i always mount from the left, unless i have to mount right (in which case, i start with my right foot on the peg). and i always want a passenger to mount left, even though the bike is straight up at that time. just foolish consistency, i guess.
It would be easy enough to check a U.S. vs. rest-of-the-world parts fiche to find out. My guess would be probably not since the rest-of-the-world version of the bike is sold in markets that ride on the right and wrong sides of the road.I wonder if US bike have a shorter side stand ?
It's no different in general here. As far as mounting from the right the bike's height and lean conspire to make that awkward even if safer for me. I'd really have to use the right peg to do that. For the time being I sometimes have to use the left peg to get on. I'm hoping I can clear that up eventually.In the UK, the road camber helps in roadside parking in leaning the bike to the left onto the side stand, although sometimes it adds a little too much lean.
Here's a random video explaining the high side option.
I'm mostly a lefty since there's usually tools, compressor, 1st aid, rain gear in the away from traffic panier and my helmet if stowed is in the left side.
The only thing wrong with the "mounting video"...the bike is about the size of a Honda Grom...should do it with a REAL bike...Here's a random video explaining the high side option.
I'm mostly a lefty since there's usually tools, compressor, 1st aid, rain gear in the away from traffic panier and my helmet if stowed is in the left side.
To be honest, I took the top box off this year to make it easier to swing the leg over...Looks so easy! Notice how tall that guy is and how low the bike is. I would love to see a demo of an average height guy swinging a leg over the ST with a top box.
Little more leg strength to go over boxI usually take a running jump from the back, just like the Lone Ranger, used to work pretty well 'til I got a top box...
I only use mine on long trips or with a passenger.To be honest, I took the top box off this year to make it easier to swing the leg over...
Oh, but we all DO want to hear about the handlebars.....Little more leg strength to go over box
sometimes I miss the seat.
You don't want to hear about the handle bars
Left-sider too.I always mount from the left. It's the low side (when on the side stand) so it feels more natural. It also feels less likely to cause a tipover because no additional weight is placed on the side stand.
If traffic is a consideration, I just wait until it's clear, but I can certainly understand why traffic officers may be encouraged to use the right side.
Not really. With just a little practice it's pretty easy. If you intend to put the bike on the center stand right away dismounting on the low side makes sense. There's no need for me to mount from the high side.For most of us, it's asking for trouble.
True but if you're mounting from the right there's probably a reason that outweighs taking both off the pegs. An accomplished rider could also leave his right foot on the peg and right the bike with the left while starting roll. Then just kick up the side stand and you're off. Practice would be required. Not a good practice if you have ADD.You then have to take both feet back off the pegs to put up the stand.
Who knows. Pick one:why do they put center stand on left side??