DanDanTheFireman wish I would have known this like 2 months ago got stuck in the middle of nowhere for 3 hours until someone drove by and decided to help me lift
The first time I dropped my bike was at a rider safety course. The messed up part was I wasn’t apart of the course I came there to see my friend taking it and I dropped it in front of like 30 guys.
I beat your record. I dropped my Harley Breakout 2018 in the Harley dealer parking lot in front of the bar, with about 100 persons watching, including the riding club president. I didn't ride for 2 weeks after that. But I'm getting my ego and confidence back.
@@BrawndoQC Made me lol . We've all done it . I went to an event full of cruisers on my ZZR1100 parked and enjoyed the evening went to leave and discovered front wheel was in a 2" ditch , I could't move that bike and had to ask these bikers to pull me out much taking the piss ensued .
How generous you are to show us this stuff and to admit that you have fallen. I find falling shakes my confidence for days. So, you acting like it was a normal thing to do once in a while made me feel better. Thanks.
@@rubenluna2495 no big deal... As long as you get back on. When I took a beginner rider safety class I dropped the bike twice in ten minutes while doing emergency braking, but I wasn't the only one. Trust me, it's easy to get discouraged, but I've seen even some of the worst beginner riders, unbalanced & uncoordinated, but a year later their riding like it comes natural. It's a freedom like no other.
It happens, I’ve been driving different machines for the past 7 years and 2 days ago I just dropped a Yamaha xmax because of elbow tendinitis LOL. Never saw it coming, my arm wasn’t hurting until from one second to the next, I just couldn’t hold it. Luckily It’s not too heavy so I was able to drop it gently, but still, it’s embarrasing to drop a scooter. However, dropping a two wheeled vehicle is something meant to happen at some point, wether out of inexperience, distraction, or injury. Shit happens, and it’s great to be prepared for when it does. I’m thankful for this kind of content.
I think it's awesome that you were willing to potentially damage your personal bike to help teach us. You're an amazing guy and I thank you. Hope I never need these tips though ha.
I cannot tell you how thankful I am for this. I’m 120lbs and my bike is 450lbs. Dropped just trying to move it in the driveway and this was a lifesaver.
adrenaline will also make lifting easier than you can think guys. lifting it properly as Daniel shows isnt just to make it easy, but to prevent injuries. in the moment youre going to feel like you're lifting a bicycle instead of a 600# machine. the TSM that cuts the fuse can pop a fuse so if she refuses to start use one of your extras in the fuse box to replace your starter fuse and you should be good to go save for any major damage
Exactly, due to adrenaline, you may be able to lift your bike even with the jankiest technique possible, the difference is the injuries in the process.
Dropped the bike the other night. Was trying to run the carb out of gas before putting her up. In the middle of a u turn engine cut and she dropped like a rock. Only thing hurt was the pride.
This happened to me in the first few weeks of riding at a stop light like you explained. I jumped off and threw that bike up so fast because I was super embarrassed and full of adrenaline. Afterward I could feel the muscles I just abused and it sucked. It's good to think about what you are going to do, have a picture in your mind of your bike falling over before it happens so at least you'll be mentally prepared and understand it's not a huge deal even if you do cosmetic damage to the bike. You'll live. Some lady stopped to see if I was ok too lol but I was already sitting on the bike again.
One thing I'll add from personal experience is once your bike is up let it idle for about a minute first. If you really have to get off the road, keep the revs low whilst doing so. The oil in your sump will be all over the place and may even give you an oil warning light.
I had a bad day and dropped my bike twice, once from my stupid cat running in front of me (slammed on the brakes then lost my footing) then again doing a u-turn, I noticed the oil light was on for a minute or two and it got me worried.
Hi Dan Thanks for this. I was riding for a decade since 18 thru college. Now I am 57, 165 lb..pretty good shape, and decided to start riding again. I "picked up" a 1982 750 Sabre. I managed to go into the ditch on its left hand side only a couple days after getting it and "picking it up" was almost impossible for me..these methods just didn`t seem to work. Ended up using a 6 ft steel bar in the front engine guard on the right "to the sky" side to pry it back up. Decided I would just practice slow speed maneuvers on the lawn around my place and of course, slipped on the grass and over it went again. Tried again and still no luck. My son in law was here and a pretty strong guy and even he had no luck with these methods. Out came that bar again..and took 2 of us to get it past the pivot point. I used to ride a 79 550 Suzuki and had no problem picking it up the multiple times it dropped. This bike is heavier but I didn`t think THAT much..Now I am nervous that if I drop it , I will not be able to pick it up...which will REALLY crush my ego. Any idea what I might be doing wrong? I am going to go to the gym and try that old tractor tire for practice. BTW, the bike was on its right hand side so long on the lawn that it looks like I ended up with air in the front brakes. Might be a good idea as a pick up check to make sure you still have brakes or anything else hydraulic.
I use what has been called the BMW method. He was close, but before I lift by the bars, I turn the front to the sky and clamp the front brake with a glove slipped over or anything that can clamp the brake lever. Then, stand in close grab the throttle end with BOTH hands and just raise the bike. You don't need to handle the left bar end at all with the front brake clamped. Pretty easy on the back, which I have to guard all the time.
