Correct Mounting/Dismounting
#35
01-20-2010 | 05:44 PM
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#36
01-20-2010 | 05:56 PM
Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
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From: Northeast Georgia
I prefer the pony express style mounting. I get mine running along in first gear while I hold onto the handle bars and run along the left side a few paces. When we're up to speed I hop and let my inertia throw my right leg over. I also ride around in circles in the cul-de-sac a few times to let my harley know whose boss before we go for a ride.
#37
01-20-2010 | 07:24 PM
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Northwest Arkansas
Some people think it's really strange to put your socks on before your pants. For some reason I just think it makes more sense. I sit on the edge of the bed and put on my socks, then walk over to the closet choose some pants and those go on next.
I don't know how we got onto the socks and pants topic.
Another interesting topic would be whether you put on your undershorts before or after your socks. lol.
I don't know how we got onto the socks and pants topic.
Another interesting topic would be whether you put on your undershorts before or after your socks. lol.
And I mount up from the right. Bum knees and it's easier to hike the left than the right.
#39
01-21-2010 | 08:03 AM
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Decatur, Alabama
Getting off the bike from the left/right is boring. That's amatuer stuff.
Try this: As you are pulling into your driveway put the kickstand down and throw the bike in neutral. The bike should be going about 10 mph. Jump straight up off the pegs, do a one-and-a-half gainer with a twist, landing on both feet with knees straight, arms outstretched and head held back. The bike should roll gently to a stop on the kickstand, provided everything is done just so. For maximum points from the judges, wear a cape and shout "By the power of grayskull, I have the power!"
Practice and make a video for us. We are all proud of you.
Try this: As you are pulling into your driveway put the kickstand down and throw the bike in neutral. The bike should be going about 10 mph. Jump straight up off the pegs, do a one-and-a-half gainer with a twist, landing on both feet with knees straight, arms outstretched and head held back. The bike should roll gently to a stop on the kickstand, provided everything is done just so. For maximum points from the judges, wear a cape and shout "By the power of grayskull, I have the power!"
Practice and make a video for us. We are all proud of you.
#40
01-21-2010 | 08:19 AM
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,085
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From: DE
some people think it's really strange to put your socks on before your pants. For some reason i just think it makes more sense. I sit on the edge of the bed and put on my socks, then walk over to the closet choose some pants and those go on next.
I don't know how we got onto the socks and pants topic.
Another interesting topic would be whether you put on your undershorts before or after your socks. Lol.
I don't know how we got onto the socks and pants topic.
Another interesting topic would be whether you put on your undershorts before or after your socks. Lol.