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Started by SERadtke, October 28, 2009, 12:39:37 AM

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SERadtke

October 28, 2009, 12:39:37 AM
OK guys, I gotta admit... whenever I read about how top heavy the Tiger is and how hard it is to right back up I'd think, "It is a little top heavy but what are these pansies talking about?!" Quick trip to the store today, as I was leaving I started the Tiger, flipped up the stand, put on one glove and managed to drop the other on the ground. Instead of setting it back on the stand and getting off, I decided to "save time" and leaned over to the right. Just as I nabbed my glove, my baby started slipping to the left. I tried to catch her but to no avail. It's weird how slow things like this seem to happen! Bent the clutch lever and my new shifter.....ugh! And I'm a little sore from righting it. MAN IS THAT BIKE TOP HEAVY!!!! Took me three times to get it up. Then I had to ride home in second gear as the shifter wouldn't move downward. Oh well, nothing seriously injured but my pride. I thought you guys might enjoy the story and my new-found humility! :D
Shawn
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JetdocX

#1
October 28, 2009, 01:53:59 AM
I dropped mine at a traffic light with about ten cars behind me just as the light turned green.  The key here is get it up quickly before the adrenaline wears off.
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Sin_Tiger

#2
October 28, 2009, 03:40:37 AM
Quote from: "JetdocX"I dropped mine at a traffic light with about ten cars behind me just as the light turned green.  The key here is get it up quickly before the adrenaline wears off.
:iagree

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JetdocX

#3
October 28, 2009, 05:23:08 AM
And it took a few trips back to the chiropractor to straighten that misfortune out, I should add.
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Sin_Tiger

#4
October 28, 2009, 06:06:56 AM
Ditto. My local Chiro, an American chap and a biker too, asked me what had happened. When I told him I did it picking up my bike, he asked what bike. I said Varadero, he stopped and said "OK, then we'd better do this while you are lying down"  :lol:
I used to have long hair, took acid and went to hip joints. Now I long for hair, take antacid and need a new hip joint

SERadtke

#5
October 28, 2009, 03:15:56 PM
Quote from: "JetdocX"The key here is get it up quickly before the adrenaline wears off.

The third time I tried to get it up would have been the end of my adrenaline! I don't know what I would have done after that. I suppose I would have REALLY had to tuck my tail in and asked someone for some help. :(
Shawn
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KuzzinKenny

#6
October 28, 2009, 11:30:01 PM
I`ve done it in stereo  :shock:  its been down on the left and down on the right !! not on the same day tho !! this might come in handy...........

http://www.videojug.com/webvideo/how-to ... motorcycle

KK
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HappyMan

#7
October 29, 2009, 01:09:24 AM
Quote from: "KuzzinKenny"I`ve done it in stereo  :shock:  its been down on the left and down on the right !! not on the same day tho !! this might come in handy...........

http://www.videojug.com/webvideo/how-to ... motorcycle

KK

That works everytime.....except when you can't get traction to your feet.  Then you need help.....

Sorry about the fall Sean.  Did you catch any fish this weekend?  It sure was a great weekend for riding!
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SERadtke

#8
October 29, 2009, 03:58:04 AM
No fish...we ended up not going over to Alec. We hung around the cabin and read,relaxed, whatever. Glad you had a good weekend....we had rain all day Sunday.
Shawn
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EvilBetty

#9
October 29, 2009, 08:49:15 AM
This is the way I've always done it.  Same video I learned from.

Had to pick the beast twice.  Once in gravel, and once on an incline in the drive way.  She popped right up using this method.

Same video... YouTube location.


I've almost dropped her 3 times now trying to pickup that glove you had to take back off to find the keys / garage remote.  Each time I've felt just enough of gravity to make me drop the kick stand before my attempt :D
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Nick Calne

#10
October 29, 2009, 03:33:14 PM
I am still walking like I John Wayne after saving the bike from a fall last month.  What is it about them that makes 'em so top heavy?  I would have thought someone had hidden an anvil in my top box!
Is it really an adventure bike if its wheels never see dirt?

Bixxer Bob

#11
October 29, 2009, 09:03:27 PM
It's gotta be the fuel and tank.  If you move her around with the tank off, she carrys her weight low and is stable....
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SERadtke

#12
October 29, 2009, 10:53:13 PM
That makes sense, my tank was completely full.
Shawn
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TigerTrax

#13
October 30, 2009, 12:14:53 AM
CArry a tie-down strap....
Hook it down low....

Back into the bike....

pull strap over INSIDE shoulder...

squat down about 1/2 way ....

take up slack in strap....

stand up ....

A lot easier than what  they are doing...
because you doin't squat down so far..

Works on a Gold Wing!
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JetdocX

#14
October 30, 2009, 06:42:23 AM
I've ridden a lot of Moab with NB.  He's good people.  And he's selling his F650.  Getting out of motorcycling.  Too bad. :cry:

Anyone looking to get a REALLY nice F650 BMW, contact him.  He did it right. :D
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