Stacked! - Page 2

Responseless · 09-03-2007, 07:33 PM

Those narcoleptic bikes just sleep anywhere they want...
It's one of those things to have the knowledge to pick up a bike easily, not like its part of the training (or is it?)

Jonchilds · 10-03-2007, 07:54 PM

It's not that hard to pick up a bike if you know how. I recently came off and squashed my foot in the process and could only just walk immediately after but still didn't have too many problems picking the bike up (adrenalin is a wonderful thing - use it before it's gone if you've come off and aren't badly hurt)

You ZZR probably weighs about 150kg. Given the weight distribution and leverage, you're only going to have to lift the equivalent of 60-70kg for the first foot, and it gets alot easier from there. Give the bike one almighty tug, and try and hold it at about a 50-60 degree angle to avoid overbalancing it, then slowly raise it enough to put the stand down. Regain your composure quickly and park up somewhere to cool it until you're calm.

PolishDude · 10-03-2007, 10:24 PM

hey, u can practice on my zzr how to pick it up

it's been dupmed so many times that i don't care. don't give up, get on it asap!!!

Machast · 10-03-2007, 11:05 PM

^^^^ I'd be taking that offer

Once you get the hang of it, and realise how much it's a matter of technique, and how little it's about strength, you'll wonder what all the fuss was about.
That said tho though.... I'm still not looking forward to the day I have to lift my 220+ kg VFR.
Don't get discouraged!! It's just another aspect of motorcycling

a necessary evil.

thro · 11-03-2007, 01:01 PM

http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/dropped.html

from the lady's site:

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At 5' 3" and 118 pounds Carol feels quite comfortable aboard a BMW R1150 GS with its 31.5 inch seat height and its nearly 600 pounds.[/b]

Don't feel too bad about dropping it, i'm sure we've all either dropped a bike or almost done it.

Even if it's something retarded like getting your jeans/boot caught on the footpeg (did that about 15 years ago on my dirt bike), or not quite kicking the side stand down properly as you get off...

cowgirl · 12-03-2007, 01:49 PM

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thats ok! - there's always someone worse off than you..

*cough*cowgirl*cough*[/b]

*evil glare*

dont let it put u off. i cant pick up my bike either and have dropped it numerous times. most of the time ive been with someone i know but once i droped it and a random on the street helped me pick it up.

you dont wanna know how many times mine has gone down...

Darkbyte · 12-03-2007, 03:30 PM

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you dont wanna know how many times mine has gone down...[/b]

sounds like a submarine *cheeky grin*

Desmogod · 12-03-2007, 03:33 PM

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you dont wanna know how many times mine has gone down...[/b]

How many times have you gone down?

cowgirl · 12-03-2007, 03:48 PM

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you dont wanna know how many times mine has gone down...[/b]

How many times have you gone down?
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too many times to count
wait... what are we talking about?

Motormaniac · 13-03-2007, 04:30 PM

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So wats u all think about that?
Stacked it when its at standstill for a couple times and only having it for 4 wks.
Its juz putting me off to ride now. Cause I couldn't lift it up

Maybe its time for a scooter

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Hang on! did you say scooter??! are you sure u were meant to ride in the first place?! nah just jokes dude. i dropped my bike a couple of tiimes (4 actually!!) the first time was when i first took the bike on the road. the only thing to do is get back on it, seriously. i dropped it during a test too doing the quickstop so i shat myself the next time i practised it, but all u gotta do is take it easy, take it slow, but definitely get back on. and believe me, u'll be thankful that you did.

good luck

cocopop06 · 14-03-2007, 04:19 PM

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http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/dropped.html

from the lady's site:
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At 5' 3" and 118 pounds Carol feels quite comfortable aboard a BMW R1150 GS with its 31.5 inch seat height and its nearly 600 pounds.[/b]

Don't feel too bad about dropping it, i'm sure we've all either dropped a bike or almost done it.

Even if it's something retarded like getting your jeans/boot caught on the footpeg (did that about 15 years ago on my dirt bike), or not quite kicking the side stand down properly as you get off...
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wow cool site!

okitoki · 16-03-2007, 09:39 AM

Hey Coco...
Keep at it... u ride great when you are with others (Better than me anyway

) the more you ride, the more confidence you will get... just need more practice at lifting ur bike up (Not by dropping it though) or start pumping iron to build up your skinny little arms

BUT, if you really want to change your bike... I found a scooter for you...

Low riding position... no need to worry about dropping it, good millage (can travel without toilet breaks) and has pink farings... (Probably can get the yellow seat cover since u like yellow

)... and if any cagers/riders bullying u on the road.... just "flush" your exhaust... that should scare them away

Uncle Ho · 16-03-2007, 09:57 AM

Hi there

... you handle the bike well... my only comment would be that if you are going to keep the bike a while, perhaps you could get the suspension lowered an inch (just a thought). Would make the world of difference and give you a lot more confidence when at slow speed, and general manovouring in/out parking spots etc. Just remember the more you ride, the better you get which gives you more confidence.

okitoki · 16-03-2007, 10:10 AM

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Hi there

... you handle the bike well... my only comment would be that if you are going to keep the bike a while, perhaps you could get the suspension lowered an inch (just a thought). Would make the world of difference and give you a lot more confidence when at slow speed, and general manovouring in/out parking spots etc. Just remember the more you ride, the better you get which gives you more confidence.[/b]

actually, she hasnt cut the foam in the seat yet, so that should be the cheaper mod first... should atleast change from a tippy toe to able to flat feet when standing... also would make backing up the bike abit easier... *ahem* and parking the bike too

LYLE · 18-03-2007, 07:44 PM

Hey there, unlucky..... just a tip if you haven't had a bike before and your short...(like me) DON'T FILL THE FUEL TANK!!!, just ride with 1/4-1/2 a tank for a while as the 15L of fuel the vtr holds can make a difference in the way it balances.....(and if you only have 5l of fuel not 15 it's about 10kg lighter making it easier to pick up....) oh and when lifting the bike turn the bars in towards the ground, put the front brake on and then straighten the bars as you start getting it off the ground....lift it up by the front of the tank not back near the seat.....well anyway hope all goes well and good luck for the future biking....