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@tristonmurdock4586 ha yeah. I have a CTX 1300 that is about 900 lbs. I was at a stop sign. Went to put my foot down and got zero traction due to gravel. My foot just slid. The bike went over. Was super embarrassing.
Step One: Make sure your bike has huge crash bars front and rear. This doesn't let the bike sit completely flat on the ground, i.e. it's already in a pre-upright position for these demo-videos.
Yeah, I think you may be missing the point. In other words, a big cruiser like this without the bars is going to be on its side and not at a 45º angle, thus more difficult to pick up.
Two things they always forget to mention when they do these presentations. 1. The bike almost always falls on the kickstand side if it goes down and 2. It's almost always on loose gravel making it really hard to get footing when uprighting it.
True. Every time I have dropped my bike it has been on the kickstand side. My bike is 370 pounds though and I just lift it up with a good squat facing towards it. It's also completely laying flat like a pancake unlike these road couches. I let it lean on me a bit then put the kickstand down.
While I agree those are issues I don't find them to be factors most of the time for me. Although I am pretty good at not letting my bike go down. I am the guy at the end of the pack that shows up at the next stop about the same time everyone is finishing their beer LOL.
I had my fathers bike fall on the kickstand side a few years back when I was in high school and videos like this helped me haha, really had no idea how to put it back up. Never told him either, actually forgot until this video popped up again
Last summer an older gentleman on a new HD bagger pulled over across from my driveway (I live out in the country) to answer his cell phone. Upon putting his feet down he suddenly discovered there was no pavement under his right foot, only a sharp drop off of about 8". He went over on his right side and the motorcycle ended wheels up on top of him. I and 2 other passing motorists rushed to his aid. We got him out from under the bike and got it upright. Luckily he had only minor scrapes and bruises. He was more embarrassed than anything. His pearl white HD got a few scrapes as well.
I loved the bit about the first thing you do is look around to see if anyone was looking! I dropped my Wideglide a few years ago right outside my doc's surgery, and yep, 4 women stood a few yards away and saw it all! Then I pulled my back trying to right it and a big butch girl came along and lifted it for me! Needless to say, I kept my helmet on all the time!
Awesome, I dropped my "scooter" and it took me 40 minutes of cursing and sweating to pick it up and you picked up a 1000 lb bike in 10 seconds thank you for teaching us something very useful. 🌹
Was in a parking lot of a grocery store last year and a guy dropped a bike. He had not clue how to pick it up so I offered to help. Middle of summer, I'm wearing shorts and I forgot about the pipes. I still have the burn scar on my calf.
I just got my first HD and funny thing I dropped it at the DMV as I walked it back to the parking spot. It's funny the first thing I did, I looked around and oh man people saw me!
This is obviously a video about how to pick up a fallen dresser Harley - I have a Harley Ultra Limited and this would have come in VERY handy a couple of times over the last 5 years. This process wouldn't work as well on a bike with no luggage or crash bars, unless it's a fairly light bike. And for those of you complaining that she put down a mat to do the demo on? Really? You'd lay your motorcycle down on bare concrete for a demonstration of how you'd lift it back up? I've owned non-Harley bikes ranging from dirt bikes through basic street bikes like the Kawasaki KZ1000 and two newer Goldwings, to Suzuki/Honda/Kawasaki crotch rockets, and I wouldn't lay any of them down on purpose for ANYONE. The Harley is probably the first bike I've owned that can be laid over, or dropped (while not moving) without it causing any real damage. Excellent video and enjoyable to watch from beginning to end. Thank you.
I picked up my Ultra Classic twice using this technique, both times in gravel. You have to be careful in gravel since you can't depend on the kickstand stopping it as you go past center, just gotta turn your body at the right time. Those engine guards really help prevent damage and give you a nice lift point.
I remembered this vid when my 250 kg production race bike [ 81 KATANA 1100 ] slipped in the mates drive-way on slippery wet soil and gravel last week , fully on its side , tyres off the ground , 3 grunts and a groan later it was up right again, cheers guys.
Friday, June 25th, 1971, ~5:00 pm (rush hour was about 5 car wait time at a light back then) - 3 miles from the Honda dealership (Motos Legendre, Trois-Rivieres, QC) with my brand-"used" purchase of a 1971 Honda CB-750 Four, proud as a peacock, smiling at the girls in the car on the left lane, waiting for the green light... when catastrophe struck! I slipped on the sand and dropped my bike (thanks for the crash bars). I did not know how to pick, hell, I think I had even forgotten my own name! Two girls came out to help raise the bike up... Needless to say, I learned from other riders very quickly. I am still riding - this is very useful info. Safe riding, Cioa, L
This literally happened to me today and I opened up UA-cam and watched this video. Although this is a great technique, it didn't work for me because the ground was flat concrete and I couldn't get as much of a grip. Then I noticed in the video that she has a rubber mat. I guess I need to carry one all times, haha. But anyways, I managed to pick it up finally after a ton of trial and errors with another technique I learned in the gym (squats and deadlifts).
I dropped my new Kawasaki last week down a country lane (turning out of a drive). I was pretty much stationary but overbalanced and lowered it to the floor slowly. My leg got caught under the bike and I was pinned to the floor by my safety boot (oh the irony!) I couldn't lift the bike or drag my foot out despite my best efforts. Took off rucksack, helmet, gloves and jacket to have another go but no joy. I was lying there trying to figure out who I could call to come and help me out when a lady walking her dog (who may well have watched _this_ video) stopped and rescued me. Most grateful! 🤗 Bike was ok, few broken and bent bits. No injuries. Not so precious now 👍
Crap man, I watch your photoshop videos frequently, surprised to run across you here!!!! Also, I came to a stop and dropped the bike once, I’m 160, 5’5 and the bike was 800 pounds and I was able to lift it pretty easily using the technique.
Perfect demonstration, it was because of one of these I managed to raise my own bike after a loss of balance at a stop. I suddenly remembered how to do it and how effective it was - I am a big guy so it was easier plus, I wasn't able to do a step away as I was already straddled when it went but at least I managed to lay it down -- it was a Suzuki VZ800 so not quite like this monster but it's the same method and it works - nice to see.
