1:40 to 1:49. AND THAT..is what , in my opinion, separates THIS..video from the dime a dozen other " how to life your moto" videos.in which 99% of them use bikes as an example that have either one or both of the following as accidental helper crutches A. big fat engine parts that REALLY stick out far..thus ensuring the bike , when it falls, doesn't end up laying 100% or even 85% level with the ground..thus ...easier lifting angle already to a small extent B. hard saddle bags/paniers. THIS ..is why i respect THIS guy's video so much more than the rest

Hello again Kyle! Shortly after my last post I got out and tackled a trail I’d been avoiding. When I came to a spot on the trail that I was afraid I’d drop my bike in a creek, I decided to turn back. When I tried a tight u-turn on the trail, I’d forgotten to down shift to 1st, and dropped my bike. Using the tips; don’t panic, relax, take your time, sit down on the SIDE of the bike(‘s) seat, keep your back straight, look UP, and “walk” it up, I was easily able to get my Twin up! I had plenty of unused strength to Spare. Your tips got me thru it! It’s a revelation, I’ll never fear trail riding alone again. At least the parts where I drop the bike! I only wish I’d taken pics of the events, or a video, just to show that a skinny, old man can do this.

When you are on a flat, smooth surface like the floor of a garage it's a whole different story!

If your bike has a wheelbase of, say, 64-inches, and a seat heigh of, say, 33-inches, then your lifting point (relative to the front and back wheels) forms a triangle, the centroid of which leaves you lifting approximately 1/3rd of the total weight of the bike. This is not exact, of course, as it depends on where the center of gravity of your particular bike is vertically located, if you have a top box, full panniers, etc. But theoretically, to upright a 530 lb. bike would require being able to lift approximately 176 lb. off the ground. As the bike becomes more and more upright, that weight would reduce by cos(a). Thus, at 0-degrees it's the full 176. But that reduces to 124 at 45-degrees, 88 at 60-degrees, and finally 0 at a fully upright 90-degrees. While, I don't enjoy lifting my AT off the ground, 176 lb. is doable for me--no fun, but doable. Good video btw.

For my africa twin (DCT) i engage the parking brake before the lift to prevent any possible rolling when lifting. NIce vid, keep them coming!

Great tips, Kyle! Thanks for the shoutout as well 🤜💥🤛

Thanks. Great explanation. Your videos are very good!

Thank you. Clear and very helpful. Cheers!

Great vid and tips from obviously a great rider! I also use the big bike lift with the handlebars on my 1000Vstrom as well as these but you do it extremely easy! I do not bend well anymore at 60 and broken but still do off road and sometimes my bike likes to take a nap. These all work great and thank you for the refresher! You definitely have another subscriber my friend!!!

Thanks! Your tip saved me in the garage today!

As a new owner, you always seem to touch on all the bases. The info is great, thanks.

Another great video and some great tips! and yes you are correct, as a 6'6" rider myself ive lifted this bike up many times.

Great great tips! More, please! Looks like you have been doing some adventure training - if you can please share with us!

Very helpful, thanks.

Just recently found your channel. Excellent content and presentation - will work to review your post

Appreciate the tips. I'm not getting any younger, and these look like great methods.

Thank you Kyle.That was a great review!

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

+Brad Rumsey thanks! 👍🏻

Even so I’m german I don’t drink that much beer. But I do love your videos and will watch them all! End 2021 I’ll start my own adventure and try to ride all around the world. Still got a lot to learn from you! But this video finally convinced me to start my journey with the „old“ and trustful AT. Thanks for your effort!

After watching your video I was able to lift my bike repeatedly (in my backyard) when I never was able to before. Thanks!

@backcountryadvmoto

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad the video helped!

Super awesome. thank you

Subscribed ! Love from Bangladesh

You never fail to deliver man, awesome content as always. I really enjoyed this one, and those clips if you shredding in the intro were AWESOME.

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

+Victor Kelley thanks for the compliment. Glad you liked it.

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Great vid and good info. Personally, being an old guy, I prefer the back to bike method for my Super Ten. I find it to be much less stress on the old joints. Keep up the good work. Ride safe.

Nice intro to this video! Also very informative on the technique.

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

+Dual Sport Wv thanks for checking it out.

Great Job thank you!!

G'day and greetings from Downunder...just started watching your channel and videos...enjoying your tips and reviews...keep up the great work...take care up there in the Northern hemisphere....cheers Alan (Noddy) - (BMW R1250GSA)

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

+Alan McK thanks for watching!

nice! i was not aware of the 2nd technique; used the first one on my hog a few times. you would be impressed what you can lift using the proper method.

Man, you make it look easy

Thank you, helpful

Thank you for the video! I've seen these techniques described, but never so carefully and thoughtfully. I'm a reasonably strong 6' tall man, but picking up a heavy dumped bike is my biggest fear (never done off road and haven't ridden in 20 years). And thank you again for something completely different. I've known several ex Marines. Most have been perfectly wonderful people who were reliable and capable and friendly. They clearly took the good things from the Corps and left behind the bad things. About a third, though, were self important assholes who moved through life intimidating people and being generally unkind. I am VERY appreciative of any ex Marine I see who falls into the first category, because I want to respect my country's military branches and the assholes make that hard sometimes. So thank you for being so kind and inclusive in your videos. You're making a lot of other people look good, even if you don't realize it.

