How to get out of mud

[@BretTkacs]

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[@ZorgTheFlatulent]

This was exceptionally well done, Bret! Ego is such a killer on a bike. Seeing you put yours aside to coach a real-life situation and breaking it down so beautifully is a rare and special thing. Keep up the great work!

[@arminwendt4568]

When Bret said ‘$hit’, you know it’s bad!

[@BretTkacs]

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[@donkimes2135]

I learnt something about putting it on the side stand and try to swing it around it might come in handle down the road great video .

[@NoahWyka]

There's nothing like that sinking feeling of "uh-oh, what did I just get myself into?" Great calm explanation of your process and how to muscle a heavy motorcycle out of a jam. I've recovered a lot of things in my life, now I'm learning day by day how to get my bike out of situations I should've been smarter than to get it into.

[@nathanboeger978]

First instructor I have seen do a "cliff hanger". Nice showmanship!

[@MotoRiderTube]

Man I was pushing so hard I almost broke my chair!! :-D

[@jaskroo]

Stellar instructions Bret. We rode this weekend up in the partially snowy/icy Sierras of Nor Cal when I found myself needing to use this technique. I was going down one of the tracks on a Jeep trail when I found myself boxed in which fairy deep snow/ice on both sides and only about 6 feet of dirt front of me. ...a section of trail that doesn’t get much sunlight. I knew because of the off-camber nature of the snow covered terrain, my only option was to pull to the far side of the dirt patch I was on and kick-stand-rotate the bike clockwise, swinging the back end around. The tires landed perfectly back on the dirt and It took seconds to do ...it was way easier than imagined. Without this knowledge I might have been there for a while and possibly even might have needed to pull my winch out. Huge thanks for sharing this. I hope things open up soon as I would love to take one of your riding school/clinic this year. Cheers.

[@markursich3305]

Brett I love all your videos and are always looking forward to the new adventure.....that being said, you have definitely EARNED the thumbs up from me on this video. To head out solo in the rain and get stuck, narrate, move cameras and successfully extract all while not loosing you cool.....you are the man! Keep up the great work! :)

[@neilmackinnon3371]

I have never seen that side stand pivot before... that was very neatly done. Every day is a school day... thank you.

[@riorica1]

Be careful, the old side stand pivot trick has resulted in many broken engine cases and frames on these big heavy adventure bikes. Brett knows his stuff and not trying to knock him - I have used this technique myself at times. However, I now work on these bikes and this maneuver can be a very costly one! Trust me, it's not usually worth the chance in most situations.

[@0xsergy]

@@riorica1 yep, anything over 400lbs is iffy to do that

[@waldemargorecki3387]

Reminds me of a struggle I had this summer with my ATAS. My conclusion: get crf 250 for single path riding.

[@anotheryoutuber_]

heavy bike heavy problems, light bike...

[@ЛеонидКоренков-ч7й]

Oh, that’s so true!

[@Francois_Dupont]

i rode a CB300 on my course and it is just the perfect weight and size. also on the road 30HP is just enought to climb hills 90kph and things.

[@skippythetownie3123]

DRZ400...

[@johannjacobs6401]

@@Francois_Dupont i am of the opinion a 300 is more than enough, taking the speed limits etch into consideration, though i love my 600 Honda, it is an overkill in most road situations and weights 222 kg's Regards from rsa

[@mikemcallister757]

Taking the time to show us how to get unstuck and figuring it out as you go. Amazing skill and a cool head to get things done in the real world. I was stuck in the snow a couple of days ago on my 1200 GSW, I kept saying come on baby we can do it... Thank you for another great video!!

[@2wheelsandatent]

oh Bret, I had my money on you getting front wheels over back tire stuck after the wet angled log slid it lol. I do like that you did this video though as I end up riding my 701 solo and I like to get into stuff I probably shouldn't (it's kind of as they say my M.O.). This video is unique in the fact that it shows the process that ACTUALLY occurs. We got off the bike and assess the situation including the fact that we are alone or in a group, After we make a plan and probably run the percentages of success in our heads (or out loud) it is time to take inner stock. I have a very skilled riding buddy who teaches us hard enduro techniques who has drilled into me the following words.... "If you can see yourself making it in your head go for it, if you can not see it in your head don't try that day" Context for that is one day I feel like an animal and i am riding amazing (for me anyway lol) and the next i feel timid and my timing is off or the bike feels different etc. The advise came because I kept trying to "man up and push through" on days when it was just not going to happen and he said it is ok to revisit an obstacle on a "good day" and is not a "chicken but a smart thing to do"

[@YSPDJapan]

There's no way you'd get a tire over that wet tree. Unless you can wheelie it on top it won't go. No bite. It's slick as all hell

[@BretTkacs]

Good advice... Ironically this was one of my "off" days. But I still gave it a good effort. If I was with a buddy and feeling hot I would have done the necessary legwork to make it hapen and done it again.

