Aw well, it was a nice run while it lasted.

[hig4s]

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..

[mini-muffin]

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

[dray]

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:

[Eck]

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..

[bongobobny]

Yup, several of us have contributed that way...

[KiteSquid]

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.

[skydoc_17]

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!

[RoadKill]

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.

[gibvel]

No scraped chrome? You call that a drop?? Now go back out there and try it again!!!

[Moakster]

Check your crash bar, they tend to bend a little and need straightening.

[slick97spirit]

Check your crash bar, they tend to bend a little and need straightening.

 

Yep, straightened mine last night.

[Eddie Fulmer]

I don't have crash bars on mine. I have highway bars

[1BigDog]

Once you pass that point of no return.............

[hig4s]

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.

[Big Daddy]

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!