I've used that first technique several times. Usually on bikes like Goldwings. A Goldwing is a super simple bike to lift even though it weighs around 900 lb. It's also probably the best way for a woman to lift a bike as we don't have the same upper body strength. A friend of mine flipped over her Vulcan and wasn't sure how to pick the bike up so I had to teach her on that one as well. It's pretty exciting that I knew how to do it. -Sarafyna
Wanted to say thanks for this video. Just took my first solo motocamping trip with some light trail riding. I dumped my bike in the woods and popped my left hamstring. Following your advice I was able to perform a one-legged lift. You're a life saver.
I'm 73 years old riding a 540lb Star Bolt. Backing it out of my garage I managed to lay it on its side; a full 90° rotation. Saw your video, tried it (no luck), watched it again and Voila!, it came up easy-peasy. By God this old dog learn new tricks. Many thanks.
I dropped my new bike twice in one day practicing u turns and stop and go corners I honestly hurt my back picking it up the wrong way should have checked out a video first before attempting but now I know thanks for the video
When i started to wanting learning riding, i casually found this video. Yesterday(first day with a bike after the license[Italian one] i fell. Luckly i managed to gently place the bike on the ground while hopping off it. The bike was heavy af! And i rememberd this video! I immediatly used the techniques you showed(the kickstand one expecially) and managed to get on the bike really fast! Ty for making this video! Keep up the good work!
Another great video Daniel! It's always better to take the time and do it right, because if you don't and you throw out your back, chances are your not going to be riding away on your bike.
I found this pretty informative but noticed you didn't mention shutting off the fuel for those riding a bike with a carburetor. If your carb overflow tube is cracked or missing you could be spilling gas on a hot exhaust which wouldn't help the situation at all if it caught fire. Again, great informative video but not everyone is riding a fuel injected bike.
Thank you for this! My first time dropping my bike I got lucky. Two guys saw me fall and helped me immediately. this will be great to know if it happens again and no ones around 😂
Great video! I’m a total newbie and I dropped my bike stationary today. I struggled to lift it because I didn’t know the right technique! Now I know! 😎👍🏼
Grateful for the video. I was riding in soggy grass, practicing my slow speed maneuvers and spilled my Shadow Aero. Of course there was nobody around to help, so I searched your site. ( been a subscriber for a few months now) Anyway, after watching how easily you picked your bike up, I tried to replicate the move. No luck. I couldn't get any traction on the wet grass, and I soon exhausted myself...but I improvised by rapping a strap around the middle and hooking it to my pickup. I drove the truck slowly forward and the bike started coming up. Once it was up a little, again I tried this maneuver, but I still couldn't budge it, so I jumped back I. the truck for a little more oomph. After a bit I noticed the bike was starting to slide, not right itself, so I found an old pipe, and I hammered it into the soft ground to act as a barrier at the rear tire, and drove forward a little more. It worked,a and I was able to get on and start it up to ride it back to the driveway. Thankfully the ground was so soft, there wasn't a dent or scratch on it, just some mud that brushed off easily enough. I can't help but wonder if I were to drop it again on the road, if I would be able to pick it up if I could get good traction. Also, I noticed some fuel dripping out of a hose after I finally got it up. I that normal? Again, thanks a bunch for the video!
Thanks for the video Dan. I dropped my bike for the first time in my driveway, which is downhill. Luckily, I have highway bars. Made it easy to pick up. Thanks for all the videos.
this is really useful i dropped my bike at a busy junction the other week and it was really stressful so i just kinda yanked it up and almost dropped it again before awkwardly wheeling it to the side lmao gonna practice picking it up properly
Awesome awesome video. I just finished my MSF class two days ago and they showed us a video on how to do this. I also got to see a lot of bikes get laid down and the instructors pick them up. This was a great and even more informative video and experience. Especially with that second lift. Thanks a lot bud! Stay safe!
Oh wow, I just learned something new. When I first got my Street Glide, yes HEAVY, I dropped 3 times but there was ALWAYS a man around to help. The first I tried alone was but couldn't. The point you made about pushing up in an angle would've helped a lot, geezzz. TY for the pointer, I do alone. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🏍
I am a brand new Rider, I recently got a bike, the only problem is it's an Yamaha fjr1300. I did not know how heavy that bike was until I sat on it and began rolling it back and forth. This was very intimidating and since I've had it, I have dropped it at least three times. Thank goodness I wasn't in motion at the time of the event but I was able to pick up the bike using back method. This was much easier for me as I was able to use the power of my legs and my back to recover this 600-lb, or so, bike. I'm glad that was a valid method for picking up a bike. I'm definitely not a guy who works out in the closest thing I get to exercise is recreational biking. I know I'll probably drop it one or two more times before I am an expert at keeping it up right.
I know this is an old video but I just want to say thank you sir. I just dropped my new bike backing it out of the garage and no matter how hard I struggled I could not get it up until I frantically found your video. I still struggled, but after watching I was eventually able to get it up myself.
I've watched this video before. I dropped my bike at a stop sign. Insert eye roll now! I still couldn't pick it up. No upper body strength. good Samaritan saved the day. Still a great video
Just had my fourth lesson this morning. Finally managed to do controlled braking from 50mph/70kmh and felt on top of the world. Then as the lesson ends I drop the bike when parking by having the handlebars turned and using the front brake. And the thing is I know not to do that but it’s not in the muscle memory yet snd I wasn’t thinking. Heavy BMW GS F750. Not the biggest bike but big to me!
