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emsweeney
May 1st, 2006, 8:44 am
At Bob's open house on Saturday, (weather was great, crowd was huge) they had a "Dropped Bike" clinic in which they used wrecked, but intact GT, to demonstrate the proper pick-up technique. After watching Josh, (Service Mgr) pick the bike up several times with ease, but saw a giant of a guy unable to do it, I gave it a try, (at this point I surely will jinx myself by saying I have not had to pick-up my LT, yet).

Well, I did it on 1 (and 1/2) trys. I got the bike up on the tire's edge but then didn' get my butt in the proper place. Once pointed out by Josh and a quick butt adjustment (while still on the tire's edge) the bike was up and on it's stand. If you ever get to an open house at a dealer where they have this, I highly recommend giving it a try. It may be an eye-opener about how important just a little butt adjustment can be.

Another interesting display was our LT motor, transmission and rear drive displayed in a cut-away model. I'm going to be doing my 12,000 mile service soon, so that was very helpful.

Cheers!

mjordans2000
May 1st, 2006, 11:35 am
Butt position makes an amazing difference. It's literally the difference between the bike popping up or the feeling something inside you is going to pop.

BecketMa
May 1st, 2006, 9:48 pm
Do they have a display on how to replace the rear engine seal?
:-O
Bob

emsweeney
May 2nd, 2006, 8:21 am
They were offering no views on how to replace items, just where they were. I'm sure their service department nixed any ideas like that!

hawg
May 2nd, 2006, 8:44 am
Butt position makes an amazing difference. It's literally the difference between the bike popping up or the feeling something inside you is going to pop.


Hmmmm....been my experience everyday that some folks really DO make a difference with their butt position. The worst is when they have their butt on their SHOULDERS!

But, really, wonder why it looks so easy when the gals do it in the video?

Robin
May 2nd, 2006, 9:10 am
I was at Bob's on Saturday morning, but wasn't able to stay long because my wife didn't want to stand around and talk about mototrcycles all day. I swear I'll never understand women.
Anyhow, I missed the pickup demo. I guess I'll have to go back and ask for a makeup lesson.

Robin

BecketMa
May 2nd, 2006, 10:40 pm
I’m sure your wife will love to hear you have to go back, with out her, for pick up lessons.
Bob