Backing up? - Page 2

snot · May 26th, 2016, 05:23 PM

I use 2 methods depending on incline. I am 5.0 stock height on the bike....
1. Get off the bike and walk it
Or
2. One foot method. I have one foot flat and push.

Something to consider too is adding insoles to your boots. 1 full gel insole and one heel only, stack them inside the boot and it will give you an out .5 inch in reach.

Check this out.. www.gearchic.com/boots-2/

Finesse · June 26th, 2016, 10:27 PM

I push about 20-40 bikes around all day every day at work and we push them backwards with the left hand on the left handlebar and the right hand on the gas tank or seat, depending on the bike. I am not very heavy or strong lol and I can push almost any motorcycle this way even harleys, with most of the pushing done by my right hand. it is VERY hard to have both your hands on the handlebars and 'pull' your bike backwards, it tips you off balance, it makes you twist your head or walk where you can't see, and it's much easier to push something forwards than to pull it backwards. try this... it did take me about 2 months to get good at it doing it every day! Now I ride a stock height KLX250 dirtbike and I can get one toe down but I do not even try to back the bike up while sitting on it - I just get off and push it, and on a lightweight bike that kickstand pivot is pretty easy

May 26th, 2016, 05:23 PM	#41
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	I use 2 methods depending on incline. I am 5.0 stock height on the bike.... 1. Get off the bike and walk it Or 2. One foot method. I have one foot flat and push. Something to consider too is adding insoles to your boots. 1 full gel insole and one heel only, stack them inside the boot and it will give you an out .5 inch in reach. Check this out.. www.gearchic.com/boots-2/ __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

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June 26th, 2016, 10:27 PM	#42
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	I push about 20-40 bikes around all day every day at work and we push them backwards with the left hand on the left handlebar and the right hand on the gas tank or seat, depending on the bike. I am not very heavy or strong lol and I can push almost any motorcycle this way even harleys, with most of the pushing done by my right hand. it is VERY hard to have both your hands on the handlebars and 'pull' your bike backwards, it tips you off balance, it makes you twist your head or walk where you can't see, and it's much easier to push something forwards than to pull it backwards. try this... it did take me about 2 months to get good at it doing it every day! Now I ride a stock height KLX250 dirtbike and I can get one toe down but I do not even try to back the bike up while sitting on it - I just get off and push it, and on a lightweight bike that kickstand pivot is pretty easy