hig4s Posted April 28, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 28, 2009 Over 2 years and 12,000 miles before I dropped it in the parking lot. I was trying to back it into a space and got it leaned over a little too far. Managed to set it down soft enough that it didn't even scratch the chrome on the crash bars. Some one ran over and helped me pick it up before I even had time to think about the best places to lift from or figure out the best leverage position.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted April 28, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 28, 2009 Well at least you didn't get hurt or hurt the bike. Now that you got that over with you won't have to worry about it anymore. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dray Posted April 28, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 28, 2009 good to hear it and you are ok and you dont have to worry about a thing as we can all keep QUIET ABOUT YOU DROPING YOUR BIKE! DRAY:smile5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted April 28, 2009 Share #4 Posted April 28, 2009 Well the rules are... (according to 86er) Who ever drops thier bike has to hit the donation button for $5.00 You can thank Todd for that however you wish... Now watch me be next..........Dang, I really dont need to do that now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted April 28, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 28, 2009 Yup, several of us have contributed that way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteSquid Posted April 28, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 28, 2009 Some one ran over and helped me pick it up before I even had time to think about the best places to lift from or figure out the best leverage position.. Watch Ride Like a Pro V DVD and they show a woman picking up a HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted April 29, 2009 Share #7 Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) Being 6' tall and 175 lbs. "soaking wet" one of my greatest fears has been "What If "! Go to this website: http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/dropped.html Take a look at the pics as you scroll to the bottom of the page, This lady is very impressive! When at the bottom of the page select video #5 and you will see, first hand how she picks up her bike with it down on it's side. I laid mine over in the grass in my front yard and tried it out, sure enough, I was able to pick up my 800 pound bike by myself! Take a peek at some of the other videos, it is quite educational. Sorry to hear about your drop, I'm glad you and the bike were undamaged. Earl Edited April 29, 2009 by skydoc_17 CRAYON BROKE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted April 29, 2009 Share #8 Posted April 29, 2009 Well the rules are... (according to 86er) Who ever drops thier bike has to hit the donation button for $5.00 You can thank Todd for that however you wish... Now watch me be next..........Dang, I really dont need to do that now.. Not gonna be as likely now, I feel like the GW is not near as top heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibvel Posted April 29, 2009 Share #9 Posted April 29, 2009 No scraped chrome? You call that a drop?? Now go back out there and try it again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moakster Posted April 29, 2009 Share #10 Posted April 29, 2009 Check your crash bar, they tend to bend a little and need straightening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted April 29, 2009 Share #11 Posted April 29, 2009 Check your crash bar, they tend to bend a little and need straightening. Yep, straightened mine last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Fulmer Posted April 29, 2009 Share #12 Posted April 29, 2009 I don't have crash bars on mine. I have highway bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted April 29, 2009 Share #13 Posted April 29, 2009 Once you pass that point of no return............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hig4s Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted April 30, 2009 Once you pass that point of no return............. Yep, and that point isn't very far away.. I did almost the same thing 2 1/2 years ago with my Kawasaki 750 with Mary on the back, and was able to muscle it back up. The RSV weighs about 250 lbs more than the 750 and Mary did combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Daddy Posted April 30, 2009 Share #15 Posted April 30, 2009 Imagine that Al You were able to handle all that loose rock and off camber nonsense at Hunts lodge in Tennesee and then backing into a spot it happens! Glad you were ok brother! See you out there somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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