That assumes you have a kickstand on the other side; otherwise you're likely to lose control and drop it the other way if you do this. When my VTX dropped on the bag I just crouched down so I was under it and hauled it up.
I have seen this demonstrated many time but seldom given so clearly. This evening my Ultra Classic went over, in the garage. I tried to lit it but it was clearly not working. I stopped, before I damaged either me or the bike, watched this and realised the small ways in which I was doing it incorrectly. I put some anti-slip material onto the saddle and then followed this precisely. The bike was up on its wheels in seconds, at very little effort and all effort was from my legs. The video suggests practicing this: I had not done that until this evening and I would add my own recommendation to that. Get your bathroom mats down on the drive and give it a go - it could save you one dark night on a lonely road, when its gone wrong for you. Thanks.
Great Job. I always see lift up practice with the bike dropped on the right side. What happens if you drop it in the left and there is no kickstand on the other side to rely on??☹️
Works pretty well on level ground. I dropped mine the other day, and it fell over on a downhill slope. I used the technique taught, but, could not lift it up due to the downhill slope.
Remembering years back picking up my v small motorbike on more than one occasion, being a small person, I think that embarrassment, frustration and need to be some where else gave me superpowers. I'm here to see how to do it properly. Edit: That was a great demo. All I need now was a bike.
Great demonstration, but one extra hint. One chilly morning I crashed my bike on a unexpectedly frozen lonely road. For about an hour I tried to get it up, but my shoes simply could't find no grip. Finally I remembered having a towel with me. I layed it down, and that just gave the grip I needed.
Good vid, had to do this a few times myself. Bit more tricky when the bike falls to the right side. No hand brake to help, and no kick stand to stop it from going to far and falling to the other dide.
If your bike falls on either side not only put in gear but lock the front fork,so if it does go down on right. Side. If it starts over that way you. Have a. Number of solid grab points (handlebars, depending on bike upper fork. Tube,) Been there, done that!!
Great vid! Actually, the tip about how to turn your front wheel to the right to raise the bike off the side stand was completely new to me, and I've been riding a long time, so, many thanks for your help! :-)
Judging by all the wonderful constructive critism about many other situations (where your bike fell), you should do videos of the suggested situations for afew "pick up your bike challenges". This was a great tip! Thanks.
I had a bike fall over the flat fall (90 degrees). I had to get a jack with pieces of wood to protect the finish to get it above a critical angle before it would go up
I laid my 1800 Gold Wing over in the garage today, right side down, just like in the video. Tried as I might, I couldn't get it up, until I found this video. I used a strap like she showed in the video. It helped to give my knees a bit less bend, and I was able to get it up. I will certainly be carrying a strap with me. I'm just glad I was at home, and at least now I know I can get my bike up. Grateful for this video!
I would just like to say that you should respect this woman and what she says. I am a 6'1 male over 210Ibs and I am not ashamed to admit that I struggle with a fully laden Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. The bike weighs over 900Ib dry, without fuel or all the stuff you'll put in the panniers. It is one of the heaviest bikes you can buy and anyone who pretends they weigh nothing has probably never ridden one (or any bike for that matter). You may not believe this will happen to you, but it will when you least expect it. It may happen to you on gravel, with an incline and you may need some help (don't be afraid to ask for it. It beats dropping the bike twice!). I once felt the Harley going and I resisted (just like the gentleman at 3:00 advises against) and though I kept her upright I felt the strain on my leg the rest of the day and several days after. It is best you know how to safely lift the bike before it happens to you when you are panicked and there is no help available. If you find yourself stuck remove all the stuff you have in the top box and panniers, it''ll help a lot.
Here's a re-cap of the situation: Motorcycle: 900 - 1000 (overbuilt, overweight, overpriced Harley) Overweight rider: 210 - 320 (huge lard deposit in the middle, accentuated by an underdeveloped ass and upper body) gas, etc: 35 - 50 (of course, 93 octane, since "that thang won't run on nuthin else") Your stuff: 20 - 25 (reading glasses, hemorrhoid creams) The land whale you carry: 205 - 240 (the female version of you) The land whale's stuff: 35 - 75 (too much to list here) Things to make you feel confident: 10 - 20 (dope, knives, tools that can be used as weapons you won't have the guts to use, etc.) Total: 1415 - 1730 Now boys that's heavy.
This method works great and works almost every time. The problem most often, because of the weight and momentum of the falling bike, it ends up flat and not resting on the crash bars. Hopefully someone is nearby and can help you stand it up. You will not be able to lift 1000lbs by yourself! One other note, Harleys are known for the kickstand not locking out and the bike rolling or just falling to other side....
Great technique and the only thing extra I would do would be to secure the kickstand to the crashbar with a bungie or piece of rope, or if no crashbar, then to the front downtube so it doesn't fold backwards in case the machine were to move forward when you are lifting up.
My first motorcycle was triumph Bonnville in 1964, wish I had not sold it. Would love to see triumph come back with that same one of course lots bigger. I've had several triumph in the pass years. Ron
This happened to my friend not to long ago. He made a turn on the road and his bike tipped over. Being that the bike is about 700lbs, he struggled getting it back up. A good truck driver behind him was able to assist him, he couldn’t get it back up by himself. I don’t own a bike, but I will make sure he knows about this in case it happens again. Thanks.
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This is a great video and the technique works. I've tried it myself. Mine fell on the side with the kickstand with small rollbars. So i to bend my knees to lower my ass to the edge of the seat. Then as I walk backwards small steps, I had to kick the kickstand out when it was lifted to an upright position. 👌
A little technical knowledge would also help when it comes to Harley riders. They are called engine guards, not roll bars. A pro calles them side stands, not kick stands.
