I keep a velcro strap around my front break reservoir. Quick and easy to put around the brake lever to lock the front wheel which makes lifting much easier, particularly on a slope. Also protects the plastic reservoir from getting smashed by stones/roost etc.
Fifth way: only ever dropped bikes (or been hit by cars) on roads. Men appear from cars, shops etc and pick it up before I’ve had a chance to practice any alternative methods. I’m very grateful mind😊
I commend you for being able to do that but I have chosen a much lighter bike ( CRF300L Rally ) because of my age and my bad back and knees. I also have a take apart folding jack that I have not figured out yet where I will carry it on the bike. It is called the Dirt Napper. I have to agree that is much easer to go ridding with friends that can help you pick the bike back up. But I like ridding alone and partly because it is not always possible for my friends to come along when I am free to ride. Thanks Venessa for the good advice.
Four times picking up in a row, no wonder you're puffed😜💪I dropped my GL1100 for the first time whilst making a u-turn on a slope tarmac road. (normally no problem but I forgot the weight of the fully loaded trunks, turned to slow and there he lays down) Luckily within a few seconds a number of cars stopped and people got out to help me get up and helped to lift up my bike. I was super glad they helped because I overstretched a leg muscle and wasn't able at that time to pick up my 420 kg bike. Little damage to the bike but no problem to continue my first solo ride vacation. Haven't practiced later on to pick up my bike. Hopefully there are some kind people around next time. If not I now know a few ways to try it myself. Thnx👊😎
Glad there were people to help you. You should give this a try and practice your technique incase it ever happens again with no one to help you. Goodluck with it all 😊
Thank you for this video. I recently got the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 650 as my first bike as a 5’1 rider. I do well maneuvering and riding the bike overall, however when it does fall-well…. I have to have my husband help me get it back up… Once I get my sliders on (dealership had to order them) I plan on practicing trying to get it up on my own… 😮💨
Excellent video thanks 🙏 I learnt to pick up bikes with a big Harley and the back squat worked easily for me. However since I have gone through the menopause I find the deep squat quite difficult on my knees so I prefer the front squat now. I am lucky that I tend to be riding with my hubby so I usually have help 🤩 xx
One thing that can help is if you get something to hold the front brake lever so the front brake is on, like a bandana or some rubber bands. Anything you can tie round it to hold the brake lever pulled.
I keep a strap of velcro permenantly around the handlebars in case I need to secure the front brake. Only came in hand couple of times, but glad it was there
Just want to say thanks for the inspiration and tips! I slowly tipped my Dad's MONSTER of a bike while moving it around the garage. I'm a 130lb lightweight and I think the bike is nearly 600 lbs. After a break to regroup and watching this video, I gave myself a mat for extra foot traction and leveraged her on up! Woohooo!
You missed out step one, which varies depending on how many times you've picked it up that day. It's a sliding scale between early in the day: shrugging and laughing, middle of the day: protracted sighing and end of the day: shouting, "Faaaaaaaackin 'ell, AGAIN?!" 😅 Very useful vid. 😎👍
1:55 quick question, how you could lower it like that without being crashed by it? if i could lower 226 kg bike like that (which, by the way, has a high center of gravity), i could also pick it up the same way, i wouldn't need to use those techniques.
Thank you. I just laid down my new Adventure bike in my garage trying to get the front wheel lifted. At least that's the best place to practice. Now, for my first squat in years . . .
Personally prefare the 1st method, however some time ago when I had my motorbike dropped after hitting a tree and the wheels were thigher up than the fuel tank and the bars, having some friends to help picking it up, helped a ton! 😅
Not sure I have a favorite way but something to think about when your loading your bike up with gear for a trip is try to make sure you pack it so that you can still get a hold of something solid to lift. grab bars racks etc tend to get covered up when your loading up your camping gear. learned that the hard way when I had to pick up my bike and there was nothing to get a good hold on to lift it
Coming from a mountaineering background. I wonder if a 5th way is to have some slings, some cord, a couple of pullies and a Petzl Tibloc in one of the luggage boxes to make a pulley system? If you’ve got a good anchor, like a tree, you could winch the bike up or take a lot of the weight.
