Embarrassing moment to share

mbarr10 · 08-17-2019, 09:54 PM

Ok I dumped the bike in the driveway. I was not able to pick it up by myself. So I thought. One foot on the floor boards ,one on the bag guards and one/two on the bars, leaning way back it lifted enough to turn it upright. A very uncomfortable position to be in but it worked. My ass was hanging out there and not a pretty picture. I had saw the trick on an off road bike site. I am here to say it worked well. Not the lift with your knees and push the seat up with your butt/back. Just thought I would post for those that need it and do not ever want to say or talk about it. Not looking for sharing, just want to help those out that may need a bit of help, and do not want to admit it. I hope I was of some help. 3rd time in 3 years, but the 2nd time my wife ran into me. No excuses. Just my facts. Never be to embarrassed to share.

ldhthept · 08-17-2019, 10:15 PM

Very good way to injure your back. We are much stronger pushing than pulling. Just FYI.

mbarr10 · 08-17-2019, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ldhthept

Very good way to injure your back. We are much stronger pushing than pulling. Just FYI.

I was falling back, no pushing or pulling involved. Using my weight to pull. Picture my cute little ass falling back. Now try to sleep tonight after that picture.

ballbreaker · 08-17-2019, 11:32 PM

Hey mbarr10 I am glad it worked out OK without any injury.

MrMikey · 08-18-2019, 12:50 AM

I feel your pain. There are only two types of riders, those that have dropped their ride and those that are gonna. Maybe a third....those that won't admit to it.
No damage I hope?
Me, I'm in the ist category x 3. Mind you, I haven't dropped it since my second hip replacement............Mike

**smokier** · 08-18-2019, 08:23 AM

Glad you are OK. Hopefully the ride is also OK. They are hefty machines, glad you get er done.

Ride safe,
Smokier

ballbreaker · 08-18-2019, 09:51 AM

Yes MrMikey there are definetly 3 types. I won't tell you which type I have been in. LOL

mike58 · 08-18-2019, 11:08 AM

I would assume that depends on a persons height and weight but if it works, great. I seen another method 20 years ago at the Americade rally that might be interesting to some. These big bikes don't go all the way down thanks to the crash bars so its not much of a lift to go up.

Put the bike in gear so it doesn't roll away on the way up.

Put your butt on the seat, left hand on the rear crash bar ( assuming it went down on the left side) right hand on the handle bars. Using your legs only take baby steps backwards and the bike goes right up easily. Really small steps maybe the length of your shoe.

Old Bear · 08-28-2019, 03:11 PM

I would like to think that my butt ain't big enough to pull that off.
The mirror, however, says otherwise ...

Nothing to be embarrassed about. More than once, I "knew" that kickstand was all the way out. Engine guards are worth their weight in gold!

DragonLady58 · 08-28-2019, 07:04 PM

To be truthfull, there are a few videos that show you the correct way to pick up a bike after its fallen. Yea, the guys and gals on the vids are picking up Gold Wings.....as everyone knows, they don't fall over, they kinda wallow a little on their sides some and sit on their crashbars....Kinda like rolling a pentagon over on its side....

The Nomads feel top heavy anyway, thats why I lowered mine, makes it easier to handle and pickup when she falls...
Its nots IF shes gonna go down, its just when.... And its up to you to handle the stress or the embarrassment after its done....
When I do it, I put on a stage play....and I shake my finger and fist at her cause she's being a 'Bad' Bagger! I embarrass her into submission....

andyvh1959 · 09-20-2019, 11:31 PM

If the bike is on the left or right side, 1st reach down and put the bike in gear if its in neutral. Once the bike is partly up you don't want it rolling.

If the bike is on the right side then extend the sidestand all the way out. Butt plated against the right side of the seat, grab the handlebar with you left hand, right hand to the grab rail or saddlebag guard/mount, then walk backwards in small steps as the bike goes up. Then once upright ease the bike over to the sidestand.

If the bike is on the left side, only difference is the sidestand is up, and once the bike is upright use a boot heel to move the sidestand out to its fully extended position. Just need to balance the bike upright while you extend the sidestand out.

Mike LV · 01-11-2020, 02:52 PM

For a while I kept thinking I had kickstand out and didn't. Definitely wanted to find an easy way to lift the bike. I went to Pic-a-part, bought a $5 alum Audi jack. Folding, very small, about 3 lbs. Amazing how well it works.

oldbeezer · 01-13-2020, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mbarr10

I was falling back, no pushing or pulling involved. Using my weight to pull. Picture my cute little ass falling back. Now try to sleep tonight after that picture.

If it happens again please please please get a video!

mbarr10 · 01-15-2020, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by oldbeezer

If it happens again please please please get a video!