I tipped my Ultra tonight. Tried to keep it from tipping, but my instincts said let it go, so I did. I learned from this video that it was the correct thing to do. I had previously watched this, so after I stopped freaking out and calling myself stupid, I reviewed this video again and correctly lifted my bike by myself without giving myself a hernia. My bike fell on the kickstand side. This technique works and thank you for posting it! Now, I will at all costs try not to tip it again, but I am 100 percent sure that I can lift it without jacking me or my bike up ...
flip it over, pull the sidestand down and pick it up again. No I'm just joking. You just have to be a little bit more carefull to not flip it over to the other side.
I am researching videos to prep myself. I am looking to buy my first bike in 38 yrs. (First bike was a 75 kawi and I was 16 when i trashed it trying to jump a creek). This vid gives me some confidence as I was planning to hang boat bumpers to the side of my bike to protect it.
Well done to the lady, she used her leg muscles! But because the bike had a box by the rear wheel it didn't fall over completely over. Try lifting the boat or concrete wagon, as other posters have referred to it, without that box! Fit racers have trouble picking up a relatively light bike from the horizontal.
Man I had to pick up my 1978 gold wing (650lbs) and I was on a hill. A hill. Fighting with the hill… was horrible. I used all my strength and and adrenaline from being embarrassed helped me
Good tips! BUT, This was a very convenient situation. What if you fall over on soft surface were your side stand is useless or if it falls over on the side stand side? I have made a couple of "double falls" in the last years.
@@bryanmiller5692 yes and it 'always' falls on the right side and there is 'always' great traction for your foot placement. The bike 'always' falls on perfect dry and level ground too... even girls can do it.
Try doing this with a full dress 72 MotoGuzzi Eldorado fully loaded on a steep off camber road, they are top heavy to begin with and the off camber makes it almost horizontal and you weigh 135 lbs.
I've got an 01 Roadking and im over 60 and one they the bike slipped off the kickstand fell over on the side and I'm only a five 9 and 150 lb and the best way I found to do it is turn around with your back to the bike lift it up your back facing the bike as soon as you get it over center of gravity turn around real quick and you're good to go works for me.
I have rods in my back due to four crushed vertebrae. I practiced this method for an entire day, off and on, with my wife's bike before getting mine. It removed the uncertainty of dropping and lifting a bike. If it falls on the kickstand side I find what I can to place under the right side to prevent it falling too far, and then lift again onto the kickstand
Good video. In my 56 yrs. riding motorcycles I've had more sickles fall over on the kickstand side. Bring her back for the other side video, even if she needs help.
Nice technique. It requires that you have good traction, so it's not going to work if you're standing on loose gravel or an otherwise slippery surface. Also, obviously, you don't have a kickstand on the right side to prevent it from going over if lifting from the left side.
Totally agree, Harleys dont even show their performance numbers on their website because they are abolutely ridicoulus! A 1200 sportster, their SPORT version of the bike still only has 61hp... My SV650 (also V-twin) from the same year has 70 hp and more torque from an engine HALF the size. So I got more Hp, more torque, better reliability and my bike weights 150lb less for a fraction of the cost...
Would love to try, I must say that the new Iron 883 is one of the cooler looking cruisers but where I live not worth it even if it would be the best bike in the world they are to damn expensive and dont have the numbers to match. Just to mention it because it is a similar brand, Indians prototype the FTR 1200 is just about one of the coolest bikes I have seen.
Thanks! Dropped my UC today when a kid ran by on a scooter. Forgot about turning bars to the right, couldn't quite get enough leverage & somebody jumped out to help me & we got her up. Will remember next time!!
HD's are the absolute best ride on the highway, like a 60's Cadillac or a Lazyboy cruising down the road. At slow speed, it's like a 60's CEMENT truck.
@@rogerkomula8057 OK, so you've never owned one. That's what I thought. I've seen brand new high end automobiles, motorcycles, and Class 8 tractor trailers break down. That doesn't equate to them being "broken down pieces of shit." Sooner or later they ALL break down. And me? I started pulling wrenches when I was 13 and I'm now 70 and I OWN several Harleys. I'll put my Harley up against ANY bike you've got, if you even own one.
@@les6556 bullshit - did you ever see a bike fallen like that tank? If a bike falls it lays on the ground that thing is just tipped over. That "demo" is bullshit³ and not a real life tip.
Thanks for this video. I found it today and two days ago brought home my newer to me 2018 electra glide ultra...went to park it out front lost my footing and gently let it roll over. THIS WORKS and because a guy showed me how to do this.....happy cruising
Same thing then while you stand there with your bike almost upright ask a bystander if he would be kind enough to pull out the kickstand after he's done laughing
I've used this method alone on bike with small rollbars dropped on left side. Once bikes up just have to twist body around to where can kick the stand out.✌
Excellent and credible. If however you are on a wet slippery road, because that's when these bikes usually fall, at junctions and car parks and you don't have your slip free rubber backed mat, then how? just asking?
My 700 lbs Harley went over on the kick stand side yesterday .Although i knew about doing this there is no way to get it back up with no side stand forvit to land on tbe other side. I did have engine guards so no damage. Some one helped me get it back up while i put down the side stand .All i can think of if on my own is do the same as she did and let it land on tbe engine bar on the right hand side so i have access to the side stand to push it back up the other way .
I was invited to be in and escort my brother's wedding back in 98. I was wearing a white tux as required for the groomsmen. I dropped my full dresser at a busy intersection while escorting the limo to the reception hall. I strained too hard to pick it up and I shit myself and the bike fell back over the otherside because I forgot to put the kickstand down. Then a cop who was was nearby offered to help me but saw I had crapped in my white tux. He then gave me FSTs and took me to jail because I had a couple shots of Jack with brother before he tied the knot. I wish I had seen this hear video back in 98....In fact I wish I had done a lot of things different. Thanks for the video. PS my brother got a divorce with a year.