I’ve never pick any of my bike because I’ve Never been off road only road so thank u for the tips if I have to too this. Witch I may do next year when I ride around the 🌍
You are a real trooper! Thanks for sharing. I ride a 2016 Indian Roadmaster that weighs somewhere close to 900 lbs. and I want to be able to lift it by myself should I ever drop it for any reason. Thank you...
I have used some of these techniques and I did watch on youtube before hand as a 60 something adv rider. Glad I did. Your videos are excellent and you humility and honesty is appreciated, thank you from BC Canada
Probably, asking a friend!😀 The past year I remained stuck with my leg under the bike. Just the help of a friend has solved the situation😅 Anyway the other three ways are definitely interesting, too.🙂
I'm a new rider, way out in the country. Picking up is a big concern. I intend to get safety training & a license, but I'm not ready to ride to town. It's 15 miles of winding, single lane road. What speed limit? I've never seen a cop out here. If you're not doing 65 mph, you're tailgated until they pass. I'll be on my driveway for awhile. Thank you so much.
A lot also depends on the center of gravity. High or low. I have bad knees and now a bad back. Guess I’ll figure it out at the time. Normally I grab the crash bars at luggage racks. Don’t no after my back surgery next week.
Take the bike 90% of the way up the slope behind you, stall, fall sideways with your leg underneath, get out, stand the bike up. THEN drop it again sideways down the slope so that you roll off and the bike is parallel to the slope - seat down wheels uphill. How do you fix that alone and with difficult foot traction?
I believe the "official" method is to grab some part of the bike and rotate it 180 degrees (ouch, I can hear rocks grinding my bodywork even now) until the wheels are downhill and the seat & handlebars are uphill. Then proceed with the lifting method of your choice. Or just point it downhill, heave it up and let 'er rip...(well, maybe not...;)
It can be quite a challenge but yes dragging the bike around into a better position is what is advised, although it can be a little painful to see the paint or plastics being scratched up in the process
A couple of years ago I dropped my V-Strom 1000 into the fork of a tree that was next to the trail. The tree went right between the handlebars and the windshield and it was WEDGED. After a couple of hours of heaving and jacking attempts, I went back to my barn and got the chainsaw. That tree won't be molesting ME again!
I have a kz440 that fell over in my garage and I tried for two days to lift it back up but couldn't. Even with my neighbor helping we struggled a few times to lift it. Back hurt like hell for the next few days.
Oh no! I am sorry to hear that, there are plenty of different techniques, I definitely reccomend trying them all out in a safe environment and someone to help you just in case.. As with the right technique weight and size of the bike barely matters 💪
There are many different techniques, it is all about finding the one that is most suited to you, the right technique should not cause excess strain on any body parts
All is good except the 3rd way, which is a very high risk maneuver, considering that anyone with unknown weak spinal arrangement, slip disc or otherwise, can end up hurting themselves. I am sorry, but as much as it is about pressure on the thighs, it is also about the pressure on the lower part of the spine.
Lol 🩷 when i first got my bike i could only get the bike back up using the 4th way. Its still hard so once my hand finishes healing im gon lay down sum tires so it dont break a lever and practice daily till i can do it confidently. If i gotta lift it i figure im gon b hurtin a bit cuz i likely went down which i found out 0% chance im able to lift it alone after I go down on dirt currently i imagine I'll be even more sore if its on concrete
It's harder for a tall person to pick up a bike basically because you can't get under it to use your leg strength, instead your back takes the load and that's not good.
Picking it up once’s is enough but four times, now that’s a full work out. Well done you and thanks for explaining it.
Very true, it did take it out of me but is worth it to hear that it helps others 🙂
Your not wrong 😅 once is enuff 😮 she's a little Tuffy
I keep a velcro strap around my front break reservoir. Quick and easy to put around the brake lever to lock the front wheel which makes lifting much easier, particularly on a slope. Also protects the plastic reservoir from getting smashed by stones/roost etc.
