Just bought my first bike last night, and decided to start it up and move it up the driveway a little closer to the house. Every thing went fine until I got it to where I wanted it and shut it down.
I had a brain cramp and forgot to put the kickstand back down. Needless to say that the bike tipped over on its side. My only saving grace is that I have a dirt drive way and up by the house it is very soft. I even had a board in place to put the kickstand on, but it didn't do much good.
No damage to the bike or rider, just some mashed grass and a big dent in my pride. My wife happened to be looking out the window at the time.
Picked it up without a problem, even though I am a little guy. 5'9" 155lbs. The bike outways me by several hundred pounds, but I got my hands under the tank and it felt like it stood it self up.
Hopefully I never have to lift it again, well at least I know that I can if it ever happens.
I had a brain cramp and forgot to put the kickstand back down. Needless to say that the bike tipped over on its side. My only saving grace is that I have a dirt drive way and up by the house it is very soft. I even had a board in place to put the kickstand on, but it didn't do much good.
No damage to the bike or rider, just some mashed grass and a big dent in my pride. My wife happened to be looking out the window at the time.
Picked it up without a problem, even though I am a little guy. 5'9" 155lbs. The bike outways me by several hundred pounds, but I got my hands under the tank and it felt like it stood it self up.
Hopefully I never have to lift it again, well at least I know that I can if it ever happens.
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