So Much For Picking Up .
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From: west Michigan
That's one of the advantages of having crash bars/engine guards on a heavy bike.
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From: Good roads, cold beer
Unrelated - saw Summerfest is in Sept now? I thought that was traditionally in summertime and not Sept (tho could be mis-remembering).
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From: PNW
That sucks. yea, fresh hot pavement jiffy can sink in for sure. Thankfully wasn't an issue at this bar. The slippery sand happened a few times there (wasn't just once), they never cleaned it- would have taken all of 3 minutes w/ a blower. Finally mentioned it to a bartender (lady) and she got pissy about it. Dunno. Since then have never stopped there again.
Unrelated - saw Summerfest is in Sept now? I thought that was traditionally in summertime and not Sept (tho could be mis-remembering).
Unrelated - saw Summerfest is in Sept now? I thought that was traditionally in summertime and not Sept (tho could be mis-remembering).
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From: California, Md now Savannah, Ga
t gently laid my Street Glide Special over on the Tail of the Dragon when I pulled over to the shoulder on a downward sloped left turn to let some hot rod cars go by that were in a hurry. I got off, looked around for a few seconds waiting for someone coming down the mountain to give me a hand. No one came so I used a variation of the recommended technique and got it up and suddenly worried if it was going to keep on going over the other way but I maintained control and was able to get the kick stand down on my side. I looked it over; it started right up and I was on my way. Crash bar and bottom of saddlebag had a little road rash on the undersides.The road's slope caused the bike to be even lower than the level shoulder. That was 2 years ago when I was 72 and 5'10" and about 175lbs - adrenaline with regular working out mixed in is a wonderful thing.
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From: NE Florida
Getting old sucks. Just a few years ago I almost dropped my Street Glide and muscled it back upright. Not sure I could do it today and I still work out. It's knees, back, and other parts that reduce strength. 20 years ago I dropped my Heritage off of the jack, walked over and just snatched it off of the ground (in horror). Must have been the adrenaline because it felt like picking up 10lbs. Thankfully nothing was damaged. There will be a next time I'm sure and I hope I can manage it - not sure my ego could take the hit LMAO.
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From: Fix'n 2 N, TX
My old riding buddy must have dropped his Heritage 10 times thru about 7 states!
He was probably 5' 6". It probably needed to be lowered.
We seem to rarely land on flat ground, I'd look back and he'd be rolling down a hill. Panic stops mainly.
But it happened at the pay booth at North Rim, a pothole at a store in Pagosa Springs, on and on. It got to the point I just laughed (under my breath).
That damn bike was indestructible!
He was probably 5' 6". It probably needed to be lowered.
We seem to rarely land on flat ground, I'd look back and he'd be rolling down a hill. Panic stops mainly.
But it happened at the pay booth at North Rim, a pothole at a store in Pagosa Springs, on and on. It got to the point I just laughed (under my breath).
That damn bike was indestructible!
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From: Nova Scotia
The video showed Road Kings being picked up. I'd like to see one showing an Ultra Classic or Road Glide Limited being picked up using the Meye Lift. Also the Road King is about 100 lbs LIGHTER than the Ultras and RG Limiteds. I'm not saying it can't be done, I'm just saying I'd like to see if the Lift is any different.
BTW, what kind of bike was that 70 year old riding?
BTW, what kind of bike was that 70 year old riding?
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From: Nova Scotia
I have never tried to lift an Ultra classic or similar weight bike. The heaviest would be my Road King, and My FLHT next. All dropping events were on a paved level surface too, so no experience in sand, or downhill situations.
Wouldn't mind attempting a lift on a heavier bike, just to see if I could do it, but don't know anyone around here good enough to ask.
Wouldn't mind attempting a lift on a heavier bike, just to see if I could do it, but don't know anyone around here good enough to ask.
