How To Pick up A Motorcycle

So many women raise the question “what will I do if I drop my bike?” Here is proof that you can lift your bike upright; this demonstration is based on the bike pickup technique by Carol Youorski.

Do Not pick up the motorcycle if:

• Your bike is leaking fluids. Call an emergency contact
  
• Your Bike is on an incline or decline as it can roll away from you
  
• You have any health issues such as back problems
  

1. Stop the engine using the engine cutoff switch
   
2. Put the motorcycle in gear to stabilize the bike and prevent from rolling
   
3. Place the kickstand down if the bike is on it’s right side
   
4. Scrape away gravel from underneath the tires and your feet to provide traction
   

1. Squat down with your back toward the bikes seat
   
2. Grip underneath the back fender with one hand and the lower handlebar grip with the other. Your knuckles should be facing down
   
3. Place your butt between the center of the seat and the upper edge of the seat
   
4. Find your foot placement, whether both feet together underneath you, or one foot forward
   
5. Keep trying new stances and positioning your body differently if you don’t get it on your first try
   
6. Use only the butt and leg muscles for this lift. Do not use your back and arms
   
7. Begin to rock the bike up to a 45 degree angle
   
8. Re-situate your body position. Place your feet closer together and place your butt in the middle of the seat
   
9. Lean back and start taking baby steps backwards, walking the bike up to 90 degrees
   
10. Simply rest the bike onto the kickstand