6’1, 210 lbs male here. I work in a brewery, throwing kegs around like Donkey Kong, but even for me, lifting my 550+lb Super Ténéré was a struggle after dropping it. It doesn’t matter how big or little you are, having proper technique beats brute force.
Technique saves you from injury and awkward body position but whenever a person lifts anything it's all in the muscles. I've never thrown kegs but I imagine whenever you throw something your arm muscles are doing the brunt of the work. When lifting a bike using proper form, it's your legs that are doing the work. Having strong arms doesn't automatically translate to strong legs. In any case, as with doodle, practice makes perfect - the more you do something the better you get at doing it, the easier it becomes, and if you don't have the strength/muscles to do the task you'll end up building them through the repetition/practice.
Probably good advice as the adrenaline rushes if you're in a public setting. I dropped in an intersection once, and I couldn't get that bike up fast enough with vehicles behind me. Totally embarrassing, but a good chance to get hurt too.
Too late for me. A few weeks ago, I dropped my CB500X in the dooryard at night with dew on the grass. Bike lies flat like demo’d as I have no panniers or crash bars. Thought I was doing everything right. Left foot slipped once on grass. Reset my feet and really strained to get the bike up to a low angle when it becomes easier. I felt my left leg calf muscle tear and almost immediately the leg got stiff and painful. Had to call neighbor to assist. Thankfully no achilles tendon involvement. Dr said as much as 4 months to completely heal. I was really bummed and admit to being discouraged. Several weeks of healing and a compression wrap have really helped and I can mount the bike again (too painful before). I actually just bought a bike jack just in case. I will practice better technique once the leg is fully healed. Thanks for demonstrating. I’m sure I made multiple errors.
Ouch! I've never heard of a bike jack before except shop hydraulic ones. Is there such a thing as a portable jack? At my size picking up a bike was never a problem but now with my artificial hip Doodle's advice is invaluable.
@@rcnelson Yes, there are a couple on the market. After researching, I went with the Eastbound Motorcycle hoist. It uses a strong, sectional aluminum pole with a hefty ratchet to lift the bike. Made in the Netherlands, but shipping/receiving was pretty quick. They have 2 hoists depending on your bike's weight.
A good cautionary tale, thank you, and sorry for your experience. My ‘22 CB500X is also 440 pounds. I put 2500 miles on it the last two months riding up and down the West Coast. I don’t want to practice this lift until I actually drop - but I probably should somehow in a controlled environment with the guidance of an experienced person. I’m gonna try to make that happen before I inevitably have to do it all alone.
You can also get three short threaded pipe sections, three connectors, a flat threaded foot plate and a ratchet strap and you've got a bike jack for about 20 bucks (it's a bit heavier). Unlike the bike jack you can pass the strap through a crash bar and back up. That cuts the load on the ratchet in half and so you don't need the big heavy one like on the bike jack
Are you male? Any male rider I've ever met would just grab a CB500 by the handlebars and lift it back up. Were you trying to do one of these modern back lift things like they show on these videos? Sigh.
Nearly 20 years ago, I strained a hamstring trying to lift my old XTZ and I was a very powerfully built younger man in those days. *Miss Doodle* speaks words of wisdom.
I just love how you everything into your videos! I don’t know of any of motorcycle RUclipsr that would take their brand new paint job and keep laying it down for demonstration purposes! You’re the best! 😊
Appreciate this! I dropped my bike like 30 seconds after I bought it and totally had no confidence to pick the thing up. I'm like 190 but couldn't figure out how to lift a 440lb bike...my kid helped me : )
My CB500X is also 440 pounds. I put 2500 miles on it the last two months riding up and down the West Coast. I don’t want to practice this lift until I actually drop - but I probably should somehow in a controlled environment with the guidance of an experienced person. I’m gonna try to make that happen before I inevitably have to do it all alone.
Well fair play for being willing to lay your bike down and risk scratches for the education of others. Your instructions are very clear and I love how you emphasise the importance of looking up to keep the back straight. Also I jumped when i thought it was going to fall backwards :D
I actually keep a strip of velcro wrapped around my bars that I should be able to easily get to unless somehow the bike ends up upside down in a water filled trench. Not going to explain how I know I can't get it if that happens.
I'm glad she's honest about just how hard this technique is to accomplish. And on some bikes this is MUCH harder to do than on others. I had no problem doing this on the cruisers in my motorcycle classes, but when I got my bullet bike (that lays flatter and carries its weight higher), I just wasn't able to pull this off (and I was 6' and in pretty good shape at the time). Perhaps I didn't have my technique mastered well enough. But this can be a REAL challenge. So you should practice with any new bike you get, to know ahead of time that you have this ability if you need it, and don't just assume you can do it, because you were able to do it with a different bike.
I don't own a motorcycle and haven't owned one for over 20 years and don't plan on owning one. I have no idea why I'm watching this but enjoyed it thoroughly. I think it all had to do with you/her and your/her presentation. Who knows, maybe one day this will come in handy😊
I appreciate you doing this video! I knew there had to be a better way to pick a bike up! I will have to practice this & get back to exercising more! My bike weighs around 450.lbs with no bags & no bar safeties for the body! You jus gave me some hope! I’ve been disabled for yrs!
I didn't know about locking the front brake on. I've been lucky to have fellow riders or passers by rush forward to assist me. Very informative young lady.
My Firefighting career has my back less than optimum. Your instruction is absolutely spot on; especially back straight, look up, use legs.. If my bike is loaded with gear, I usually remove the bags I can get to; I’d rather reload gear than risk injury.
I had a flat and my bike fell over when I was looking to see. When you got a fiat and your bike goes to a point, you ain't coming back. I was at a light that just went green. My adrenaline was up and no time for technique. I just bent over and ripped it up like a mini bike lol I am a bigger guy but the worst part is I burned my calf right above ankle. Healing good. The bike was just fine beside I had to pull a blinker back thru. Nothing broke thank God. That was my first fall over on road and I hope the last. Ty for vids. I've been riding since I was a child and I pick up stuff from these. Best thing about really getting into something is we will never know everything. Learning is never complete
I love your drive to perfect everything you do. Most people get discouraged or just accept they are unable to do things. I love your not going to beat me attitude you always find away .
I've followed you for years since you began and I love your videos. I owned a 1985 beautiful Honda Goldwing for 10 years, my 13th bike since 1990, on June 27, 2024, I had a stroke that the emergency hospital failed to detect, and now I am permanently 85% blind in my left eye. I had to sell my beautiful bike which was my only pride and joy, I'm 71, and not airplanes, nor boats I owned before gave me so much pleasure as this bike. I used to practice for one hour every Saturday and Sunday at the train parking station. Because of a previous heart attack, I could not lift it the way you and most people do, but I had a special jack to pick it up which I bought after the heart attack for bikes and while I never dropped the bike it was not used, it was a great peace in my mind having it. But I can tell you that the way you described picking up the bike today was superb and I am sure I could have done that what you did. Bikes are now out of my life, same as cars and anything that requires visual attention, but I want to thank you for so many videos that gave me so much happiness and pleasure. Keep up the good work and you are young, you have a lifetime ahead of you riding. Bendiciones siempre que estes en tu motocicleta, que Dios siempre te proteja. Julian 10/16 @ 2:30 p.m. Pacific time.
Grab Straps are available from Moose. Riding single track trails means that I drop my bike several times a ride. These adjustable straps make life much easier. I have on both front and back. Save your back
Hi Doodle. I just bought my first motorcycle. I am by no means a short rider, but your excitement and enthusiasm for this lifestyle is infectious. Thanks for your videos.
I’ve done this type of lift more times than I’d like to admit but neither thought about the eye/head position nor the breathing. Great advice, excellent instruction!
I am 6'4" / 350# and a pretty tough guy. But even I have trouble lifting my big BMW Adventure. And THIS is one of the best videos I have seen on this issue. EXCELLENT TIPS!! Thank you!!!!
@@bwoods311 She did address that in the first 12 seconds of the video. She recommended using a front brake strap in the event the bike falls on the left side, making it impossible to reach the shift lever. It’s a good idea to have one. I don’t but I should.
Nice. Never knew about this technique. I tipped my motorbike not long ago and used a completely different technique...wish I had watched this video earlier. Thanks for the knowledge and showing how to do it properly!
Thanks Doodle, I’ve laid big adv bikes down in the backcountry and tried to lift them with my back only. I’ve had to take off all the gear. Thanks for being smart!
Great video, I dropped my 200KG Royal Enfield recently and i was having a lot of trouble standing it up. I called my son for assistance and it was lifted in no time. Your first option should always be to get help lifting it up, only do the one person lift when no one is available. 🙏
@@JessicaSimonson1976 her entire channel is about teaching and I’m sure the donor considered the different methods she demonstrates, including how to pick up a dropped bike. Please stop pearl clutching and getting offended on someone else’s behalf 🤘🏼
I been having trouble just lifting up my Piaggio mp3 250 because of knees injuries I got 20yrs ago and I till seeing the doctor for it now! Mrs Doolie 😊
Awesome, using the entire body as a lever! I will definitely try this, I am a little shorter than you and I have always been afraid of dropping bikes and not being able to get them up.
great segment young lady. i'm 72 and ride an Electra glide Limited, right at 900 lbs. i dropped it a few months ago. i had to have help to get it upright and pulled my back during the process. i didn't keep my back straight and i felt it go pop....sidelined me for a month. thanks for sharing.
Nice job Doodle… you’ve come sooo far, and I’m appreciating learning vicariously through your exploits. Keep up the good work - and the vids are more polished lately too ;)
Amazing technique I dropped my Suzuki VStrom 650 3 times it had crash bars. I tried to lift it back to bike but found it hard to grip seat bar and handlebar couldn’t move it also the wheels slipped a bit from what I remember. After third time in the middle of a reasonably busy road luckily I was outside my tennis club so a friend was able to help, I had had enough and sold it !! I would consider a scooter say Honda SH300 but must be able to lift it up if it drops when manoeuvring it. Very impressed with your strength and technique.
Love your vids in general, but OMG this one has helped me so much Thank you! 71 and ride an MG V85TT 505lbs, dropped her 3X this summer and unable to get up without help... Until watched this vid(3X!) and 2 weeks ago I picked her up! Thankyou thankyou
Good job, Doodle! You _are_ Wonder Woman! I’m a lot bigger than you, but I’m also a lot older, with a lumbar spine that is as fragile as glass. I’m still plenty strong enough, but it is _so_ easy for me to injure myself anymore. Proper technique, as you’ve demonstrated, is absolutely key. Grab straps and the brake tie down are super helpful, too. As is dragging the bike around to an advantageous orientation on uneven ground. Every little cheat helps. 😃
You explain very well, and don't try to just be cool, as many do. To touch on trouble spots and give a warning about dangerous mistakes is great!Thanks ! I think your husband is a lucky boy!😊
Good advice! I've picked up a GL1800 using the same method (laying it down in the garage made removing the rear wheel easy!) as well as an Electra Glide and Yamaha Star Venture. Your technique is outstanding, especially the advice to look up to straighten your back; that is something I hadn't heard before. I learn something every day!
Thanks so much for this great video. I have never failed to lift my bike, but as I am getting to 60, it is getting harder each year. The next time my bike goes down, I am going to be using your techniques and hopefully I will be riding well into my 70s. Thanks
Thank you! Fortunately, I saw a previous video you made on picking up the bike and was able to do it ALL BY MYSELF last weekend! Wouldn't have known how if you had not demonstrated proper technique.
Nice work. I'd like to eventually own a Tiger 900. My current bike (750#) has some weird geometry to it and has to be manhandled up old-school "squat and lift" style. I've done it twice, and it's right on the edge of my physical limits. As a tip-over can realistically happen anywhere, I ended up finding a ratchet strap/winch gizmo made by a company called Eastbound for adventure bikes. It provides enough lift to get the bike up to about a 60deg angle, which is about where you can push it the rest of the way by hand. Easy to operate, breaks down into small sections and stores in a pouch. Handy for old guys with bad knees, or in case the bike ever has you pinned.
I just bought that model jack myself. I'm not crazy about the idea of having to unpack, assemble, lift, breakdown and re-pack ... but, it beats getting injured as I just recently did. I'm sure my technique wasn't perfect as demonstrated here.
I've never been able to do this. I actually just use the dirt bike lift technique, basically grab the handlebars and force it up. Just make sure not to bend or twist your back. It's kinda like a front deadlift.
Great tips and techniques. If only all backroads were that level when you fall :) After watching so many videos of people struggle to pick up their bikes over and over, I wonder if there isn't a way to carry a portable lever. Keeping the weight down also helps.
Good on you! I saw a learner chick trying to lift a (light) bike the other day and thought I really should comment and give her some tips. I hope she watches your clip :D
❤great advice, 5 ‘ 11” 215 lbs dropped my Roadglide twice and it wasn’t bad 1st time round but tough . second time around wasn’t great and don’t want to have to do it again lol but thanks to you I’ll have a better technique to try .
Excellent video & advise...thank you, I'm sure that at some stage (I'm just starting off...) I'll be grateful for your explanation of how to go about it.
I don't know if I would go as far as tying the front brake but I never would have even thought to pop it in low gear. I have had to pick up motocross bikes caked with mud when ya are tired like crazy so I kinda get this. a good lesson ya have, keep the round black things down and ride safe!
Very good video. I like that you lift it from the "desaster side". I have to admit that i haven't lifted my bike on my own yet, but i believe if you can do it (and i mean this in the most positive and respectful way), than I should overcome my fear because I should be able to lift my bike as well. Thank you for this and "Left Hand up" from germany. 😊
Thank you for this video. I will remember you were advice if I have to lift my bike. I think my problem, common to older people, is I’ve lost a lot of muscle in the last 10 years. Going to the gym and adding some muscle back is perhaps the best advice you gave me. But I’ll remember the technique nevertheless.
Thank you, thank you thank you for a really thorough and informative instruction video. I watch a lot of your videos and always give you a thumbs up, but this one went above and beyond. Thank you for such excellent information. 👍🏼👍🏼
Good advice, I liked your U -turn videos, practicing that level of slow speed control hopefully reduces the chances of dropping it in the first place. On the IOM years ago we came into Ramsey and 4 men were trying to lift a CBR1000 someone had dropped. I stopped, having worked in the bike trade for a few years and knowing how to throw bikes around, and picked it up pretty easily on my own. They couldn't believe I did it.
