Moe,
Hope your back gets to feel better soon.

Oh and as Sandman says.
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The "right" way to pick up a bike when it's having a little sleep is not the intuitive way (ie: standing facing the bike, bending at the waist & lifting) - that just leads to back pain and probably a second drop. Instead you turn & put your back to the bike and squat, holding a handgrip in one hand and your other on the pillion seat/siderail/sissybar etc with your butt braced against the side of the seat. It's best if the 'bars are turned full lock to the side it's down on (eg: if it's fallen on it's right, turn the bars to the right) but it'll work if they're straight too. Then simply stand up while pushing back a little with your butt.




This technique really works. Saw a little lady demonstrate this with a Gold Wing once. Pretty impressive.

Last edited by Arsenalfan; 04/06/2006 10:46 AM.
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