What is the correct way to pick up a dropped bike?

[deckard]

Hi Bros!

 

Can someone kindly tell me how and what is the correct way to pick up a dropped bike without hurting your wrists and back. Thanks.

[GuAiGuAi]

as taught in driving centers, squat down nxt 2 ur bike. hold e brakes. using ur hips, slowly pick up e bikes.

BUT i tink most ppl after having accidents already, brain cannot tink well. onli tink of pick my bike up. so most will juz use strength n pick it up. (tats mi )

[binkaz]

squart down, hold handle bar apply front brake, back straight, straighten your legs and bike picked up! lolx..

[Demon]

Hi Bros!

 

Can someone kindly tell me how and what is the correct way to pick up a dropped bike without hurting your wrists and back. Thanks.

 

It depends on the physical differences between the rider and the bike. If the rider is a bodybuilder weighing 90kg, riding a Phantom, and to pick up the fallen bike, the rider wouldn't need any technique. On the other hand a petite girl riding a GS1000 would definitely require the leverage of proper technique to pick up the bike.

 

One way is to position on the side of the stand, lock handle-bar to the right. Squat in front, with both hands grasping the end of the left handle bar, keep arms, and back straight, and lift by straightening of the legs.

 

Another way is to squat with back to the petrol tank, hands to grip on edge of tank, or frame, and lift by straightening of the legs. This method has more leverage than the previously mentioned method, and it has the advantage of naturally keeping the back straight. However at a certain angle when the bike is lifted, you would need to do turn 90 degrees turn at the waist for your hands to hold the handle bars to stablise before putting the bike on stand.

 

These methods may not work in off-road conditions.

[panclanrider]

The correct technic of lifting up a fallen bike, irregardless of the size of rider and bike, involves the use of the knee cap area, while standing up from squat position beside the bike, to help support the oil tank while straightening the legs and thus preventing straining your back.

[Richter]

TECHNIQUE I - Facing the motorcycle

For medium and smaller sized motorcycles:

1. Find the balance point of the two tires and the engine, engine guard, or foot peg.

2. Turn handlebars to full-lock position with the front of the tire pointed skyward.

3. Straddle the handlebar. With both hands on the handgrip and your back straight, lift carefully, keeping the handgrip close to your body. Use your leg muscles.

4. Lower or set the motorcycle on it's side stand and park motorcycle safely.

 

TECHNIQUE II - Back to the Motorcycle

Preferred Method for any size Motorcycle:

1. Turn handlebars to full-lock position with the front of the tire pointed downward.

2. Find the balance point of the two tires and the engine or engine guard.

3. Squat down with your lower back/butt against motorcycle seat. Keep your back straight.

4. With one hand, grasp the handgrip, (overhand or underhand) keeping your wrist straight.

5. With second hand, grasp the motorcycle framework avoiding the hot exhaust system.

6. Lift using your legs while pressing against the seat and use small steps to straighten the motorcycle.

7. Lower or set the motorcycle on it's side stand and park the motorcycle safely.

[Richter]

http://www.dps.state.mn.us/mmsc/latest/MMSCHomeSecondary.asp?cid=5&mid=32&scat=27

 

This page have some pictures to show u how it is done.

[Richter]

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[lowiq30]

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nice vids. Its makes it easier to understand.

[arthur_chan]

as taught in driving centers, squat down nxt 2 ur bike. hold e brakes. using ur hips, slowly pick up e bikes.

BUT i tink most ppl after having accidents already, brain cannot tink well. onli tink of pick my bike up. so most will juz use strength n pick it up. (tats mi )

 

DC dont teach in real life, only in theory n pick-up from books. unless u drop when learning n learn fr there.

[mfibre]

DC dont teach in real life, only in theory n pick-** from books. unless u drop when learning n learn fr there.

 

True.. seems like you never drop the bike before hey, me too :cheeky:

[jB]

wow detailed info man. thanks!

[arthur_chan]

True.. seems like you never drop the bike before hey, me too :cheeky:

 

erm, i dropped a few times already...

once the bike dropped on slippery ground, n need a few hunks to help lift.

[tyrant1983]

it is hard to use the technique taught in schools on sportbikes...cause of the low position of the handlebars

[kurarensu]

detailed info.. ups la

[spenx75]

An additional point to add, if the bike has fallen on its RIGHT side, it maybe better to swing out the sidestand first before lifting the bike up.

[Jfor_Jimmy1986]

An additional point to add, if the bike has fallen on its RIGHT side, it maybe better to swing out the sidestand first before lifting the bike up.

 

yeahh..seconded! haaa.. to prevent the bike from falling down on the other side if excess strength is exerted. =)

[nastroazzuro80]

An additional point to add, if the bike has fallen on its RIGHT side, it maybe better to swing out the sidestand first before lifting the bike up.

 

dun wori if u forget to swing out the sidestand coz if fall on d other side than can apply d left side technique of lifting bike..