I'd just like to say thank you for not doing a five minute preamble, asking for likes and subscribes and throwing in a sponsored section. It's so refreshing when the content of a video matches the title.
Been doing this for years on my GL1800 and Electra Glides bikes. It really helps! Also, when just barely still rolling to a stop, instead of the bike deciding for you what side it will want to fall, nudge the bars slightly right so you have a more definite left fall towards your left foot which is (or should be) going down to the ground.
Great tip. Awesome that you bring back stuff from all your training - no matter who and where. Also cool you give credit to the source. These things are part of what makes you awesome.
It's SO cool how two motorbiking gurus from two very different States and age groups got together and did some practising together. Really awesome that is. Brilliant tip again, but I knew this one from playing around with a much lighter sport bike, discovered it by accident.
Yes! I learned this over the summer myself. Bought myself my first Harley for my 50th birthday (had ridden metric cruisers before that). Anyway, I was sitting on all sorts of bikes at the dealership, and remarked to the sales guy how heavy some of them were. He showed me the handlebar trick, and I was amazed!! Good stuff!
I have a fully loaded HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic weighing 1000 lbs, definitely turning the handle bars to right is big advantage. You are transferring a lot of the weight from the left to right and off the kick stand. I was like you trying to fight the weight to near impossible to move of the kick stand. Thank you for your tip.
Well, I’ve been riding about a million years. I’ve probably done this on accident a couple of times, but never on purpose. I will from now on. Good gouge! Thanks!
A few years back I went to a bike meet in Reno. That same week there was a Cops riding event. I ended up spending two days there watching the competition and talking to the various motor cops about technique. It fundamentally changed the way I ride. It's the small things that add up.
I don’t have a motorcycle. I probably won’t have a motorcycle anytime soon. I don’t need to know this right now. But you have a like from me because for people who do have motorcycles, especially heavy ones, and could use this information, you got STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. Bravo.
An excellent tip I never thought about it before. I went to a dealer and tried a 'heavy' royal Enfield and when I lifted it off the side stand and said not interested too heavy. but if I tried this tip I'm sure I would have had a different view of the bike.
50 years for me and I thought I knew it all. I’ve learned a lot past two years from motojitsu and motorman. Dan Dan the fireman is a must watch for beginners too
Thank you I did learn this from watching Jerry last year but I am so very happy to get all these cruiser tips from you ! I truly appreciate your knowledge and I have learned and applied as much as I remember and I am practicing. Thank you thank you !
Yes it does work after several advanced schools and competitions learned this trick about a year ago from a relatively new guy it is slick thanks for passing it on Greg
It's very cool that every time you learn something to add to the toolbox you share it with us. I learned this about a year ago when I took a motorman course up in New Jersey, called Pro Rider North Jersey. I highly recommend the class. As always thanks.
this is priceless.. I now have a damaged left arm shoulder.. and I've been avoiding the usual heavy bikes.. past few days.. but now I can't wait to try it out..
A skinny little 80 year old who can just barely manage to get my V-Strom upright. So glad I watched this ! I'm sure it's going to make a big difference for me. Thanks Very much :)
Keep the heavyweight touring bike tips coming. Those of us that ride road kings and up much appreciate it.. or at least I do I can’t speak for others. Merry Christmas brother Stay safe Wishing for health and prosperity for you and your loved one. Thanks for everything MotoJitsu dude
It’s a similar trick when coming to a stop (that slight millisecond as you are putting your foot down) on my Goldwing turning the handlebars slightly to the right to tilt the weight on my left foot.
What the hell? I got a new tenere 700 and im 5'6 and struggle with this aspect, I'm going to go try this and if it works. My god it will change motorcycling for me. Cheers dude, ride safe :) Keep dropping these pearls of wisdom for the mortals
having had GS in 2004, and a GSA 2013, I actually thought this was just common sense. I had no idea that other people didn't do that. Also, I always got on like getting onto a horse. By putting my left foot on the left peg and then standing on the peg whilst putting my leg over. I just found that to be a super easy way to get on to such a tall and wide bike like the gs. I have down sized these days as the massive bikes dont really do it for me any more. I think the new NT1100 really looks like a great bike.
I sure miss my old 1100 GS because it was so comfortable on road trips but, being a small man with health problems, I couldn't deal with the weight anymore. I bought a Yamaha FZ-09 which wasn't a very well thought out decision, especially at the age of 65.
