Would be to swing my leg over the seat without a thought. Years of riding a solo seated shovel, no bitch bar on this rascal, haven't prepared me for the roundhouse kick clearing motion required to keep my boot outta the backrest/pack. I've got it covered, but it ain't something i like most about my Ultra. Just sayin

 

smart mounting is done from the right side of the bike- that way if you loose balance you push the bike onto the stand.

watch a motor officer.

mike

 

What mkg said.

 

Makes sense but balance isn't as much of an issue as the kung fu kick required to get my boot above and beyond without contact. I can manage, just seems like my 6'6" frame would benefit the action. Don't work for me, probably just a cranky hip and the left knee replacement. Not a deal breaker, love the pack-love the bike- just sayin.

 

I always mount from the right, step through, not swing over.

 

Maybe that's the ticket.

 

I step through as well, from either side. It feels awkward, but I can't find a way to throw a leg over without hitting something.

What sucks is that now it also feels awkward when I throw a leg over my Fat Boy!

 

Maybe??? Step thru is how it's done

 

Guess so, gotta be easier than the swing over. Even with my height that isn't working for me. Thanks

 

I have the mount down, but I frequently deliver a cringe-worthy blow on the dismount.

GM