Women Riders Now has updated their article Oh No! I Dropped My Bike!: How to lift a downed motorcycle. The article gives you detailed, step-by-step instructions on picking up your bike — watch a 118 pound, 5-foot 3-inch woman pick up a 2000 BMW GS 1150. A great confidence builder! I know that this technique, along with a little "wrenching" knowledge, will free a lot of trapped female souls. Fly away!
Photo: Carol Youorski, aka "Skert," of PinkRibbonRides.com.
Great article, not just handy info for ladies but also for blokes with big bikes, I’ll be sure to pass on this one to those that need it, keep up the good work!
I saw a similar demo here in Atlanta. An attractive woman at a show booth righted a Harley by herself, then invited me to do it too, in front of 50 people! It was not easy, even though the bike had a crash bar which helped a lot. This technique works especially well for women, because it uses mostly the leg muscles.
A good way to lose your bike is to attempt a U-turn in a driveway that slopes up, then you have to quickly hop off to avoid being crushed! Always do your slow turns on a level surface… Another common mistake is putting a kickstand down on soft ground.
I found Carol’s website years ago and it works. I’m 5’2″ and I was able to lift my Yamaha V-Star 650 using her technique.