So, since it’s not explicitly explained, let me see if I have it right: By pointing the front wheel away from the kickstand, the contact patch of the front wheel comes closer to the kickstand, and that forms a narrower balance triangle between the kickstand and the wheels’ contact patches (and the triangle is closer to the kickstand foot than before). That’s why less force is needed to get the bike upright.
A fully loaded touring bike can weigh upwards of 1400lbs with rider and passenger. I use this trick frequently. You can literally use one hand on the tank to pick it up.
Hi this is Rosie the camera girl at Jerry “ motorman” class you took in Florida. It was really nice meeting you guys !.!.! I hit the subscribe button!.
Thanks for another really useful tip .. Another clip you have made that is just as useful is "How To Put A Motorcycle On And Off The Center Stand" There I find that putting the bike in gear is very important for a safe "off stand "tips.
LOL I just taught my daughter that...I went motor officer school in Oakland CA.For tactical reasons we taught to mount on the opposite side of our bike. On our wings (900Lbs) this works the best especially because it don't leans as much. Good tip as always.
Thank you Eddie for sharing and realize that turning the handlebar to the right before jumping on the bike make this much easier as the bike is lower on the left side in this handlebar position
Awesome !! Thank you. I need that. I've never thought to go the other way. And, mine is very heavy for me, a Road Star. This is going to come in very handy.
When I park my bike I always turn my front wheel to right the begin with and not left. Turning it left does put more weight on the kickstand but, also my bike steering lock on the left side of the steering head tube so you have to have it turned right to use it. All the old bikes were like that until they started putting the steering lock in the ignition.
That's a great tip ! I find my Honda NC750X heavy, but using that technique does make it easier to lift the machine off the side-stand. Another useful lesson after three decades of motorcycling ! All the best, Paul.
Great tip. I have a bike my daughter was interested in, but she's been intimidated not by the power or seat height, but the heft off the side stand. Thank you for sharing (as usual).
Good tip thanks - i ride a Pan European and it is heavy and as I get older, it is getting even heavier - especially on heavily cambered roads. Thanks again.
I must be slow. I don't know how many times I have heaved a loaded GSA upright from the side stand. Now I know a really simple trick. Thank you for sharing! The concept is so easy, and now obvious. Always learning.
I was a motor cop 10 years 29 years with EPS Traffic Section) in albeta canada, I always told my friends to take a course...practice slow riding....never drink and ride....always watch out for left turners...ride within your ability...keep your bike clean....next you need to show how to pick up a Road king that fell over...stay safe..
I was hoping that this was a tip for a heavy bike that has tipped over on its side. Yes, I have seen other "tips" but one never knows if there is something else. This is a good tip for the use that you describe. Thanks
Pretty cool trick; been riding for decades and had never heard of it. Can't wait to try. Unfortunately I park my bike on a soft gravel surface so turning the handlebars is ridiculously heavy (because the front wheel digs in). But for all stops during the ride this should indeed help!
First video actually helpful for first time riders .. I was so disappointed when I got my 700cc race bike and realized how heavy it actually is and how hard it would be to control 😢
I'm so jealous, I'd LOVE to take a face to face lesson with Jerry. (I'm so tempted to say Garcia !) . Thanks for the free advice from a master rider. I'm 55 , and a 25 year re-entry rider and I feel like a newbie and it's so embarrassing.
Thank you, I never thought about doing this, it might make heavy bike ownership for a guy in his 60s easier to manage. New subscriber here, looking forward to more good tips. 👍
My last 3 bikes have been heavy weights. I have been doing this for years. I leave them parked that way and in a parking lot with lot of other bikes I find that I am one of the very few who do this. It helps a lot. I have had to move to a lighter bike so not so much now.
Both of my Guzzis leaned so far to the left that turning the wheel to the right made them stand at a normal angle. My big Guzzi was hard to get off the stand to start with. I wouldn't do it with my new Triumph though.
You can also lean the bike little bit against your body, let the stand be as a pivot, grab with hands front and rear spot and turn the bike completely to opposite direction if you need to... (those who might did not knew it) ✌️
I've got a Vulcan Voyager 1700. I gave this a shot last night, and you're right, it comes off of the stand a lot easier, BUT, it was harder to turn the bars than it is to lift the bike.