Good to know. I dropped my last bike on a road tour. I had way too much packed on the bike and I pulled over into a rest stop. My foot went into a small hole and took me past the balance point. Down she goes. I had to unstrap all the gear before i could get it up. That night in the campground I actually threw out a bunch of gear to lighten my load. Broke my heart but made the rest of the trip MUCH safer.
Haha I’m a new rider. I’ve had my ninja 250 for about 2 weeks and my third day riding it I was going up a hill in 2nd and slipped it into neutral on accident and fell over hurt my leg and my pride but my bike was okay other then 2 small scratches.
Thanks dan. Believe or not but ive been riding for years and never had to deal with my bike falling... I just moved up to a heavier bike recently and the first thing i do is stall it on a sharp turn and almost immediately fell over. I was scared and extremely nervous on how to pick it up and two older gentlemen asked if i needed help and lucky me. Anyways thanks for this tutorial was very helpful and i will be practicing this way lol.
I rode a motorcycle for the FIRST TIME yesterday in a safety course. I dropped the bike TWICE and felt so embarrassed. No one else dropped the bike, just me! Although I had help to pick it up, I kept thinking to myself, "what if I don't have help the next time?" My fear is that I'm too small. This video has given me a little more confidence in picking up a bike. Thanks for sharing it!
I have a 09" Electra Glide Classic, I've dropped it on a ramp with a high incline coming out of a garage. My highway bars really came in handy. The second technique I hand to use to get her up. It was much easier.✌
Incline is where i tipped mine . Had to lift alone and push up on a hill after it stalled and handlebars turned. I jumped off when it died but i couldnt hold it up to push it. 300 pounds up hill...i am 126 pounds and back is sore from that. Glad it was just a 250cc
Really helpful I don’t believe I did a full drop but came close due to surprise of the weight at a stop. It happened on the opposite side. So quick I literally never let go of the handles. Kinda like a catch and pickup. No damage to bike but your video definitely showed me a better way and less chance of hurting my back
Come here because I just dropped my first bike :) Stopping in the middle of the rain and not wearing the proper boot since i just got back from work and decided to do a little riding around the city, so it super slippery, put my left foot down and boom, I dropped my bike xD Luckily there's some pedestrians helped me to pick it up since I'm struggling not knowing the proper technique, totally embarrassed haha, thanks for sharing this technique!
Lol all the times I’ve dropped my bike has been in my driveway coming out of the garage. I found the squat and lift easiest to do; was even able to pick up my ultra glide deluxe, which surprised the hell out of me.
I've tried the first method with my bike, It being 450lbs roughly, and I had no luck picking it up myself, wish I had done it the 2nd way as it was close to the curb and I couldn't get proper leverage with the 1st method. My neighbor was close by thankfully and helped me with it. It was my 2nd day of owning the bike, and the engine guard pretty much paid for itself =)
Take it from a guy who rides heavy bikes offroad. I drop my bikes all the time. The second way you lifted it is almost the best way. You're twisting your back trying to grab both bars. Also the high side bar is giving no leverage. Grab the low side bar with both hands with your groin right over it and squat the bike up. Maximize your advantages and work less. This is the only way my little sister can lift my drz400 by her self.
Just saw this video by looking up on how to lift a motorcycel off of the ground and this was the best video i have seen! since i am in a state to where i can ride a motorcycle at 16 my plan is to buy a Kawasaki Ninja 250r since there pretty cool and a great starter bike. My dad says that anything beyond 250 is to much for a beginner if i accidently DUMP my bike ill use method 2! Ty you Dan Dan!!!!
Thank you sir. I lifted mine by the bars as the second demonstration here. But the first one seems waaay better for you body. Luckily I also deadlift so not only do I have atleast alittle muscle to lift the bike, but more importantly I know not to lift with my back. also the bike is just 400cc's so its not too heavy.
Great videos! I've been riding standard/roadster bikes for a few years but am picking up my first cruiser in a few days. I've been a bit weary of the additional weight etc that comes with it but your content has given me a bit more confidence to just get out and enjoy myself!
I was out riding last night and did a nice and slow u turn on a driveway and failed to notice loose gravel on the pavement. I went down and dropped my 662 lb vtx1300s and wish I would have seen your video before picking it up was though. Thanks your the lesson
Nice video! Don't forget, you also need to "drop" your bike safely during practice, e.g. with the same steps, only in reverse. If you lower it with a side twist, you could hurt your back.
The wind knocked my sport bike over. Without thinking I grabbed the handle bars and began pushing it up. My motorcycle weighs 390 lbs and you can really hurt yourself trying to lift something that heavy. What I did to help myself was I basically drove my body into the motorcycle. I didn't try to lift with my arms and legs. I got a firm hold of the handle bars, positioned my body to prop it up and then used my body weight to drive into it. I hate when my motorcycle falls it is always risky to myself to lift it.
I watched this before a week of getting my bike and today on my way to college I stopped at a red light and went to put my feet down but my shoelace had got caught on the back brake so it fell and my front brake lever bent and mirror came of, but this video saved me the embarrassment of not being able to pick my bike up properly. And for everyone reading this tuck your shoelaces in before riding if your wearing trainers please aha.