Good tips for sure! Lifting this way works wonders if you have relatively flat terrain. Where a heavy bike becomes really troublesome, is offroad on steep uneven terrain where you can't always get it in the perfect position to lift. Main reason I ride a small KTM 390 Adv on offroad solo adventures; I can lift it in pretty much any circumstance.
Doodle-Of all of the "How to Pick Up A Motorcycle" videos, yours is the absolute BEST! Thank you for your time and effort for us! BTW-I live in San Francisco, can you help me find out where to find Jocelin Snow for lessons?
😁very nice! I am about your height, and afraid of getting a bike of that size, because I am afraid of what would happen if I can't tiptoe, or lift it. I will definitely watch your videos to learn & gain the confidence you have! Subscribed!
My F700 GS fell once and I tried it the way you did, but no chance. I wasn’t able to lift it at all because I had little strength in my legs. I was still doing the license at the moment, so I had little experience. I watched a video by Brat Tkacs before this incident though, and he lifted it looking towards the bike, not away from it. I suddenly remembered his video and tried it that way and to my surprise I was able to lift the bike. One thing I remember is that he said something like that you’re not lifting the bike up, but pushing your body into the seat and it will lift itself. It worked :)
Old man...when I was a younger man, I never had a problem lifting my Ninja 900. I am now a pensioner with a VFR 800 and I have chronic COPD. When my shoelace got caught in my shifter my bike fell over at an intersection. I could not lift it by myself. Thank you so much for this video, I feel empowered by your information and will practice your technique right away.
"I am 5'-3.75" tall" - too cute! You can round up, it's OK :-) Fantastic technique! I'm 6'-3" and 220 lbs and I struggle with my CB500X when it's lying flat, but I just found out that my techinique sucks, thanks to you :-)
I’ve used this technique but had to take off my packed luggage first. Extra challenging in dirt because my feet kept slipping, but I just kept adjusting my position and didn’t give up. Of all your past bikes, this Tiger is the most handsome. Really nice. Do you love it?
6’1, 210 lbs male here. I work in a brewery, throwing kegs around like Donkey Kong, but even for me, lifting my 550+lb Super Ténéré was a struggle after dropping it.
It doesn’t matter how big or little you are, having proper technique beats brute force.
💯 I just don’t want to accidentally strain my back picking up something like that lol
@@christians131 Yes...That's why AIKIDO rules...NOT brute strength, but Technique!
Technique saves you from injury and awkward body position but whenever a person lifts anything it's all in the muscles. I've never thrown kegs but I imagine whenever you throw something your arm muscles are doing the brunt of the work. When lifting a bike using proper form, it's your legs that are doing the work. Having strong arms doesn't automatically translate to strong legs. In any case, as with doodle, practice makes perfect - the more you do something the better you get at doing it, the easier it becomes, and if you don't have the strength/muscles to do the task you'll end up building them through the repetition/practice.
yes it's called physics 101
HTF does a Tenere weigh over 100lbs more than the 2002 CBR954RR I used to have (370lbs dry). Seriously?
One of the internet's most tenacious learners. You are proof of the value of structured practice.
Yes!
I love this content, no excuses, just someone who enjoy bikes riding and shares her experience. very refreshing...
When you first drop… stop… do not rush!
Take your time, set up for the pickup once you know you are fine and relaxed.
Then do the doodle 😉
"Do the Doodle" 😄
Also take your helmet and jacket off so you don't over-heat (Moto Jitsu)
Probably good advice as the adrenaline rushes if you're in a public setting. I dropped in an intersection once, and I couldn't get that bike up fast enough with vehicles behind me. Totally embarrassing, but a good chance to get hurt too.
That's a great T-Shirt for Doodle!!
@@Bill0167 do the doodle 😂🤙
This should be shown during initial bike training, great tutorial well worth watching, and best technique I’ve seen
my class they showed this, made us do it.
Too late for me. A few weeks ago, I dropped my CB500X in the dooryard at night with dew on the grass. Bike lies flat like demo’d as I have no panniers or crash bars. Thought I was doing everything right. Left foot slipped once on grass. Reset my feet and really strained to get the bike up to a low angle when it becomes easier. I felt my left leg calf muscle tear and almost immediately the leg got stiff and painful. Had to call neighbor to assist. Thankfully no achilles tendon involvement. Dr said as much as 4 months to completely heal. I was really bummed and admit to being discouraged. Several weeks of healing and a compression wrap have really helped and I can mount the bike again (too painful before). I actually just bought a bike jack just in case. I will practice better technique once the leg is fully healed. Thanks for demonstrating. I’m sure I made multiple errors.