This is a great tip and I already knew about this from ages ago. In fact to make things easier I always leave the handlebar turned to right when I park the bike.
if it's possible🥴😉 2020/21 AfricaTwin not possible to lock while front wheel pointing to the right. While locked to the left, standing stable as a rock, so easy to get it off sidestand with handlebar to the right🤗
Your bike is more stable if it's parked with the bars turned hard left. It concentrates the weight onto the side stand and reduces chances of tip over. It's not always necessary to do, but if you're parked in a spot that's in any way questionable then having the bars hard right can make it easier for a light breeze or a gentle bump to knock it over.
This technique has been used forever in the old school motorcycle world. BTW Schwins are bikes and they have kickstands. That you are astride in a motorcycle and it has a side stand geesh. I started riding the BMW motorcycles in 1978 when they were sold in little shops often in a garage behind the dealer's house and the riders read popular mechanics. Now they are sold in boutiques. I decide to change brands while attending the Amanas Rally when a fancy pants guy pull in on a low mileage 3 yo GS then pulled out a cover. I was riding a 4 yo RT that was never washed and it had 183K miles on the clock. BTW linking the guy's video is brilliant, surely he really doesn't want to sell it.
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Here's the video of me at Jerry's class ruclips.net/video/Bp984KkmfUw/видео.html
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Thanks buddy
I'd just like to say thank you for not doing a five minute preamble, asking for likes and subscribes and throwing in a sponsored section. It's so refreshing when the content of a video matches the title.
thanks! :)
Yep. It gets old. If I like the content I’ll give a like or subscribe. Asking me to do it won’t get it done.
Yaaaaasssss!!!!!!! There are some bikes I actually can't even take off the kickstand without this tip :"D
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Pun intended I guess..
Does this trick work well with 600cc bikes?
Been doing this for years on my GL1800 and Electra Glides bikes. It really helps! Also, when just barely still rolling to a stop, instead of the bike deciding for you what side it will want to fall, nudge the bars slightly right so you have a more definite left fall towards your left foot which is (or should be) going down to the ground.
it works!
Candygram for Mongo!
Cracking tip. I’ll try this with my Blackbird. I’m 5’7” and 74 yrs old and it’s always a struggle when she is leaning well to the left. Thank you..
:) welcome
One more small thing to add to hundreds of small things that cut down on the thrashing and make me a better and SAFER rider. Thanx once again Eddie.
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Great tip. Awesome that you bring back stuff from all your training - no matter who and where. Also cool you give credit to the source. These things are part of what makes you awesome.
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Indeed. It’s a great collaboration.
It's SO cool how two motorbiking gurus from two very different States and age groups got together and did some practising together. Really awesome that is. Brilliant tip again, but I knew this one from playing around with a much lighter sport bike, discovered it by accident.
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Yes! I learned this over the summer myself. Bought myself my first Harley for my 50th birthday (had ridden metric cruisers before that). Anyway, I was sitting on all sorts of bikes at the dealership, and remarked to the sales guy how heavy some of them were. He showed me the handlebar trick, and I was amazed!! Good stuff!
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I have a fully loaded HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic weighing 1000 lbs, definitely turning the handle bars to right is big advantage. You are transferring a lot of the weight from the left to right and off the kick stand. I was like you trying to fight the weight to near impossible to move of the kick stand. Thank you for your tip.
welcome
Well, I’ve been riding about a million years.
I’ve probably done this on accident a couple of times, but never on purpose.
I will from now on. Good gouge!
Thanks!
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A few years back I went to a bike meet in Reno. That same week there was a Cops riding event. I ended up spending two days there watching the competition and talking to the various motor cops about technique. It fundamentally changed the way I ride. It's the small things that add up.
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I learned something new and fully understood it. Can't wait to try it tomorrow morning. Thx a bunch 🙏🏽
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! That will be a most valuable piece of information for an old man with an ify back.
Welcome :)
I don’t have a motorcycle. I probably won’t have a motorcycle anytime soon. I don’t need to know this right now. But you have a like from me because for people who do have motorcycles, especially heavy ones, and could use this information, you got STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. Bravo.
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An excellent tip I never thought about it before. I went to a dealer and tried a 'heavy' royal Enfield and when I lifted it off the side stand and said not interested too heavy. but if I tried this tip I'm sure I would have had a different view of the bike.
:)
Thx for the tip! I’ve been riding 35yrs and this is the first I’ve heard of it. I will try this on my GSA next ride.
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50 years for me and I thought I knew it all. I’ve learned a lot past two years from motojitsu and motorman. Dan Dan the fireman is a must watch for beginners too
Thank you I did learn this from watching Jerry last year but I am so very happy to get all these cruiser tips from you ! I truly appreciate your knowledge and I have learned and applied as much as I remember and I am practicing. Thank you thank you !
