Mounting the bike
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 815
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From: Ontario, Canada
Like most here, I get on first and get the bike upright, give her the nod and she then gets on. Dismounting, I give her the nod that she can get off after I have the kick stand down and both feet planted on the ground. She gets off, I put the bike on the kickstand and then I get off. Works best for me.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 189
Likes: 3
From: North Ga.
I agree... I am on the bike, and in the position to move forward before she gets on. And she too will ask if I'm ready before climbing on. It only took one time of just jumping on when I wasn't ready to learn, DON"T DO THAT CHIT!
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 527
Likes: 42
From: Sequim, WA
We've recently changed our routine. My wife is 5' 0" and about 110lbs. It's easier for her to get on first and I trust the jiffy stand to do it's job and stay locked. I keep the bars steady and my hand on the front brake. The bike is pretty easy to get up considering her height. this also keeps my bag lids safe from an accidental kick.
I realize this isn't the recommended procedure, but it works for us.
I realize this isn't the recommended procedure, but it works for us.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Everywhere
Me first, stand the bike upright, front wheel forward, both feet on ground, squeeze front brake. I look at her, say OK and nod. she puts left foot on left floorboard, left hand on my left shoulder, right hand on back rest (i have tour pak) and stands straight up on the floor board using her leg (as opposed to pulling on me and the bike) then steps thru with right leg to place right foot on right floorboard and sits down. Getting off is reverse procedure.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 61
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From: hooksett nh
wow, I am among just a few here but, for 22 years it was me first (on my suzuki gs 1100e) but with the new street glide in 09 and the tall back rest it has been her first, no problem righting the bike.
Tourer
Joined: May 2010
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: South Central, KY
Me first, stand the bike upright, front wheel forward, both feet on ground, squeeze front brake. I look at her, say OK and nod. she puts left foot on left floorboard, left hand on my left shoulder, right hand on back rest (i have tour pak) and stands straight up on the floor board using her leg (as opposed to pulling on me and the bike) then steps thru with right leg to place right foot on right floorboard and sits down. Getting off is reverse procedure.