When you take the bike off the lift you should………… - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Rockhead · 03-11-2006, 09:46 PM

Check and make sure the kickstands down before you try to lean it. I got past the 45° tilt and thought it was a goner. The bike was falling away from me and somehow I conjured enough strength to save it.

Another thing I learned “bikes are heavy”.

**Clint** · 03-11-2006, 10:03 PM

I bet your butt was sticking way out.

**Trapper** · 03-11-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

I bet your butt was sticking way out.

LOL

CManT1914 · 03-11-2006, 11:30 PM

I was at a friend's house a few weeks ago and parked next to the curb. I had already gotten off when I decided to get it a little closer. I rolled it forward without putting the kickstand up, but when I went to set it over, the kickstand had been kicked up from the asphalt. I caught it, but it was scary!

(fwiw, I can lift the Gixxer up off the ground by myself. I've had to do it

)

GIXXER-Mike · 03-13-2006, 07:05 AM

I've heard that people conjur strength they're unaware of in a time of need

. Never know what you're capable of sometimes unless you're forced to do it.

viper94bite · 03-13-2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GIXXER-Mike

I've heard that people conjur strength they're unaware of in a time of need

. Never know what you're capable of sometimes unless you're forced to do it.

unfortunately its afterwards when you really "feel" it. Ya know when the ol' back muscles remind you that you shoulda let it fall.

Bluecruzer · 03-13-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GIXXER-Mike

I've heard that people conjur strength they're unaware of in a time of need

. Never know what you're capable of sometimes unless you're forced to do it.

Lifted my 82 CB900F with one arm when a driver ran into me and my g/f ended up under it. That's like 460 lbs.

Rockhead · 03-15-2006, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

I bet your butt was sticking way out.

You SOB you done it yourself then.

Rockhead · 03-15-2006, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluecruzer

Lifted my 82 CB900F with one arm when a driver ran into me and my g/f ended up under it. That's like 460 lbs.

Thats a big girlfriend

D_Klein · 03-15-2006, 06:12 PM

One of the best reasons to buy an "economy bike" as your first ride is because dropping it is not as painful when you don't realize that the kickstand isn't fully extended. It only cost me a front turn signal lens on my '82 GS450L, as well as the respective embarassment.

italian biker · 04-05-2006, 01:13 PM

I have motorcycle jack, with a foot pedal release. The way I let it down is that I will always lower it just to the point the tires touch the floor, but weight is still on the jack. I walk around it, then get on the seat, and let it down completely. This worked on my Intruder, but I'm yet to try it on the M50. The M50 is alot wider. I'm not real tall, but didn't have the problem reaching the jack's pedal when on the intruder, the m50 may be a different story

Bluecruzer · 04-07-2006, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

Thats a big girlfriend

LOL - now that was funny...

Would be a Kodak moment to see someone that big on the back of anyone's ride.

03-11-2006, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,766	When you take the bike off the lift you should………… Check and make sure the kickstands down before you try to lean it. I got past the 45° tilt and thought it was a goner. The bike was falling away from me and somehow I conjured enough strength to save it. Another thing I learned “bikes are heavy”.

03-11-2006, 11:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
CManT1914 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 745	I was at a friend's house a few weeks ago and parked next to the curb. I had already gotten off when I decided to get it a little closer. I rolled it forward without putting the kickstand up, but when I went to set it over, the kickstand had been kicked up from the asphalt. I caught it, but it was scary! (fwiw, I can lift the Gixxer up off the ground by myself. I've had to do it ) __________________ Chris 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 \| 2001 Suzuki GZ250 SOLD \| 1994 Ford Mustang GT SOLD

03-13-2006, 07:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	I've heard that people conjur strength they're unaware of in a time of need . Never know what you're capable of sometimes unless you're forced to do it. __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

04-05-2006, 01:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
italian biker Kickstand Operator Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2006 M50, Blue Location: Toledo Posts: 264	I have motorcycle jack, with a foot pedal release. The way I let it down is that I will always lower it just to the point the tires touch the floor, but weight is still on the jack. I walk around it, then get on the seat, and let it down completely. This worked on my Intruder, but I'm yet to try it on the M50. The M50 is alot wider. I'm not real tall, but didn't have the problem reaching the jack's pedal when on the intruder, the m50 may be a different story __________________ 2006 M50, blue, Power Commander III, Kury Hyper Charger, Roadhouse Classic 2:1 exhaust. Kury ISO Grips with matching throttle boss on both grips, Kury Dually ISO rider pegs. Memphis Shades Alley Cat(gradient black), Cobra Sissybar, Cobra luggage rack, saddle bags are from a small company in Newark, Ohio

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D_Klein 100% Title Free Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 GSX-R750 (Anniversary Edition) Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,544	One of the best reasons to buy an "economy bike" as your first ride is because dropping it is not as painful when you don't realize that the kickstand isn't fully extended. It only cost me a front turn signal lens on my '82 GS450L, as well as the respective embarassment.

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