Oh interesting idea! Thanks for sharing
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Taught my dad (God rest) version 3 with a 700lb Yamaha Venture. He was 65+ & had multiple heart bypass operations. He said it was easy.
Good on him! The right techniques make a big difference
Thank you so much for your démonstrations !!
My favorite way : ask two friends 😉
You are welcome, thanks for watching, I am glad you enjoyed it! Definitely askign for help is a high up winner hehe
Fifth way: only ever dropped bikes (or been hit by cars) on roads. Men appear from cars, shops etc and pick it up before I’ve had a chance to practice any alternative methods. I’m very grateful mind😊
Haha uh oh, that is both unlucky and lucky at the same time. Glad you are ok and keep getting back up and back on the bike wooo 💪
I commend you for being able to do that but I have chosen a much lighter bike ( CRF300L Rally ) because of my age and my bad back and knees. I also have a take apart folding jack that I have not figured out yet where I will carry it on the bike. It is called the Dirt Napper. I have to agree that is much easer to go ridding with friends that can help you pick the bike back up. But I like ridding alone and partly because it is not always possible for my friends to come along when I am free to ride. Thanks Venessa for the good advice.
Aw thanks. Sounds like a good idea with the jack - i hope it helps you. Very true! 🙂
Four times picking up in a row, no wonder you're puffed😜💪I dropped my GL1100 for the first time whilst making a u-turn on a slope tarmac road. (normally no problem but I forgot the weight of the fully loaded trunks, turned to slow and there he lays down) Luckily within a few seconds a number of cars stopped and people got out to help me get up and helped to lift up my bike. I was super glad they helped because I overstretched a leg muscle and wasn't able at that time to pick up my 420 kg bike. Little damage to the bike but no problem to continue my first solo ride vacation. Haven't practiced later on to pick up my bike. Hopefully there are some kind people around next time. If not I now know a few ways to try it myself. Thnx👊😎
Glad there were people to help you. You should give this a try and practice your technique incase it ever happens again with no one to help you. Goodluck with it all 😊
Thank you for this video. I recently got the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 650 as my first bike as a 5’1 rider. I do well maneuvering and riding the bike overall, however when it does fall-well…. I have to have my husband help me get it back up… Once I get my sliders on (dealership had to order them) I plan on practicing trying to get it up on my own… 😮💨
You got this 💪 there are plenty of different techniques out there, you just have to find the one that works for you and practice it a few times!
Excellent video thanks 🙏 I learnt to pick up bikes with a big Harley and the back squat worked easily for me. However since I have gone through the menopause I find the deep squat quite difficult on my knees so I prefer the front squat now. I am lucky that I tend to be riding with my hubby so I usually have help 🤩 xx
I currently ride a KTM 1090 so it has plenty of places to hold onto to lift 👍🏻
Im glad you enjoyed it, and have found the technique that works best for you! Heheh glad you have him to help when needed! Keep on riding! 🙂
Well done.
I have a severe heart issue, so having 4 options is useful.
Nicely summarised, from one youtuber to another.
Thanks so much for watching, glad you found it useful!
That was a real workout Vanessa respect for educate us 👍
It sure was, but well worth it to help others 😊
Thank you! I was worried about picking up anything bigger than a starter bike having had some nasty skeletal damage myself.
You are welcome, thanks for watching, I hope you found it useful!
One thing that can help is if you get something to hold the front brake lever so the front brake is on, like a bandana or some rubber bands. Anything you can tie round it to hold the brake lever pulled.
Great tip
I keep a strap of velcro permenantly around the handlebars in case I need to secure the front brake. Only came in hand couple of times, but glad it was there
@@S_SLSLSLS that is a great idea! I have a couple of these lying around doing nothing right now, gonna go install one in the morning. Nice one!
Just want to say thanks for the inspiration and tips! I slowly tipped my Dad's MONSTER of a bike while moving it around the garage. I'm a 130lb lightweight and I think the bike is nearly 600 lbs. After a break to regroup and watching this video, I gave myself a mat for extra foot traction and leveraged her on up! Woohooo!
