Big bike crash and pickup

[@smilecircus5748]

this literally just happend to me. so i got my sportbike fallen in front my house at freaking 3 in the morning in my country so i did not want to woke anybody to help me pick up my bike and well, lets face the fact its kinda embarrassing when you fell your bike and it was my first time. so ive been trying to pick it up by myself ive try so many ways including tried to jack it up with a car jack. not working.. almost an hour i had been trying but all my effort such a waste. i almost cry alone outside my house at 4am then i just gave up and thought to search on how to pick up a big bike on youtube which i think a stupid move to do. so i came across this video and well, it works.. i picked up my bike. this video safe my life. thanks.. tldr; awesome video really helpful

[@michaeltowler2632]

I'm 78 and talk about embarrassment, after not riding for 35 years just bought a RE 650 interceptor . Only has it 4 days and dropped it next to the pumps at a busy servo. The 478 Lb bike pushed, then pinned my shins against the pumps.No no hope of lifting even if I could. I had a young bloke come over to help me get the bike up. Then about 6 weeks later after taking it for its first good highway ride after running in, came home, pulled up in the driveway and this time never pushed the side down fully, and down it went. I found a neighbor who was mowing I didn't know though to help me get it up . I had been out 65km at a lonely bush location with no one around for miles and on my own. I would have been in a lot of strife if I had done that out there.

[@angelofdeath12345]

Excellent advice! Worked on a 2006 Suzuki Katana. Unlike other vids on this topic, Clinton gives a practical, real world presentation with the bike in neutral, shifter side down on a downgrade. How things actually happen when you're riding, not the canned presentation you see in vids from biker shows. Thanks!

[@SFUndertaker]

I am saddened to see that your videos are so old. You have such great advise, yet appeared to be gone, as of late.

[@szabolcsfejer1338]

when the bike started rolling, you had your right hand below your left hand, that's why you couldn't free it, right? at honda safety training we were told to always grab the end of handlebar first with left hand, and then put the right palm on left hand, so we can quickly free it, and reach over the handlebar for the brake!!! :) By the way, excellent videos, very nice explaining!

[@michaelsupple6081]

Nice tip!

[@OnroadDotBike]

Normally you NEVER fall in neutral... ;-)

[@karlalolumna9453]

So simple yet Important. Genius!!

[@robertmcginty4146]

Wish they'd taught us something like this when I took the new rider course at Harley Davidson. When one of us newbies tipped the bike over, they just told us to back away and did it themselves with the back lift technique. I wiped out yesterday on day 3 of solo riding and had to wait for someone to pull over and help bc I had no idea what to do.

[@bcinspectorman]

I like to carry those nylon cable straps and they work well in holding the brake lever tight to the hand grip on the bar as well as many other uses. I used a few to keep my auxiliary lights attached when the bolts holding them to the crash bars loosened and were lost. Replacement bolts were fastened with loctite.

[@drjdvm]

Thanks Clinton. Great tips. A little late for me. Dropped my F800GS (identical to the bike in your video) at a traffic light. Looked around to see who saw me, picked the bike up with it running and in neutral. It proceeded to role from the left lane to the right lane of a two lane street in front of cars that were waiting at the light. A guy jumped out to help me get it under control. I said thanks then jumped on and left without checking the bike out. Luckily no issues except for a torn passenger peg rubber. So, ALL your tips were spot on and I will remember in the future...I hope.

[@elmochilerocanadiens]

Clinton you have really helped my off-road techniques with these great videos. I have been able to go further into the bush thanks to you! Keep the great videos coming!

[@letitrest4662]

The hard part is making sure you dump your bike on a piece of carpet.

[@Jeramithehuman]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Jeramithehuman]

I know I’m late but that’s funny

[@nonsolorasatura9093]

👍😁

[@jt40sti]

Clinton thanks for the demo at the Toronto Motorcycle Show with lots to learn!

[@erikclausen4780]

Great video ! Thank you for showing Clinton.

[@nickfish03]

Thanks Clinton, your videos helped me. I used this technique when I had a low speed crash with tires full of mud. Even though it was a light bike, it still helped me think through the process and pick it up in a controlled manner. Cheers!

[@jvdhout7868]

Unfortunately dropped my Tiger today but luckily remembered this video. Had the bike upright in no time without injuring myself. Thanks Clinton!

[@MotoTravelUSA]

Great videos, thanks for posting these. I hope your monetizing these, they’re great.

[@hammyguybb25]

"Now the front brake is completely locked" then he kicks it and spins...

[@PoXii]

Haha its so nice, so obvious xD

[@therealgiant]

I can't .... BARELY turn the wheel. :D

[@timhiggins2445]

I am the producer of this film, and I have to chuckle as well. It was all in good fun and still educational, wishing you all the best. www.iNeedaDrone.ca *subtle plugin :)*

[@quocducnguyen]

@@timhiggins2445 I think deep in every viewers' heart, they know what you are trying to accomplish and they get it. But the internet part of those viewers' brain has to chime in. I hate that about the internet.