Why would anyone dislike this? I'm more for a sports bike and I find that motorcycle to be fugly, but it was a nice demonstration mixed with good jokes. Had great tips and showed a smart technique. So many people lift with their backs instead of their legs. Once you go the gym and start deadlifting you realise how strong your legs are rather than your lower back.
mikiii880 I'm a sport bike person too. Yes Harley has definitely made ALOT nicer looking bikes. But if your riding a motorcycle at least your riding. FUCK VESPA. They are not bikes lol. I rider is a rider. ✌I wish I could turn this emoji sideways lmao
mikiii880, i am one of the dislikers. Reasons ... 1.they ALWAYS show it from right to left because the kickstand. 2. I dont like the "watch what i can" attitude.And 3. She touch the seat 2 times with her shoe. Just silly.
@mojonk, Dave Diamond "...stop at vertical .." I have used the method in this video on my Vulcan Nomad 1500G. I also found, I could stand on the foot board, lean back, grab the handle bar and pull it up. I got the second idea from a co-worker who was a HD rider. I could do both methods before I tore my quad muscle in a fall off of a ladder. The biggest help are the crash bars. They protect the engine[casings] and the hard bags but also keep the bike from being closer to the ground where it would be more difficult to recover. Purists may not like the bars, but as it has been said, it ain't if you or your bike go down, it's when.
Great video sake you! What if you have to raise it from the other side and there is no kicks down there? Also we could not hear your audio the woman's audio as well as we would have liked to very grateful for the video though
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Lay the bike all the way on its side and show how to do it. This is the proper technique though.
garbage you drop a bike it's on it's side not halfway.
@@pault5022 Only a complete MORON rides a fully dressed Harley without case guards. That's just plain stupid.
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Wow, this will help me get my wife up.
bro...... that was cruel xD
Wow , do you sleep ???
Wow you funny.. 😅
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How to get Her legs ....
This tecnique will certainly help me when I have to pick up my 200 pund Piaggio scooter. :D
Sry but i dont know if its a joke or not 😂
@@loewenstark2969 it is
*cries in 900 pound Honda*
@tristonmurdock4586 ha yeah. I have a CTX 1300 that is about 900 lbs. I was at a stop sign. Went to put my foot down and got zero traction due to gravel. My foot just slid. The bike went over. Was super embarrassing.
Step One: Make sure your bike has huge crash bars front and rear. This doesn't let the bike sit completely flat on the ground, i.e. it's already in a pre-upright position for these demo-videos.
most big cruisers like this are gonna have that..
Yeah, I think you may be missing the point.
In other words, a big cruiser like this without the bars is going to be on its side and not at a 45º angle, thus more difficult to pick up.
I wish I could get rear crash guards for my 2002 FLSTF.
But no chance.
It is "fallen" with less angle than most of bikes just cornering.
@@melaniabladeofmiquella Curious to see this with Pan America later then, even though there are enough videos with BMW and MotoGuzzi.
my bikes got more angle when its on its fucking side Stand ffs
@Terry Melvin
Never anticipate, never assume.
Hah, you're all so proud with your mommy -- angular momentum -- holding your hand. How cute
@Terry Melvin Is easy to get a big Hog (I had an FLHTCU) up from the flat to the angle demonstrated here, then not so easy
Two things they always forget to mention when they do these presentations. 1. The bike almost always falls on the kickstand side if it goes down and 2. It's almost always on loose gravel making it really hard to get footing when uprighting it.
True. Every time I have dropped my bike it has been on the kickstand side. My bike is 370 pounds though and I just lift it up with a good squat facing towards it. It's also completely laying flat like a pancake unlike these road couches. I let it lean on me a bit then put the kickstand down.
While I agree those are issues I don't find them to be factors most of the time for me. Although I am pretty good at not letting my bike go down. I am the guy at the end of the pack that shows up at the next stop about the same time everyone is finishing their beer LOL.
I had my fathers bike fall on the kickstand side a few years back when I was in high school and videos like this helped me haha, really had no idea how to put it back up. Never told him either, actually forgot until this video popped up again
Loose gravel? I hope mine falls on a carpet mat like in the demo.
@@markmaese1599 my bikes go 90 degrees from vertical when they tip over, but they're less than half the weight so it's easy enough.
Last summer an older gentleman on a new HD bagger pulled over across from my driveway (I live out in the country) to answer his cell phone. Upon putting his feet down he suddenly discovered there was no pavement under his right foot, only a sharp drop off of about 8". He went over on his right side and the motorcycle ended wheels up on top of him. I and 2 other passing motorists rushed to his aid. We got him out from under the bike and got it upright. Luckily he had only minor scrapes and bruises. He was more embarrassed than anything. His pearl white HD got a few scrapes as well.
I don't own a bike but hey, at least I'm ready to help someone if they don't know this.
Do yourself a favor and buy one. Best thing ever.
This is taught in most riding courses.
Me too.
=)) so nice...
@@hddrummer8838 And don't forget to buy some murdercycle insurance.
I loved the bit about the first thing you do is look around to see if anyone was looking! I dropped my Wideglide a few years ago right outside my doc's surgery, and yep, 4 women stood a few yards away and saw it all! Then I pulled my back trying to right it and a big butch girl came along and lifted it for me! Needless to say, I kept my helmet on all the time!
IT WORKS ! I tried it on my bicycle.
I tried it on my ninja Peppa Pig B4C02 MAcheince
Awesome, I dropped my "scooter" and it took me 40 minutes of cursing and sweating to pick it up and you picked up a 1000 lb bike in 10 seconds thank you for teaching us something very useful. 🌹
Where is the part were they pick up 1000lbs...it's just like a lever, you only lifting a fraction of the bikes weight.
Most harleys fall past the saddle bags and the handle bars touch the ground. Would love to see you pick it up that way
Yep
Not much changes
@@psalm333worship exactly lol
What happen if it falls on the side that has no kickstand
@@johnmartinez3035 good point
Was in a parking lot of a grocery store last year and a guy dropped a bike. He had not clue how to pick it up so I offered to help. Middle of summer, I'm wearing shorts and I forgot about the pipes. I still have the burn scar on my calf.
