Well, that didn't take long at all

[John Ha]

Today I dropped the bike - got my pant leg caught on the peg and could not get my foot down in time. I could not pick the bike up. If not for the kind lady in the pickup that was stuck behind me at the stop sign, it would probably still be there. I don't have crash bars on it, just the factory protruding things under the cowl and the pannier mounts. Any tips for getting the bike back on it's feet after a low speed tip? Searched but could not find an answer - the search function eliminated all the key terms (search "how to pick up" and search eliminates "how", "to" and "up"). TIA

 

[bigbob]

 

[John Ha]

Thanks! They did not teach that in the MSF course I took. I will have to practice - in the garage though

 

[Spider]

On the road, even with the bike loaded up, I can pick it up off the ground by backing my butt up to the seat on the down side, grabbing the handlebar with one hand and the frame with the other and lifting with my legs. Be sure your butt is pushing on the seat and not the tank...I still have a dent in the tank from aiming my wallet side wrong the first time I dropped it.

If you're in the dirt, phone a friend.

 

[Sierra1]

Today I dropped the bike - got my pant leg caught on the peg and could not get my foot down in time....TIA

Are you sure it was the foot peg? There is guard/shield, right above the foot peg, that grabs pant legs. The first time I did it, was the last time I did it. I immediately ordered the Altrider replacement part which keeps pant legs from being grabbed. Many of the guys on here have come up with several inexpensive fixes for the problem.

 

[twinrider]

This senior citizen can show you how it's done.

 

[John Ha]

This senior citizen can show you how it's done.

Thanks for video. I could not get it up that far using that method. I apparently am a weakling. Do the crash bars help? I have them on my list of things to get but they're not a priority.

 

[John Ha]

Are you sure it was the foot peg? There is guard/shield, right above the foot peg, that grabs pant legs. The first time I did it, was the last time I did it. I immediately ordered the Altrider replacement part which keeps pant legs from being grabbed. Many of the guys on here have come up with several inexpensive fixes for the problem.

I'd not run across that particular issue in my research and will look into it. Thank you!

 

[ace50]

I have had my pants leg (left side) catch on the edge of the peg (serration) when putting my foot down at a busy traffic light.
Would have gone down if it hadn't let go last second.
Surprise it doesn't happen more often cause that's where your foot goes down normally.

 

[Wallkeeper]

I have a bum back from stitched together muscles (LONG story). The way I lift the bike is present my back to the bike, squat, grasp the frame or rack behind the seat and crash bar over the engine, then stand. It comes up easy with zero back stress.

The video technique of the older gentleman just reaching down and picking it up is looking for strained muscles

 

[John Ha]

Sierra1 - I looked at the bike today and saw that panel just above the peg. I can sure see how it would be easy to get clothing caught on it. I'm surprised there aren't TV ads offering to sue Yamaha over that (or maybe this part is one of the reasons that this is labelled an "adventure bike") . I will definitely have to fix that before I ride it again.

 

[John Ha]

I have a bum back from stitched together muscles (LONG story). The way I lift the bike is present my back to the bike, squat, grasp the frame or rack behind the seat and crash bar over the engine, then stand. It comes up easy with zero back stress.

The video technique of the older gentleman just reaching down and picking it up is looking for strained muscles

I used to pick up my 1100 the way that fellow did and more recently picked up my Sportster like that but I was a LOT younger when I had the 1100 and the Sportster is lighter and much lower so it was a piece of cake. I'll have to get the crash bar for my S10 - it sounds like that makes it easier. I'll plan to try the back into it method. That seems to be the preferred way to do it.

Thanks to all who replied. You have improved my life

 

[Nig5]

On the road, even with the bike loaded up, I can pick it up off the ground by backing my butt up to the seat on the down side, grabbing the handlebar with one hand and the frame with the other and lifting with my legs. Be sure your butt is pushing on the seat and not the tank...I still have a dent in the tank from aiming my wallet side wrong the first time I dropped it.

If you're in the dirt, phone a friend.

Exactly the way I did it

 

[HeliMark]

Thanks for video. I could not get it up that far using that method. I apparently am a weakling. Do the crash bars help? I have them on my list of things to get but they're not a priority.

For me the crash bars were a priority. Better protection, less angle of the bike when it is down. Also off road when you need to swivel it around for a better position. The less angle, obviously, the easier it will be. Having hard cases on makes it even easier. I use the butt method as much as possible. And don't forget to lower the foot stand if the bike is on its right side and you pick it up.

Like what was said about those panels, one of the cheap solutions (I used) is zip ties.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Sierra1 - I looked at the bike today and saw that panel just above the peg. I can sure see how it would be easy to get clothing caught on it. I'm surprised there aren't TV ads offering to sue Yamaha over that (or maybe this part is one of the reasons that this is labelled an "adventure bike") . I will definitely have to fix that before I ride it again.

Simple fix

 

[Sierra1]

It's still hard to believe that Yamaha hasn't addressed that issue. They could make something similar to the Altrider piece without much of a production cost increase. Altrider's is over engineered for the purpose. Maybe Yamaha hasn't used up all of this contract order yet.

 

[Guil]

Simple fix

Checkswrecks, I like that! Simple, clean, and minimally farkley (if that makes sense?).

I haven't noticed this as an issue on my 2018 ES yet, however after nearly dropping my FZ-09 a couple of years back when my bootlace got caught on the left peg I am well aware of how unnerving it is. My subframe is black so it would be even less obvious.

Is the cover plate steel or aluminum?

Thanks again for the idea.

 

[John Ha]

Is the cover plate steel or aluminum?

Aluminum, I think. A magnet does not stick to it. I agree, that's a great idea!

 

[Paul466]

Are you sure it was the foot peg? There is guard/shield, right above the foot peg, that grabs pant legs. The first time I did it, was the last time I did it. I immediately ordered the Altrider replacement part which keeps pant legs from being grabbed. Many of the guys on here have come up with several inexpensive fixes for the problem.

I made a plastic piece and riveted it to the guard, it’s been working great

 

[mcycle-nut]

I dumped my '82 Suzuki GS1100EZ at a gas station once. I had it up before anybody who saw it could help. Sheer adrenalin and embarrassemnt.