Welcome!!
Yes it does work after several advanced schools and competitions learned this trick about a year ago from a relatively new guy it is slick thanks for passing it on Greg
It works!!
It's very cool that every time you learn something to add to the toolbox you share it with us. I learned this about a year ago when I took a motorman course up in New Jersey, called Pro Rider North Jersey. I highly recommend the class. As always thanks.
that's what I've been doing since I made this channel :)
@@MotoJitsu Just shows I have a firm grasp of the obvious :)
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this is priceless..
I now have a damaged left arm shoulder.. and I've been avoiding the usual heavy bikes.. past few days..
but now I can't wait to try it out..
What a fantastic yet simple explanation Greg.
Glad you liked it!
A skinny little 80 year old who can just barely manage to get my V-Strom upright. So glad I watched this ! I'm sure it's going to make a big difference for me. Thanks Very much :)
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Keep the heavyweight touring bike tips coming.
Those of us that ride road kings and up much appreciate it.. or at least I do I can’t speak for others.
Merry Christmas brother
Stay safe
Wishing for health and prosperity for you and your loved one.
Thanks for everything MotoJitsu dude
:)
nice tip I used to use this when first bought an electra glide it was very heavy compared to my other bikes.
nice
It’s a similar trick when coming to a stop (that slight millisecond as you are putting your foot down) on my Goldwing turning the handlebars slightly to the right to tilt the weight on my left foot.
:) yup
Really good tip thanks! Am getting my Benelli TRK 502x in a couple of weeks and she's a heavy girl... 230kgs so these kinds of tips are gold!
welcome
Good tip! You can also turn the wheel to the right before getting on.
I do that sometimes
Do that every time. Never think about it...
What the hell? I got a new tenere 700 and im 5'6 and struggle with this aspect, I'm going to go try this and if it works. My god it will change motorcycling for me. Cheers dude, ride safe :)
Keep dropping these pearls of wisdom for the mortals
:)
having had GS in 2004, and a GSA 2013, I actually thought this was just common sense. I had no idea that other people didn't do that. Also, I always got on like getting onto a horse. By putting my left foot on the left peg and then standing on the peg whilst putting my leg over. I just found that to be a super easy way to get on to such a tall and wide bike like the gs. I have down sized these days as the massive bikes dont really do it for me any more. I think the new NT1100 really looks like a great bike.
I thought this was common sense
many things aren't common sense when it comes to riding
@@MotoJitsu That is true.
I sure miss my old 1100 GS because it was so comfortable on road trips but, being a small man with health problems, I couldn't deal with the weight anymore. I bought a Yamaha FZ-09 which wasn't a very well thought out decision, especially at the age of 65.
@@naif6765 i figured this out when I was 12 & my dad bought me a 175cc BSA Bantam.
It is the simple things that make big difference in this and lifts on a big bike. Great job passing it on my friend. Stay safe.
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So, since it’s not explicitly explained, let me see if I have it right:
By pointing the front wheel away from the kickstand, the contact patch of the front wheel comes closer to the kickstand, and that forms a narrower balance triangle between the kickstand and the wheels’ contact patches (and the triangle is closer to the kickstand foot than before). That’s why less force is needed to get the bike upright.
however it works...don't really care...but it works.
Basically it moves the centre of balance further to the opposite side.
Be sure that you know exactly how the physics of it work out, otherwise this helpful tip will be wasted;)
@@elevationmoto6208 😆
@@elevationmoto6208 LOL. I know, right?
Just tried this. This legit works :-) Me and my short legs are grateful!
it works!!
A fully loaded touring bike can weigh upwards of 1400lbs with rider and passenger. I use this trick frequently. You can literally use one hand on the tank to pick it up.
:)
Thanks! As a short legged guy I cant wait to try this out.
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Very cool, can't wait to try it!
You'd Ace it no problem
@@MotoJitsu thanks for the motivation! I do want to attend one of his sessions or even his motor officer course.
Hi this is Rosie the camera girl at Jerry “ motorman” class you took in Florida. It was really nice meeting you guys !.!.! I hit the subscribe button!.
Heeeeyyyy :)
Hi there .
Great Tip 👍.
