The technique..

[JodieWodie]

..for lifting a heavy bike if it has fallen.

Can someone enlighten me please ?
Something about two hand under a certain bit of the bar ?

I recall seeing it on here somewhere before vaguely, but can't find it.


Thanks in advance,

Jo xxx
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[stinkwheel]

Best way is to get someone else to help. We are talkng about nearly 400lb of bike here. Two man lift is definatley the way forwards

I don't know the technique as being a big lad, I can just hump the ting up. Whatever you do keep your back straight and don't strain yourself, it is not worth getting injured over.
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[The#Doctor#]

Lift with your legs and not your back
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[Jrod]

Have you dropped your bike?

[JodieWodie]

[impaler]

I've never had to do it myself, so don't quote me, but I'm sure you're meant to turn the handlebars so the one nearest the floor is as close to the front of the bike as possible (if you see what I mean). You then grab that handlebar with two hands and lift/push/walk towards the bike. Oh, and try not to put your back out!
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[Milo]

I've found that squatting in the middle and lifting it by the tank the best way. Obviously the tank isn't designed for sideways forces but it's worked for me.
The handlebard seemed too tricky at the time.

On ice it's a different...and more disaterous story altogether.
It goes something like this...
slip, thud, , slowly picking it up...thud, , slowly pick it up again, try to get leg over to sit on it, slip, thud (on other side ) even more slowly try...careful... ...
Two broken indicators, two broken mirrors and a bent clutch.
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[Villers]

My bikes been over three times. Its a CBR600 and weighs about 26 stone dry. I weigh 11 stone wet through!

My technique is to turn the bars to oppostite lock (opposite to the ground) put two hands together with fingers entwined and lift (as said before) with legs and not back. You can back this up with some swearing and grunting, as I find this always helps.

Last time was lifting up against the gradient of a hill and it took some lifting.

I would also reccoment to anyone, if you have dropped the bike by accident then lift it immediately, that way you still have the rage. same applies if you crash, once you are sure you are ok use the adrenalin to pick it up, other than that its going to be a two man 'nice afternoon for a back injury' event!

And heres to no-one one on here never having to lift there bike again.


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[gowenwilliams]

My firestorm fell over last year (sidestand melted into hot tarmac)
It was suprisingly easy to get back up, but the best advice would be to leave it on the floor and go and get help, because if you get it 1/2 way up and fail, you'll end up with even more damage and scratches as it goes back down.

I also worked as a race marshall for many years and found the best way for a solo lift was to turn the bars so that the front wheel point skyward (so its on full lock), crouch down, grab both hands on whichever handlebar is nearest the ground, and lifting with your legs, make one quick lifting movement (Doing it slowly always fails). As it comes up about 1/2 way, lean into it, and shove your weight into it with your leg. Careful not to drop it onto the other side!

Practice makes perfect, Unless its a BMW or Guzzi, in which case call for a crane.



(edit) Hi Villers, you just got your post in before me, so sorry for repeating bits

[Villers]

No probs! Plus sounds like youve had more experience than me!
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[Kickstart]

Hi

One recommendation is to turn you back on the bike to lift it. This way you have the space to bend your knees and keep your back straight.

All the best

Keith
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[JonB]

I found that adrenaline was a useful help.
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[Nath]

Agree - Better to lift bike asap with the aid of the adrenaline, and worry about injuries later.

The wheel pointing skywards has always worked for me, lifting with the handlebars.
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[Jamie_ducati]

For some practical video clips you could always watch the long way round dvd by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman- god knows their BMWs get dropped enough in Siberia!!!
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[Psychonaut]

A little off topic but "the long way round" on DVD is 9.99 in virgin sale at the mo. I got a copy last week

[Method]

[map]

I did put this post in another thread.

Quick guide to picking up a medium sized bike (this works, tried out of necessity)...

Go to side that bike has fallen on
Turn handlebars so wheel is pointing up (bar away from tank)
Face bike and bend knees and place both hands on bar grip, feet either side of bar
Lift by straighten knees with straight back, lifting bars as you go. Lift with legs, not your back.
Shuffle forward to support bike with knee, continue lift and bike should be upright.
Supporting with leg/knee should stop you flipping it over to the other side
Put on side stand and take a deep breath.

That said, I did try this method with big tourer packed full and it wouldn't budge (maybe me just being weak, 2 people lifting was ok).

There is another similar technique with your back to the bike - to see this method click here

HTH
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[FreshAL]

I've never had to try it, but there's some useful sounding advice from some Yanks on Picking Up A Big Bike - by yourself!

That whole site is quite interesting. US biased, but some interesting stuff there The MS Group

[AcIdBuRnZ]

Trust me - when the time comes, 200kg+ will feel like nothing when trying to save your precious bike.

I hit gravel at less than 5mph in a car park and the front wheel slid away as I was turning into a space - stuck my right foot down and picked the thing up with one leg!!! It's amazing how strong you become in these situations!

Alternatively, watch the Long Way Round and watch how Ewan and Charlie pick up their bikes
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[Kirmit]

Tried lifting a 125 by the tank and seat and really struggled. But had no problem lifting by bandit by grabbing the the nearside handle bar and lifting with my legs.
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