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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Either side. Left is traditional.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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Left side because it feels natural to me.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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High side, both on and off.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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Left side.... just like a horse.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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ORIGINAL: izzi

depends on what side i'm on when i walk up to it.
Same here.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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Always got on my road kings from the left but now with my new ultra classic it seems easier from the right/hi side...has something to do with the tour pak i know.....plus it keeps me limber enough to step over the seat from either side!
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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High side.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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ORIGINAL: Shoe

The proper way to get on a bike is from the left side (kickstand side). This is taught in every basic rider course and instruction manual out there.

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Not So..........mounting/dismountingfrom the high side keeps the bike from falling on your leg in case of a jiffy stand failure. It will also keeps you from being knocked into traffic if you're are on the right shoulder putting your rain gear on and the bike falls.
All Police Motormen are taught to mount/dismount from the high side for these and other reasons.

Northwestern University Center for Public Safety Police Motorcycle operator and instructor course manuals outline this.....these are 2 week and 3 week courses not just your average basic rider course.

And for the other post....motorcycles and horses are meant to be mounted on the left side....
a calf roper will mount and dismount his horse on the right side if he is right handed.
 
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right side always.. body is away from oncoming traffic
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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I always go the high side then you won't under estimate the height to lift your foot with boots and scratch up the paint or leather. Plus you won't kick the bike over by underestimating.

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