[@CapitanTavish]

Indeed when he pick up the bike, it goes away lol

[@fatimadnoor7563]

I'm here on the side of the road, for more that 24 minutes, trying to get my 15 Yamaha r3 up, I'm 5'2 and 115 lbs I'm very tiny lol, but thank you for helping me ❤💕

[@Jarcio63]

Hi Clinton, I liked this video and also some of the others. I'd to congratulate you for the tips and also the way you explain it, that is so easy for people who not have the English as a nature language. Keep doing it!! Thanks

[@billkollios6086]

Exellent explanations with the best visual on how its done. Thankyou clinton smout all the way from Austalia

[@kgsz]

Excellent video showing the approach in the far-from-ideal scenarios, thanks -- and I really like your way of explaining things.

[@macklu7571]

Thanks for the great front brake tip. It would have saved me a bit of work from a steep uphill drop over loose rock and dirt last weekend. Dropped motorcycles seems to find neutral at the worst possible time. Another option, after the bike is turned off, is to reach around the bottom of the bike to shift into gear.

[@buterbrodskiy7538]

You are lifesaver 🙏 This video helps me much

[@57beanyboy]

Great videos Mr Smout. I have learnt a lot from you, thank you.

[@SteveMcCaa]

Clinton, you're the man. Great video as always.

[@BuluBiker]

Why no more videos sir?

[@PeterBeens]

A tip for securing the front brake is to use a bungee cord. I also use this technique when the bike is up on the center stand or parked on an incline so there's no chance of it moving.

[@yessure5291]

Amazon sells thick, wide removable tie wraps

[@moulin680]

Thank you for the video and thank you for not editing the little mishap !! 👍👍

[@Ronbassettphd]

Yes I agreed a little mishap was very nice to have included.

[@redpanda1971]

I've already had to do this a couple times in the last few weeks. I have a small velcro strap wrapped around the bar, beside the brake reservoir. So easy to lock the front lever with it. It was a godsend on the 2nd drop.

[@danielkramer8586]

Hi Clinton! Love your videos. Always clear and informative. Your assertion that FI bikes don't leak fuel when on their sides is simply not true. I have had several FI bikes on their sides that leaked fuel. The one that always comes to mind is my old Kawasaki Z750S. When that bike tipped over there was lots of fuel on the road. No tubes were dislodged, no broken pieces (except maybe a mirror).

[@MindBodySoulOk]

Rumor is he died in a plane crash

[@Ronbassettphd]

Second video I have watched and I love your Technique as well as your presentation Style. I'm subscribed!

[@randallsguaranteedsold6361]

Good to know how to pick up my ST…. Thx!

[@tomelder2358]

Keep a "ball end" bungee loop with you to wrap the front brake lever. The elastic strength of this little piece of gear is useful in many ways and snubbing the front brake with one is most useful and easy.

[@joselou5635]

How do you do it in slippery mud?

[@PatrickFlinner]

"Let me show you how" should be your slogan. Thank you for the great videos.

[@guard2beau320]

hey where did u get the cool jacket?

[@MsNevadakid]

THANKS "CLINT" YALL JUST SAVED MY ALREADY BAD BACK! ..... HAPPY TRAILS....

[@toltod]

Great work sir!

[@ronanrogers4127]

I think this is the best technique, notwithstanding the unintended brake error. I’ve always thought the technique where you put your back to the bike and use your legs is both harder, because of the lack of leverage, and much more clumsy as you can’t see what you’re doing.

[@germanshepard7842]

just wanted to say thankyou could not lift my Honda cbr650f up my self and it tip on the left side and could not push in the clutch in so i tied the front brake like you said and lifted it right up myself by the front handle bars.

[@romulspb76]

Very clever, what equivalent of weight I need train up to lift up such bike ? 100kg? 50kg?

[@bluelipbeaver]

Well, I recently dumped an F850 BMW Adventure. I was on a test ride with a demo. It was at a busy intersection. A ranch lady came along and stopped to give me a hand. Without her help, I'd still be there crying on the side of the road. Thanks for this great video. I'm surprised there isn't a jacking tool that could be used to get her upright. With German engineering being what it is, I would think it's a "no-brainer" and whoever gets a patent on it will be an instant millionaire.

[@josereal3780]

What happened to Clinton ?

[@tommybarbarossa]

Thanks my friend for the explenation, Tommy from munich/Germany

[@-Galavanta-]

Great technique, thanks Clinton, why have I never thought of locking the front brake :-) I am going to keep a velcro strap in my jacket just for that purpose.

[@yessure5291]

Amazon sells thick, wide removable tie wraps

[@panagoskakatosis5314]

i try to 750 nothing is more high and was fuel tank...need to found another tip

[@rhionelson]

how would this work if you were on a real trail. need to have 5 riders with you... I will stick to my HUSKY TE-300

[@51Dss]

Great instruction video! Thanks!

