Tech Tip: How to Properly Pick Up A Motorcycle

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@Paxtonvaught 2 ай бұрын

It's not something & not easy but videos like these are a big help. I'm 81 about 155 lbs & muscles are not as strong as they used to be, dropped mine on garage floor all way down to right side handle grip on floor on second try walked it upright . Thanks

@Erniesworld 6 ай бұрын

Braden made it look easy, I just dropped my road glide practicing u-turns and no one was around, I’m 55 and used to be fit like Braden but imagine Braden working in an office for 30 years and still thin but the muscles aren’t there anymore at 55…. It took me 5 tries, felt my back straining hint keep your arms fully extended this helped me minimize using my back too much…. I got it finally but wow it was so difficult, I walk my dog about 2 miles daily but if it wasn’t for that I don’t think I could’ve picked it up. I almost walked over to the police station that is within eye sight of where i practice but was too embarrassed so opted for one more try, three more, five tries then I got it. The bike won’t start when it’s laying over I thought if I could start it, keep the front brake on and give it a little gas in first gear it would pick itself up, but it won’t start when it’s laying on its side. No damage was done not even one scratch maybe there’s a scratch, but if you have a heavy bike and you’ve never had to pick it up, I would suggest giving it a try while it’s at home and you have a friend nearby. The trick is hand placement, my hand kept slipping off the seat just as I got close, the bars that protect the bike are too low and that’s what caused my back strain. Luckily, I have a back rest so I was able to grab that along with the handlebar and that’s what finally helped me get it up.

@mikejw58 7 ай бұрын

I started to practice this with a friend nearby just in case I needed help. It's definitely doable but I didn't want to do it more than a coupe of times because it seemed like I might bend the handle bars. But now I know I can pick up my downed bike. Thanks

@ArturoLedezma-jv3jo 8 ай бұрын

Thanks you for posting sir! Just saw a clip on FB of someone struggling to lift a bike and rather than help the fellow the person chose to record and use it for likes on social media. Shameful!!

@chuckcpc8774 2 жыл бұрын

Like a rookie, and I'm 69, and no rookie at much, even recovering from a car accident broken back in 2004, I didn't properly set the jiffy stand on my 950 lb Road King after pulling it into my garage. You, and all of your viewers, know what was next. My foot dodged a bullet. What I want you to know is, you helped me pick my bike up today. The best part is, other than no injuries, no one saw it happen! I was so embarrassed that I couldn't even come in the house and tell my wife. I may take the incident to my grave. Bottom line is, you taught me a skill. Seriously, Many Thanks, Chuck in GA.

@filstoy 5 ай бұрын

You see this so often on these bikes there's no need to be embarrassed. I'm 67 and turning into my driveway today my back wheel spun on some gravel that somebody must have dropped and down it went. Mine is also a Road King. I've seen a few videos like this so this is exactly how I picked it up. Crash bars did their job and not a scratch on it. Bless the people that put these videos out there and help us out. BTW, I was at my local Harley dealer a few years back and a guy was picking up a brand new Ultra Classic on a Sunday. Went to turn out of the dealer onto Gratiot and down it goes. Now THAT would be embarrassing :)

@galehess6676 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip to have it in gear and full stop on the handlebar and grab the passenger grab bar! I routinely picked up my 670# adventure bike in snow, mud, 8" deep gravel, sand... it gets old , but I think this new technique will be dialed when I roll Durango, Ouray, etc. to Estes Park off road and loaded.

@andrewsiettmann2363 2 жыл бұрын

I did this once. Didn't get a chance to put cardboard under it tho 😳

@22RoadKing647 Жыл бұрын

Step 1: find yourself a young man who will lift it for you.

@davidkeeton6716 Жыл бұрын

If this 63 year old with a replacement hip can lift his Ultra Classic, that's over 900lbs with loaded saddle bags, you can do it.

@iwantdog 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely this comment. What even is this video?

@motoryzen 3 жыл бұрын

I love how so many of these are big cruisers in which the engine crash guards and/or other parts of the bike ensure that when it falls all the way down..it DOESN'T...aka it's at around a 60 degree ish angle....not a 85 to 90 degree like a sport bike, adv bike, or even a smaller cruiser ( such as a the honda rebel ...WITHOUT any engine crash guards) would normally be lying down ..to. Let's see you pick that up as easily :P

@davidkeeton6716 Жыл бұрын

Those bikes don't weigh 800-1000 lbs. Period. Use this method or turn the bars, if on the left side, put your right hand on the left grip, put your left hand on the right grip, SIMULTANEOUSLY pull up with your right hand and push with your left hand while lifting a little with your legs and back and walk towards the bike, and walk it up. TRY IT, IT WORKS.

@TheYamahog12 6 ай бұрын

What if Braden isn’t around to do it?

@andywiggens1069 Жыл бұрын

Thank God we had Braidon the physically fit 25 year old to show us this....Can Braidon go riding with me so he can pick my bike up? I would have been more impressed if you would have done it

@mml1224 4 жыл бұрын

great vid, hope fully more tips on bikes vids to come !

@larrydelfoss4321 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Man!

@matthewcassidy4594 27 күн бұрын

I think it could work. My bike be more flat laying on foot peg or hopefully handle bar. Cause I don't have huge saddlebags or side bar for bike to rest on. His bike is more on angle which helps him being able to wedge himself in between. If bikes flat u can't get ur back in there, so ud have to deadline bike up little more. Anyway hopefully ill never lay it down 🤞I like video tho

@danielsaudi9121 2 жыл бұрын

Good video

@davidbucklew7611 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ICEMAN99TURBO Жыл бұрын

42, 138ish... I know I have to practice this more because I still can't confidently pick my 05 flhtcui up by myself... 😪

@mydknytrydr894 8 ай бұрын

I always carry a 2x4x8 and 8x16 cinder block in the event this should happen when no one is around to assist.

@robertmorris9998 Жыл бұрын

Really? I believe the leverage trick, and it works, but what if you are on gravel, and when you try to walk, you just slip and fall on your ass? Please tell me you have a trick for that scenario…

@Tracer414 5 ай бұрын

Why didnt YOU lift the bike? Not branden?

@elguapo8751 Ай бұрын

I’m just here for the comments 😀

@adrianangel3871 3 жыл бұрын

Very easy when you asking a guy 30 years younger than you to do it...😂👍

@turbomedic7 3 жыл бұрын

I had lower back surgery Monday, from picking up my gold wing I am 61. I recommend using the 30 year old

@Space-Fonzo-7 2 жыл бұрын

And then talk shit about him lol

@thomasnichols5800 Жыл бұрын

Can you show me at 5'6", 138lbs..and 16 inch apes ....on a 2011 Fatboy ??

@GG-xs8vt Жыл бұрын

The young guy … 6’2 220 my guess.

@pringals420 2 ай бұрын

The main character from days gone 😅

@danwhornham4037 3 ай бұрын

I could have used this today😅

@davidholbrook1118 Жыл бұрын

Why didn't you do it 😂

@billdonoho3905 Жыл бұрын

Oh, by the way lets bring in a young strong stud to do this for an old man because the old man needs 6 people to help him lift it! Also is layed over onto the crash bars and not laying completely flat! AND every Bike can be different!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best way!!!!!!!!!!! Get some help!!!