Well, scars of honor, anyhow.
fallen motorcycle? ahhahaha
Its a tilted submarine
It starts at 6:17 . You’re welcome.
maher jilani tnx
Thank you
Thanks
No I am not welcome 😹, I am Vish
I just got my first HD and funny thing I dropped it at the DMV as I walked it back to the parking spot. It's funny the first thing I did, I looked around and oh man people saw me!
This is obviously a video about how to pick up a fallen dresser Harley - I have a Harley Ultra Limited and this would have come in VERY handy a couple of times over the last 5 years. This process wouldn't work as well on a bike with no luggage or crash bars, unless it's a fairly light bike. And for those of you complaining that she put down a mat to do the demo on? Really? You'd lay your motorcycle down on bare concrete for a demonstration of how you'd lift it back up? I've owned non-Harley bikes ranging from dirt bikes through basic street bikes like the Kawasaki KZ1000 and two newer Goldwings, to Suzuki/Honda/Kawasaki crotch rockets, and I wouldn't lay any of them down on purpose for ANYONE. The Harley is probably the first bike I've owned that can be laid over, or dropped (while not moving) without it causing any real damage. Excellent video and enjoyable to watch from beginning to end. Thank you.
I picked up my Ultra Classic twice using this technique, both times in gravel. You have to be careful in gravel since you can't depend on the kickstand stopping it as you go past center, just gotta turn your body at the right time. Those engine guards really help prevent damage and give you a nice lift point.
I remembered this vid when my 250 kg production race bike [ 81 KATANA 1100 ] slipped in the mates drive-way on slippery wet soil and gravel last week , fully on its side , tyres off the ground , 3 grunts and a groan later it was up right again, cheers guys.
Friday, June 25th, 1971, ~5:00 pm (rush hour was about 5 car wait time at a light back then) - 3 miles from the Honda dealership (Motos Legendre, Trois-Rivieres, QC) with my brand-"used" purchase of a 1971 Honda CB-750 Four, proud as a peacock, smiling at the girls in the car on the left lane, waiting for the green light... when catastrophe struck! I slipped on the sand and dropped my bike (thanks for the crash bars). I did not know how to pick, hell, I think I had even forgotten my own name! Two girls came out to help raise the bike up... Needless to say, I learned from other riders very quickly.
I am still riding - this is very useful info. Safe riding, Cioa, L
Cool story. I noticed it was two girls who helped you. People that care!
This literally happened to me today and I opened up UA-cam and watched this video. Although this is a great technique, it didn't work for me because the ground was flat concrete and I couldn't get as much of a grip. Then I noticed in the video that she has a rubber mat. I guess I need to carry one all times, haha. But anyways, I managed to pick it up finally after a ton of trial and errors with another technique I learned in the gym (squats and deadlifts).
I dropped my new Kawasaki last week down a country lane (turning out of a drive). I was pretty much stationary but overbalanced and lowered it to the floor slowly. My leg got caught under the bike and I was pinned to the floor by my safety boot (oh the irony!) I couldn't lift the bike or drag my foot out despite my best efforts. Took off rucksack, helmet, gloves and jacket to have another go but no joy. I was lying there trying to figure out who I could call to come and help me out when a lady walking her dog (who may well have watched _this_ video) stopped and rescued me. Most grateful! 🤗 Bike was ok, few broken and bent bits. No injuries. Not so precious now 👍
Crap man, I watch your photoshop videos frequently, surprised to run across you here!!!!
Also, I came to a stop and dropped the bike once, I’m 160, 5’5 and the bike was 800 pounds and I was able to lift it pretty easily using the technique.
Perfect demonstration, it was because of one of these I managed to raise my own bike after a loss of balance at a stop. I suddenly remembered how to do it and how effective it was - I am a big guy so it was easier plus, I wasn't able to do a step away as I was already straddled when it went but at least I managed to lay it down -- it was a Suzuki VZ800 so not quite like this monster but it's the same method and it works - nice to see.
That assumes you have a kickstand on the other side; otherwise you're likely to lose control and drop it the other way if you do this. When my VTX dropped on the bag I just crouched down so I was under it and hauled it up.
I have seen this demonstrated many time but seldom given so clearly. This evening my Ultra Classic went over, in the garage. I tried to lit it but it was clearly not working. I stopped, before I damaged either me or the bike, watched this and realised the small ways in which I was doing it incorrectly. I put some anti-slip material onto the saddle and then followed this precisely. The bike was up on its wheels in seconds, at very little effort and all effort was from my legs. The video suggests practicing this: I had not done that until this evening and I would add my own recommendation to that. Get your bathroom mats down on the drive and give it a go - it could save you one dark night on a lonely road, when its gone wrong for you. Thanks.
@Joseph Marton Graeme and Joseph you 2 guys sound like you ought to be married. What a lovely couple you would make.
Great Job. I always see lift up practice with the bike dropped on the right side. What happens if you drop it in the left and there is no kickstand on the other side to rely on??☹️
You keep a little bit of weight on your hip as you turn around and face the bike.
Works pretty well on level ground. I dropped mine the other day, and it fell over on a downhill slope. I used the technique taught, but, could not lift it up due to the downhill slope.
Remembering years back picking up my v small motorbike on more than one occasion, being a small person, I think that embarrassment, frustration and need to be some where else gave me superpowers. I'm here to see how to do it properly. Edit: That was a great demo. All I need now was a bike.
Usually, when we fall... We lose our minds, lol!😊 Pick up the bike no matter what! Nice demo. I love it! Very informative 👍.
Yes! Thank you!
Thanks for the tip, wish I had known when I dropped my bike the first time. Great job!
Great demonstration, but one extra hint. One chilly morning I crashed my bike on a unexpectedly frozen lonely road. For about an hour I tried to get it up, but my shoes simply could't find no grip. Finally I remembered having a towel with me. I layed it down, and that just gave the grip I needed.
Would you say that you...
*_Threw in the towel_*
Super explained. Thank u. I am about to pick up a Suzuki intruder. 1500. Thank u for the tip. Keep riding safe. Scott
The next time I drop my bike , I will make sure there is a rubber mat beneath it
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@@divedeepinside-JK This is why cruisers are the awesome. "Let me take out my mat and a ice cold pop."
