Guide Deadlifting The Diavel - How To Pick Up Your Bike When It Falls Over

[kuhlka]

 

[Mach1 Aus]

Good tip man. I am deciding whether I want to go for a Diavel, Monster or go a more sporty like the R1 for my next bike.

 

[kuhlka]

Good tip man. I am deciding whether I want to go for a Diavel, Monster or go a more sporty like the R1 for my next bike.

Pretty much any Ducati is very sporty. My Diavel handles almost as well as my 1098 and blows away pretty much all other sportbikes off the line to 100. It doesn't get sluggish until the rear tire starts flattening out from wear. There's obviously better bang for your buck with any of the Japanese brands if you don't care about massive low-end torque.

 

[Mach1 Aus]

I am quite partial to the Monster. What are your thoughts on them?

 

[Clint Love]

I am quite partial to the Monster. What are your thoughts on them?

I used to own a Monster. It was a 2002 M750 and it was a hell of a fun bike. I've also ridden the S4R and I've sat on the newer ones, like the 1200. The new Monsters are a little more stretched out than the old ones. They are good commuter/city bikes and the new ones have different power modes you can use for different kinds of handling. All Ducs have tons of low end torque and if you're used to the smooth low end of an I-4 bike, it can be off-putting. You learn to use lots of clutch at low speed and engine braking vs. relying on the brakes for everything. They are not as aerodynamic as the superbikes so above 90 mph you get beat by the wind a bit more, but they are plenty comfortable at 80 or so. You also aren't pitched forward as much as on a sportbike with the stock handlebars. All new Ducs have slipper clutches now which makes them waaaaaay better in terms of down shifting and keeping the ass end under control.

 

[kuhlka]

I am quite partial to the Monster. What are your thoughts on them?

Clint sums it up well enough. I don't own a Monster but the S4Rs I test rode was very agile and easy to ride fast. They're a great standard if you don't need a fairing.

 

[Zeus]

Extra points if you can:
> Put it in gear first
> Drop the side stand to stop it going over the other way
> Hold the front brake as you lift

 

[kuhlka]

Extra points if you can:
> Put it in gear first
> Drop the side stand to stop it going over the other way
> Hold the front brake as you lift

That's why I did it on the opposite side. You have none of those options if it falls on the clutch side.

 

[superaar99]

Good tip man, I know people that insist on lifting it with your back to the bike. I'll just show them this video now haha.

 

[kuhlka]

Good tip man, I know people that insist on lifting it with your back to the bike. I'll just show them this video now haha.

If the person is tiny and they're not on loose ground, by all means very slowly tip the bike up with their back to the seat for leverage. It's better for your joints to do it reverse but there's a good chance you'll flip the bike onto its side if you're rattled from a crash, tired, or on uneven terrain.

If you're strong and use your hips and legs, just do it my way. I plan to re-do the video with my 1098 or Speed Triple using both techniques if I can protect the 1098's plastic or get the triple reassembled.