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PaPa T

Just wanted to know if there is a correct way of getting on and off the scoot. I had a guy chew me out that I was getting on the bike from the wrong side. Is there such a thing? I get on that is most comfortable for me and where I have the best control.

Hobbit

usually i get on via the side stand side

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RetiredJake

Have back rests on both bikes, can't swing a leg over. From right side, raise my left foot and hold it up (getting old is bad) and slide across. Works great for me.

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glider

It's just easier IMO to get on from the stand side being it's leaning that way anyway.

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RetiredJake

When you get older and your hips don't work like they did when you were young, you pick the side that works and ignore the painful side. Wish I was still flexible like you young whipper snappers

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Hobbit

Glider whipper snapper man he was 106 last year

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RichardS

Jake, me being middle-aged and suffering from chronic pain I know exactly what you mean, so I agree that we have to do "whatever works!!"

But Glider makes a great point about getting on the stand side....it's leaning towards the rider and so is a bit lower, and also gives the rider the advantage of having a little more control of the weight of the bike as he swings it a bit during mounting and putting the stand up.

That said, ultimately there is no right or wrong, and to the OP: Don't let anybody give you a hard time for how you mount your steed.....if it works for YOU, (safely), that's all that matters.

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RichardS

Hob, I was gonna say that but I bit my tongue!

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glider

Beggin' your pardon here fellas but don't rush me to get older, I'm only 103

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Hobbit

please accept my apologies my brain is fading fast and i thought it was 106

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