Butt against the seat, lift with your legs. You do need decent knees to be successful.
Butt against the seat, lift with your legs. You do need decent knees to be successful.
Yes that’s what I did, but once upright (I am on a hill) and I was afraid of the bike rolling so I asked for help.Originally Posted by Sorcerer
Last edited by JackB; 09-21-2022 at 06:24 AM.
If You can’t get the bike in gear and be positive it’s in gear tie off the front break lever. I carry a bit of string just for that. When I’ve been on ferry’s, in gear and I will tie off my front break lever whether it’s on the side stand or center stand. With a 29” inseam I’ve been in your predicament more times than I can remember. Before I attempt your move I shut the bike off in gear. I then can use the clutch lever as a break. When in doubt, seeking help beats hurting yourself.
Also, put it in gear and LET IT roll forward...After you mostly lift the bike, you're still supporting it with your body, AND the clutch is engaged or let out and in 1st gear.
I'm starting to pay closer attention to the travel and direction of travel when this big heavy bike is parked, in gear, and on the side stand.
Last edited by SeaSteve; 09-21-2022 at 08:35 AM.
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