Dropped my Sport Classic

[WallyAnderson]

I dropped my Sport Classic 1000 lowering it back to floor off the Pit Bull stand. I need to be confident that this doesn't happen again, I'm by myself and don't have a helper when working on bike. Any suggestions on a fail safe procedure?
Wally Anderson
State College, Pa.
06 Sport Classic
97 916
PS: The fall didn't cause any damage.

[YMRacing]

Glad there was no damage. I really don't have any helpful hints except that you might place yourself in a position to better steady the bike as it comes off the stand. I kinda' stay to the left side of the bike and let the bike lean into my leg a bit. I did have a bike, my Buell, slide off the stand as I was putting it up on it. I was parking the bike fairly close to the front of my 911...as it fell over I threw my body in between. Both bike and car were fine....
5 stitches in my shin though.....

[Greg_S]

failsafe would be someone holding the bike with you or getting a front wheel chock. I have a Baxley front chock that my bike always sits in.

[MrStinky]

Originally Posted by Greg_S

failsafe would be someone holding the bike with you or getting a front wheel chock. I have a Baxley front chock that my bike always sits in.

The baxley is cheap insurance....much cheaper than a new rear cowl.

Here's how i do it.

1. Make sure the bike is in gear.
2. put the kickstand down.
3. with my left hand, grab the top right side of the rear cowl.
4. while lifting up on the rearstand, pull the bike towards the left. Don't pull too hard, just enough tension so it will fall gently onto the kickstand.
5. Pray....

[Smart1]

Originally Posted by YMRacing

I was parking the bike fairly close to the front of my 911...as it fell over I threw my body in between. Both bike and car were fine....
5 stitches in my shin though.....

At least you have your priorities straight.

[dietrichpfeifer]

Maybe a description of how it happened would help...

I just put a little 3" piece of 2x4 under my kickstand. That puts the bike nearly vertical (I never leave it in this position because all I can think of is a tire losing air and the bike falling over). Then I walk around and lift the bike, the only thing I touch is the rear stand, don't even need to steady the bike. When lowering it I just kick that little peice of 2x4 in place so the kickstand will land on it and then just steady the bike by reasting my hand on the tail light.

[BISHOP-BUCK]

+1 on the Baxley Sport chock. I bought one shortly after buying my bike because I didn't like how far over my Sport leaned when on its kickstand. Saw the Baxley at my dealer and bought one from them. As stated above, it is cheap insurance and much cheaper than a new seat cowl. Plus it makes it so you can park your bike in less space than without it. A definite plus to those with small garages or just a pack-rat like me.

PS-Wally, I'm sorry to hear about the scare but sure am glad to hear that nothing was hurt or damaged.

[egrafx2006]

Baxely Sport Chock (or the equivalent) is the way to go. I never attempted to lift or lower my SC with my Ducati rear stand by myself for fear dropping my bike. The Sport Chock is easy to use and very secure.

[johnrg]

If not using a Baxley, which is s good safety measure, I grab the frame underhanded, below the left rear cowl. Bend your knees and lower the stand s-l-o-w-l-y. As it comes down keep a bit of pressure on the stand handle. Make sure the side stand is down and tension on your left hand under the frame will bring the bike to you and not jumping forward if you just drop the stand. By holding the frame as mentioned you should have the bike controlled and easily rest it on the side stand or at least be able to then use your right hand to grab the opposite side and gain control.

JOhn

[jonniedee]

Originally Posted by johnrg

s-l-o-w-l-y.

+100% - a 110 pound woman taught me how to put my bike up on the pit bull stand - she said no matter what - it needs to be a slow steady process with NO self inflicted drama. Seems that panic or "stand" anxiety is a leading cause of drops...