Can you pick your bike up? boxer BMW's fall over onto the heads, managed to pick mine up in the snow, once i'd wedged the front wheel
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22-11-09, 22:18	#26
Stelmer A Bit Bored Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Leeds. Posts: 81 Cash: £1504300 Thanks: 0 Thanked: 3/3	Re: Can you pick your bike up? I can pick the GSX up no problem. I have to lift the back end in and out of the alcove in the garden it lives in too.
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22-11-09, 23:25	#27
Cousin Jack At Work Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,944 Cash: £1734553 Thanks: 30 Thanked: 24/24	Re: Can you pick your bike up? I have picked up a Bonnie. The last occasion was on the Applecross road and there was no-0ne to help within miles. Adrenaline(Sp?) is your friend.
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22-11-09, 23:31	#28
Bigjawa Really Bored Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Belfast Posts: 3,522 Cash: £1814998 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 39 Thanked: 38/38	Re: Can you pick your bike up? Yep, can pick them all up ok. I'm not a 10 stone weakling.
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22-11-09, 23:31	#29
stickysidedown nie rozumiem Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,440 Cash: £2975550 Thanks: 10 Thanked: 29/29	Re: Can you pick your bike up? ktm adventure. Yes - can pick it up from past vertical (ie the handlebars are lower than the wheels from dropping it on an incline) I practice quite often

22-11-09, 23:39	#30
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Can you pick your bike up?

Z1.530lbs dry, I have picked it up a couple of times. Bend at the knees, grab the frame and bars and lift....