Ouch! I've never heard of a bike jack before except shop hydraulic ones. Is there such a thing as a portable jack? At my size picking up a bike was never a problem but now with my artificial hip Doodle's advice is invaluable.
@@rcnelson Yes, there are a couple on the market. After researching, I went with the Eastbound Motorcycle hoist. It uses a strong, sectional aluminum pole with a hefty ratchet to lift the bike. Made in the Netherlands, but shipping/receiving was pretty quick. They have 2 hoists depending on your bike's weight.
A good cautionary tale, thank you, and sorry for your experience.
My ‘22 CB500X is also 440 pounds. I put 2500 miles on it the last two months riding up and down the West Coast.
I don’t want to practice this lift until I actually drop - but I probably should somehow in a controlled environment with the guidance of an experienced person.
I’m gonna try to make that happen before I inevitably have to do it all alone.
You can also get three short threaded pipe sections, three connectors, a flat threaded foot plate and a ratchet strap and you've got a bike jack for about 20 bucks (it's a bit heavier). Unlike the bike jack you can pass the strap through a crash bar and back up. That cuts the load on the ratchet in half and so you don't need the big heavy one like on the bike jack
Are you male?
Any male rider I've ever met would just grab a CB500 by the handlebars and lift it back up.
Were you trying to do one of these modern back lift things like they show on these videos? Sigh.
Nearly 20 years ago, I strained a hamstring trying to lift my old XTZ and I was a very powerfully built younger man in those days. *Miss Doodle* speaks words of wisdom.
I love the way that you work hard at resolving any issues you have with motorcycling. You pass on so many great tips.
I just love how you everything into your videos! I don’t know of any of motorcycle RUclipsr that would take their brand new paint job and keep laying it down for demonstration purposes! You’re the best! 😊
She's getting paid to do this dude. Cost of doing business. Lifting her bike off the ground is a sizable part of her channel for some reason.
Appreciate this! I dropped my bike like 30 seconds after I bought it and totally had no confidence to pick the thing up. I'm like 190 but couldn't figure out how to lift a 440lb bike...my kid helped me : )
Also, I still think I can't do what you can lol! : )
My CB500X is also 440 pounds. I put 2500 miles on it the last two months riding up and down the West Coast.
I don’t want to practice this lift until I actually drop - but I probably should somehow in a controlled environment with the guidance of an experienced person.
I’m gonna try to make that happen before I inevitably have to do it all alone.
@@Yowzoe jeeeez you guys... point the front wheel to the sky (make sure the bike is in gear) grab the downside hand grip and walk the bike up... easy.
Well fair play for being willing to lay your bike down and risk scratches for the education of others. Your instructions are very clear and I love how you emphasise the importance of looking up to keep the back straight. Also I jumped when i thought it was going to fall backwards :D
thank you ,it is nice to see someone with common sense and usefull video on you tube .
Besides that awesome technique. Locking that front brake is key. Great advice!
Yes, I had never even thought of that. Now it just seems obvious.
I actually keep a strip of velcro wrapped around my bars that I should be able to easily get to unless somehow the bike ends up upside down in a water filled trench. Not going to explain how I know I can't get it if that happens.
@@PetrolJunkie not a bad idea, thank you
@@PetrolJunkie Me too. I drop my 790 in the bush all the time. I almost always need the strip of velcro.
I'm glad she's honest about just how hard this technique is to accomplish. And on some bikes this is MUCH harder to do than on others. I had no problem doing this on the cruisers in my motorcycle classes, but when I got my bullet bike (that lays flatter and carries its weight higher), I just wasn't able to pull this off (and I was 6' and in pretty good shape at the time). Perhaps I didn't have my technique mastered well enough. But this can be a REAL challenge. So you should practice with any new bike you get, to know ahead of time that you have this ability if you need it, and don't just assume you can do it, because you were able to do it with a different bike.
I don't own a motorcycle and haven't owned one for over 20 years and don't plan on owning one. I have no idea why I'm watching this but enjoyed it thoroughly. I think it all had to do with you/her and your/her presentation. Who knows, maybe one day this will come in handy😊
...one of the best explanations I've ever seen concerning this topic
Great Tip! From an old man who has put his back out of action more than once trying to pick up heavy bikes.
Awesome! Doodle nails it again! You really have the best content in my humble 62 year old, 40 years on bikes, opinion! Keep up the great work!
I appreciate you doing this video! I knew there had to be a better way to pick a bike up!
I will have to practice this & get back to exercising more! My bike weighs around 450.lbs with no bags & no bar safeties for the body!
You jus gave me some hope! I’ve been disabled for yrs!
I didn't know about locking the front brake on. I've been lucky to have fellow riders or passers by rush forward to assist me. Very informative young lady.
My Firefighting career has my back less than optimum. Your instruction is absolutely spot on; especially back straight, look up, use legs.. If my bike is loaded with gear, I usually remove the bags I can get to; I’d rather reload gear than risk injury.
