How to pick up a fallen motorbike

**FlyingDutchMan** · 21st June 2005, 12:03

I'll have to try that if there is a next time... I've always just picked the bike up with both hands on the handle bars and lifting/pulling the right handle bar and pushing the left (if its down on the right side). Its never seemed particularly difficult.

**Lou Girardin** · 21st June 2005, 17:02

I've picked up a Harley Ultra (340 kg's) but used the old method. In gear, bars on full lock towards you, bend at the knees and strain.
Sure made the Bandit feel light.

**Jackrat** · 25th June 2005, 09:32

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Oh well at least the scratches and dents would have have matched on both sides giving that symetrical and custom look.

Dang I should of thought of that at the time,little Bro' was not impressed.

**Pixie** · 25th June 2005, 10:27

The weight of the bike isn't as important as the configuration of the bike.When a bike is on it's side it can be compared to a lever,with the wheels as the fulcrum and the distance of the C of G to the wheels and the distance of the handlebars to the wheels being the leverage ratio.So a bike like a harley with high bars and low C of G,weighing 340 kg can be easier to pick up than an R1 with a higher C of G and clippons, but only weighing 180 kg.

PS Take care when choosing a title for a new thread.I saw the title of this thread "How to pick up a fallen..."on the main page and thought it was about an entirely different subject.Now I'm disappointed.

**Bonez** · 25th June 2005, 10:55

Nice link. Can be difficult when you have one leg pinned under a 500 plus pound bike with the mutt "helping" by trying to lick ya to death.

**zeRax** · 28th June 2005, 22:31

if only ewan had learnt this, i certainly wouldnt like picking those beemers up :\ !

**skidz** · 29th June 2005, 09:13

It's always alot easier when you arn't too tall. I seem to be able to get bikes upright easier than others.

**enigma51** · 29th June 2005, 09:25

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

I've picked up a Harley Ultra (340 kg's) but used the old method. In gear, bars on full lock towards you, bend at the knees and strain.
Sure made the Bandit feel light.

Fuck me 340kg's !!!!!!

**enigma51** · 29th June 2005, 09:27

[QUOTE=Pixie]The weight of the bike isn't as important as the configuration of the bike.When a bike is on it's side it can be compared to a lever,with the wheels as the fulcrum and the distance of the C of G to the wheels and the distance of the handlebars to the wheels being the leverage ratio.So a bike like a harley with high bars and low C of G,weighing 340 kg can be easier to pick up than an R1 with a higher C of G and clippons, but only weighing 180 kg.[QUOTE]

You lost me at C

**XP@** · 29th June 2005, 10:15

Originally Posted by enigma51

Originally Posted by Pixie

The weight of the bike isn't as important as the configuration of the bike.When a bike is on it's side it can be compared to a lever,with the wheels as the fulcrum and the distance of the C of G to the wheels and the distance of the handlebars to the wheels being the leverage ratio.So a bike like a harley with high bars and low C of G,weighing 340 kg can be easier to pick up than an R1 with a higher C of G and clippons, but only weighing 180 kg.

You lost me at C

Try this...
With your left hand push down on the left hand side of your keyboard. With your right hand, lift up the right hand side of the keyboard. EASY!
Now Move your left hand to the right hand side of the keyboard and try and pick up the right hand side. HARD!

**enigma51** · 29th June 2005, 10:33

Originally Posted by XP@

Try this...
With your left hand push down on the left hand side of your keyboard. With your right hand, lift up the right hand side of the keyboard. EASY!
Now Move your left hand to the right hand side of the keyboard and try and pick up the right hand side. HARD!

Where should I put my feet?

**Motu** · 29th June 2005, 11:04

That method didn't help me pick up my XLV750 in the middle of nowhere,it was on a rise and the tank and seat were on the ground - I did a little walk about and found a 2 metre half round that I used under the steering head...sometimes you just gotta be resoursefull.

**XP@** · 29th June 2005, 12:24

Originally Posted by Motu

That method didn't help me pick up my XLV750 in the middle of nowhere,it was on a rise and the tank and seat were on the ground - I did a little walk about and found a 2 metre half round that I used under the steering head...sometimes you just gotta be resoursefull.

Hmmm, have had similar probs too, especially if the wheels are higher than the tank. then i find the best way is to pull the front wheel round until the position is better. If you are on dirt then there ain't usually much more damage.