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Mdbtyhtr · Sep 7th, 2009, 09:56 AM

Law enforcement also mount and dismount from the right side to be away from traffic and also use the bike as a barrier to hide behind in a fire fight.

I also agree with all that said it is my bike and I will mount it the way I want to!

For the Poll, I mount and dismount from the kick stand side unless I can't because of obstructions like at a gas pump or a garage wall etc.

Scott

jkchipster · Sep 7th, 2009, 10:13 AM

I started riding a few years ago and my first ride was a trike. While I am still fairly young and in good health at 50 I may get a 2 wheeler one of these days but I love this Trike... It is a wonderful ride with one or two up. Never have a problem getting on and don't have to remember to put my feet down when I stop. I see a lot of older people still riding two wheels and I think man I wish they would just try this three wheel ride one time.

No matter ride safe and long. And I agree get on the side that makes you feel best after all it's not a HORSE !!!!!!!!!

hrlydstn · Sep 7th, 2009, 11:12 AM

What difference does it make as long as you get on and ride.IMHO

GroundHawg · Sep 7th, 2009, 11:50 AM

I'm not really sure why - but I've always gotten on from the right. I figure your leg has to clear the hightest point - doesn't really matter which side you start from...

JimLaflin · Sep 7th, 2009, 02:12 PM

One of the big bike safety instruction courses preach stand side mounts. I believe in
what ever makes you the most comfortable.

Nautilus · Sep 8th, 2009, 01:12 AM

It's not really a big of a deal, but logic and common sense points out that the right side toget off is the left side. Harleys lean left, easier access on and off the bike, but also, the exhaust is on the right and there are more chances of getting burnt getting off the right side. If it is because of age or some sort of back problems like my pops (he's been prohibited to ride a motorcycle, but won't quit riding it :P) he still gets on the left side but does it in the most comfortable manner.
Look to whatever is easier to u, but keep in mind thatthe right side is the hottest side of the bike.

paulmack · Sep 9th, 2009, 03:32 PM

I always get on from the stand side. I find that you don't have to lift your leg as high. It is tough getting old but it sure beats the alternative.

Carpfish · Sep 9th, 2009, 06:27 PM

I usually get on from the back...I have to get a running start or I suffer some serious pain. Just kidding! I find it easiest to mount from the left side. It's your scooter so you can do it how you like.

springer03 · Sep 9th, 2009, 07:15 PM

I always try to get off on the upper side! So old I forget to put down the side stand!

Recon Dad · Sep 16th, 2009, 12:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jim B. View Post

I'm 58 and do the same thing. Glad to see that I'm not the only one. Getting old is not for wimps.

I just saw a news article last month were a cager pull out of a driveway and hit a motorcycle rider. The motorcycle rider was 81 years young.

Sep 7th, 2009, 09:56 AM	#41
Mdbtyhtr New Family Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic Join Date: Aug 16th, 2009 Location: King George, VA Posts: 8 My Mood:	Re: taking a poll Law enforcement also mount and dismount from the right side to be away from traffic and also use the bike as a barrier to hide behind in a fire fight. I also agree with all that said it is my bike and I will mount it the way I want to! For the Poll, I mount and dismount from the kick stand side unless I can't because of obstructions like at a gas pump or a garage wall etc. Scott __________________ Scott MacLean "Well are you going to pull those pistols, or whistle Dixie?" Clint Eastwood, The Outlaw Josey Wales

Sep 7th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#42
jkchipster New Family Ride: 06 ultra lehman trike Join Date: Sep 6th, 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 5	Re: taking a poll I started riding a few years ago and my first ride was a trike. While I am still fairly young and in good health at 50 I may get a 2 wheeler one of these days but I love this Trike... It is a wonderful ride with one or two up. Never have a problem getting on and don't have to remember to put my feet down when I stop. I see a lot of older people still riding two wheels and I think man I wish they would just try this three wheel ride one time. No matter ride safe and long. And I agree get on the side that makes you feel best after all it's not a HORSE !!!!!!!!!

Sep 7th, 2009, 11:12 AM	#43
hrlydstn New Family Ride: 2006 FXSTB Join Date: Sep 2nd, 2009 Posts: 9 My Mood:	Re: taking a poll What difference does it make as long as you get on and ride.IMHO

Sep 7th, 2009, 11:50 AM	#44
GroundHawg Warming The Wheels Ride: 2008 FLSTC Join Date: Aug 5th, 2009 Location: Xenia, Ohio Posts: 146 My Mood:	Re: taking a poll I'm not really sure why - but I've always gotten on from the right. I figure your leg has to clear the hightest point - doesn't really matter which side you start from...

Sep 7th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#45
JimLaflin New Family Ride: 2009 FLHTCU Join Date: Sep 5th, 2009 Posts: 5	Re: taking a poll One of the big bike safety instruction courses preach stand side mounts. I believe in what ever makes you the most comfortable.

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Sep 8th, 2009, 01:12 AM	#46
Nautilus Banned Ride: 1995 Fatboy Join Date: Sep 2nd, 2009 Posts: 15	Re: taking a poll It's not really a big of a deal, but logic and common sense points out that the right side toget off is the left side. Harleys lean left, easier access on and off the bike, but also, the exhaust is on the right and there are more chances of getting burnt getting off the right side. If it is because of age or some sort of back problems like my pops (he's been prohibited to ride a motorcycle, but won't quit riding it :P) he still gets on the left side but does it in the most comfortable manner. Look to whatever is easier to u, but keep in mind thatthe right side is the hottest side of the bike.

Sep 9th, 2009, 03:32 PM	#47
paulmack Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Heritage Softail Classic Join Date: Sep 9th, 2009 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 189 My Mood:	Re: taking a poll I always get on from the stand side. I find that you don't have to lift your leg as high. It is tough getting old but it sure beats the alternative.

Sep 9th, 2009, 06:27 PM	#48
Carpfish Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Night Train FXSTB Join Date: Aug 6th, 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 35	I usually get on from the back...I have to get a running start or I suffer some serious pain. Just kidding! I find it easiest to mount from the left side. It's your scooter so you can do it how you like.

Sep 9th, 2009, 07:15 PM	#49
springer03 Play The Throttle Ride: 2003 FLSTSI Join Date: Sep 8th, 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 156 My Mood:	Re: taking a poll I always try to get off on the upper side! So old I forget to put down the side stand!

Sep 16th, 2009, 12:16 AM	#50
Recon Dad Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Heritage Classic FLSTC Join Date: Feb 25th, 2009 Posts: 67	Re: taking a poll Quote: Originally Posted by Jim B. View Post I'm 58 and do the same thing. Glad to see that I'm not the only one. Getting old is not for wimps. I just saw a news article last month were a cager pull out of a driveway and hit a motorcycle rider. The motorcycle rider was 81 years young. __________________ Proud Father of a USMC Master Gun Recon Marine Patriot Guard Rider #34,996 2009 Heritage Classic FLSTC

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