rayjay
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« on: July 16, 2012, 08:44:52 AM » |
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Need some advice, and knowledge, for the future.
I had my I/S fall over in my driveway and had a really hard time getting it upright. Being an I/S it only went over onto the engine and saddle bag crash bars, but I couldn't find a place to put my hands to lift it off the ground. I got it up using a jack, blocks of wood, and a heavy duty tie-down strap, but these are things I would not have on a road trip.
Any advice?
Thanks!!
rj
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« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2012, 08:59:23 AM » |
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Somewhere is a video on zackly the question you're asking. Don't recall if it's on the tech board or the general board. I know it involves backing up to the bike and i believe one hand on the hand grip and maybe the other on the passenger armrest. Search the archives as i'm thinking your answer may lie there. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2012, 09:54:15 AM » |
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basically you turn around and put yer a$$ against the seat. On the low side grab the crash bars and use your legs to push her back up..........easy if it goes down on the right, make sure the kick stand is "down" and let flop down on the stand. If it goes on the left, its best to have a "catcher" best either way.....but more needed if the left side is on the ground
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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2012, 10:32:51 AM » |
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I believe one of our members has a video where his wife, or significant other, shows the proper technique. I have unfortunately had to do this on a downhill or declined dirt/gravel road. It was on a solo trip to Eureka Springs many moons ago. In any event, I didn't do the right moves and my back was jacked for the remainder of the ride. I did get it righted but Advil had become my new close partner. Couldn't find it but here's a couple links that might give some insight. http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/dropped.html
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« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2012, 01:02:14 PM » |
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On a Valk, you use the rear hand on the fender rail. There's no hand grip on our bikes. The 1800 Wing has a grip bolted into the frame.
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valkyriemc
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« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2012, 03:50:45 PM » |
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Check out the "Ride like a pro" videos, he demos his wife lifting a HD I believe. As was mentioned above by Chrisj CMA, rear end goes against the seat then use your legs. You can dead lift it facing the bike, but dig deep.
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« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2012, 04:14:42 PM » |
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I had my IS fall on me once when I was changing oil, had me pinned for a while, reached my tool box with a wrench and slid it under my brake pedal when I flexed my knees. That gave me room to slide my legs out. Don't really know how I did it, adrenaline I guess. lifted it on to the kick stand using the butt against the seat and walking it up method after I stopped shaking. Did not want to lay there all afternoon waiting till somebody came home. Close call.  Hoser |
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« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2012, 05:19:23 PM » |
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Rayjay...... If a girl can do it......  "How to Right a Dumped Valk" "Oh, no! My weakling husband has dropped his Valkyrie again! What will we do? I guess I'll just have to right it for him!" http://www.f6rider.com/Articles/Articles2004/HowToRightaDumpedValk.htm |
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« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2012, 06:00:11 PM » |
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Dropped mine in the garage just the other day.  used the above method, worked like a champ. Just had to slide it away from the jeep it fell against far enough to get back there. I pulled a bone head, i was sitting on the bike doing something, then got off the bike but did not have the kick stand down... yeah, i felt super smart. |
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gordonv
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« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2012, 04:21:47 PM » |
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I believe that was Gryphon Rider, but I can't find the link. Here is this one, the women. http://www.pinkribbonrides.com/dropped.htmlPrincipal is the same, but the Valk is acutally easier. When I laid it over to try this, it only feel about 2" to the crash bar, so that is as far as you have to "lift" it to start getting it to right itself. added:
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« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2012, 03:06:00 AM » |
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Youtube videos. Mostly they are goldwings, but the same principal.
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« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2012, 05:29:43 PM » |
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Uh.....that might look familar to you because I already posted that link three or four posts above yours already. Reading is FUNdamental.  |
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gordonv
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« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2012, 05:37:49 PM » |
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I see it is.
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rayjay
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The Best Defense is a GREAT Offense
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« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2012, 08:47:03 AM » |
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Thanks to everyone who answered. Having ridden for over 40 years and having been a partner in a HONDA dealership for a number of years I have picked up many bikes that have fallen over, even Gold Wings and non-I/S Valks, but I couldn't find a place to put my hand by the saddlebags on my I/S. My I/S has crash guards around the saddlebags and my step-son couldn't get his hands between the bags and the frame rail. Sad to say I had to have my step-son help me as I twisted up my right knee when I kept the Valk from hitting my aluminum tanked 888 Ducati as it went over.
Besides carrying the strap to hold the front brake on I'll have to fab some kind of a strap to loop around the rear frame rail so I can grab it. I never want to be in this situation again!
Thanks again, rj
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