This was an excellent video! I’ve always wondered what my options was just in case.... And you would never ask anyone for a demonstration.. be it at beginner class or in real life. Thank you!
Backed out of a spot, road dipped further than I thought and misplaced my foot and laid the bike, broke my front brake lever in front of a handful of people, had a few laughs from the lookers, luckily a friend was there and helped me pick the bike up, most embarrassing thing ever, especially after riding dirt bikes for 10+ years 😅
Thanks for the informative video! I make a mistake chossing a suzuki1200 600lb so still thinking is heavy for me. after 1 year finally dropped was hard to pick up. :( signal turn light and lever plus an amber marker broke.
As I was always told, if you can't pick up the bike, it's too big for you. I've seen people on 800# Harleys who wouldn't be able to move it if it fell and I would always think what would happen if they lost the delicate balancing act they have going on. Ever see someone stop, put a leg down, and then it all goes down because they didn't have the leg strength or length to hold it up? My mom was one of those people while we were in the garage talking about our 500# sportster. I think righting a bike should be part of the buying process at a dealer and MSF course. You will fall even if it "doesn't count" because you were in your garage or testing it in a parking lot going 1 mph instead of on the road where other people can see you.
Thanks for showing 2 different methods that is so helpful for varying conditions of terrain etc. I have a question about recovering the balance before its too late. I've dropped my bike a couple times when moving around garage while standing beside it vs being on it and/or when over-zealously standing it upright off the kickstand when rushing to get saddled up and ready to roll with the group (yes I'm always the one who can't get the helmet clipped or forgetting to close the saddlebags lol). A few times I've recovered with the help of the adrenaline, quick jerk and squeeze of front brake. Sometimes it just feels to far gone and I let it lay down. Any other tips? Would turning the handlebars kind of like you do when lifting to gain leverage.....?
3:10 to 3:30..It's more about focusing on moving it HORIZONTALLY...versus ..lifting it. It's weird..but trust me...you'll get the idea..the more you do it.
I have dropped my bike a few times thinking the side stand is properly down when it's not, but also forgetting it completely - assuming it's down and relying on it. That's when having a lightweight bike comes handy, and one that was second hand and pre-scratched. :-) The only time dropping a bike has affected the important element, the engine, was when I fell over: the bike wouldn't start for a a while. I guess it was because the oil and petrol had to "settle" first, a bit like letting a fridge stand for a few hours after transport before switching it on. But sometime later, my bike was running like nothing had happened. I had the fall on Honda but I have dropped Suzuki as well, from being stationary. Lucky for me, I don't see bikes as delicate "babes" but as tools.
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Hey Dan, real nice Video, can you tell me what kind of Boots youre wearing? They look really nice.
DanDanTheFireman wish I would have known this like 2 months ago got stuck in the middle of nowhere for 3 hours until someone drove by and decided to help me lift
@@citizenkaine9009 I asked the same question, I'll let you know if I can find them!
@@citizenkaine9009 These look pretty similar, nearest I can find. I know this is a few year old question but I hope this helps!
That good Samaritan who stopped to see if you were ok! LOL!
Wholesome af
Probably a biker too😄
@pete not really, it's just a word that makes sense
For real what a kind guy.
Old Honda CR-V: grizzled older gentleman: 100% has a motorcycle, probably a BMW GS or a Gold Wing lol
The first time I dropped my bike was at a rider safety course. The messed up part was I wasn’t apart of the course I came there to see my friend taking it and I dropped it in front of like 30 guys.
Holy shit I hope I don't do that. Did your face match the beard?
I beat your record. I dropped my Harley Breakout 2018 in the Harley dealer parking lot in front of the bar, with about 100 persons watching, including the riding club president. I didn't ride for 2 weeks after that. But I'm getting my ego and confidence back.
@@BrawndoQC Made me lol . We've all done it . I went to an event full of cruisers on my ZZR1100 parked and enjoyed the evening went to leave and discovered front wheel was in a 2" ditch , I could't move that bike and had to ask these bikers to pull me out much taking the piss ensued .
I feel you bro. Dropped my brand new ninja 650 on the first ride while turning around in gravel.
@@BrawndoQC oh FUCK that's pretty bad man, I'm sorry 😂
Wow you put your beloved Iron on the floor to show us how to lift it up?
respect
Krazed Hobbyist 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻truly a legend man!!!
@@madingahmar4420 chill out
Which model is this? Looks absolutely sick
That guy stopping to see if you needed help was so cool.
How generous you are to show us this stuff and to admit that you have fallen. I find falling shakes my confidence for days. So, you acting like it was a normal thing to do once in a while made me feel better. Thanks.
Honestly, I can't think of a single person who hasn't dropped theirs
@@overeveryone4501 I haven't drop my bike once......but twice, very embarrassing.
@@rubenluna2495 no big deal... As long as you get back on. When I took a beginner rider safety class I dropped the bike twice in ten minutes while doing emergency braking, but I wasn't the only one. Trust me, it's easy to get discouraged, but I've seen even some of the worst beginner riders, unbalanced & uncoordinated, but a year later their riding like it comes natural.
It's a freedom like no other.