I had a flat and my bike fell over when I was looking to see. When you got a fiat and your bike goes to a point, you ain't coming back. I was at a light that just went green. My adrenaline was up and no time for technique. I just bent over and ripped it up like a mini bike lol I am a bigger guy but the worst part is I burned my calf right above ankle. Healing good. The bike was just fine beside I had to pull a blinker back thru. Nothing broke thank God. That was my first fall over on road and I hope the last. Ty for vids. I've been riding since I was a child and I pick up stuff from these. Best thing about really getting into something is we will never know everything. Learning is never complete
All I can say, "is thank you". I actually laid my bike down and tried to pick it up and NO problem. Thanks😊
I love your drive to perfect everything you do. Most people get discouraged or just accept they are unable to do things. I love your not going to beat me attitude you always find away .
I've followed you for years since you began and I love your videos. I owned a 1985 beautiful Honda Goldwing for 10 years, my 13th bike since 1990, on June 27, 2024, I had a stroke that the emergency hospital failed to detect, and now I am permanently 85% blind in my left eye. I had to sell my beautiful bike which was my only pride and joy, I'm 71, and not airplanes, nor boats I owned before gave me so much pleasure as this bike. I used to practice for one hour every Saturday and Sunday at the train parking station. Because of a previous heart attack, I could not lift it the way you and most people do, but I had a special jack to pick it up which I bought after the heart attack for bikes and while I never dropped the bike it was not used, it was a great peace in my mind having it. But I can tell you that the way you described picking up the bike today was superb and I am sure I could have done that what you did. Bikes are now out of my life, same as cars and anything that requires visual attention, but I want to thank you for so many videos that gave me so much happiness and pleasure. Keep up the good work and you are young, you have a lifetime ahead of you riding. Bendiciones siempre que estes en tu motocicleta, que Dios siempre te proteja. Julian 10/16 @ 2:30 p.m. Pacific time.
excellent video, very well done, clear, redundant without excessive meaningless chatting, great camera angles
Yeah, nice and concise, very much appreciated
Doodle I'm proud of how far you have come since the Suzuki days!😀
Grab Straps are available from Moose. Riding single track trails means that I drop my bike several times a ride. These adjustable straps make life much easier. I have on both front and back. Save your back
It’s official….Doodle is a National Treasure💯🏍️❤🎉🔥🇺🇸😍
Hi Doodle. I just bought my first motorcycle. I am by no means a short rider, but your excitement and enthusiasm for this lifestyle is infectious. Thanks for your videos.
Doodle for the WIN!
Great explanation on how to do it right.
I’ve done this type of lift more times than I’d like to admit but neither thought about the eye/head position nor the breathing. Great advice, excellent instruction!
I am 6'4" / 350# and a pretty tough guy. But even I have trouble lifting my big BMW Adventure. And THIS is one of the best videos I have seen on this issue. EXCELLENT TIPS!! Thank you!!!!
Lots of respect for the thought and effort your putting into your videos.
Another tip I’d add, make sure it’s in first or second gear, so there’s no chance it will try to roll.
@@bwoods311 She did address that in the first 12 seconds of the video. She recommended using a front brake strap in the event the bike falls on the left side, making it impossible to reach the shift lever. It’s a good idea to have one. I don’t but I should.
Nice. Never knew about this technique. I tipped my motorbike not long ago and used a completely different technique...wish I had watched this video earlier.
Thanks for the knowledge and showing how to do it properly!
Wow, you are doing great! All hard work has paid off! Great job!
Thanks Doodle, I’ve laid big adv bikes down in the backcountry and tried to lift them with my back only. I’ve had to take off all the gear. Thanks for being smart!
I have lower back pain and you video is very helpful on how to lift the bike, properly. Thank you and ride safe. Greetings from Sri Lanka!
One of your best videos. great explanation
I’m enjoying your videos. My wife and I have been to sturgis twice and I have been 5 times. It is a beautiful place to ride. Thanks !
Great video, I dropped my 200KG Royal Enfield recently and i was having a lot of trouble standing it up. I called my son for assistance and it was lifted in no time. Your first option should always be to get help lifting it up, only do the one person lift when no one is available. 🙏
You're very brave demonstrating this with your new paintwork! 🫣
That was my first thought too
Pretty disrespectful if asked me.
Bikes are made to use.
@@JessicaSimonson1976 her entire channel is about teaching and I’m sure the donor considered the different methods she demonstrates, including how to pick up a dropped bike. Please stop pearl clutching and getting offended on someone else’s behalf 🤘🏼
@@JessicaSimonson1976nobody asked you! 🤷♂️
That new color looks SO good ! Useful advice. Practice makes all the perfect that's required. . Thanks again @doodle
Great video! Just walking backwards (back straight) and using the physics of the round tire as the lever moment.
