Dropped my bike for the first time

[michelle]

Yeah, I was freaking out a bit and called my husband crying. I don't think he has ever jumped in the truck and driven so quick!

But that might be a good thought - I was more worried about my bike that I wasn't even thinking about the best way to even try to lift it. In the future, I think my chances of getting help from someone driving by is likely and next year, my husband's bike should be fixed so he will be out with me more too.

[05-RSexy]

Guess i never had a problem...but i just lift by the tank. Centered balance and she comes up.

Though, I do work out

[Z-07 freak]

Originally Posted by 05-RSexy

Guess i never had a problem...but i just lift by the tank. Centered balance and she comes up.

Though, I do work out

[jamieching04]

Back/butt to seat and squat.

First time I dropped my bike, I couldn't figure out what to do. Finally did it the wrong way, found out when my back started killing me the next day. Prior vids are good recommendations.

Were you selling a gutted SHO shell not too long ago?


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[Thecca]

Squat FTW

I saw a little lady (prob 5'5'' 120lbs...) last summer that lifted a big fatboy with this technique, so trust me, you can lift a tiny R6

[michelle]

Originally Posted by jamieching04

Back/butt to seat and squat.

First time I dropped my bike, I couldn't figure out what to do. Finally did it the wrong way, found out when my back started killing me the next day. Prior vids are good recommendations.

Were you selling a gutted SHO shell not too long ago?

Yes I was. Decided to keep it and finish the project. Putting together a new motor for it right now.

[jamieching04]

Awesome!!! I wish I had the cash. That would have been an awesome project!

I'm jlunde15 over on SHOForum and fordbastards, by the way.



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[GBABY073]

Frame sliders for sure is my advice, first thing I'll put on any bike I own, save the frame/plastics from tipping your bike for the most part...sad to hear you dropped your bike without them and had to learn the hard way

[michelle]

Are all frame sliders the same? Or is there a preferred type/brand?

[jmejiaa]

Originally Posted by michelle

Are all frame sliders the same? Or is there a preferred type/brand?

Definitely not the same, wood crafts are considered one of the best.