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Old 08-18-2024, 06:51 AM
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Hmm can't say I ever had that happen on my current rig. Sorry to hear it being an ancient guy myself I took other precautions..
 
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Originally Posted by Gunnysgt
Hmm can't say I ever had that happen on my current rig. Sorry to hear it being an ancient guy myself I took other precautions..
I see that you have a little help keeping yours from tipping. I'm still doing the balancing act, and practice by putting my socks on without sitting or support. lol
The only time I've had a problem is when I put my foot down on loose items. One piece of gravel will cause my foot to slip, so I pay close attention when coming to a stop as to the surface condition.
Thanks for the response and go for a ride today, it will make you a happy soul.
 
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Old 08-18-2024, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by bcool
Hello everyone. I have had two tip overs, both in my garage because something on the floor that my foot slipped on. I got the Road King up with the suggested method, back towards bike, gripped the engine and saddle bag bars and small stepped it up. Then, later I tipped my Ultra over and had trouble, as I am 70 and 5'8" 170 lbs. I had a 6' 2x4 that I placed through the engine guards, (crash bars to us mature folks) and was easily able to right the bike.
Question is that I can't carry a 6' piece of lumber on my bike.
Does anyone know of a collapsable pipe like device that would fit in the tour pack?
Thanks for racking your brains, I know this is unusual question.
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Sounds like it is time to hang up motorcycle riding.
 
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Old 08-18-2024, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Germansheperd
Sounds like it is time to hang up motorcycle riding.
Surely you jest. The reason that I ride four days a week is that everyone will have the last day they ever take a ride.
Live life while you can.
I think I'll go for a ride, right after church.
Thanks for the response!
 
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Old 08-18-2024, 07:58 AM
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Surely you jest. The reason that I ride four days a week is that everyone will have the last day they ever take a ride.
Live life while you can.
I think I'll go for a ride, right after church.
Thanks for the response!
I not jest. Maybe dropping bikes at an old age is a sign from the Lord. Have a great and safe day.
 
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Old 08-18-2024, 08:06 AM
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$228 is a small price to pay to help you out.
 
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$228 is a small price to pay to help you out.
After a day of consideration, I am going to by the $228 jack. What the heck.
Thanks for your comment!
 
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Old 08-18-2024, 08:39 AM
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I just received my MotoBike Jack last Monday. I got it as a tool to carry in case it is ever needed. Footing surface is the main consideration for me. On hard pavement where the footing is sure, the practice of lifting using your body is okay. But with loose surface it is very "iffy".
 
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Originally Posted by Germansheperd
I not jest. Maybe dropping bikes at an old age is a sign from the Lord. Have a great and safe day.
I have dropped my bike almost every year I have rode. It has two wheels it happens.

 
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Watch their website video of a full sized HD Road Glide/Utra Limited. Kinda looks "hoky". It might work, but for a steel base, two poles and a very standard ratchet strap for $225 seems awfully expensive for what it actually is. If I could find two steel poles, the rest could be easily bought for $20....IMHO

(notice how in the video the operator needs to secure the base with his foot as it wants to move,,,,,so very "unstable")
 
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