Dan Diego 40 Posted October 22, 2016 This came from a KLR650 site, NOT an SDAR member. Doesn't appear to be any injuries, just a motorcycle (likely a KLR 650) down the side of a mountain. Here's the Kawasaki KLR 650 Owners site message I received: <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fklrmoto%2Fpermalink%2F10155385722772468%2F&width=500" width="500" height="218" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true"></iframe> EMERGENCY SITUATION ON BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN. WE WERE RIDING AND ONE BIKE WENT OFF THE RIDGE. WE NEED HELP GETTING IT BACK UP. THE FOREST SERVICE WILL NOT HELP AND WE ARE OUT OF OPTIONS. THE ROAD IS NO 4 WHEEL ACCESSIBLE. I WILL BUY YOU DINNER OR FUEL. ANYTHING. JUST ASKING FOR SOME HELP!!!!! <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fklrmoto%2Fpermalink%2F10155385722772468%2F&width=500" width="500" height="218" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true"></iframe> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted October 22, 2016 A location on the Mountain would help a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted October 22, 2016 I asked his to post contact info, as well. Nuthin'... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey777 44 Posted October 23, 2016 They could use a spike/rope around boulder and a come along....then drag her right up.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted October 23, 2016 I'm a bit frustrated that they never responded to the initial request for assistance with contact info, location and final resolution. Grrrrrrrrrr......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted October 23, 2016 Yeah, totally uncool for someone to post that and then never update the post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted October 24, 2016 I took a peek at that page and didn't even see the post. They must have deleted it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted November 3, 2016 On 10/24/2016 at 5:08 PM, dirt dame said: I took a peek at that page and didn't even see the post. They must have deleted it. They did. There's a conversation going on about this right now. In short, the rider who posted--then deleted--the emergency call for help is being roundly chastised by the other KLR owners... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 406 Posted November 3, 2016 what mike777 said, elementary school test problem----block and tackle.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darylhunter 1 Posted November 3, 2016 I keep a flat tow strap in my backpack and a couple of carabiners. While they have drag over a real pulley, you can construct a functional equivalent which really helps to reduce the effort required drag a heavy bike up hill. I have a 9000 lb winch on my jeep, but I also keep a snatch block with me too to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darylhunter 1 Posted November 4, 2016 BTW, there are a lot of videos and pictures of how to set up the pulley system using carabiners, but thought I'd post one that I found that helps to illustrate how it's done. Normally, pulling a bike up hill you wouldn't use the last loop through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted November 4, 2016 Hmmmm. I think I need to assemble a kit for this use. don't know that I'll ever need it, but I can just imagine needing it badly and not having it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted November 4, 2016 I even have build a "lift up" boom. Never used it yet and hope that I never need it. The white pole with a pulley system. And did you spot the 3 CARABINER? The rope is in the front fender bag. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Getsmacked440 0 Posted November 4, 2016 I've thought about investing in one of these. Light weight super strong. Have 2 of them and could really lighten the load. Paired with some spectra or at least para cord. Expensive tho. Seen some cheap knock offs on ebay but they're not titanium. https://www.ti2design.com/ti2-para-biner-pb-9-sae Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted November 4, 2016 just un hook the trailer and drive it back up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted November 4, 2016 And along those lines, "Sorry I was being stupid...but you know it's what I do." Honest to the death. http://metro.co.uk/2016/10/29/man-records-goodbye-video-to-loved-ones-after-bike-crash-6222400/ “'Hey everybody — I f**ked up,' he says in one of the videos recorded on October 15. “That's all I can really say. At about 10:30 this morning. Been laying here ever since. About 50 feet down in the ravine. I just wanted to say I love you guys. Sorry I was being stupid, but you know that’s what I do.” http://www.ksat.com/inside-edition/man-records-video-he-thinks-may-be-his-last-after-motorcycle-crash-sorry-i-was-being-stupid_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avocado 0 Posted November 4, 2016 I have had this in my phone for the last 5 years. Big Bear Recovery 909-222-0265. Met him at a coffee shop in BB one morning. Well equipped Jeep, knew every trail up there. Not going to even comment on the KLR rider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey777 44 Posted November 8, 2016 cool vid DH. Thanks for posting that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rubarb 0 Posted November 8, 2016 On 11/4/2016 at 7:10 PM, Zubb said: Hmmmm. I think I need to assemble a kit for this use. don't know that I'll ever need it, but I can just imagine needing it badly and not having it. I always carry a couple tie downs. Came in handy few years back in Big Bear......end of a long day of riding, super beat, improper gearing, climbing through a chunky section, started to get wheel spin, then she hooked up, bike rocketed out from under me and down into a ravine, about 20 feet. Took us 2 hours to haul that pig out. We saw jeepers all day long on the trail with the exception of that 2 hour window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
