I actually had mine go down when I was driving home from the dealer. I had new boots on (first bad idea) and was stopping in very busy traffic. I'm also over six foot tall and I feel this seat is a bit low for me. (I'm working on that issue.) Anyway, I was coming to a stop and my right boot "stuck" to the foot peg and I slowly rolled over. I was mortified, but nothing touched the ground but the crash bar. There's not a mark on the bike. I sort of hopped off to the side and reached over to put down the side stand. I then heaved the bike up until it caught on the stand. Oh, and I'm over sixty. Thankfully I work out almost daily or this may have been a really bad time. No one bothered stopping to help me, but a handful flipped me off. Nice people. The next day I road that bike in a parade (no kidding) and I received plenty of practice getting my boots off the pegs properly. This should not happen again. (I've been riding for about 55 years...stuff happens, even when you are well versed in the skills needed. I also teach motorcycle safety. It happens.)
The problem is if the ground is soft, or even a little downhill, the bike can go ALL the way over on its side, not just resting at a nice angle on the crash bars. Try to pick one up then!!
😂 I have been riding for a Long time! I know just about every technique to lift it. That’s why I said do it Hercules style, meaning the Hard way! You can find yourself in situations where you can’t squat it and lift it with your back to it. It was a strength challenge not a technique challenge!
