St*p*d question,.
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From: MA
We seem to do this the opposite of most. I have the wife get on the bike first with the stand down. She just puts her leg over, sits back up on the passenger seat and then I get on in front of her. because of the tour pack, I can't just throw my leg over anyway, so it does make a difference to me if there is already a passenger on or not when I get on, but it makes it easier for her and she doesn't have to try and stand up on the passenger floorboard to get on.
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From: Northwest Arkansas
We seem to do this the opposite of most. I have the wife get on the bike first with the stand down. She just puts her leg over, sits back up on the passenger seat and then I get on in front of her. because of the tour pack, I can't just throw my leg over anyway, so it does make a difference to me if there is already a passenger on or not when I get on, but it makes it easier for her and she doesn't have to try and stand up on the passenger floorboard to get on.
It's easier for my wife if we do it this way. That way she's not accidentally kicking the toupak either. 
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Tourer
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From: Heaven
Thank you grumpy!!!..I was feeling a little lonelly ..Glad to hear i was not the only one!
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From: Colorado Front Range
Ever see the Lone Ranger mount-up on Silver? I have her get a running start from behind, place her hands on the backrest and vault into the rear seat...
Hi-ho Silver...away!
Sheesh - whatever your technique, just be sure you have a way to give the go-ahead and you're ready for her to get on.
Hi-ho Silver...away!
Sheesh - whatever your technique, just be sure you have a way to give the go-ahead and you're ready for her to get on.
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Road Captain
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From: TEOC, MS
all good advice. Now she must dismount. I recommend the same procedure. tap on the shoulder, are you ready and proceed to dismount. you gotta work it both ways folks or your still gonna have a booboo
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From: Middle of Kansas
My wife always ask's if I'm ready,then she jumps on.
When she puts her full weight on the left floor board,it barely moves me off-center if I'm ready.
When it comes to questions,the only time you should fill stupid is if you don't ask
When she puts her full weight on the left floor board,it barely moves me off-center if I'm ready.
When it comes to questions,the only time you should fill stupid is if you don't ask