Lifting and manoeuvring a motorcycle
SPF Riding Theory Booklet guidance for lifting a motorcycle lying on either side and safely pushing it forward, backward and through turns.
Primary source: https://www.police.gov.sg/-/media/SPF/Advisories/RTTEN24.pdf
Lifting a fallen motorcycle
Before lifting a motorcycle that has fallen on its side, SPF’s Riding Theory Booklet says to switch off the ignition so the starter cannot be pressed accidentally. If the motorcycle is lying on its left, the booklet advises holding both handlebars, turning them to the right, applying the front brake, and lifting the motorcycle in one movement while supporting it with the right thigh and waist. If it is lying on its right, extend the side stand fully, turn the handlebars left, apply the front brake and lift in one movement, supporting the motorcycle with the left thigh and waist (SPF, Riding Theory Booklet, paras. 82–85).
Pushing and manoeuvring
When pushing a motorcycle, the booklet advises holding the front brake and keeping the motorcycle upright. To push forward, lean it slightly toward the body, use the waist and body weight to push, and look in the direction of travel; use the front brake to slow or stop. To push backward, steer with the left hand, place the right hand against the seat, look behind, and point the legs in the direction of movement while keeping the motorcycle upright and close (SPF, Riding Theory Booklet, paras. 86–89).
For a left turn while pushing, the booklet says to use the right hand more and support the motorcycle by leaning it left against the waist at the tank or seat. For a right turn, use the left hand more and keep the motorcycle upright; it warns that sudden braking can make the motorcycle unstable (SPF, Riding Theory Booklet, paras. 90–91).
Coverage debt
- The booklet illustrates these manoeuvres, but this article summarizes the text instructions rather than reproducing the diagrams.