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Aug 24th, 2009, 10:02 AM
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Play The Throttle
Ride: 1999 Road King Classic
Join Date: Feb 22nd, 2009
Location: Michigan
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Re: taking a poll
I always get on from the left side. It is easier for me because the bike is leaning that way. It is mostly out of habit from riding horses so long. Horses are trained for people to mount from the left. If you try from the right it sometimes freaks them out and you end hitting the ground hard!
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Aug 24th, 2009, 10:17 AM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2004 FatBoy!
Join Date: Jul 24th, 2008
Posts: 58
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Re: taking a poll
If anyone does not like how I get on and of my ride its their problem not mine. I don't pay much attention to this kind of stuff. Life is much too short.
I do pay attention and may say something to a rider if it is a safety issue, especially MY safety. RR For the poll....stand side. |
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Aug 24th, 2009, 10:25 AM
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Banned
Ride: 2009 ROAD KING CLASSIC
Join Date: Jun 9th, 2009
Location: NORTH DAKOTA
Posts: 31
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Re: taking a poll
If anyone has watched the coast to coast program on the speed channel they show two people ride from California to Washington DC and every time they mount their bikes they get on from the right side. Seems kind of funny but if you look at it this way you have to lift your leg the same height no matter wich way you mount it. Just depends on wich leg is easier to lift.
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Aug 24th, 2009, 12:07 PM
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Play The Throttle
Ride: 2009 Road Glide
Join Date: Apr 1st, 2008
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 248
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Re: taking a poll
I was told that you should get on from the Left Sids of the Bike, Same side as the Kick Stand. Seems easier since the Bike is leaning this way.
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Aug 24th, 2009, 12:23 PM
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Ride: 2008 Road Glide
Join Date: Sep 2nd, 2008
Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast
Posts: 628
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Quote:
 I asked a motor cop once why he got on and off from the right side. He said they do that to put the bike between them and on coming traffic during a traffic stop.
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Aug 24th, 2009, 12:33 PM
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Ride: 2004 Roadking
Join Date: Sep 16th, 2007
Posts: 874
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Re: taking a poll
I mount from the right side coz i'm 64 and for some strange reason i can lift my left leg higher and much easier that my right leg...Sciatic nerve something are another....I never seen it as a safety issue. If someone wants to scold me for that..geez's....i think they need a life..would love to trade this old body in for a new one any day!
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Aug 24th, 2009, 01:10 PM
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Ride: 09 CVO Ultra Classic
Join Date: May 18th, 2007
Location: The Shires UK
Posts: 8,731
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Re: taking a poll
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Aug 24th, 2009, 01:49 PM
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Play The Throttle
Ride: 1997 FLSTC
Join Date: Aug 10th, 2009
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 274
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Re: taking a poll
I usually get on from the low side......but it just depends on the situation.
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Aug 24th, 2009, 04:31 PM
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Community Star
Ride: 2003 EG classic
Join Date: Jul 7th, 2009
Location: Illinois
Posts: 421
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Re: taking a poll
On my classic I can get on on either side since I have to kick a leg up regardless of low or high.
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Aug 24th, 2009, 04:37 PM
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Play The Throttle
Ride: 2001 Softail
Join Date: Oct 12th, 2008
Location: Italy
Posts: 297
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Re: taking a poll
on from the low side.
off to the high side ( right ) |
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