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Nov 24, 2020 | 04:07 PM

#21

sleighcrane

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From: Parksville B.C.

I think that the bars have to be hard over left as well

Nov 24, 2020 | 04:12 PM

#22

heavymetalthunder

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From: Kansas City, Missouri

Quote:

Originally Posted by TriGeezer

I always Mount from the right, because of an old injury. I hold the right grip with my right hand, lift my leg leg, and pull it up by the cuff with my left hand.

Thats exactly the way I do it. I never tought about getting burnt by the pipes but I always wear long pants. Usually jeans. If it cold, I throw on leather overpants also.

Nov 25, 2020 | 04:54 AM

#23

Crabchuck

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From: Indianapolis

I get on and off from the right almost exclusively. Don't know why, but it just seems easier.

Nov 25, 2020 | 04:28 PM

#24

2ndheart

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From: Missouri

I read where the author of Ride Like A Pro says that’s the side to mount and dismount. Take more full body engagement when you do it, so must be good for you. I do it occasionally.

Nov 25, 2020 | 04:40 PM

#25

artc

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From: San Jose, Ca

Only get on from the right side. It's my rule. If I have to get on the left side, I move the bike , stop and get on the right side.
My buddies laugh at me dirt biking. When I fall i gotta mount from the right. Sometimes you can't. Big hills and cliffs etc.They know I need to stop and wait for me to remount

Gotta have some rules in my life

Nov 26, 2020 | 06:28 AM

#26

TXPHNDL

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From: Texas Panhandle

Turning the handle bars to the left is the key for stability. Right foot on the board and swing left leg over. Lean forward as you swing the leg over. I have a back rest and tour pack and it works fine.