Picking up a dropped Nomad - Page 3

usranger74 · 02-28-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Used the butt against the seat grabbing the rear crashbar and handlebar. Very little effort needed. My shoulder and lower back problems wouldn't let me muscle it up.

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danimal2 · 03-01-2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Hell, I know a guy who tipped over his V2K in his garage and it pinned him against his truck until he got his wife's attention to go get a neighbor for help.

When motorcycles attack.

moloprintz · 03-01-2011, 07:53 AM

Both times I've used the hip into the seat and stand up method.
Don't let the adrenaline get to your brain. This is a real good time to hurt your back.
Stay within yourself.
Oh yeah - if it's FI don't forget to cycle the ignition switch.

pagemastr · 09-28-2011, 05:31 PM

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

Nosivad · 09-29-2011, 09:20 AM

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.

jendesigner · 09-29-2011, 10:58 AM

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 :-)

**Top Cat** · 09-29-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jendesigner

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

I have only seen one woman drop her bike and there were 5 guys there in seconds. Not going to mention any names, Patience.;)

rolfe · 09-30-2011, 09:00 PM

A good tip indeed Thanks =r=

bendusty · 10-13-2011, 12:32 PM

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.

caper · 11-15-2011, 10:11 AM

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

Sin City Stan · 11-15-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

The last time I dropped mine,I was so mad that I made sure the side stand was down walked around and muscled it up.

Adrenaline can be a good thing.

MT

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.

dyetube · 11-15-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Here a link that show an easy way to lift a bike .

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!

sho_greg · 02-18-2012, 10:00 AM

Jerry Palamino "motorman"

03-01-2011, 07:53 AM	#33
moloprintz Advanced Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 548	Picking up a dropped Nomad Both times I've used the hip into the seat and stand up method. Don't let the adrenaline get to your brain. This is a real good time to hurt your back. Stay within yourself. Oh yeah - if it's FI don't forget to cycle the ignition switch.
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09-29-2011, 09:20 AM	#35
Nosivad Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mussidan,dordogne,France- same latitude as Montreal Posts: 120	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. __________________ The older I get, the better I was VBA #01863 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-15-2011, 10:11 AM	#40
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	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 __________________ Live in the NOW !
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02-18-2012, 10:00 AM	#43
sho_greg Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 315	Jerry Palamino "motorman" Last edited by sho_greg; 02-18-2012 at 10:02 AM.
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jendesigner Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois Posts: 394	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
rolfe Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lake Travis, Texas Posts: 518	A good tip indeed Thanks =r=
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10-13-2011, 12:32 PM	#39
bendusty Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Watkinsville, GA Posts: 186	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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