Really
Also make sure it falls on the right side.
FUCK YOU.
Good vid, had to do this a few times myself. Bit more tricky when the bike falls to the right side. No hand brake to help, and no kick stand to stop it from going to far and falling to the other dide.
Good, but what if the bike falls and is laying on the kickstand side ? Any possible advise on that ? thanks.
Get someone on the other side of that bike 😂 you gonna fall with it
If your bike falls on either side not only put in gear but lock the front fork,so if it does go down on right. Side. If it starts over that way you. Have a. Number of solid grab points (handlebars, depending on bike upper fork. Tube,)
Been there, done that!!
Having the bike in gear and then tip toe steps made all the difference. I applaud you folks.
Great vid! Actually, the tip about how to turn your front wheel to the right to raise the bike off the side stand was completely new to me, and I've been riding a long time, so, many thanks for your help! :-)
Cool and man that tells it like it is
God I hope you are never riding towards me…
Judging by all the wonderful constructive critism about many other situations (where your bike fell), you should do videos of the suggested situations for afew "pick up your bike challenges".
This was a great tip! Thanks.
WOW!! What an informative video!! Even for long time riders this is good to learn.
Thanks for sharing!!
I had a bike fall over the flat fall (90 degrees). I had to get a jack with pieces of wood to protect the finish to get it above a critical angle before it would go up
Great video! I just sat on one for a video for our channel and I didn't know how heavy they were. Applause to you girl!
I laid my 1800 Gold Wing over in the garage today, right side down, just like in the video. Tried as I might, I couldn't get it up, until I found this video. I used a strap like she showed in the video. It helped to give my knees a bit less bend, and I was able to get it up. I will certainly be carrying a strap with me. I'm just glad I was at home, and at least now I know I can get my bike up. Grateful for this video!
I would just like to say that you should respect this woman and what she says. I am a 6'1 male over 210Ibs and I am not ashamed to admit that I struggle with a fully laden Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. The bike weighs over 900Ib dry, without fuel or all the stuff you'll put in the panniers. It is one of the heaviest bikes you can buy and anyone who pretends they weigh nothing has probably never ridden one (or any bike for that matter). You may not believe this will happen to you, but it will when you least expect it. It may happen to you on gravel, with an incline and you may need some help (don't be afraid to ask for it. It beats dropping the bike twice!). I once felt the Harley going and I resisted (just like the gentleman at 3:00 advises against) and though I kept her upright I felt the strain on my leg the rest of the day and several days after. It is best you know how to safely lift the bike before it happens to you when you are panicked and there is no help available. If you find yourself stuck remove all the stuff you have in the top box and panniers, it''ll help a lot.
Mark R I dropped my tour glide on the grass a few weeks ago and got it up with five almost broken ribs
Exactly this.
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Here's a re-cap of the situation:
Motorcycle: 900 - 1000 (overbuilt, overweight, overpriced Harley)
Overweight rider: 210 - 320 (huge lard deposit in the middle, accentuated by an underdeveloped ass and upper body)
gas, etc: 35 - 50 (of course, 93 octane, since "that thang won't run on nuthin else")
Your stuff: 20 - 25 (reading glasses, hemorrhoid creams)
The land whale you carry: 205 - 240 (the female version of you)
The land whale's stuff: 35 - 75 (too much to list here)
Things to make you feel confident: 10 - 20 (dope, knives, tools that can be used as weapons you won't have the guts to use, etc.)
Total: 1415 - 1730 Now boys that's heavy.
This method works great and works almost every time. The problem most often, because of the weight and momentum of the falling bike, it ends up flat and not resting on the crash bars. Hopefully someone is nearby and can help you stand it up. You will not be able to lift 1000lbs by yourself! One other note, Harleys are known for the kickstand not locking out and the bike rolling or just falling to other side....
Great technique and the only thing extra I would do would be to secure the kickstand to the crashbar with a bungie or piece of rope, or if no crashbar, then to the front downtube so it doesn't fold backwards in case the machine were to move forward when you are lifting up.
Easier.said.then.done
That's why you make sure it's in gear before you do anything else! 😊
My first motorcycle was triumph Bonnville in 1964, wish I had not sold it. Would love to see triumph come back with that same one of course lots bigger. I've had several triumph in the pass years. Ron
This happened to my friend not to long ago. He made a turn on the road and his bike tipped over. Being that the bike is about 700lbs, he struggled getting it back up. A good truck driver behind him was able to assist him, he couldn’t get it back up by himself. I don’t own a bike, but I will make sure he knows about this in case it happens again. Thanks.
Never buy a bike you can't handle, alone. Its just common sense, unless you always ride with others.
I'm a new subscriber and I'm sho glad that I was directed to your channel. Yes, I've dropped my bike 3 times I first purchased it 2 yrs, TY to the WONDERFUL who picked it😄😉💃🏽. I haven't dropped it since but this is good know. 😄👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🏍
Nice Job - excellent form.
Now I wanna see someone try that with a SoftTail on it's side.
Wolf Man
Throw in a dirt road and an incline...just to keep it interesting.
yeah on loose dirt witch is were you will end up most of the time
The Softail is 200lbs lighter also so that helps a lot.
@@nix4644 I have picked my softail up a time or 2 using my legs & back, kinda like she did. I know it's a heavy S.O.A.B.
Softails don't even need the squat method
Great video but how do you pick it up if it goes down on the kick stand side and your on your own?
This is a great video and the technique works. I've tried it myself. Mine fell on the side with the kickstand with small rollbars. So i to bend my knees to lower my ass to the edge of the seat. Then as I walk backwards small steps, I had to kick the kickstand out when it was lifted to an upright position. 👌
A little technical knowledge would also help when it comes to Harley riders. They are called engine guards, not roll bars. A pro calles them side stands, not kick stands.