[@2wheelsandatent]

@@BretTkacs thanks and again great video your videos have helped me out a time or two when I get stuck or frustrated I have to recall what did Brett say ???? Like the deep sand one for sure haha.

[@JimbosKitchen]

From a newbie, when I feel it, I'll try it. I can always try it another day, but not if I injure myself.

[@jimboinvt]

It would be great to have the right Bret Tcaks video on my phone when we need it. Had I watched and practiced everything he posts, I would be riding today instead of nursing my broken foot. Let’s start with boots…

[@robhayes8295]

Thanks Bret, yes it is keeping calm, and thinking about the situation rather then panic and feeling rushed.

[@BretMcHone]

Thanks for these bits of gold. It's good to see the actual struggle from experienced riders. It helps really drive home the difficulty of some situations to those of us that are less experienced. I grew up riding in mud on ATVs and we wouldn't have thought twiced about bouncing over that log. I have very little experience on a motorcycle in mud so this is some wisdom I'll try to hold onto. I imagine it's also a lot tougher to muscle around a 1200cc bike than it is, say, a 650.

[@BretTkacs]

600, no problem, 800 maybe, 1200 nope

[@Fly2nowr]

Wish Bret could ride this obstacle. I watched this video till the end, but you took the one proper decision - turn back until this video became a rescue trip. Thanks Bret for sharing with us your skill and experience.

[@Dievas99]

A great teacher has no ego. Bravo!

[@joeshoreline]

This was an outstanding demonstration of reality. No matter who you are,or what your skill level is these situations can and will a occur! I have been learning from your videos for a few years now. Your calmness and good decision making in a tricky situation shows the level of professionalism that you have obtained. Wonderful work!! Thank you ,for the Lessons.

[@lowrider9367]

Gotta say this is one of my favorite vids. Although I thought I was witnessing insanity crossing that wet log @ that angle. I could not stop the vid. Result was as I predicted. What makes this video so great was, this is real life scenario. You can tell this was not what he set out to do. Yet he forged forward & displayed a great way to get a massive GS out of a bad situation... Great Vid Bret!!!

[@saadstrips6573]

Well done. A difficult lesson. I remember one time I stuck with my boulevard C50 in the sands, then I dad to use my hands to make a path for my both wheels and remove the sands underneath the bike. I was alone too, and it was a good lesson for me. Thank you and keep up the clever work.

[@rodrigofabregas7756]

Is incredible Bret...the kind of problems you get in, just to teach your fans how to get out of them!...you are awesome!...😎

[@germaniack]

Great video and it gives the rest of us mortals a good perspective on how staying cool-headed and breaking down the situation can get you out of a predicament. Also, ride with a smile! Totally using that!

[@johnpandelaki8023]

Bring a winch when going solo! That was your advise for solo riders long time ago. I took your advise and saved my back/knees (and a big chiro bill) several times. Some riders (me one of them) might pop their knees pulling heavy bike out of mud like that. It is an unusual scenario: out riding solo in the woods in the rain (I know you're testing that jacket). In my opinion, the surface of the log is too slippery for angled approach. Anyway, thank you for the lessons. I do learned a lot from your youtube videos. You are my sensei on solo riding.

[@BusterKitten]

new accessory listed in the BMW catalogue: mini chainsaw.

[@theheresiarch3740]

Since that log's only about 8" to a foot or so thick, you could cut it with a tomahawk or a light hatchet easily enough. That plus a snatch block (or two) to drag it and you could actually clear that trail, probably.

[@skippythetownie3123]

I keep a folding corona saw in my bag. Cheap and amazing.

[@T.Q.]

Hand chainsaw. Folds easy and doesn’t take much room.

[@aliasviper5627]

The fact that he could also get stuck, but takes opportunity to share his experience. Wonderful!

[@toby709]

I can only say how great is Bret's mindset and skill are on AVD moto!

[@marziomaglietta7649]

Impressive. Your perfect mental attitude overcomes your great technique. Great lesson for me.

[@peterpannifer1958]

That's an awesome teaching video Bret. Great to see you assess everything and weighing your options before taking action; and doing so cautiously to avoid compounding your situation. Took me back to a similar situation I got into on my first solo offroad ride and had to turn back too. Great to see a Pro demonstrate on a big heavy bike. And good camera footage too. Cheers and thank you.

[@WeckforsDiscovery]

Great video! Nice to see that you are not always superman on the bike!

[@ricardopmaciel2199]

Hi Bret, another great video...Life as it is!!! Keep going!!!

[@kaffeinekeiser9091]

Yeah, this got my heart rate up. Keeping one's cool and thinking it through to remove obstacle for an easier/smarter recovery, are the big takeaways for me. Thanks for another great lesson.

[@edhillier9502]

I felt your pain on that one as had a similar ‘adventure’ on a 1190 Adv R when I decided to do one last very short ‘green lane’ (am in the UK) at the end of a great afternoon and did something similar to you. Realised after 5 mins of effort that strength was never going to defeat gravity on its own and so took on some water, made a plan with what was around me and solved the problem. Learnt a lot in that 30 minutes but most of all: stop and think before acting to avoid either making things worse and/or hurting oneself and/or damaging the bike. Great film btw!

[@neildxb]

Great video to show how to calmly & methodically get out of a real life situation, thanks!

[@LyonsLeo]

Side stand pivot is magic. Never trusted my stand like that (until now). Thanks for sharing.

[@frankguernier2280]

Brett. You twirl that GS like a 450 single. Amaxing. There is hope for us mortals yet.

[@v.onthemove]

Damn...even i started breathing heavy !!. Admirable sir. Love you videos. Much love from India 👍🏻🙂

[@BretTkacs]

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[@paul.vanhout57]

Mud, 500 pound bike + a wet, angled log. Odds were against you but you have skills to at least try! Outstanding lesson and appreciate the real world demonstrations.

[@Glasshousebc]

That was exceptionally well done. Great way to show a professional clear headed response to a gnarly situation. Thank you very much for sharing. Steve.

[@dougvoigt1140]

That was an excellent side stand pivot. I carry a thin piece of plywood at the bottom of my bag. The plywood is thick enough to support the weight of my bike (KLR 650). When it is not being used as a bag stiffener it can be used to support one end of the bike. Just getting one tire out of the muck makes moving the bike and unsticking the other wheel much easier. It can also be used as a ramp for small obstacles. I also carry trash bags to put it in so when I do put it back in my bag it doesn't get everything muddy. If I was there and had a hatchet, my choice would have been to cut a section out of the downed tree and clear the trail, that is if my desire to go down the trail overpowered my desire to turn around.

[@josereal3780]

attitude matters.... is all about attitude, thanks Bret !

[@georgetumino9652]

Thanks for this insight. Set up for success...stop, plan and take your time. The process is a bit of a physical workout too.

[@jids78]

i thought waking up the survival instinct in that situation is the part of the adventure. but now it could be at less cost like you. good job Bret!

[@bernardhossmoto]

So great you are not leaving out the fails, there is lots to learn from these clips. Bret, I carry a folding spade in my tailbag...

[@jaygallamore562]

Good video and as always, I learned something. Your advice to not hurry and analyze the situation is good. As a pilot, we were trained to do the same unless it was a mandatory “Bold Face Item.” Sit on your hands for five seconds then consider your options. Happy New Year, and continue to be safe!

[@invin7215]

10:38 this man is clearly a wizard from another planet.

[@akguitar94]

he should add a wizard hat to his collection

[@peterbrophy9442]

And if that did not work, he would have pulled out his “Philosopher’s Stone” and used that to pivot on or float away with... 🧙 😜

[@Francois_Dupont]

you never saw somebody do this? i dont know where i saw this first, but it is quite a useful trick.

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@peterbrophy9442 sometimes i park on the side of the road and i use a beer can from the ditch to use as a rest. my bike is only 300lbs, i dunno about those big one.

[@vanvanoy]

I am going to use that on my dirt bike

[@RangerPhantomSAS]

Thanks for taking a negative and turning it into a positive, and a teaching moment. You definitely got a workout for yourself and gear.

[@dave-d]

"How to park in the woods!" Nicely done Bret.

[@eda5670]

Fantastic teaching/learning opportunity! Wow, this is most helpful to this novice to see it isn’t a disaster to get stuck. thanks so much.

[@matthewnadler7521]

What you needed was a mud/ recovery board and a mini military shovel.... awesome video...Matt

[@clunkygearbox]

Wow. If I could give you a medal, I would Bret. A great example of "Don't Panic" and think it through. Very impressed with that sidestand pirouette! One to remember. Awesome Video, thanks.

[@bluejayrover]

The spin on the side stand to turn it around was a new trick for me!

[@moliver000]

I learned that one the first day I worked in a motorcycle dealership. It's essential for getting the bikes all in a nice line. 😂

[@cobusbekker5941]

New to me too.....

[@blackswanodysseys]

Yes, the side stand spin was interesting. I was expecting Bret to center stand and spin the bike

[@toinova]

i do it all the time and people always look at me like im some kind of freak lol

[@yankhofreemansomanje6433]

First I saw that was a guy in parking lot who had no space in front but just enough on the side. I thought he would roll back but he just did his side stand thing and went off. Now I do that all the time

[@1001CP]

I love that as long as the odds are no injuries- you go for it! As you show, the worst is a great workout and recovery techniques done over time in inches (or mm!). I always carry a tow rope and recovery/lift straps to be able to move the bike either standing or on its side because especially the Vstroms Vees do not always have somewhere to grab easily. Like most things in life I discovered that the hard way riding solo in remote places OR right behind the house but NO one is home during the week!! Ahh, retirement. But as you show where there is a will, and mud, it just makes it harder BUT you CAN slip it around too. I practice the kick stand thing turning the beast around to head out and carry a little block of wood drilled with a zip tie to pivot it and then easy to recover it, even sitting on the bike. I love your stuff my friend, riding like we all do-well maybe a bit better! But you show what we all can do if we ride, train, mitigate risk and prepare. Another great video on self reliance and using common sense and tactics. AND another Big Bike Off Road brother!!! Take care and be safe. **Patiently waiting for next vid**

[@guirip5349]

That spinning on the side stand was just magic :-) Cheers from France

[@mahendrajoshi2086]

There is so much to learn from your experience shared through such videos.. Thank you, looking forward for more..

[@hakanaktug1197]

Thank you very much Bret.. Your attempt ended exactly what i expected. But I realy admire your way of challenging with yourself and accepting the results. You are doing exactly what i want to do. I am learning a lot from your videos. Thank you again.

[@andrewstambaugh8030]

"any recovery is only as good as the preparation we do" - so true about so many situations. Both in vehicular recovery and marine (sea) rescues, I have seen so many go very wrong and so many saved by 5min of putting a few safety lines in place, etc. I've been in many situations where you have to move quickly, but that's different than being in a rush (skipping important things).

[@andrewstambaugh8030]

Also, I was surprised you didn't lean it against the log and use that as a fulcrum to lever the tires up, then stuff a bunch of branches underneath.

[@viajabundo]

For those adventures, you need a shovel in your suitcase. Excellent adventures with Bret.

[@ChrisAdvR]

Well done Bret! Excellent approach to the "problem", I like that attitude. Another great lesson, thank you.

[@osimnod]

Practical advice delivered honestly.

[@neilsequeira]

I think that Alpinestars Andes suit was tested pretty good. On a serious note, great lesson on slowing down, assessing the situation and working a way out!

[@billsheats2192]

I watched your video 2 days before a trip where I had to use the kickstand to rotate the bike. Being new to off-road riding with a 1250 GS, I really appreciate all the tips and information.

[@Tenerisius]

I feel so lucky to see you from my comfortable sofa! This is why you never drive alone to remote places, especially in this weather.

[@thetessellater9163]

You're never alone with a GS...

[@elbench]

Great video! It was reassuring to see that even to someone who is clearly a professional, things don’t always go according to plan. Nice way of solving out the problem, using the opportunity to learn and teach something and putting a smile while riding!

[@davinmb]

Man thats tough.... Inspires me to get a liteweight bike

[@markthomas2166]

Pivoting the bike on it's side-stand to do a 180 - Bravo! I never would have thought about that.

[@cliftonsr]

Welcome to the real world. Love your awesome videos Bret!

[@larseriksson3495]

And this is why I need to trade my GS for a 450 or something...

[@SuperBardley]

I’ve thought about this, and realized that this can happen on any bike: Every bike + rider system has its limits, when that system is pushed to those limits, things get tricky. That meant that I didn’t need to get rid of my beloved GS, I just choose my trails and conditions based on my system’s limitations, and then it will get as tough as I let it.

[@Demjan85]

That's exactly why I changed my 990adventure to g650x challenge and then to 2t beta 300 xtrainer. Way more fun and easier to manage.

[@arclay10]

and get it stuck in even more remote places 😀

[@derekbender]

@@arclay10 bingo!

[@cobrav3n0mx78]

@@SuperBardley yeah, except you can easily lift a 230lbs bike out of pretty much anything.

[@jessepacht6382]

Great video of how to extract a bike on your own without any tools. Mostly brute force applied in a smart way. Once got my XR650L stuck in a mud hole with the rear tire totally submerged. Took me an hour to extract the Big Pig from that quagmire. Guess it was enjoying it's mud bath. Basically did the same thing: push a little, pull a little, wedge something under so it doesn't slide back into the hole. That's what you get for not exploring the depth with a stick first. And riding alone...

[@robertmorgan000]

Well done. I remember having to do something similar! Good honest video

[@HankOnWheels]

Great video and interesting to see the sidestand pivot in a real world situation. Tough situation to get out of without a rope.

[@nickx8411]

God bless you, son... that was a lot of work. Yet you kept your cool and used your brain. Well done! :-)

[@carlredmond3642]

Nice right side moving mount at the end !!

[@zzim2853]

Awesome vid's you produce. I took my AT over Freeze out pass in idaho in June , managed to get on the wrong side of 20 plus tree's and snow sections. Had to leave the AT there for 2 weeks and come back and get it later. Time for smaller, lighter bikes for sure.

[@aaronrobertson6121]

Well done getting it out. I have been buried to the axles twice when out by myself, I now carry a small folding shovel whenever I go off road. I ride an 1150 gsa so I know how heavy they are.

[@richmotion]

So if the bike is already heavy, a reverse gear, winch and saw would be nice addons. Thanks for the video!

[@Expandacraftboats]

That pivot on the side stand was a surprise! I never would have thought that would work in the mud. I think I'm gonna make a fat foot with a bolt to pivot on for my side stand just for that reason. I ride alone in the woods on a 500+ bike and new to the Adventure bike thing. I'm an however engineer and have a few tools in my bag, this will be next one. Happy accident that you didn't cross the tree with ease.

[@bobbynate4271]

This looks like a great job for a very light and strong paracord block & tackle. Thanks for the video 👍.

[@johnhayes4428]

Watching your videos to try and get some confidence in going off road... I think one is making me re-think this new endeavor

[@JS-ny8sn]

John Hayes : don’t get the heaviest adventure bike made and try the stuff you see on these videos. Go get a 250 something (Honda CRF or Kawasaki KLX) and have a blast learning. I am an experienced rider and totally appreciate what guys do and am more amazed they want to do on these giant pig adventure bikes. The right tool for the right job is what most people should be doing if they want to have fun and not potentially injure them selves, which is generally the opposite of fun😂

[@BurningFeetAdventures]

if the bags are fully loaded I would have tried to get rid if them bevor pulling or pushing the bike around. nice video. thanks for charing your fails too...

[@brucekendall52]

I love the trouble you go to,to make a video.Cheers.JHB-SA.

[@hardworkingamerican8847]

When Bret says oh shit when stuck that's scary . Glad you weren't a foot more downhill with that front tire . Looks like there's a bunch of devils club around , ouch .

[@MKlukowski]

This brought back ptsd of getting my 850gs stuck in deep muddy rut. I literally had to drag it out on its side after toppling it over. It was so bad I was even contemplating leaving the bike overnight and getting a rescue mission organized the next morning.

[@mikefoltynski]

Great video. I think it's great you have the ability to post videos that started with a fail. That's real life adventure riding.

[@kiapyro]

Great video! Another possibility in this situation would be to collect deadfall and make a ramp. It's still gonna be super slimmy, but you could build it offset enough to hit it at 90°

[@adamwalden6398]

The pivot on the side stand had me clapping and cheering. What a move!

