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Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran
I have a rule of thumb (which may be completely incorrect) that says "If I can dead lift half the weight of the bike, then I should be able to pick it up." (Anybody know how valid or invalid this statement is?)
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While getting in shape is a laudible goal, using the "proper" technique for picking up a downed bike is probably even more important.
That technique involves facing AWAY from the downed bike and using mostly your legs to do the work. While it looks wierd and I have been somewhat skeptical, it does work......I now know from experience. There are "training" videos of a 90 lb. girl picking up a Harley.
Maybe someone can provide a link. If not a search should find it.
[edit] OK, while there ARE some conditions under which "the technique" will not work because of the terrain.......it will work most of the time and one of these days, you may have to wait a LONG time for help to show up. If the 90 lb. little girl can do it, I'm sure YOU can too.......if you just get past that mental block. :tongue: