What 2 wheeled (3 if you have a Spyder) toy do you have?

**PhilipA** · 23rd November 2011, 08:27 AM

Phillip - thats more or less what we did and I can assure you it's not right in any sense of the word !

Well the method was shown to me by one of the top motorcycle racers in Australia.
I recently used it at Loyalty Beach to show a charity ride to Cape York of CT110s how to pick em up, and it was easy that way. The 18 year old who had tried to pick one up many many times said he was embarrassed because it was so easy.

I realise that a GSX1400 is much much heavier but the principle remains the same. The last time I had a fall over was on my Honda Hornet 900 in my 1 in 4 driveway. Now try and pick up a bike on a 1 in 4. I ended up winching the steering head up with a come along.

The problem with the video methods arises when there is no grab handle on the lower side. There is nothing then to grab other than a piece of plastic. Also in my experience the steering can turn to lock if you are not controlling the handlebars. So I gather that you had someone help you lift the bike in the end as even I at 190CM and 117Kg could not lift one. If you do it again try to have someone do the handlebar thing while you lift from the side. I bet it is easier. Just because it is on a video does not make it right.
Regards Philip A

Tombie · 23rd November 2011, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by VladTepes

Well I've only been commuting so far bit boring but keeps me busy !

Anyway today as I left a set of lights I thought, bugger it I'll give it some. Planning of course to button off at a stately 60kph.

Anyway I gave it the noise and.... faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrr out !!!

This thing is quick !

I like it.

Lets face it mate Power = Fun

0-60 kmh hey....

So what did you do once you got out of first

**VladTepes** · 23rd November 2011, 04:57 PM

Phillip I sympathise e the driveway dropmate that would SUCK.
I still dont reckon your method would work for a heavy bike though, however it may be that I am interpreting what you are saying incorrctly.
By the way where th hell si Avoca Beach?

I don't think I'll be putting that on a public forum Tombie ! LOL

Pedro - that's nothing. Sure its a professionally produced video but when I get home I'll find some links to people doing it better !

**Ranga** · 23rd November 2011, 05:25 PM

Very, very nice

**Redback** · 17th July 2013, 08:01 AM

Welcome everyone, post up your steed, past and now, but please keep it as a photo's only section, comments can be put in but keep it to a minimum please.

Here are some of mine as a starter.

1986 BMW K100RS

SOS Race Bike, RGV250 rolling chassis, Honda XL 600 engine

XR 400

1985 GSXR750

KTM 400EXE

**TeamFA** · 17th July 2013, 08:31 AM

Taken a couple of weeks ago, at the farm that we then drove back to in Uralla to pick up our new '63 S2a 88".

On the race bike a couple of year back - VFR400.

**Leroy_Riding** · 17th July 2013, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by TeamFA

Taken a couple of weeks ago, at the farm that we then drove back to in Uralla to pick up our new '63 S2a 88".

I swear I see you some days on my commute to the city. . .

anyway, here is my baby, Triumph Street Triple 675

**TeamFA** · 17th July 2013, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Leroy_Riding

I swear I see you some days on my commute to the city. . .

anyway, here is my baby, Triumph Street Triple 675

From Burpengary to the city and back most days, but mix up the times. Do you travel the same way, or opposite? I remember seeing a Street Triple going the other way a few times. My leathers are black/orange/white.

I like the Street (and Speed) Triple... When I went to the XB Buell (from an M2 Buell), it was between the XB, a Speed Triple, and a Duc Monster. Years of running with belt drive on the Buells had me converted, though - I couldn't go back to a chain drive.

**Tank** · 17th July 2013, 09:44 AM

My Triumph Trident 750cc triple from the 70's, Peter Allen 3 into 1 tuned exhaust, engine tuned by Bobby Gault, Regards Frank.

**Leroy_Riding** · 17th July 2013, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by TeamFA

From Burpengary to the city and back most days, but mix up the times. Do you travel the same way, or opposite? I remember seeing a Street Triple going the other way a few times. My leathers are black/orange/white.

I like the Street (and Speed) Triple... When I went to the XB Buell (from an M2 Buell), it was between the XB, a Speed Triple, and a Duc Monster. Years of running with belt drive on the Buells had me converted, though - I couldn't go back to a chain drive.

I travel the same route, live off Uhlman road.

Sometimes i see you going both directions, its definitely you with the leathers then, full suit yeah? little mirror on your helmet?

I normaly have a big grey triumph tail pack on my bike (meant for the Tiger1200), my commute times are about as consistent as the weather in Melbourne though.

I've always loved the Buell's, very nice looking bikes. Found myself wanting all British vehicles :| the LR the Triumph and a 63 cooper S.

here is my old bike, served me well

sorry Vlad, added a photo to keep on track :|

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