[@yamaman6882]

Riding by yourself on a 500+ pound M/C and trying to ride over a wet slick log in raining conditions. The smart decision would have been to turn around but I give you credit for trying to cross the log. The best tip from the recovery portion was your pivot turn.

[@7734Kromm]

Another excellent video. The exhausting demonstration was worth it!

[@TheQ427]

What a great vid as it shows that even the best can get into tricky situations (difference is though - they can manage it on themselves). Thanks for teaching us. Stay safe

[@mwewering]

I wonder why you have only 50K follower on yt. Your channel is very good, I appreciate it. Thank you very much.

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

Some observations :o) 1) next video, power lifting for adventure riders! There are a lot of people who couldn’t push this bike back like that even if lightly stuck. 2) maybe it was the camera angle, but it looked like the bike was close enough and parallel to the log that it could have been tipped down on its cylinder head brush guard and pivoted over the log in the same manner as the stand technique, but by using a lift and pull on the front tire. Maybe not possible... 3) every trail rider should have an Agawa Boreal saw in their packs! The biggest one that will fit. Weighs next to nothing but goes through logs like butter! Keep them coming! Great job Bret!

[@davidmbeverstock9193]

Or a Silky Katanaboy Pro limb saw, or Silky Zubat. Both Pro grade arborist saws.

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

Cool. I have not tried them but have heard good things.

[@MrHumpo75]

Loved it great to see even the experts have stuff they can’t do. Recovery tips were great.

[@kevrenshaw6177]

Hi Brett. Another great video and one that most of us have encountered in some form. What I honestly dont understand is why at the time of writing this post I can see 11 dislikes.. I mean honestly. Really ?. Any nugget and tip I collect from you and others is always a positive thing yet more and more I see dislikes being ticked.

[@SuperBardley]

Yep, been there done that. The first time I took my GS off-road I managed to do everything wrong, this was years before KZbin and Bret’s wonderful big bike vids, and sight vectored myself into a rocky pool off the edge of a water crossing on a logging road. The pool was well below the surface of the gravel road, and of course I was alone with no appropriate Moto self-rescue gear, duh, and even less knowledge, so I too had to haul the beast backwards a good 12” up to the road level, solo. My situation was better than Bret’s because it wasn’t rainy and the ground was firmer, but at first I just couldn’t make progress as the bike would simply roll back down to my start point whenever I reshuffled my stance for the next big tug. The trick that I employed was to use a combination of the front brake & clutch to keep the bike from backsliding while I muscled it uphill for a good 6’ in reverse, 1” at a time for my tugs. This allowed me to take rests and stay strong enough to do it. Like Bret said, I assessed my situation, broke it down into manageable pieces, and did it 1” at a time - I mentally prepared for extremely incremental progress, kinda like putting my expectations into first gear for a very tricky uphill scramble, no flying down the road on that one. 😂

[@sarasandoval771]

The side stand pivot was epic!❤️

[@gregarnett6994]

Damn Brett.....I don’t feel so bad now. I do like the stand spin at the end though. Your the best!

[@coloradoraptorguy9250]

Man, great stuff. I ride alone 100% of the time and this stuff is a huge help.

[@raddestraven]

Hey Bret a 50' length of light weight 1/4" dyneema wrapped around your rear hub makes a much more powerful winch, a small block is also handy to redirect the pull. You can also hang your laundry on it after getting so muddy.

[@kenlocke9806]

Amazing video! I don’t know how you can keep your composure under the situation and made such educational video, my hats off to you.👍

[@armored-clown]

That sidestand pivot was actually impressive lol. I thought it would either sink down 1 feet deep or just snap like a twig.

[@HaRLeYDvDsN1215]

Great video Bret. I've used the sidestand pivot before. Works like a charm

[@ftby59mikeD]

A tow strap or rope looped over the bar ends & pulled from/or tied to the rear luggage rack will keep your wheel straight for extraction. I love that side stand pivot but with Multistrada I don't dare, if you recall side stand boots directly to engine & not the frame! Nice demo👍

[@hawbrandon351]

It’s nice to see the thought process. We have all been there and good thinking is the only thing that gets such heavy bikes out of a bind (when you don’t bring your winch). Hope you have your powered winch or a hand winch like green chili makes next time.