It happens, I’ve been driving different machines for the past 7 years and 2 days ago I just dropped a Yamaha xmax because of elbow tendinitis LOL. Never saw it coming, my arm wasn’t hurting until from one second to the next, I just couldn’t hold it. Luckily It’s not too heavy so I was able to drop it gently, but still, it’s embarrasing to drop a scooter. However, dropping a two wheeled vehicle is something meant to happen at some point, wether out of inexperience, distraction, or injury. Shit happens, and it’s great to be prepared for when it does. I’m thankful for this kind of content.
Very normal! Red flag is when someone says they've never dropped a bike
I think it's awesome that you were willing to potentially damage your personal bike to help teach us. You're an amazing guy and I thank you. Hope I never need these tips though ha.
I cannot tell you how thankful I am for this. I’m 120lbs and my bike is 450lbs. Dropped just trying to move it in the driveway and this was a lifesaver.
I had trouble this morning 😢plus have a crap bad back
adrenaline will also make lifting easier than you can think guys. lifting it properly as Daniel shows isnt just to make it easy, but to prevent injuries. in the moment youre going to feel like you're lifting a bicycle instead of a 600# machine. the TSM that cuts the fuse can pop a fuse so if she refuses to start use one of your extras in the fuse box to replace your starter fuse and you should be good to go save for any major damage
Exactly, due to adrenaline, you may be able to lift your bike even with the jankiest technique possible, the difference is the injuries in the process.
"Oh no! I dropped my bike!" - Dan
Slowly lowers bike to soft towel
Cringe* ~ Me
I dropped mine.... The day after I got it.
On a plus note, now I'm not constantly worried about it getting it's first scratch.
Rightttt lol 😂😂😂😂
I had a wobble moment this morning. Nearly peed myself. I've had it for over 3 weeks now so that first scratch is getting nearer every day.
@@ca2269 lol 😂😂 keep us updated
@@2xteezyyproject469 haha still no drop >.
@@ca2269 thats good I think I dropped abt 4 times when I first got my new baby.. but now i haven't dropped it in a long time (knock on wood)
Dropped the bike the other night. Was trying to run the carb out of gas before putting her up. In the middle of a u turn engine cut and she dropped like a rock. Only thing hurt was the pride.
That happened to me a few days ago in a neighborhood, people in their front yards staring at me.
@@planetphatness mine was at mid-night!! Lol. Of course I did look around!!!
This happened to me in the first few weeks of riding at a stop light like you explained. I jumped off and threw that bike up so fast because I was super embarrassed and full of adrenaline. Afterward I could feel the muscles I just abused and it sucked. It's good to think about what you are going to do, have a picture in your mind of your bike falling over before it happens so at least you'll be mentally prepared and understand it's not a huge deal even if you do cosmetic damage to the bike. You'll live. Some lady stopped to see if I was ok too lol but I was already sitting on the bike again.
One thing I'll add from personal experience is once your bike is up let it idle for about a minute first. If you really have to get off the road, keep the revs low whilst doing so.
The oil in your sump will be all over the place and may even give you an oil warning light.
I had a bad day and dropped my bike twice, once from my stupid cat running in front of me (slammed on the brakes then lost my footing) then again doing a u-turn, I noticed the oil light was on for a minute or two and it got me worried.
Hi Dan
Thanks for this. I was riding for a decade since 18 thru college. Now I am 57, 165 lb..pretty good shape, and decided to start riding again. I "picked up" a 1982 750 Sabre. I managed to go into the ditch on its left hand side only a couple days after getting it and "picking it up" was almost impossible for me..these methods just didn`t seem to work. Ended up using a 6 ft steel bar in the front engine guard on the right "to the sky" side to pry it back up. Decided I would just practice slow speed maneuvers on the lawn around my place and of course, slipped on the grass and over it went again. Tried again and still no luck. My son in law was here and a pretty strong guy and even he had no luck with these methods. Out came that bar again..and took 2 of us to get it past the pivot point. I used to ride a 79 550 Suzuki and had no problem picking it up the multiple times it dropped. This bike is heavier but I didn`t think THAT much..Now I am nervous that if I drop it , I will not be able to pick it up...which will REALLY crush my ego. Any idea what I might be doing wrong? I am going to go to the gym and try that old tractor tire for practice. BTW, the bike was on its right hand side so long on the lawn that it looks like I ended up with air in the front brakes. Might be a good idea as a pick up check to make sure you still have brakes or anything else hydraulic.
I use what has been called the BMW method. He was close, but before I lift by the bars, I turn the front to the sky and clamp the front brake with a glove slipped over or anything that can clamp the brake lever. Then, stand in close grab the throttle end with BOTH hands and just raise the bike. You don't need to handle the left bar end at all with the front brake clamped. Pretty easy on the back, which I have to guard all the time.
I've used that first technique several times. Usually on bikes like Goldwings. A Goldwing is a super simple bike to lift even though it weighs around 900 lb. It's also probably the best way for a woman to lift a bike as we don't have the same upper body strength. A friend of mine flipped over her Vulcan and wasn't sure how to pick the bike up so I had to teach her on that one as well. It's pretty exciting that I knew how to do it. -Sarafyna
Big smile when the driver came over to help. Good to see good people.
Step 1: Cussin’
Lol
Wanted to say thanks for this video. Just took my first solo motocamping trip with some light trail riding. I dumped my bike in the woods and popped my left hamstring. Following your advice I was able to perform a one-legged lift. You're a life saver.