I been having trouble just lifting up my Piaggio mp3 250 because of knees injuries I got 20yrs ago and I till seeing the doctor for it now! Mrs Doolie 😊
oh man!!
How do you drop a MP3; isn’t it a three wheeled bike?
Awesome, using the entire body as a lever! I will definitely try this, I am a little shorter than you and I have always been afraid of dropping bikes and not being able to get them up.
great segment young lady. i'm 72 and ride an Electra glide Limited, right at 900 lbs. i dropped it a few months ago. i had to have help to get it upright and pulled my back during the process. i didn't keep my back straight and i felt it go pop....sidelined me for a month. thanks for sharing.
Nice job Doodle… you’ve come sooo far, and I’m appreciating learning vicariously through your exploits.
Keep up the good work - and the vids are more polished lately too ;)
Amazing technique I dropped my Suzuki VStrom 650 3 times it had crash bars. I tried to lift it back to bike but found it hard to grip seat bar and handlebar couldn’t move it also the wheels slipped a bit from what I remember. After third time in the middle of a reasonably busy road luckily I was outside my tennis club so a friend was able to help, I had had enough and sold it !! I would consider a scooter say Honda SH300 but must be able to lift it up if it drops when manoeuvring it. Very impressed with your strength and technique.
Love your vids in general, but OMG this one has helped me so much Thank you! 71 and ride an MG V85TT 505lbs, dropped her 3X this summer and unable to get up without help... Until watched this vid(3X!) and 2 weeks ago I picked her up! Thankyou thankyou
Another great video! Thanx for shareing. I have a Vstrom that is almost 500 lbs. Your video will help!. 😁
Good job, Doodle! You _are_ Wonder Woman! I’m a lot bigger than you, but I’m also a lot older, with a lumbar spine that is as fragile as glass. I’m still plenty strong enough, but it is _so_ easy for me to injure myself anymore. Proper technique, as you’ve demonstrated, is absolutely key. Grab straps and the brake tie down are super helpful, too. As is dragging the bike around to an advantageous orientation on uneven ground. Every little cheat helps. 😃
You explain very well, and don't try to just be cool, as many do. To touch on trouble spots and give a warning about dangerous mistakes is great!Thanks !
I think your husband is a lucky boy!😊
That paint job is frkn dope!
Excellent bike lift demonstration! Now I have to be brave enough to try it out on my R18.
Good advice! I've picked up a GL1800 using the same method (laying it down in the garage made removing the rear wheel easy!) as well as an Electra Glide and Yamaha Star Venture. Your technique is outstanding, especially the advice to look up to straighten your back; that is something I hadn't heard before. I learn something every day!
You're too good, impressive. I always avoid heavy bikes, with the exception of my vrod, but it is manageable.
Thanks so much for this great video. I have never failed to lift my bike, but as I am getting to 60, it is getting harder each year. The next time my bike goes down, I am going to be using your techniques and hopefully I will be riding well into my 70s. Thanks
Thank you! Fortunately, I saw a previous video you made on picking up the bike and was able to do it ALL BY MYSELF last weekend! Wouldn't have known how if you had not demonstrated proper technique.
Nice work. I'd like to eventually own a Tiger 900. My current bike (750#) has some weird geometry to it and has to be manhandled up old-school "squat and lift" style.
I've done it twice, and it's right on the edge of my physical limits.
As a tip-over can realistically happen anywhere, I ended up finding a ratchet strap/winch gizmo made by a company called Eastbound for adventure bikes. It provides enough lift to get the bike up to about a 60deg angle, which is about where you can push it the rest of the way by hand. Easy to operate, breaks down into small sections and stores in a pouch. Handy for old guys with bad knees, or in case the bike ever has you pinned.
I just bought that model jack myself. I'm not crazy about the idea of having to unpack, assemble, lift, breakdown and re-pack ... but, it beats getting injured as I just recently did. I'm sure my technique wasn't perfect as demonstrated here.
Great video and comments, I really like the one with the homemade pipe lift.
Well done! Technique is EVERYTHING!
Your videos are and have been really good.
Dirty side down :)
I've never been able to do this. I actually just use the dirt bike lift technique, basically grab the handlebars and force it up. Just make sure not to bend or twist your back. It's kinda like a front deadlift.
Great video - props to Jocelin, amazing rider with amazing skills
Looks like having optimal places to hold onto helps too. Maybe having good places for your "buddy" to stand on and pull with too.
Excellent job doodle, You worked hard to get to that point, well done😊
Great tips and techniques.
If only all backroads were that level when you fall :)
After watching so many videos of people struggle to pick up their bikes over and over, I wonder if there isn't a way to carry a portable lever. Keeping the weight down also helps.
Good on you! I saw a learner chick trying to lift a (light) bike the other day and thought I really should comment and give her some tips. I hope she watches your clip :D
❤great advice, 5 ‘ 11” 215 lbs dropped my Roadglide twice and it wasn’t bad 1st time round but tough . second time around wasn’t great and don’t want to have to do it again lol but thanks to you I’ll have a better technique to try .
