killerkeith
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If Boooya is offering help, she's a chick...
OP: I've dropped every bike I've ever owned...it's why I can never have nice things. Don't sweat it.
Dropped my bike today :(
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If Boooya is offering help, she's a chick...
OP: I've dropped every bike I've ever owned...it's why I can never have nice things. Don't sweat it.
dr_sarcasm
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OP, there's a few of these on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4MPyX0QCYw
Common technique for lifting a downed bike (for those who don't have the muscle to just manhandle bikes to the upright position).
Common technique for lifting a downed bike (for those who don't have the muscle to just manhandle bikes to the upright position).
I think it's a rare rider that hasn't dropped one of their bikes. Congrats on joining the club. Tick that one off and try not to get to the other "accomplishments" such as T-boning a left turner, having someone move into your lane while you're there, or the "no you're not a moto GP rider and yes that curve was taken too fast for you" moment.
+1.
Been riding 18 years and never dropped a bike.
The one I have now was bought 3 years ago was dropped 3 times within my first year of having it. Funny thing is that its the only new bike I've ever owned haha.
But it's almost 600lbs, takes a good run at it to stand her back up.
OP were you paddling it out on the seat or walking it out.?
The first is easier as long as you are flat foot when seated. Walking it is tricky which is why they test you on it.
The flooding is normal - there is a technique to clearing it .....I'll let a 250 owner pipe up on that.
the shifters are meant to bent back a bit but there is a bit of technique involved and you want to get the teeth matched properly when sliding it back on.
Magic marker the shaft and shifter - just cover two teeth. Will make alignment easier.
If you are in the situation again don't be in a big rush to yank it back up.....being down 5 minutes extra for you to catch your breath won't matter and do learn the walk backward lift.
The first is easier as long as you are flat foot when seated. Walking it is tricky which is why they test you on it.
The flooding is normal - there is a technique to clearing it .....I'll let a 250 owner pipe up on that.
the shifters are meant to bent back a bit but there is a bit of technique involved and you want to get the teeth matched properly when sliding it back on.
Magic marker the shaft and shifter - just cover two teeth. Will make alignment easier.
If you are in the situation again don't be in a big rush to yank it back up.....being down 5 minutes extra for you to catch your breath won't matter and do learn the walk backward lift.
This should fix you right up:
[video=youtube;OOCTsna2jiI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOCTsna2jiI[/video]
Just a little humour.
That's me and my r6
Tripletrouble
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If any carburreted bike is flooded it is easy to clear.Open the throttle fully and hold it open. No choke. Hit the starter and it will clear, keep the revs up (without overreving) until it will idle smoothly. Same technique with a kick start.
No. Some of my co-workers cannot pick up 100 lbs bags of grout, does a 250 bike weight less than 100 lbs?
Then some of your co-workers are below average strength. Lifting up a 100 pounds off the floor is not difficult for an adult man, that's like lifting a small person. Carrying it or hoisting it over your shoulders is difficult.
I just dropped my bike, in gravelWhat a crappy feeling. And I could not get it back up. So I called my dad and he yelled at me extensively. This is why I like this forum. I feel like I am in good company at least.
gravel sucks
.. 1. glad to know you are ok
2. you should have call one of the many helpfull guys in this forum.. me included ..
I just dropped my bike, in gravel
I dropped mine when it was two weeks old. It sucks. I have a friend who has been riding over twenty years and he told me that the first thing I should do when I get the bike home is kick it over on the driveway and get the drop out of the way.
My favorite is "minor damage from drop by previous owner" It's always the previous owner.
gravel sucks
1. glad to know you are ok
2. you should have call one of the many helpfull guys in this forum.. me included ..
That is so nice
thanks I texted my buddy who sold me the bike to confess my sins and he said it is good to get the first one past you and he's usually pretty harsh so I felt a bit better. Man, that is a blow to the ego though. The shift lever got jammed but I got it going again and rode home all shaky. Then my dad said, "you never learn anything without blood or bruises" Perhaps he's right.
I'm going to go drink now...
That is so nice
I texted my buddy who sold me the bike to confess my sins and he said it is good to get the first one past you and he's usually pretty harsh so I felt a bit better. Man, that is a blow to the ego though. The shift lever got jammed but I got it going again and rode home all shaky. Then my dad said, "you never learn anything without blood or bruises" Perhaps he's right.
I'm going to go drink now...
Any damage?
That is so nice
I'm going to go drink now...
Way to invite!! you know we are not just here to help with the bike but also to empty the bottle!! and at times for company too...
killerkeith
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That is so nice
I texted my buddy who sold me the bike to confess my sins and he said it is good to get the first one past you and he's usually pretty harsh so I felt a bit better. Man, that is a blow to the ego though. The shift lever got jammed but I got it going again and rode home all shaky. Then my dad said, "you never learn anything without blood or bruises" Perhaps he's right.
I'm going to go drink now...
oh wow...I can't believe it.
I hope this make you feel better.
[video=youtube;fntH8i5rOZE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fntH8i5rOZE[/video]
She was still only 3 weeks old. Thankfully she's all fixed and pretty again.
Had to laugh at the video - have the same bike in Australia and it went down twice in the drive way. Once when the kick stand sank into the driveway in the rain ( forgot the board ) and once when my pant leg caught the kickstand and down we both went - top heavy sucker.
BUT with barkbusters and the rear passenger hand grips it is not bad to lift with your legs ( despite 23 litres in that tank ).
Little trickier lifting from the kickstand side to keep your balance while you turn.
I gotta think some of the twin dual sports and bigger SS with all that engine weight up top and nothing much to grab on to at the back must be a bit of a trick.
I really had to be able to lift the KLR myself as it would be that or face up to a 20 km + walk out in 35 degree heat given some of the trails.
Trouble is no one wants to practice it as who the hell wants to lay the bike down.
The fall over due to the rain was just the thing - soft landing and good practice.
The other....well we felt a bit stupid lying in the driveway with pants pinned under 450 lbs of bike. Luckily had convertibles on or would have scared the neighbors.
BUT with barkbusters and the rear passenger hand grips it is not bad to lift with your legs ( despite 23 litres in that tank ).
Little trickier lifting from the kickstand side to keep your balance while you turn.
I gotta think some of the twin dual sports and bigger SS with all that engine weight up top and nothing much to grab on to at the back must be a bit of a trick.
I really had to be able to lift the KLR myself as it would be that or face up to a 20 km + walk out in 35 degree heat given some of the trails.
Trouble is no one wants to practice it as who the hell wants to lay the bike down.
The fall over due to the rain was just the thing - soft landing and good practice.
The other....well we felt a bit stupid lying in the driveway with pants pinned under 450 lbs of bike. Luckily had convertibles on or would have scared the neighbors.
