{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Adventure Rider Radio – Motorcycle Podcast","title":"Stuck Motorcycle | Best Recovery Systems","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b7cd150c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4695,"description":"If you ride motorcycles off the pavement, there’s always the possibility that one wrong move and your bike is off the side of a trail or stuck in a mudhole. The question is, do you have what you need to extract your bike? People, winch, or block and tackle?We did some testing of three different motorcycle recovery systems, two of which you can take with you on any ride, and one of which is a good back up if not venturing too far, and it’s also ideal for loading your bike on to a trailer.We spoke to Andy Lilienthal at Warn, Dave Peterson at BestRest, Jon Mason at Superwinch and PSSOR riding instructor, Bret Tkacs, who shares some great pointers on motorcycle recovery. Bret Tkacs: PSSOR Riding Instructor Tips and techniques on using motorcycle recovery systems. Website: pssor.com Dave Peterson: BestRest Products Motorcycle Recovery Systemz-drag rope and pulley system which has been modified for motorcycle recovery, originally made for mountaineering and rescue teams.5/16” (8 mm) primary rope, with a load rating of 3000 lb (1360 kg)1” x 10’ (2.5 cm x 3 m) flat webbing, with a load rating of 4000 lb (1814 kg)pre-tied prusik loops, with a load rating of 1700 lb (771 kg)pulleys (single or double depending on kit), with a load rating of 5000 lb (2268 kg)non locking chrome carabiners, with a load rating of 4500 lb (2041 kg)Website: https://bestrestproducts.com/shop/recovery-gear-mrs-system/motorcycle-recovery-system-mrs/ Andy Lilienthal: Warn Winch XT17 Portable Winchpulls up to 1700 lb (771 kg)9 lb (4.08 kg) aluminum construction (winch & rope)40 feet (12 m) of 5/32” (4mm) synthetic ropewinch size 10.3\" L. x 4.0\" D. x 4.2\" H. (26cm L. x 10cm D. x 10.7cm H.)sealed motor and contactorruns off motorcycle batteryWebsite: https://www.warn.com/adventuretouring/XT17_winch.jsp Jon Mason: Superwinch W2G 4000 Portable Winchpulls 4000 lb (1814 kg), up to 8000 lb (3629 kg) with double line technique43 lb (19.5 kg)3/16” x 50’ (4.8 mm x 15.24 m) cable (synthetic rope available W2G...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/un6-kMJX8yTmnsJHF1b5h3765eTTft0k7leteyNXiIc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMzZk/ZjFkMTE3N2I0NjFj/MGQwNTdmYzVjZjYz/NWM5Yy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}