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Old May 5, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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I run at the bike from behind and vault over the tour pack...

...seriously, I'm 6'2" 235# and I just sort of do a mini side-kick over the seat from the left side, putting my right foot onto the right floorboard. Getting off is the reverse procedure. The key is having your left foot in a strong and stable position. HTH.
 
Old May 5, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Take Yoga Lessons. you can git on it then.
 
Old May 5, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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I use the pool diving board &use a double reverse 720forward flipright into the seat. Now I don't have a pool, just the board mounted at the foot of my driveway. It's very tricky on a windy day though.
 
Old May 5, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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I have my wife get down on her hands and knees and I step up on her back! Easy ladies just kidding
 
Old May 5, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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honestBob you're gonna git some $hit for that comment
 
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