Thanks Russ
thanks
Thanks for another really useful tip .. Another clip you have made that is just as useful is "How To Put A Motorcycle On And Off The Center Stand" There I find that putting the bike in gear is very important for a safe "off stand "tips.
welcome
Don’t try that with engine running! Ha ha
@@philiphawley2915 🤣🤣
Info I didn’t even know I needed.
This should have a billion views!!
Thank you sir
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Genius! As a small middle aged woman, I don’t ride or own a motorbike, but I now feel I could have a go! 😬
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I learned that in 2010 from the salesman in Fayettville NC. It's a great tip, makes the bike seam lighter almost stands up by itself
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LOL I just taught my daughter that...I went motor officer school in Oakland CA.For tactical reasons we taught to mount on the opposite side of our bike. On our wings (900Lbs) this works the best especially because it don't leans as much.
Good tip as always.
:)
Thank you Eddie for sharing and realize that turning the handlebar to the right before jumping on the bike make this much easier as the bike is lower on the left side in this handlebar position
welcome!
One of these small things with big effect, thank you
You're welcome!
Awesome !! Thank you. I need that. I've never thought to go the other way. And, mine is very heavy for me, a Road Star. This is going to come in very handy.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm doing it all the time. Thanks for giving tips for free that you actually paid for.
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I ride a cruiser so am grateful for the tip. Wishing you very merry Christmas and thanks for all the great work. Ride safe brother.
you too!! :)
Learned this my first day at Harley's Riding Academy...it really does work!
sure does!
Awesome! Thanks! I've had my Street Glide for over a year and have been doing it the hard way.
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When I park my bike I always turn my front wheel to right the begin with and not left. Turning it left does put more weight on the kickstand but, also my bike steering lock on the left side of the steering head tube so you have to have it turned right to use it. All the old bikes were like that until they started putting the steering lock in the ignition.
whatever works for you :)
That's a great tip ! I find my Honda NC750X heavy, but using that technique does make it easier to lift the machine off the side-stand. Another useful lesson after three decades of motorcycling ! All the best, Paul.
Glad it helps :)
Great tip. I have a bike my daughter was interested in, but she's been intimidated not by the power or seat height, but the heft off the side stand. Thank you for sharing (as usual).
Glad it helped :)
Thanks! Every little tip for handling a heavy and tall bike is appreciated as a prospect GS buyer.
:)
Good tip thanks - i ride a Pan European and it is heavy and as I get older, it is getting even heavier - especially on heavily cambered roads. Thanks again.
welcome!
Nice! Definitely going to employ this tip. Why waste energy on any bike? Cool man. Thanks.
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I must be slow. I don't know how many times I have heaved a loaded GSA upright from the side stand. Now I know a really simple trick. Thank you for sharing! The concept is so easy, and now obvious. Always learning.
:) welcome
I was a motor cop 10 years 29 years with EPS Traffic Section) in albeta canada, I always told my friends to take a course...practice slow riding....never drink and ride....always watch out for left turners...ride within your ability...keep your bike clean....next you need to show how to pick up a Road king that fell over...stay safe..
:)
I was hoping that this was a tip for a heavy bike that has tipped over on its side. Yes, I have seen other "tips" but one never knows if there is something else. This is a good tip for the use that you describe. Thanks
welcome!
That’s awesome! Short and simple.
Thanks dude!
Glad it helped!
I have always thought of that as "open the door". Taught it to my wife and it is a big help to her. Good tip!
:)
Pretty cool trick; been riding for decades and had never heard of it. Can't wait to try.
Unfortunately I park my bike on a soft gravel surface so turning the handlebars is ridiculously heavy (because the front wheel digs in). But for all stops during the ride this should indeed help!
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First video actually helpful for first time riders .. I was so disappointed when I got my 700cc race bike and realized how heavy it actually is and how hard it would be to control 😢
You'll never know how much this tip means... Got my first bike and this tip quantum level. Thanks
welcome!
Great tip, I'm trying it out today, thanks!
:) welcome
Thanks for the tip and clear explanation. How did I not know this? I went straight out to the garage to try it and it really works.
welcome!
Great tip! I can handle the weight on my Rt, this makes it easier👍
:) it works!
I'm so jealous, I'd LOVE to take a face to face lesson with Jerry. (I'm so tempted to say Garcia !) . Thanks for the free advice from a master rider. I'm 55 , and a 25 year re-entry rider and I feel like a newbie and it's so embarrassing.
I have a heavy bike, and I am not that tall, 5' 7", so, thankyou so much for this info. I am so doing this from now on.
