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.
I wonder if US bike have a shorter side stand ?
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.
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.
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.
I usually take a running jump from the back, just like the Lone Ranger, used to work pretty well 'til I got a top box...
To be honest, I took the top box off this year to make it easier to swing the leg over...
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.
For most of us, it's asking for trouble.
You then have to take both feet back off the pegs to put up the stand.
why do they put center stand on left side??