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Originally Posted by Mickey D
Great advice! Spot on! 
I'm a DR650 owner but for your needs I'd go with the DL650 Vstrom too.
Should be able to pick it up if you "back into it".
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If you're referring to picking the bike up with your hands behind you, then this is the wrong technique IMO.
A better way is to rotate the 'bars full lock i.e. if the bike's lying on it's left, turn the 'bars to the right & then lift by placing both hands on the lefthand grip. This gives the greatest leverage as it's the furthest point from the centre of the bike (steering stem). You also end up with your hands near to the front brake for controlliing the bike. By having the 'bars to the right (in this instance), the 'bars will stay steady & won't rotate on you as you lift the bike, forcing you to walk around the bike.
This is what's taught on the various offroad schools, I'm 5'10", slim build (ssounds like a personals ad....) but can lift a loaded R1150GS alone with this technique (tested  )
Reverse the above if the bike's on its right.......
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