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Nov 9, 2013 | 05:46 PM

#21

hdbob2006

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From: Illinois

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Canuck

mounting on the left side dates back to when everyone rode horses.
safety, medical reason aside, are any of you right side guys left handed by chance?

Yeah,I'm left handed,I get on from the right,most of the time. But always get off on the left,don't know why.

Nov 9, 2013 | 06:01 PM

#22

Bestrafen

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From: Palm Coast, Florida

I just get on from whichever side I walk up to it. I dismount from the left, as I pull the bars to left lock.

Nov 9, 2013 | 08:01 PM

#23

TXSwede

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From: Austin TX

I love this place! There is such a never-ending pool of interesting topics to discuss.

Nov 9, 2013 | 08:04 PM

#24

Rootro

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From: North Carolina

I mount mine from the rear (not just my bike). I climb up on the saddle bags and drop down into the seat.

Nov 9, 2013 | 08:22 PM

#25

Moose Hunter

Stage III

Joined: May 2009

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From: North Huntingdon, PA

Mounting from the rear? Interesting approach, I might have to try that one just for fun. For me I think it has more to do with having a short inseam. In 40+ years of riding, most of my previous bikes I'd mount from the left, even the Fatboy. When I moved to the Road King I found that my boot would scrape the top of the right side bag so I started mounting from the right and had no problem clearing the bags. Added a rider back rest for a trip out west and with that in place the right side is definitely my only option.

Nov 9, 2013 | 09:42 PM

#26

Uncle Paul

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From: San Diego

Cops all mount from the same side to allow themselves to coordinate with each other. They always know how their buddy is going to get on his bike. Saves confusion. Lots of reasons to mount from the right, but no problem getting on from the left. They just all want to be doing it the same way…everytime.

This also allows them to get used to how their firearms, night sticks and utility belts swing when mounting. Tour paks also open on the right side. They keep different things in the right than left saddle bags.

Nov 9, 2013 | 10:43 PM

#27

TwinCooled

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From: a small country between TX and AZ

I'm sorry but this is another stupid topic.

Nov 9, 2013 | 11:00 PM

#28

nvbirdman

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Joined: Mar 2013

Posts: 312

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From: Nevada

I am always right.
Oh it feels good to say that.
With the bike tilted to the left, you have to lift your leg to a higher angle to mount from the left.
And I'm right handed.

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