Cool Idea, Never saw a Vaquero Pick it up off the ground Vid. I may just work ( and maybe I can't do it) out the logistics and do one. I will get some carpet from work and protect my little beasty as I lay it down. If it will not work I will call you

Need to get the wife to move her car first.

08-17-2019, 09:54 PM	#1
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,565	Embarrassing moment to share Ok I dumped the bike in the driveway. I was not able to pick it up by myself. So I thought. One foot on the floor boards ,one on the bag guards and one/two on the bars, leaning way back it lifted enough to turn it upright. A very uncomfortable position to be in but it worked. My ass was hanging out there and not a pretty picture. I had saw the trick on an off road bike site. I am here to say it worked well. Not the lift with your knees and push the seat up with your butt/back. Just thought I would post for those that need it and do not ever want to say or talk about it. Not looking for sharing, just want to help those out that may need a bit of help, and do not want to admit it. I hope I was of some help. 3rd time in 3 years, but the 2nd time my wife ran into me. No excuses. Just my facts. Never be to embarrassed to share. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-18-2019, 12:50 AM	#5
MrMikey Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 405	I feel your pain. There are only two types of riders, those that have dropped their ride and those that are gonna. Maybe a third....those that won't admit to it. No damage I hope? Me, I'm in the ist category x 3. Mind you, I haven't dropped it since my second hip replacement............Mike __________________ '09 Voyager Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-18-2019, 08:23 AM	#6
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Glad you are OK. Hopefully the ride is also OK. They are hefty machines, glad you get er done. Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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08-28-2019, 03:11 PM	#9
Old Bear Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,434	I would like to think that my butt ain't big enough to pull that off. The mirror, however, says otherwise ... Nothing to be embarrassed about. More than once, I "knew" that kickstand was all the way out. Engine guards are worth their weight in gold! __________________ Jerry "Old Bear" Barker Clarksville, TN Americas Guardians PS MC President, Tennessee 16-A VBA #02203 "Blaze" 2017 Vaquero "Black Magic" 2011 Vaquero, 69k miles, handed down to my son for hopefully many more miles!
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08-28-2019, 07:04 PM	#10
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,367	To be truthfull, there are a few videos that show you the correct way to pick up a bike after its fallen. Yea, the guys and gals on the vids are picking up Gold Wings.....as everyone knows, they don't fall over, they kinda wallow a little on their sides some and sit on their crashbars....Kinda like rolling a pentagon over on its side.... The Nomads feel top heavy anyway, thats why I lowered mine, makes it easier to handle and pickup when she falls... Its nots IF shes gonna go down, its just when.... And its up to you to handle the stress or the embarrassment after its done.... When I do it, I put on a stage play....and I shake my finger and fist at her cause she's being a 'Bad' Bagger! I embarrass her into submission.... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Last edited by DragonLady58; 08-29-2019 at 01:48 PM.
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08-17-2019, 10:15 PM	#2
ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,038	Very good way to injure your back. We are much stronger pushing than pulling. Just FYI.
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08-17-2019, 11:32 PM	#4
ballbreaker Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: canada Posts: 487	Hey mbarr10 I am glad it worked out OK without any injury.
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08-18-2019, 09:51 AM	#7
ballbreaker Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: canada Posts: 487	Yes MrMikey there are definetly 3 types. I won't tell you which type I have been in. LOL
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08-18-2019, 11:08 AM	#8
mike58 Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Ma Posts: 128	I would assume that depends on a persons height and weight but if it works, great. I seen another method 20 years ago at the Americade rally that might be interesting to some. These big bikes don't go all the way down thanks to the crash bars so its not much of a lift to go up. Put the bike in gear so it doesn't roll away on the way up. Put your butt on the seat, left hand on the rear crash bar ( assuming it went down on the left side) right hand on the handle bars. Using your legs only take baby steps backwards and the bike goes right up easily. Really small steps maybe the length of your shoe.
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09-20-2019, 11:31 PM	#11
andyvh1959 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 768	If the bike is on the left or right side, 1st reach down and put the bike in gear if its in neutral. Once the bike is partly up you don't want it rolling. If the bike is on the right side then extend the sidestand all the way out. Butt plated against the right side of the seat, grab the handlebar with you left hand, right hand to the grab rail or saddlebag guard/mount, then walk backwards in small steps as the bike goes up. Then once upright ease the bike over to the sidestand. If the bike is on the left side, only difference is the sidestand is up, and once the bike is upright use a boot heel to move the sidestand out to its fully extended position. Just need to balance the bike upright while you extend the sidestand out. __________________ My $1200 Vulcan, to start from.
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01-11-2020, 02:52 PM	#12
Mike LV Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ocean City, MD Posts: 5	For a while I kept thinking I had kickstand out and didn't. Definitely wanted to find an easy way to lift the bike. I went to Pic-a-part, bought a $5 alum Audi jack. Folding, very small, about 3 lbs. Amazing how well it works.
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