@@raymuller7997 fa1
I tipped my Ultra tonight. Tried to keep it from tipping, but my instincts said let it go, so I did. I learned from this video that it was the correct thing to do. I had previously watched this, so after I stopped freaking out and calling myself stupid, I reviewed this video again and correctly lifted my bike by myself without giving myself a hernia. My bike fell on the kickstand side. This technique works and thank you for posting it! Now, I will at all costs try not to tip it again, but I am 100 percent sure that I can lift it without jacking me or my bike up ...
What about when it goes down on the left side? There’ no side stand on the right?
flip it over, pull the sidestand down and pick it up again.
No I'm just joking. You just have to be a little bit more carefull to not flip it over to the other side.
Joe surfer
I am researching videos to prep myself. I am looking to buy my first bike in 38 yrs. (First bike was a 75 kawi and I was 16 when i trashed it trying to jump a creek). This vid gives me some confidence as I was planning to hang boat bumpers to the side of my bike to protect it.
Well done to the lady, she used her leg muscles!
But because the bike had a box by the rear wheel it didn't fall over completely over. Try lifting the boat or concrete wagon, as other posters have referred to it, without that box! Fit racers have trouble picking up a relatively light bike from the horizontal.
It's resting on the engine guard not the bags
Really impressed by this, seeing as I'm looking to upgrade to this size of bike. Thanks!
I appreciate the tip about putting the bike in gear. Especially if the bike tips the other way and I do not have access to the hand brake.
Jimmy B- Putting down the kickstand is also a balancing act if it's down on the left side
One of the best bike video I ever saw
Really good teacher. Im years away from geting the confidence to get a big cruiser but its nice to see its easy to pick up if i drop it.
Man I had to pick up my 1978 gold wing (650lbs) and I was on a hill. A hill. Fighting with the hill… was horrible. I used all my strength and and adrenaline from being embarrassed helped me
Good job I had Goldwings and I droped it way out alone it works like a charm ..U Go Girl
Good tips! BUT, This was a very convenient situation. What if you fall over on soft surface were your side stand is useless or if it falls over on the side stand side? I have made a couple of "double falls" in the last years.
I have been riding bike for most of my 50 years of life and I never seen a motorcycle to fall half way like this.
Because it has engine guards to fall on like most touring bikes have.
@@bryanmiller5692 yes and it 'always' falls on the right side and there is 'always' great traction for your foot placement. The bike 'always' falls on perfect dry and level ground too... even girls can do it.
Try doing this with a full dress 72 MotoGuzzi Eldorado fully loaded on a steep off camber road, they are top heavy to begin with and the off camber makes it almost horizontal and you weigh 135 lbs.
Do Harleys come with kick stand on both sides?
Your legs are very strong plus she was using leverage too, great technique.
What if you drop it on its left hand side as you can't put the side stand down
Put the stand down once you have it upright.
I have tipped over twice on my BMW GS, but I did the other way around. This video was very helpful, now I know what to do next time...
Excellent video. Great to see a well thought out approach to this issue. thanks Bonnie x
Glad you enjoyed the video!
I've got an 01 Roadking and im over 60 and one they the bike slipped off the kickstand fell over on the side and I'm only a five 9 and 150 lb and the best way I found to do it is turn around with your back to the bike lift it up your back facing the bike as soon as you get it over center of gravity turn around real quick and you're good to go works for me.
I have rods in my back due to four crushed vertebrae. I practiced this method for an entire day, off and on, with my wife's bike before getting mine. It removed the uncertainty of dropping and lifting a bike. If it falls on the kickstand side I find what I can to place under the right side to prevent it falling too far, and then lift again onto the kickstand
I was wondering how they would play that one. Thanks for the additional good advice!
Good video. In my 56 yrs. riding motorcycles I've had more sickles fall over on the kickstand side. Bring her back for the other side video, even if she needs help.
Wow, that's awesome!
What if it tip over the other side?
It takes it in the ass
Well then you're fucked I guess
@@myman8336 exactly
If you engage the steering head lock the bars won't move on you. Makes it less wobbly as you go up.
What a great instructional video, you're a natural teacher.
Nice technique. It requires that you have good traction, so it's not going to work if you're standing on loose gravel or an otherwise slippery surface. Also, obviously, you don't have a kickstand on the right side to prevent it from going over if lifting from the left side.
Where is the motorcycle? I only see a boat...
Totally agree, Harleys dont even show their performance numbers on their website because they are abolutely ridicoulus! A 1200 sportster, their SPORT version of the bike still only has 61hp... My SV650 (also V-twin) from the same year has 70 hp and more torque from an engine HALF the size. So I got more Hp, more torque, better reliability and my bike weights 150lb less for a fraction of the cost...
Lol, but ride one, loads of fun !
Would love to try, I must say that the new Iron 883 is one of the cooler looking cruisers but where I live not worth it even if it would be the best bike in the world they are to damn expensive and dont have the numbers to match. Just to mention it because it is a similar brand, Indians prototype the FTR 1200 is just about one of the coolest bikes I have seen.
it's a 2 wheel tractor
Y'all need to shut up. That is a great bike. I'm a crotch rocket person but I don't hate on any kind of bikes. But FUCK VESPA.
Thanks! Dropped my UC today when a kid ran by on a scooter. Forgot about turning bars to the right, couldn't quite get enough leverage & somebody jumped out to help me & we got her up. Will remember next time!!
HD's are the absolute best ride on the highway, like a 60's Cadillac or a Lazyboy cruising down the road. At slow speed, it's like a 60's CEMENT truck.
They are absolute pieces of shit.
@@rogerkomula8057 Of course you've owned enough of them to be a good judge of their quality, right?
@@rogerkomula8057 Of course you've owned and/or worked on enough of them to be an expert, right?
@@les6556 - I've seen the broken down pieces of shit my whole life...and the Harleys.
@@rogerkomula8057 OK, so you've never owned one. That's what I thought. I've seen brand new high end automobiles, motorcycles, and Class 8 tractor trailers break down. That doesn't equate to them being "broken down pieces of shit." Sooner or later they ALL break down. And me? I started pulling wrenches when I was 13 and I'm now 70 and I OWN several Harleys. I'll put my Harley up against ANY bike you've got, if you even own one.