I'm 73 years old riding a 540lb Star Bolt. Backing it out of my garage I managed to lay it on its side; a full 90° rotation. Saw your video, tried it (no luck), watched it again and Voila!, it came up easy-peasy. By God this old dog learn new tricks. Many thanks.
Dan, get yourself a good belt brother. Thanks for the informative videos!
belts save eyes.
I dropped my new bike twice in one day practicing u turns and stop and go corners I honestly hurt my back picking it up the wrong way should have checked out a video first before attempting but now I know thanks for the video
Holy crap you make it look very easy. I was nervous about if and when my bike falls. Thanks man! Amazing video!
When i started to wanting learning riding, i casually found this video.
Yesterday(first day with a bike after the license[Italian one] i fell. Luckly i managed to gently place the bike on the ground while hopping off it. The bike was heavy af! And i rememberd this video! I immediatly used the techniques you showed(the kickstand one expecially) and managed to get on the bike really fast!
Ty for making this video! Keep up the good work!
Another great video Daniel! It's always better to take the time and do it right, because if you don't and you throw out your back, chances are your not going to be riding away on your bike.
I found this pretty informative but noticed you didn't mention shutting off the fuel for those riding a bike with a carburetor. If your carb overflow tube is cracked or missing you could be spilling gas on a hot exhaust which wouldn't help the situation at all if it caught fire.
Again, great informative video but not everyone is riding a fuel injected bike.
Thank you for this! My first time dropping my bike I got lucky. Two guys saw me fall and helped me immediately. this will be great to know if it happens again and no ones around 😂
Great video! I’m a total newbie and I dropped my bike stationary today. I struggled to lift it because I didn’t know the right technique! Now I know! 😎👍🏼
Dumped my 84 wing in the grass at a stand still once.. 720 lb machine, got her up no problem with your first method :)
As a side note: I learned that before hearing of your chanel though
Though it looks very simple but the heavy vehicles are a challenge and back breaking but you have shown easy way to lift. Thank you so much....
Grateful for the video. I was riding in soggy grass, practicing my slow speed maneuvers and spilled my Shadow Aero. Of course there was nobody around to help, so I searched your site. ( been a subscriber for a few months now) Anyway, after watching how easily you picked your bike up, I tried to replicate the move. No luck. I couldn't get any traction on the wet grass, and I soon exhausted myself...but I improvised by rapping a strap around the middle and hooking it to my pickup. I drove the truck slowly forward and the bike started coming up. Once it was up a little, again I tried this maneuver, but I still couldn't budge it, so I jumped back I. the truck for a little more oomph. After a bit I noticed the bike was starting to slide, not right itself, so I found an old pipe, and I hammered it into the soft ground to act as a barrier at the rear tire, and drove forward a little more. It worked,a and I was able to get on and start it up to ride it back to the driveway. Thankfully the ground was so soft, there wasn't a dent or scratch on it, just some mud that brushed off easily enough.
I can't help but wonder if I were to drop it again on the road, if I would be able to pick it up if I could get good traction.
Also, I noticed some fuel dripping out of a hose after I finally got it up. I that normal?
Again, thanks a bunch for the video!
Thanks for the video Dan. I dropped my bike for the first time in my driveway, which is downhill. Luckily, I have highway bars. Made it easy to pick up. Thanks for all the videos.
this is really useful i dropped my bike at a busy junction the other week and it was really stressful so i just kinda yanked it up and almost dropped it again before awkwardly wheeling it to the side lmao
gonna practice picking it up properly
Awesome awesome video. I just finished my MSF class two days ago and they showed us a video on how to do this. I also got to see a lot of bikes get laid down and the instructors pick them up. This was a great and even more informative video and experience. Especially with that second lift. Thanks a lot bud! Stay safe!
Oh wow, I just learned something new. When I first got my Street Glide, yes HEAVY, I dropped 3 times but there was ALWAYS a man around to help. The first I tried alone was but couldn't. The point you made about pushing up in an angle would've helped a lot, geezzz. TY for the pointer, I do alone. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🏍
I am a brand new Rider, I recently got a bike, the only problem is it's an Yamaha fjr1300. I did not know how heavy that bike was until I sat on it and began rolling it back and forth. This was very intimidating and since I've had it, I have dropped it at least three times. Thank goodness I wasn't in motion at the time of the event but I was able to pick up the bike using back method. This was much easier for me as I was able to use the power of my legs and my back to recover this 600-lb, or so, bike. I'm glad that was a valid method for picking up a bike. I'm definitely not a guy who works out in the closest thing I get to exercise is recreational biking. I know I'll probably drop it one or two more times before I am an expert at keeping it up right.
I know this is an old video but I just want to say thank you sir. I just dropped my new bike backing it out of the garage and no matter how hard I struggled I could not get it up until I frantically found your video. I still struggled, but after watching I was eventually able to get it up myself.
I've watched this video before. I dropped my bike at a stop sign. Insert eye roll now! I still couldn't pick it up. No upper body strength. good Samaritan saved the day. Still a great video
You honestly look like you lift cars before you eat breakfast so that bike doesent seem like a problem lol
Nice guy asking if you need help lol
I would have never thought about lifting it with your back towards the bike. Great tips, thank you,
Just had my fourth lesson this morning. Finally managed to do controlled braking from 50mph/70kmh and felt on top of the world. Then as the lesson ends I drop the bike when parking by having the handlebars turned and using the front brake.