Haha! Love how you snuck that 3/4 of an inch in. 😁
The video was great. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent video & advise...thank you, I'm sure that at some stage (I'm just starting off...) I'll be grateful for your explanation of how to go about it.
Enjoyed your practical demo. Thanks. I weigh 50 lbs more than you, and it would be difficult for me. You proved it takes more than muscle.
I don't know if I would go as far as tying the front brake but I never would have even thought to pop it in low gear. I have had to pick up motocross bikes caked with mud when ya are tired like crazy so I kinda get this. a good lesson ya have, keep the round black things down and ride safe!
Excellent demo. fantastic keep posting this type of techniques.
Great technique and step by step video. Thank so much!
This is a good video you made it short, but you explained it a lot, especially about your back and looking up
Very good video. I like that you lift it from the "desaster side". I have to admit that i haven't lifted my bike on my own yet, but i believe if you can do it (and i mean this in the most positive and respectful way), than I should overcome my fear because I should be able to lift my bike as well. Thank you for this and "Left Hand up" from germany. 😊
You're absolutely amazing Doodle!!! Now do you have any tips for us older fossils....LOL Keep up the great content!!!! Be safe and Blessed....
Great video. Thanks for sharing the techniques.
Well done, atta girl, form is everything.
Thank you for this video. I will remember you were advice if I have to lift my bike. I think my problem, common to older people, is I’ve lost a lot of muscle in the last 10 years. Going to the gym and adding some muscle back is perhaps the best advice you gave me. But I’ll remember the technique nevertheless.
Great video! Red and white looks sooo much better!
Thanks. This will come in handy when I have to lift old guys bikes that have dropped without hurting myself.
Awesome!! Thank you for showing us how to do this !!
First step is getting in shape. Deadlifts help. I’m 55. 6’2”. 205 pounds. Was able to pick up my r1200gs fully loaded w out any trouble.
Thank you, thank you thank you for a really thorough and informative instruction video. I watch a lot of your videos and always give you a thumbs up, but this one went above and beyond. Thank you for such excellent information. 👍🏼👍🏼
Good advice, I liked your U -turn videos, practicing that level of slow speed control hopefully reduces the chances of dropping it in the first place. On the IOM years ago we came into Ramsey and 4 men were trying to lift a CBR1000 someone had dropped. I stopped, having worked in the bike trade for a few years and knowing how to throw bikes around, and picked it up pretty easily on my own. They couldn't believe I did it.
Good tips for sure! Lifting this way works wonders if you have relatively flat terrain. Where a heavy bike becomes really troublesome, is offroad on steep uneven terrain where you can't always get it in the perfect position to lift. Main reason I ride a small KTM 390 Adv on offroad solo adventures; I can lift it in pretty much any circumstance.
I love your sense of humor!
Doodle-Of all of the "How to Pick Up A Motorcycle" videos, yours is the absolute BEST! Thank you for your time and effort for us! BTW-I live in San Francisco, can you help me find out where to find Jocelin Snow for lessons?
😁very nice! I am about your height, and afraid of getting a bike of that size, because I am afraid of what would happen if I can't tiptoe, or lift it. I will definitely watch your videos to learn & gain the confidence you have! Subscribed!
Good video Doodle. Great detail everyone can understand.😊
My F700 GS fell once and I tried it the way you did, but no chance. I wasn’t able to lift it at all because I had little strength in my legs. I was still doing the license at the moment, so I had little experience. I watched a video by Brat Tkacs before this incident though, and he lifted it looking towards the bike, not away from it. I suddenly remembered his video and tried it that way and to my surprise I was able to lift the bike. One thing I remember is that he said something like that you’re not lifting the bike up, but pushing your body into the seat and it will lift itself. It worked :)
Old man...when I was a younger man, I never had a problem lifting my Ninja 900. I am now a pensioner with a VFR 800 and I have chronic COPD. When my shoelace got caught in my shifter my bike fell over at an intersection. I could not lift it by myself. Thank you so much for this video, I feel empowered by your information and will practice your technique right away.
The "adjust" tip really is important - especially in that moment of panic out on the roads.
"I am 5'-3.75" tall" - too cute! You can round up, it's OK :-) Fantastic technique!
I'm 6'-3" and 220 lbs and I struggle with my CB500X when it's lying flat, but I just found out that my techinique sucks, thanks to you :-)
I’ve used this technique but had to take off my packed luggage first. Extra challenging in dirt because my feet kept slipping, but I just kept adjusting my position and didn’t give up.
Of all your past bikes, this Tiger is the most handsome. Really nice. Do you love it?
Great job. You really are developing into a proficient rider! Well done! Ride safe…
Loving those new colors on your bike. Enjoying your videos.