You guys are awesome! Thanks for the tips much love from Missouri USA 🇺🇸!
Nice. But why would she have done if it had fallen on the other side? There’s no kickstand to catch it on her side.
Same thing, but you have to be a lot more careful to make sure you don't roll it over to the other side.
@@les6556 bullshit - did you ever see a bike fallen like that tank?
If a bike falls it lays on the ground that thing is just tipped over.
That "demo" is bullshit³ and not a real life tip.
Thanks for this video. I found it today and two days ago brought home my newer to me 2018 electra glide ultra...went to park it out front lost my footing and gently let it roll over. THIS WORKS and because a guy showed me how to do this.....happy cruising
Could you pls show how to lift opposite direction
same way, just put the kickstand down AFTER you have it up to about 80 degrees off plane, then let it down on the kickstand.
That's great....what if falls the other direction? Notice these videos only show you the kickstand side...
What if the bike is tipped over to the side that the kickstand is on ?
they never show that. you do the same thing but carefully. lol
Turn it all over on the other side, that will double the damage but then you can use this video to lift it up on kickstand :)
Same thing then while you stand there with your bike almost upright ask a bystander if he would be kind enough to pull out the kickstand after he's done laughing
Sweet Jimmy...lol😂
I've used this method alone on bike with small rollbars dropped on left side. Once bikes up just have to twist body around to where can kick the stand out.✌
Excellent and credible. If however you are on a wet slippery road, because that's when these bikes usually fall, at junctions and car parks and you don't have your slip free rubber backed mat, then how? just asking?
For me the easiest way to pick up my Ultra Classic was to take it into the dealer and trade it for a TriGlide. I never looked back...
Lol
LOL That's one way to always stay "shiny side up!" 😉😀
My 700 lbs Harley went over on the kick stand side yesterday .Although i knew about doing this there is no way to get it back up with no side stand forvit to land on tbe other side. I did have engine guards so no damage. Some one helped me get it back up while i put down the side stand .All i can think of if on my own is do the same as she did and let it land on tbe engine bar on the right hand side so i have access to the side stand to push it back up the other way .
That makes a lot of sense,to just push over to the non side stand side and then start again.
I was invited to be in and escort my brother's wedding back in 98. I was wearing a white tux as required for the groomsmen. I dropped my full dresser at a busy intersection while escorting the limo to the reception hall. I strained too hard to pick it up and I shit myself and the bike fell back over the otherside because I forgot to put the kickstand down. Then a cop who was was nearby offered to help me but saw I had crapped in my white tux. He then gave me FSTs and took me to jail because I had a couple shots of Jack with brother before he tied the knot. I wish I had seen this hear video back in 98....In fact I wish I had done a lot of things different. Thanks for the video. PS my brother got a divorce with a year.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
this comment is gold, it just keeps getting worse 🤣🤣
At least it ended well for your brother
What if the bike falls over on its left side?
Why would anyone dislike this? I'm more for a sports bike and I find that motorcycle to be fugly, but it was a nice demonstration mixed with good jokes. Had great tips and showed a smart technique. So many people lift with their backs instead of their legs. Once you go the gym and start deadlifting you realise how strong your legs are rather than your lower back.
Glad you found the video useful. Thanks for your comment!
mikiii880 I'm a sport bike person too. Yes Harley has definitely made ALOT nicer looking bikes. But if your riding a motorcycle at least your riding. FUCK VESPA. They are not bikes lol. I rider is a rider. ✌I wish I could turn this emoji sideways lmao
I'm a newbie rider and this was a great tutorial. Hi from New Zealand.
Glad you found it useful
mikiii880, i am one of the dislikers. Reasons ... 1.they ALWAYS show it from right to left because the kickstand. 2. I dont like the "watch what i can" attitude.And 3. She touch the seat 2 times with her shoe. Just silly.
What if it fell the otherside where the side stand is located
@mojonk,
Dave Diamond "...stop at vertical .." I have used the method in this video on my Vulcan Nomad 1500G. I also found, I could stand on the foot board, lean back, grab the handle bar and pull it up. I got the second idea from a co-worker who was a HD rider. I could do both methods before I tore my quad muscle in a fall off of a ladder. The biggest help are the crash bars. They protect the engine[casings] and the hard bags but also keep the bike from being closer to the ground where it would be more difficult to recover. Purists may not like the bars, but as it has been said, it ain't if you or your bike go down, it's when.
Good demonstration but what if the whole area is muddy and slippery?
Anshuman Chatterjee make sure wearing good boots with lots of traction. I’ve lifted a 900 pound bike in the rain this way with no issues.
Is the same process to pick up my Suzuki 50 fa? 😀, excellent video, thanks
I like his hi vis jacket. Where can I find that, woman size?
Make sure you have your rubber mat with you so you have good traction for your baby steps.
Might be tough to do that on a gravel surface.
@@gutbucket260
Harley's are never on a gravel road. If it ain't paved, they ain't on it.
Great video sake you! What if you have to raise it from the other side and there is no kicks down there? Also we could not hear your audio the woman's audio as well as we would have liked to very grateful for the video though
What if the bike is on it's side resting on the gas tank ?
I was also wondering that
What if it was on fire?
@@Earthneedsado-over177 if it's on fire, run!! LOL
Only then you get to appreciate why deadlifts means actual strength, not biceps curls.
Thank you guys for sharing this videos.. We really need this wisdom! So grateful indeed! 🤗
For anyone who rides a full dresser they know the actual struggle of picking one back up especially in gravel or uneven surfaces
Yes, sand or gravel-with leather soled boots !
JUST DONT DRIP UOUR BIKE BROTHER
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SINCERELY RONNIE DANIELS
CERTIFIED FORKLIFT OPERATOR SINCE 1965
I haven't been able to do it by my self yet😔
And I have tried everything
Gravel is the worst!
Great video! Best wishes from Belfast Northern Ireland
Thank you very much!