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Drop my bike and nothing broke!
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<blockquote data-quote="bluesdog" data-source="post: 1266314" data-attributes="member: 25896"><p>Hell, I have trouble even standing up from a deep squat! No +640 lb necessary</p><p></p><p>The loose footing problem, really deep squat starting position, and lack of a grip point when the bike is lying on it's right side, is why I prefer the 'dead-lift' method, whereby one turns the handlebars to point the front wheel upwards, then squat down (!) grasp the lower bar grip with both hands. The feet must be placed shoulder width apart, to each side of the handlebar, and as far forward as possible. Instead of 'walking backward to push the bike up, you lift from a safe, but not super deep, squat using those leg muscles lever it nearly straight up, using the front wheel as fulcrum for mechanical advantage. Since you're already facing the bike, this method has the additional benefit of making it easier to grab the other bar when the bike is nearly upright, in case you need to squeeze the brake 'cause the bike fell on the left side while in neutral.</p><p></p><p>As the bike comes up past 45 degrees, take a small step forward with whichever foot is nearer the bike, so you can prop your hip/thigh along the bike's side if necessary.</p><p></p><p>When you're feeling bored someday, lay the bike down on some padding, and give it a test.</p><p></p><p>Note: either plug the fuel overflow or do this with a less than a full tank.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bluesdog, post: 1266314, member: 25896"] Hell, I have trouble even standing up from a deep squat! No +640 lb necessary The loose footing problem, really deep squat starting position, and lack of a grip point when the bike is lying on it's right side, is why I prefer the 'dead-lift' method, whereby one turns the handlebars to point the front wheel upwards, then squat down (!) grasp the lower bar grip with both hands. The feet must be placed shoulder width apart, to each side of the handlebar, and as far forward as possible. Instead of 'walking backward to push the bike up, you lift from a safe, but not super deep, squat using those leg muscles lever it nearly straight up, using the front wheel as fulcrum for mechanical advantage. Since you're already facing the bike, this method has the additional benefit of making it easier to grab the other bar when the bike is nearly upright, in case you need to squeeze the brake 'cause the bike fell on the left side while in neutral. As the bike comes up past 45 degrees, take a small step forward with whichever foot is nearer the bike, so you can prop your hip/thigh along the bike's side if necessary. When you're feeling bored someday, lay the bike down on some padding, and give it a test. Note: either plug the fuel overflow or do this with a less than a full tank. [/QUOTE]
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