Tip Overs
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2023
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From: South Carolina
The only time I've had a problem is when I put my foot down on loose items. One piece of gravel will cause my foot to slip, so I pay close attention when coming to a stop as to the surface condition.
Thanks for the response and go for a ride today, it will make you a happy soul.
Road Warrior
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From: Ohio
Hello everyone. I have had two tip overs, both in my garage because something on the floor that my foot slipped on. I got the Road King up with the suggested method, back towards bike, gripped the engine and saddle bag bars and small stepped it up. Then, later I tipped my Ultra over and had trouble, as I am 70 and 5'8" 170 lbs. I had a 6' 2x4 that I placed through the engine guards, (crash bars to us mature folks) and was easily able to right the bike.
Question is that I can't carry a 6' piece of lumber on my bike.
Does anyone know of a collapsable pipe like device that would fit in the tour pack?
Thanks for racking your brains, I know this is unusual question.
Barron Cooley
Question is that I can't carry a 6' piece of lumber on my bike.
Does anyone know of a collapsable pipe like device that would fit in the tour pack?
Thanks for racking your brains, I know this is unusual question.
Barron Cooley
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Cruiser
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From: South Carolina
Surely you jest. The reason that I ride four days a week is that everyone will have the last day they ever take a ride.
Live life while you can.
I think I'll go for a ride, right after church.
Thanks for the response!
Live life while you can.
I think I'll go for a ride, right after church.
Thanks for the response!
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2019
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From: Ohio
I not jest. Maybe dropping bikes at an old age is a sign from the Lord. Have a great and safe day.
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Cruiser
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From: South Carolina
After a day of consideration, I am going to by the $228 jack. What the heck.
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From: Colorado
I just received my MotoBike Jack last Monday. I got it as a tool to carry in case it is ever needed. Footing surface is the main consideration for me. On hard pavement where the footing is sure, the practice of lifting using your body is okay. But with loose surface it is very "iffy".
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Watch their website video of a full sized HD Road Glide/Utra Limited. Kinda looks "hoky". It might work, but for a steel base, two poles and a very standard ratchet strap for $225 seems awfully expensive for what it actually is. If I could find two steel poles, the rest could be easily bought for $20....IMHO
(notice how in the video the operator needs to secure the base with his foot as it wants to move,,,,,so very "unstable")
(notice how in the video the operator needs to secure the base with his foot as it wants to move,,,,,so very "unstable")