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

+arollinx thanks so much for the kind words. My whole purpose for these videos is to help people find their own adventures and do it safely and provide as much of my personal experience and “learning the hard way” so you don’t have too. I appreciate your support for the military, but just to be clear I wasn’t a Marine. I was Army. 14 years. I have several friends that were Marines and unfortunately have met a few that are how you described. In reality though, I think that’s just how some people are though. No mater if you were in a branch of service or not. Thanks for your support of this channel.

Thanks!

Always nice to have different techniques in your arsenal as every drop is slightly different. Thanks for the comprehensive examples! As my knees are busted from sports and getting hit by cars I typically use a variation of the second technique. It’s easier on my knees to drive forward and my upper body is pretty strong. Of course the “easiest” way to lift a bike is to first get hit by a car. I’ve had so much adrenaline going I once lifted a bike with one arm using the handle. I do not recommend this technique tough :)

They taught that in the safety course I took. Solid physics.

Great job on all these videos! I usually pick up my 990 by the handlebar, but after seeing how easily you pick up the AT, I’m gonna try that back to the bike method.

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

+adam0311 that’s my easiest method. The handlebar method is also a good one, but uses less muscle groups 👍🏻

Thanks for the AT methods. I’m 67, dropped mine once, and with earlier lessons, didn’t have the power to get it up. Your lesson is a bit more detailed, I’ll try again, but right now I’m looking out my front window with doubt. My neck hurts just looking at that beautiful day..

Freakin love that AT! You’re riding skill is sick, you make it look like the AT really is just a big dirt bike. Thanks for the tips n tricks. Cheers 🍻

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

Critter_moto thanks brotha 👍🏻

@johnstone495

4 жыл бұрын

@@backcountryadvmoto Agreed. You should do a video on riding without ABS or Traction Control.. How to properly slide around corners at speed and topics like that.

I dropped my Triumph tiger 1200 in a parking lot on a slight down hill angle, there was so much gravel I could not get any traction, it also did not help that I'm getting older and weaker, a nice guy driving by stopped and helped me. I really did not want to spin my bike on asphalt, and the tiger is very top heavy. Its nice that your a good size man, that sure helps out.

I used to be able to pick the AT up any which way. Then I lost 50 lbs. most of it was fat. Some of it was muscle. I lost the weight very fast 5 months. I tipped it on a rough steep road to the downhill side and tried to lift like I used to and hurt my back really bad. Bcms has a few subtle points that are very import. If the wheels are off the ground you are lifting ALOT more weight that if they are not. If you are not a beast spin the bike to whAtever direction that you can get the wheels on the ground before lifting. Get the wheels in a load bearing position before exerting yourself. Buy a lifting aid like the dirt napper if you doubt your abilities. It’s cheaper than physical therapy.

@victorkelley5097

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it never occurred to me to turn the bike around haha.... I dropped my Harley in the middle of nowhere on a gravel road in some mountains, I damn near killed myself lifting it up just like that. Turning it around... what common sense haha! Pro-tip for sure.

good one!

I've always used the 2nd method, never could get the back-to-the-bike technique to work. but you explained it very well, will give it another shot next time I go down. I think grabbing the bars will help.

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

+Russell Born thanks, yes, getting the bars turned and locked in gives you a very strong hold on the bike and it takes very little effort to lift. Once the bike is up, you simply lean your weight into it while lifting and it goes up even easier. Once the bike is upright, it is very East to balance it and get it on the side stand. Thanks for watching and glad it helped a little.

Thanks

brother fantastic vedio , could u do a vedio of choosing adv for new riders plz

was on a hilly dirt road and made the mistake of stopping mid hill to turn around. I lost control of my GSA and dropped it wheels up hill on a 30° incline. So the lift was more the 90° to right the bike. This methoid save me. thanks.

@backcountryadvmoto

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it can help. 👍🏻

You are massive and strong built and it is infuriating to see how easily you lift the bike. I am 5"11", 180lbs and tried to lift my 480lbs KLR and couldn't lift it either way.

@backcountryadvmoto

22 күн бұрын

I am 5’8 and 180lbs. It’s all about technique. Just takes practice

I recently tried these techniques in sand and was unsuccessful. It was hard to get a foothold, and I eventually gave up and called for help. Having back issues doesn't help. I'm looking at getting one of those winch lifts to at least raise the bike up enough to push it upright to be more successful on solo adventures. When I have hard cases on the bike it's much easier to lift. Thanks for the great content!