And the thing is I know not to do that but it’s not in the muscle memory yet snd I wasn’t thinking.
Heavy BMW GS F750. Not the biggest bike but big to me!
As soon as I heard "I used to deadlift..." I hit the bell :D
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Good to know. I dropped my last bike on a road tour. I had way too much packed on the bike and I pulled over into a rest stop. My foot went into a small hole and took me past the balance point. Down she goes. I had to unstrap all the gear before i could get it up. That night in the campground I actually threw out a bunch of gear to lighten my load. Broke my heart but made the rest of the trip MUCH safer.
Haha I’m a new rider. I’ve had my ninja 250 for about 2 weeks and my third day riding it I was going up a hill in 2nd and slipped it into neutral on accident and fell over hurt my leg and my pride but my bike was okay other then 2 small scratches.
Great video! You made it look so easy.
Thanks dan. Believe or not but ive been riding for years and never had to deal with my bike falling... I just moved up to a heavier bike recently and the first thing i do is stall it on a sharp turn and almost immediately fell over. I was scared and extremely nervous on how to pick it up and two older gentlemen asked if i needed help and lucky me. Anyways thanks for this tutorial was very helpful and i will be practicing this way lol.
Hello Dan, just wanted to thank you for the video as it helped me out a couple times when I dropped my bike.
Thanks for the tip about lowering the kickstand Daniel. Learn something new every day.
I rode a motorcycle for the FIRST TIME yesterday in a safety course. I dropped the bike TWICE and felt so embarrassed. No one else dropped the bike, just me! Although I had help to pick it up, I kept thinking to myself, "what if I don't have help the next time?" My fear is that I'm too small. This video has given me a little more confidence in picking up a bike. Thanks for sharing it!
I have a 09" Electra Glide Classic, I've dropped it on a ramp with a high incline coming out of a garage. My highway bars really came in handy. The second technique I hand to use to get her up. It was much easier.✌
Incline is where i tipped mine . Had to lift alone and push up on a hill after it stalled and handlebars turned. I jumped off when it died but i couldnt hold it up to push it. 300 pounds up hill...i am 126 pounds and back is sore from that. Glad it was just a 250cc
Just dropped mine and I am so grateful for this video. Trying to see how to get it up lol
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE EFFORTS YOU MAKE INTO MAKING THESE AWESOME VIDEOS.
Really helpful I don’t believe I did a full drop but came close due to surprise of the weight at a stop. It happened on the opposite side. So quick I literally never let go of the handles. Kinda like a catch and pickup. No damage to bike but your video definitely showed me a better way and less chance of hurting my back
Come here because I just dropped my first bike :) Stopping in the middle of the rain and not wearing the proper boot since i just got back from work and decided to do a little riding around the city, so it super slippery, put my left foot down and boom, I dropped my bike xD Luckily there's some pedestrians helped me to pick it up since I'm struggling not knowing the proper technique, totally embarrassed haha, thanks for sharing this technique!
I guess I'll have to learn this since my BSA has to be tipped on its side transfer the fuel from the reserve side of the tank.
wow you did it in summer heat :O full gear , lava man
Lol all the times I’ve dropped my bike has been in my driveway coming out of the garage. I found the squat and lift easiest to do; was even able to pick up my ultra glide deluxe, which surprised the hell out of me.
I've tried the first method with my bike, It being 450lbs roughly, and I had no luck picking it up myself, wish I had done it the 2nd way as it was close to the curb and I couldn't get proper leverage with the 1st method. My neighbor was close by thankfully and helped me with it. It was my 2nd day of owning the bike, and the engine guard pretty much paid for itself =)
Take it from a guy who rides heavy bikes offroad. I drop my bikes all the time. The second way you lifted it is almost the best way. You're twisting your back trying to grab both bars. Also the high side bar is giving no leverage. Grab the low side bar with both hands with your groin right over it and squat the bike up. Maximize your advantages and work less. This is the only way my little sister can lift my drz400 by her self.
Great video. I never saw the second method before. A+ for using your bike for the demo. Keep up the good work.
Man, why didn't I see this sooner. Lol. Dropped my bike yesterday and hurt my shoulder pretty bad picking it up.
Thanks Dan. I've been watching your video's and as a newbie rider they have been mega helpful
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Thanks for putting your bike and back on the line to show us how to pick your bike up
Just saw this video by looking up on how to lift a motorcycel off of the ground and this was the best video i have seen! since i am in a state to where i can ride a motorcycle at 16 my plan is to buy a Kawasaki Ninja 250r since there pretty cool and a great starter bike. My dad says that anything beyond 250 is to much for a beginner if i accidently DUMP my bike ill use method 2!
Ty you Dan Dan!!!!
Wish I had watched this a day earlier. I slipped on gravel. Thx, Dude!
I think you are really nice for showing us how to pick it up.
Thank you man, sacrificing your own bike to show us, you F'n rock~
Thank you sir. I lifted mine by the bars as the second demonstration here. But the first one seems waaay better for you body. Luckily I also deadlift so not only do I have atleast alittle muscle to lift the bike, but more importantly I know not to lift with my back. also the bike is just 400cc's so its not too heavy.
