How to get it back up on two wheels

Today I put a scratch on my VFR!

I went out ot fill the tank to put it away fro the winter. I came out of the gas station onto a side street, stopped at the stop sign, and found my left foot slowly sliding away on dry leaves. I over balanced, and down it went on to the left side.

First I was horror sticken, then embarrassed, then discovered I counldn't lift it back up. Eventually a kind soul stopped and helped me lift it back up. I broke off the left mirror at the pivot on the fairing, and put a small scratch where the decal is at the top. but I am more concerned at my inability to recover the bike!

Is there a trick I am missing, or is it simply too heavy to lift?

Thanks,

John

 

Ouch! sorry to hear this, Yea this time of the year one needs to watch out for the little things that could bites ya

As far as I know it's all about leverage, so yes it's a tad heavy but I have lifted heavier bikes, but I'd have to be there to show you what I do. depending on what there is to grab in your case I'd be grabbing the handle bar grip with both hands, do a squat, don't just use your back and lift, once close to the top of reaching all most the up right postition I'd probaly make sure she doesn't roll by getting my hand on the other grip and one finger the front brake. and I'd have a hip into the side to help. Of course this does depend on how much adrealline is running.

 

Sorry to hear about your drop..

Lets face facts, we've almost all done it..:redface:

I find the best way to lift a heavy bike is as follows :
assuming the bike is lying on it's left side place you right hand on the left handlebar with your back to the bike, and your left hand on whatever hard part you can grip (pillion peg hanger )etc and lift with the legs, keeping your back as straight as possible..

Rod

 

Thanks guys,

now I just don't want to have the opportunity to practice!

John