Pedro Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Some time ago, I said I would post a video of me lifting my bike off the floor, and I just remembered that and filmed it on the spot. I didn't take into account my very dusty slippery garage floor and me wearing sandals almost slipped and dropped it, but on account of authenticity here is the unadulterated video: Wear proper shoes and it's not a problem. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Excellent Pedro! I see a lot of people with their back to GS's and then pulling up with two hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 Just now, XTreme said: Excellent Pedro! I see a lot of people with their back to GS's and then pulling up with two hands? I don't know what that's all about. If you want to lift any other big object off the floor you will pick it up on the point the farthest away from the hinge with the floor to get the most leverage, why not with a motorcycle? It might help to put the bike in gear, though, I didn't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Have i mentioned i like your garage floor before 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Know you lifted it pedro but how you done it is the quickest way to hurt your back, need to get your arse against the seat and use your legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yen_powell Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I'm even more impressed with putting a big bike on the centre stand in flip flops! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 24 minutes ago, Six30 said: Know you lifted it pedro but how you done it is the quickest way to hurt your back, need to get your arse against the seat and use your legs. Valid point! And I'm not sure you'll be lifting it like that when you're in your 60's @Pedro! I think we need to get the authoritative view from someone who's very experienced at picking up fallen bikes..... @Mawsley. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 It would be easier in normal non slippery shoes, I was betrayed by overconfidence, which was the point of posting this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I think I'd be more inclined to go for Jocelin Snow's method.......she does pretty good for a 5ft 2inch girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I somehow don't think they'll be using that in any Heath & Safety videos Pedro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 35 minutes ago, XTreme said: I think I'd be more inclined to go for Jocelin Snow's method.......she does pretty good for a 5ft 2inch girl! Its ok for her she doesn't have to go so far to stand up 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 hours ago, XTreme said: I think I'd be more inclined to go for Jocelin Snow's method.......she does pretty good for a 5ft 2inch girl! I can't lift my bike like that, it just slides. But then again, it's easier to do that in a rooted soft ground than slippery porcelain tiles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Its ok for her she doesn't have to go so far to stand up and they all fell over the side the side stand is.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 1 hour ago, boboneleg said: I somehow don't think they'll be using that in any Heath & Safety videos Pedro Is it the flip flops? I wasn´t riding, I remembered to do the video a few times but I won't put my bike down with an engine full of hot oil on purpose, so this is the only time I remembered to do it @XTreme, try and do the Jocellin thing with your knees, my right knee is shot too... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 16 minutes ago, Pedro said: @XTreme, try and do the Jocellin thing with your knees, my right knee is shot too... My knees are OK with squat or leg press techniques because it's not flexing from side to side. As long as there's no sideways movement (like a slalom in skiing) then I'm OK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 16 minutes ago, XTreme said: My knees are OK with squat or leg press techniques because it's not flexing from side to side. As long as there's no sideways movement (like a slalom in skiing) then I'm OK. Mine, mostly the right one, has a leak on some sort of joint, and doesn't like pressure when applied from very compressed all the way through to extended, it'll bite half way through and hurt like a fucker. From half or a little less there's no problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 9 hours ago, Pedro said: Is it the flip flops? I wasn´t riding, I remembered to do the video a few times but I won't put my bike down with an engine full of hot oil on purpose, so this is the only time I remembered to do it @XTreme, try and do the Jocellin thing with your knees, my right knee is shot too... Got to 1.30 and he'd still lifted nothing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 52 minutes ago, Catteeclan said: Got to 1.30 and he'd still lifted nothing. You know how lazy these Mediterranean types are Dave! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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