Thank you Dan for this demonstration
Great video Dan !!
I don't have the auto off feature. I dropped mine in the garage, off Jack stands while I was doing work on it. I have a 640 lb metric cruiser.
Great videos! I've been riding standard/roadster bikes for a few years but am picking up my first cruiser in a few days. I've been a bit weary of the additional weight etc that comes with it but your content has given me a bit more confidence to just get out and enjoy myself!
Thank you so much for posting this! Very helpful!
I was out riding last night and did a nice and slow u turn on a driveway and failed to notice loose gravel on the pavement. I went down and dropped my 662 lb vtx1300s and wish I would have seen your video before picking it up was though. Thanks your the lesson
Hi Dan Dan,thank you so much for showing how to lift my motorcycle up,off the ground😊😊
Nice video! Don't forget, you also need to "drop" your bike safely during practice, e.g. with the same steps, only in reverse. If you lower it with a side twist, you could hurt your back.
This is so helpful. Such a fantastic video
The wind knocked my sport bike over. Without thinking I grabbed the handle bars and began pushing it up. My motorcycle weighs 390 lbs and you can really hurt yourself trying to lift something that heavy. What I did to help myself was I basically drove my body into the motorcycle. I didn't try to lift with my arms and legs. I got a firm hold of the handle bars, positioned my body to prop it up and then used my body weight to drive into it. I hate when my motorcycle falls it is always risky to myself to lift it.
I watched this before a week of getting my bike and today on my way to college I stopped at a red light and went to put my feet down but my shoelace had got caught on the back brake so it fell and my front brake lever bent and mirror came of, but this video saved me the embarrassment of not being able to pick my bike up properly. And for everyone reading this tuck your shoelaces in before riding if your wearing trainers please aha.
This was an excellent video! I’ve always wondered what my options was just in case....
And you would never ask anyone for a demonstration.. be it at beginner class or in real life. Thank you!
Thanks man...
I don't even own a bike lol 😂
Helpful for sure. Like to see that done with a 1000 lb Harley or Indian!
This is good knowledge for me I've never lifted my bike the Easy way always the hard way but now I know some new techniques
Thak-you a lot for this video. I hope you did not get back pain at night. Thank-you again friend.
This video made me go outside to see if my motorcycle is not fallen
First time I dropped my bike and I accidentally kinda pulled my back and I had to look it up. Thanks for this video it saved me!
Excellent demonstration Dan 👍🏼
Thank you for the video! Which harley model was that? A sportster 1200?
Backed out of a spot, road dipped further than I thought and misplaced my foot and laid the bike, broke my front brake lever in front of a handful of people, had a few laughs from the lookers, luckily a friend was there and helped me pick the bike up, most embarrassing thing ever, especially after riding dirt bikes for 10+ years 😅
Thanks for the informative video! I make a mistake chossing a suzuki1200 600lb so still thinking is heavy for me. after 1 year finally dropped was hard to pick up. :( signal turn light and lever plus an amber marker broke.
Thanks for this excellent video!! (Thanks for sacrificing your nive Vance and Hines pipes!!)
As I was always told, if you can't pick up the bike, it's too big for you. I've seen people on 800# Harleys who wouldn't be able to move it if it fell and I would always think what would happen if they lost the delicate balancing act they have going on. Ever see someone stop, put a leg down, and then it all goes down because they didn't have the leg strength or length to hold it up? My mom was one of those people while we were in the garage talking about our 500# sportster. I think righting a bike should be part of the buying process at a dealer and MSF course. You will fall even if it "doesn't count" because you were in your garage or testing it in a parking lot going 1 mph instead of on the road where other people can see you.
what do i do if i’m weak
Thanks for showing 2 different methods that is so helpful for varying conditions of terrain etc.
I have a question about recovering the balance before its too late.
I've dropped my bike a couple times when moving around garage while standing beside it vs being on it and/or when over-zealously standing it upright off the kickstand when rushing to get saddled up and ready to roll with the group (yes I'm always the one who can't get the helmet clipped or forgetting to close the saddlebags lol). A few times I've recovered with the help of the adrenaline, quick jerk and squeeze of front brake. Sometimes it just feels to far gone and I let it lay down. Any other tips? Would turning the handlebars kind of like you do when lifting to gain leverage.....?
Well demonstrated. Thank you
I follow motojitsu that's how I came to find out about u....thanks!
3:10 to 3:30..It's more about focusing on moving it HORIZONTALLY...versus ..lifting it. It's weird..but trust me...you'll get the idea..the more you do it.
I have dropped my bike a few times thinking the side stand is properly down when it's not, but also forgetting it completely - assuming it's down and relying on it. That's when having a lightweight bike comes handy, and one that was second hand and pre-scratched. :-) The only time dropping a bike has affected the important element, the engine, was when I fell over: the bike wouldn't start for a a while. I guess it was because the oil and petrol had to "settle" first, a bit like letting a fridge stand for a few hours after transport before switching it on. But sometime later, my bike was running like nothing had happened. I had the fall on Honda but I have dropped Suzuki as well, from being stationary. Lucky for me, I don't see bikes as delicate "babes" but as tools.