You missed out step one, which varies depending on how many times you've picked it up that day. It's a sliding scale between early in the day: shrugging and laughing, middle of the day: protracted sighing and end of the day: shouting, "Faaaaaaaackin 'ell, AGAIN?!" 😅 Very useful vid. 😎👍
😂 love it!
Even an 80Kg dirtbike gets heavy eventually 😅
@SavedbyHim too true! 😅
1:55 quick question, how you could lower it like that without being crashed by it?
if i could lower 226 kg bike like that (which, by the way, has a high center of gravity), i could also pick it up the same way, i wouldn't need to use those techniques.
Thank you. I just laid down my new Adventure bike in my garage trying to get the front wheel lifted. At least that's the best place to practice. Now, for my first squat in years . . .
You got this! Good on you for giving it some practice! Better now than being stuck in the future! 💪
Steering wheel! Love it!
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Personally prefare the 1st method, however some time ago when I had my motorbike dropped after hitting a tree and the wheels were thigher up than the fuel tank and the bars, having some friends to help picking it up, helped a ton! 😅
Friends definitely do make the job easier
Excellent tutorial Vanessa! thank you!
You are welcome, glad it was helpful!
Number 4 was unexpected but spot on..
🙂
The hardest one too! Requires suppressing ego!
Not sure I have a favorite way but something to think about when your loading your bike up with gear for a trip is try to make sure you pack it so that you can still get a hold of something solid to lift. grab bars racks etc tend to get covered up when your loading up your camping gear. learned that the hard way when I had to pick up my bike and there was nothing to get a good hold on to lift it
Very true. Oh no, at least you learnt from it :)
Coming from a mountaineering background. I wonder if a 5th way is to have some slings, some cord, a couple of pullies and a Petzl Tibloc in one of the luggage boxes to make a pulley system? If you’ve got a good anchor, like a tree, you could winch the bike up or take a lot of the weight.
I'm amazed you picked it up that many times in a row!
😂 It was a workout for sure!
Excellent demo!
Aw thank you
I’ve never pick any of my bike because I’ve Never been off road only road so thank u for the tips if I have to too this. Witch I may do next year when I ride around the 🌍
Happy to help! Goodluck with your trip!
Great!
And funny when you said to "turn the steering wheel..."
We know what you meant of course.
😂 oops
Waooh! Thank you for your display 👏👏
Thats ok, i hope it helps, thanks for watching
You are a real trooper! Thanks for sharing. I ride a 2016 Indian Roadmaster that weighs somewhere close to 900 lbs. and I want to be able to lift it by myself should I ever drop it for any reason. Thank you...
You are more than welcome, I really hope that one of these techniques is suited for you!
If you don't have them, put a set of crash bars on your Indian so it can't get right flat on the ground, that will help immensely.
The fifth way: Pressing the button on the bike to half its weight ;-) Cheers from Nürnberg/Günter
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For me is the second method but I would prefer to have a helping hand from time to time
Help is always great
I have used some of these techniques and I did watch on youtube before hand as a 60 something adv rider. Glad I did. Your videos are excellent and you humility and honesty is appreciated, thank you from BC Canada
Oh yey, I am so glad you enjoy my videos, I mega appreciate your support ❤️
That deserves a beer!!😁
Haha!
Really good video
Thanks so much
Probably, asking a friend!😀
The past year I remained stuck with my leg under the bike. Just the help of a friend has solved the situation😅
Anyway the other three ways are definitely interesting, too.🙂
Oh no, glad you had someone to help you. Sometimes you dont have a friend there to ask so the others are very handy to know 🙂
I'm a new rider, way out in the country. Picking up is a big concern. I intend to get safety training & a license, but I'm not ready to ride to town. It's 15 miles of winding, single lane road. What speed limit? I've never seen a cop out here. If you're not doing 65 mph, you're tailgated until they pass. I'll be on my driveway for awhile. Thank you so much.
Oh wow that doesn't sound like the most friendly riding area. Could you go out for a ride with a friend so you have they're support?
Absolute legend.
Thanks!