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Thanks for sharing that tip. Will try it on my BMW K1600 which weighs a ton when stationary!
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Thanx for all your tips….works nicely on a 109r…subscribed!!
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Thanks,I'll try it.Of course have to be careful getting on & turning handlebars to the right that the bike doesn't over-balance.
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Thank you, I never thought about doing this, it might make heavy bike ownership for a guy in his 60s easier to manage. New subscriber here, looking forward to more good tips. 👍
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great tip man, i have a little bike but it will certainly help if i ever come across a heavy bike
try it on yours...will be weightless
1975 I remember learning this .. glad it STILL works hehe
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I suffered until today!!! Thank you for all the tips.
:) welcome
Will try this as soon as the weather changes to get the goldwing out
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My last 3 bikes have been heavy weights. I have been doing this for years. I leave them parked that way and in a parking lot with lot of other bikes I find that I am one of the very few who do this. It helps a lot. I have had to move to a lighter bike so not so much now.
Leaving your bike parked that way just makes it easier for it to get accidentally knocked over and provides no real benefit.
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On all bikes I have owned or have ridden the steering lock worked only when turned to the left.
Both of my Guzzis leaned so far to the left that turning the wheel to the right made them stand at a normal angle. My big Guzzi was hard to get off the stand to start with. I wouldn't do it with my new Triumph though.
Great tip…been doing/teaching it for years👍Happy Holidays
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You can also lean the bike little bit against your body, let the stand be as a pivot, grab with hands front and rear spot and turn the bike completely to opposite direction if you need to... (those who might did not knew it) ✌️
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Wow! Yet so simple. Thanks for sharing.
welcome
Excellent tip❤❤❤
thanks :)
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Thanks great tip. Just changed my PAS for a Fat boy and never realised how heavy it would be.
welcome
Thank you.
welcome
I've got a Vulcan Voyager 1700. I gave this a shot last night, and you're right, it comes off of the stand a lot easier, BUT, it was harder to turn the bars than it is to lift the bike.
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This is a great tip and I already knew about this from ages ago. In fact to make things easier I always leave the handlebar turned to right when I park the bike.
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if it's possible🥴😉
2020/21 AfricaTwin not possible to lock while front wheel pointing to the right.
While locked to the left, standing stable as a rock, so easy to get it off sidestand with handlebar to the right🤗
@@AmbaMerlinson Just leave it unlocked.
@@Motocicleiros shall I tell you where it is? Lantern parking 😉🥴
Your bike is more stable if it's parked with the bars turned hard left. It concentrates the weight onto the side stand and reduces chances of tip over. It's not always necessary to do, but if you're parked in a spot that's in any way questionable then having the bars hard right can make it easier for a light breeze or a gentle bump to knock it over.
Donna and Jerry are the best, I took there class twice. Love the gold wheels!
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Iv'e been riding 30 years and never saw that before. Thanks for posting
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Simple but effective, everyday is a school day, Thanks from the U.K. and have a great New year
thanks!
Good tip! Never heard that one before. Will have to try it out sometime. Thanks!
It works!
I think you saved my life. Gonna try that out right when I come back home :)
:) go for it!
nice, thank you. i have an extremely heavy bike and week legs, so this will help me alot. bless you
welcome!
Heading out now for a ride on my fat-assed K1600B......I'll give it a try!!!
cool bike :)
I've ridden more than 400 thousand km on my R1200GS but didn't know this trick. Thanks!
You're welcome!!
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That’s a good one. I have an almost 900lb R18B and it works 🤙
It does!!
Thank you for that great tip sir! You have taught this old dog a new trick 😄. New subscriber here from the UK.
Thanks for the sub!
Finally a good video that is relevant and to the point.
:) see my other ones?
This technique has been used forever in the old school motorcycle world. BTW Schwins are bikes and they have kickstands. That you are astride in a motorcycle and it has a side stand geesh. I started riding the BMW motorcycles in 1978 when they were sold in little shops often in a garage behind the dealer's house and the riders read popular mechanics. Now they are sold in boutiques. I decide to change brands while attending the Amanas Rally when a fancy pants guy pull in on a low mileage 3 yo GS then pulled out a cover. I was riding a 4 yo RT that was never washed and it had 183K miles on the clock.
BTW linking the guy's video is brilliant, surely he really doesn't want to sell it.
Works now too
Always learning!!!
Yes indeed!
Great tip. It does work. A side note. Moto that back yard looks amazing. Nice work.
it works!! :)