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03-01-2011, 07:39 AM | #32 | |
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03-01-2011, 07:53 AM | #33 |
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Both times I've used the hip into the seat and stand up method.
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09-28-2011, 05:31 PM | #34 |
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Dropped mine more than a few times, only time I had a hard time picking it back up was while in gravel where I couldn't plant my feet. Dare I say if you ain't dropping it you ain't riding it? Only embarrassing time was with the SO on with me, her saying WTF??? Sh1t happens
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09-29-2011, 09:20 AM | #35 |
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I had an accident 2 days after getting the nomad. Hit the brakes too hard and with new tires and all the bike decided to go for a roll along the road. Little damage to it just scraped engine guards. Me, a broken right radius bone, right above a previous break where a steel plate had been put it. I still don't know how I did it but I picked the bike up and rode it a mile and a half back home. Got it on the drive then the pain hit!!! Could not ride for 3 months as it took longer to heal than it should have ( I wonder why?). Fine now and enjoying riding.
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09-29-2011, 10:58 AM | #36 |
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I haven't dropped the Nomad--yet. But when people ask me "if you drop it how are you going to get such a big bike back up"? My answer: "The correct way." When I first started riding (over 20 years now) I was taught how to pick up a bike, they let me practice on several bikes, leverage works every time. Being 5'6" and being a woman I knew that macho brute force thing wasn't going to work :-)
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09-30-2011, 09:00 PM | #38 |
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A good tip indeed Thanks =r=
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10-13-2011, 12:32 PM | #39 |
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don't forget to make sure the handle bars are at full turn using the butt lift method. I have used it and is taught in the experienced rider MSF course, and ride like a pro series.
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11-15-2011, 10:11 AM | #40 |
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This is the only season I haven't dropped my nomad:( It isn't hard to do or remedy:) oh Norm good luck keeping your not dropped record going :) and I am sure you will tell us when you do ...LOL
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11-15-2011, 01:38 PM | #41 |
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Same here. I never got off. Just stood over it and muscled it up before I realized what I was doing. A very bad way to do it even if you can. It's best to put you're butt to it and push it up with your legs so as to not risk an injury.
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11-15-2011, 06:10 PM | #42 |
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This is exactly the way I did it when I dropped mine (The first day I brought it home no less!). I am not a very strong guy, but I was able to get up without any problems at all using this method!
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