@kovrcek

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly something like this happened to me few days ago. I hurt my back like 2 days prior when putting on my shoes (I have it bad for some time). Went to ride in a forest and fell when turning as it was too hard to ride forward. The ground was little muddy with leafs on top - I couldn't get a foothold when trying to use the second technique (the first one no way also bad knees so squating is pain). Used some cut branches against a nearest tree to wedge my feet onto didn't help either, also used a long branch as a lever etc. I struggled for 2 hours (not very close to the city, it was getting dark) almost quit it, bad back hurting like hell, body strength spent. Then on the last attempt I made it - what a relief! The thing that helped the most was to actually drag the bike from the middle to the side where I got a positive angle like 10deg and could get better footing and better hold underneath. The dragging was also a b*, footpegs dugged into the muddy road with small roots. I have bmw 650 single so couldn't get a proper hold underneath the bike as well so this helped tremendously. So yeah hard cases would help a ton ! Or maybe boxer engine (but that is more heavy so maybe would dug itself into the muddy road, dunno). Exactly my thoughts to have some sort of winch to do the work for me :D

@SoundMindADV

2 жыл бұрын

@@kovrcek I ended up ordering a Dirt Napper. Haven't had to use it yet in real life situation. I did a review of it on my channel. Also added a lighter bike to the stable now that is a lot easier to pick up and that will likely be used more for solo off-road trips. Best of luck to you and safe riding!

@kovrcek

2 жыл бұрын

@@SoundMindADV btw subscribed!

I thought that anybody who can ride as good as u, wouldn't take dirt naps !! Haha good stuff !!

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

+Kevin Roberts that would be the hope, but my problem is I always push for more. Lol !

Very nice. My technique is the same but with a 310lb 690...no 800lb loaded liter bikes anymore for this old guy.

Just dropped my Tiger 1200 yesterday while trying to ascend Genoa Peak in Lake Tahoe. Very steep rocky hill. Picking it up was not fun, even with help.

5 stars

460 pounds... sweet😂 i do that with my 540pound xt1200z, but you described it really well👍

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

my bike is 560 with no luggage. When I ad the luggage its over 600 LOL why do we do this to ourselves hahaha

@REDFred

4 жыл бұрын

@@backcountryadvmoto becase a wr250 isn't challenging enough

The facing away thing doesn’t work for me on a T7 and long legs I have tried but the way you sat on it I will try it that way

1:01. I noticed you have the what looks like same rear rack ..thing I do on my cb 500x 2019 bike and a gopro mount. Did you use the dime a dozen simple sticky mount method and if so..What did you clean the contact spot with? I wonder if it would stick well enough given that's a black powder coat ( which I have that version of that carriage rack too) 4:49. Nevermind..different brand. " Alt Ride". Unsure if that brand and model of that rack is a SMOOTH metal finish of if it's black powder coated like mine

@backcountryadvmoto

2 жыл бұрын

Mine actually has two small holes on the back. I did use the stick on mount, but then used a zip tie through the two holes to secure it even more.

Good

nice air!!!

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

+Jon Greany 👍🏻

great tips, thank you.

Just too old to ride those heavy machines. At 70, but still strong and above average agility, really gone to the much lighter, balanced smaller displacement bikes. Current one is 300l, weighs less than 300 lbs.

This way to pick up the bike works great on a dry surface. But when your bike is in ankledeep mud, it's a different story. When lifting the bike up, my bike slided in one way, and my feet went the other way. How do you tackle a dropped bike in deep mud?

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

+guy walkabout there are always factors that make any situation less than ideal. The handle bar method is probably the best in this case. Stand over the bike with the handlebar grip that’s on the ground in between your feet and toes facing the bike and with the bars locked in one direction. Grab the hand grip with both hands and lift straight up. This makes the handlebar the longest lever on the bike and assists with the lift. I dont always prefer this method, because it puts a lot of strain on the bar clamps and triple tree but sometimes it’s the only option. Thanks for watching and great comment

Make sure you are in gear before you start the lift.

@backcountryadvmoto

8 ай бұрын

Good tip

Great tips, but looks like you could bench 400

@backcountryadvmoto

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, thanks, that’s funny, I used to be able to do that, but that was years ago.

Do you come here often?

@backcountryadvmoto

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, took me a second to get what you were saying, but “pick up a motorcycle” good one.

Dude how tall are you and how much do you weigh?

@backcountryadvmoto

2 жыл бұрын

Wanna go out? haha Im 5'8 190lbs and I like long walks on the beach

Practice picking up your bike while in the garage. ,

Hey , what kind of tank bag is this ?

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

+Alain Brouillette +Giant Loop Moto Diablo bag

@alainbrouillette7740

4 жыл бұрын

@@backcountryadvmoto Thanks

Damn man you throw that bike up like nothing. It’s either a really good technique or you’re hiding some serious guns under that riding gear

@backcountryadvmoto

Жыл бұрын

I’d like to think it’s because of my guns 😁 but it’s all about the technique 👍🏻

Rule #1 - don't buy heavy adventure motorcycle. Rule #2 - rest is easy.

drop it like it's hot

@backcountryadvmoto

4 жыл бұрын

+Bagoes Satrio 🔥🔥

Fuck, gotta stop skipping leg day

For some reason I find myself in areas that are not flat or have terrain issues. I travel around the world and still freak out when the bike drops. Check out site for only some of the bike locations around the world: phillipadeleon.com. I wish I had your expertise.