[@maleka58]

I love your Yamaha Jacket Clinton, I need to get one for when I'm riding my Yamaha XT600 43F. Do you have a link to where you got it from, please? I just told my Benelli and he said, don't wear it when you're riding me, please! 🤣

[@clintonsmout1130]

Hello Maleka. I love that jacket as well. I bid on it at a silent auction years ago and one. It was available via YAMAHA USA. I got it in 2006 when Yamaha Canada celebrated 50 years in business

[@maleka58]

@@clintonsmout1130 I have ordered one :) x

[@confinedmutts]

Thank you, man! Really helpful!

[@l.matthewblancett8031]

interesting idea with the brake! another suggestion is to put kickstand down so it doesnt go over .

[@jessicabaker4763]

This example was showing the bike dropped on the kickstand side.

[@nunocorreia5570]

Very good, thank for sharing 👍

[@jensaavedra9080]

This is really cool, but a lowered CX500D in the gravel vs 125lb me didn't work.

[@motoryzen]

4:24 and that is a PERFECT..way to bend your handle bars out of balanced ( prebent). You'll notice it as you're riding later in a straight on deal. I never recommend anyone lift this way. If you know those handle bars are built like a tank....*shrugs* then whatever..more power to ya..but most handle bars on most bikes these days are NOT solid tough=enough steel or aluminum to the point of you lifting like this won't bend them further.

[@redskinStu]

Very good advice.

[@dmzsniper]

What a stupid click bait title. If it wasn't intentional, how hard is it to write a proper title for this

[@AgustoRadaCosta]

Great, thanks for all your tips.

[@FredBGG]

I keep a nice piece of velcro strapping wrapped around the handle bar for turning my front brake into a handbrake for lifting the bike.

[@DaveoAU]

Great idea 👍🏼

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Thank you. Nice pick up.

[@KM-px8cs]

Great vid!

[@dr.phil-federalinspector6023]

They never pick up a bike over 600 lbs... Try a loaded Electra Glide..910 lbs...and that does not include the saddle bags or tour pak... with gear...add 80 lbs....

[@RoadKing05FLHR]

True but you're not offroad in the wilderness. Somebody will be along to help. I'm pretty sure I'm not picking up an Ultra or FLTRU like this.

[@adaptiveagile]

Very cool. Thank you. I think the “traditional “ way involving sitting on the seat and walking it back would be a disaster on sand.

[@grimreaper3573]

Thanks a lot man this really helped!

[@thebayleaf221]

I wanna have that jacket :(

[@stuarth43]

good stuff, I could lift my K1200GT No trouble, then I had a stroke lost 22 lbs of muscle, lost power in left leg and cannot lift my r1200gs

[@hsmith3844]

Picking up a Dyna Harley by myself the wrong way cost me my second back surgery

[@BrianKing443]

Tweaked my back picking up my wife's sportster (twice) the wrong way. The whole "back to the bike" think doesn't work very well if you have a bad knee, so this method is definitely something I'm going to keep in mind for the future.

[@MrEye4get]

You need a helmet to lift a bike?

[@rhionelson]

always carry a piece of carpet for when you go down. those bikes are good for highway use only. they just dream of dirt but cant ride in it.. Get a Husky 701 then really ride.

[@AZdirtdog]

Exact opposite of how to pick up a gold wing, guess the saddle bags help roll the big beast over needing different technique

[@squarepants8442]

I have a lot of witnesses to my stupidity.

[@CapitanTavish]

I usually buy a new bike

[@dedexyz8475]

@4:45.....Love how that front brake trick worked. NOT.

[@yessure5291]

Amazon sells thick, wide removable tie wraps.

[@sanoronha1963]

Looks like it was gonna tip over the other side......

[@raja777m]

nice jacket, will g great with 60th XSR900 ;)

[@ibraheemsurtivlogs2927]

nice bro

[@hermanindrabuana9724]

wherever you go on an adventure, you will not be able to die, assalamu, alaikum from indonesia

[@talbertjm]

Great front brake trick, it moved a lot, also, loved the ''gs trick'',.. and, I don't think a glove will hold a front brake enough to keep the front tire from moving. I can't get over how your carpet kept from scratching the bike. Give me a break bro. You should be riding a new gs bmw on the road, not gravel, if your concerned about scratches! Just my pennies opinion....

[@acpgiga]

4:42 - Hilarious!

[@lucabrendolan1464]

The squat is the best method for pull up 250 kg all bikes. With a squat you use your whole body and your back is not loaded. This method is used in particular for Harley Davidson over 350 - 400 kg. Your medot is not correct, is for motorcycle down 160kg.

[@ferrydewit3416]

All the weight is on a few bolts that keeps the handle bar at place. A heavy bike hanging on a few bolts might damage them. I am not a fan of this method.

[@shckltnebay]

First tip don't get a 600 lb dirt bike!

[@user-dracula]

Talk too much

[@osenbrock7373]

These videos are absolutely ridiculous. Just lift the damn thing and go- it’s embarrassing that a grown man feels it necessary to make such a pointless video. What’s next, how to use the side stand??! And if you did find this video useful you definitely have no business on a bike!