Excellent video thank you
You are welcome, thanks for watching 🙂
Wonderful, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
A lot also depends on the center of gravity. High or low. I have bad knees and now a bad back. Guess I’ll figure it out at the time. Normally I grab the crash bars at luggage racks. Don’t no after my back surgery next week.
There are many techniques, so its all about finding the right one that works for you :) Oh no, i hope your back is ok, take care!
I couldn’t get mine up 😞 but thankfully a man driving by was able to help me! Hahaha 😂 I installed sliders today!
Oh no, keep practising and try all the different techniques, you will find one that works for you soon enough, but keep chipping away at it
Take the bike 90% of the way up the slope behind you, stall, fall sideways with your leg underneath, get out, stand the bike up. THEN drop it again sideways down the slope so that you roll off and the bike is parallel to the slope - seat down wheels uphill. How do you fix that alone and with difficult foot traction?
I believe the "official" method is to grab some part of the bike and rotate it 180 degrees (ouch, I can hear rocks grinding my bodywork even now) until the wheels are downhill and the seat & handlebars are uphill. Then proceed with the lifting method of your choice. Or just point it downhill, heave it up and let 'er rip...(well, maybe not...;)
It can be quite a challenge but yes dragging the bike around into a better position is what is advised, although it can be a little painful to see the paint or plastics being scratched up in the process
A couple of years ago I dropped my V-Strom 1000 into the fork of a tree that was next to the trail. The tree went right between the handlebars and the windshield and it was WEDGED. After a couple of hours of heaving and jacking attempts, I went back to my barn and got the chainsaw. That tree won't be molesting ME again!
😅 oh wow that is one way to do it!
I have a kz440 that fell over in my garage and I tried for two days to lift it back up but couldn't. Even with my neighbor helping we struggled a few times to lift it. Back hurt like hell for the next few days.
Oh no! I am sorry to hear that, there are plenty of different techniques, I definitely reccomend trying them all out in a safe environment and someone to help you just in case.. As with the right technique weight and size of the bike barely matters 💪
keep videos coming you rock sister
Hehe thanks!
Wondering what brand of crashbars you are using?
Standard oem. So my understanding this year bikes have adjusted crash bars as standard based on the feedback of issues on the previous years.
@@TheGirlOnABike thanks Vanessa, hadn't seen them in red before, thought they blended in well with the rest of the bike.
What do you do when you have bad knees?
There are many different techniques, it is all about finding the one that is most suited to you, the right technique should not cause excess strain on any body parts
I am 66 and my favourite way is to ask a stranger. I always ride alone but always in nice countries not far from people.
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All is good except the 3rd way, which is a very high risk maneuver, considering that anyone with unknown weak spinal arrangement, slip disc or otherwise, can end up hurting themselves. I am sorry, but as much as it is about pressure on the thighs, it is also about the pressure on the lower part of the spine.
Different techniques work for different people 🤷♀️
@@TheGirlOnABike Whatever you say champ. Been and going to be a fan anyway. ☺
Soooo, just three ways. I don't have friends, just some people I know 😂
LOL, I’m sure they’ll be useful 🤣
I was missing the big muscles tool, darnit.
Haha 😋
Lol 🩷 when i first got my bike i could only get the bike back up using the 4th way. Its still hard so once my hand finishes healing im gon lay down sum tires so it dont break a lever and practice daily till i can do it confidently. If i gotta lift it i figure im gon b hurtin a bit cuz i likely went down which i found out 0% chance im able to lift it alone after I go down on dirt currently i imagine I'll be even more sore if its on concrete
I love this! You got it girl 💪
Always imagine myself doing #one but all the photos I have from trips were me doing #four.
😂
Nice
Thanks!
It's harder for a tall person to pick up a bike basically because you can't get under it to use your leg strength, instead your back takes the load and that's not good.
Thankfully there are many different techniques to suit tall riders, short riders, stronger riders etc
Vanessa number 1🤙🤙🤙🤙
Aw thanks
Helping a friend. 😂
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Tank full ?
Yup
great ! 😂
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How awesome are you !
Aw hehe thanks
You could get a African single 🔥
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@TheGirlOnABike >>> 👍👍
😊 thanks!