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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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Once in a while, but mostly from the left side.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Udawg
I know everybdoy has their own way of doing things but am finding it's easier for me to mount my FLHTK from the right and use the floorboard so I don't scuff everything up. How many of you use the right side to mount your bagger?
Right side 95% of the time.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Not trying to be a jerk but why would you ask such a question? Depends on if I approach from the right or left. Does anyone really care how I get on my bike?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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I jump over the tour pack from the back!!
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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From the right,thinks it old habit from kick starting 2 shovel heads with the right foot and the left knee on the seat.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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I know they say you are supposed to get on/off your bike from the left side but it just feels more natural for me to do it from the right side.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Used to be a lefty but found out a while back about how much easier the right side is. Now its always the right side. Left foot clears the highest part of the seat and its all downhill from there
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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45 years riding, always mounted from left. After reading this forum have been climbing on from the right for about a month. Still prefer getting on from the left. Feels natural, and don't see the advantage of getting on the bike from the right. When I had an XLCH with kick start only, I mounted from the left and kicked over while stradling the bike.
 
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Originally Posted by Udawg
How many of you use the right side to mount your bagger?
Sometimes from the right, sometimes from the left, sometimes from behind... but she'd be pissed if she thought I referred to her as a bagger.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Not trying to be a jerk but why would you ask such a question? Depends on if I approach from the right or left. Does anyone really care how I get on my bike?
Haven't been here through a winter yet, huh?

I always get on from the right. Step onto the right floorboard and slide my left foot in front of the rider backrest. Easy!
 
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