Getting off bike
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Getting off bike
I was at the dealer waiting for it to open and this guy shows up with a streetglide and puts the kickstand down and gets off the opposite side. I was curious what other bikers do. Me personally I get off on the kick stand side
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Jun 25, 2025, 08:38 AM
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I started the right side dismount years ago when I had passengers. I get off first, then hold the brake and handle bars while my passenger dismounts.
Then I have a bag strapped to my back seat, behind my backrest, I will stand on the floorboard on the right side and mount. Easier as I get older and less flexible.
Then I have a bag strapped to my back seat, behind my backrest, I will stand on the floorboard on the right side and mount. Easier as I get older and less flexible.
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I know some old guys that get on that way. Not sure about off. I guess stepping down on mount. Either way got to clear high side. I tried. But I think it is simply matter of what you are used to.
I understand why cops do it
I understand why cops do it
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I know some old guys that get on that way. Not sure about off. I guess stepping down on mount. Either way got to clear high side. I tried. But I think it is simply matter of what you are used to. Getting on high, and off low kinda makes sense.
I understand why cops do it.
I understand why cops do it.
