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LMAOROTF

 

I weigh almost 100 lbs. more than my wife, so it really doesn't matter to me. She always asks me if I am ready before she climbs on. I just let her climb on how it is easiest for her.

I always insist that she gets on and off the left side, that's the only constant I need to be prepared. It is strange though that she insists on the bike being up level to get on, but she wants it on the stand to get off.

I don't have a tour pak though, I am sure that would be more difficult than just the backrest.

Dennis

 

I always mount first and then let her get off before I do. We have been doing it long enough that she always seems to get on and get off without problems. Communication is the key.

 

Leave her at home a chase lizdc!!!!!

Just kidding.

As far as I know harley davidson is the only motorcycle made that has a kick stand that locks when the bike is on the side stand.

Hence My mounting dis-mounting proceedure.

Pull the bike out of the garrage and lined up down the drive way, put kick stand down and lean bike on stand. kill motor.

Wife asks ready. Give mount command (Get on Bitch ) left foot to left peg, left hand on my left shoulder, right had on back rest. Stand up on left peg swing leg through (this takes a min, she has very long legs) right foot on peg and sits down. (She states Bitch on)

Turn switch on, check nutural, check run switch, start, hoist & raise kick stand kickstand, go.

I know for a fact the the kick stand is stronger than I am so why not use it.

 

I always get on first and use the kickstand and keep my hand locked on the front break. When she is ready I get a tap on my shoulder I start it up and off we go.

 

I bought the bras that go on the top of the saddlebags and that solved the scratches on the bags. She always asks if i am ready for her to get on or off.

 

2009 FLHRC

I start the engine , jiffy stand up, get in position and my lady ask READY ? ( lets me know she is about to get on) I say yes , She mounts up..I ask SET ?( Gives her a chance to adjust her *** and other parts) yes....We both say GO.. Sounds childish but it gives both of us control............

 

anyway is good as long as she dosnt scratch the lid on the side bags with her boot. i always get on first and make sure i have control of my 800 # bike. then she grabs my shoulders and climbs on.

 

I get on first with bike running and in gear. She either swings her leg over or uses footpeg . Even if she surprises me and uses the footpeg when I'm not expecting it the bike is not that hard to hold. My wife is 5'10 and 135 and has long legs. I suppose if she were heavier it might get my attention more. We have ridden together so much that I know when she is ready and situated without any ready, set, go commands. She has logged a lot of miles with me and is a good passenger.
She gets off first while bike is still running and in gear. I then shift to neutral and shut it off. We never take a chance of her staying on bike if I am going to back in to a parking spot though. Just don't see the need. She always gets off before I back up.
With her on I also do not try any 'Ride Like a Pro' turns and see how short I can cut a circle. We just don't take a chance if turn is too tight.

 

Good enough advice that I don't need to add anything. As a side note though: Only seen it mentioned a couple times about pulling in front brake. That is something that I do, not sure why if the bike is on flat surface and in gear. 2nd, +1 on communication. I tell her when I am ready for her to get on and get off. Last but not least...I might have to try the "Bitch On" and have her reply "Bitch On"....I'll let you all know how that works out.