Grabbing the grip when mounting on the right might loosen the throttle for fly by wire bikes. Mount the side I'm on.

 

I like your Avatar. I just picked up a Norinco 1911. You don't see them too much anymore. They were banned during the Clinton administration. It looks rough but shoots sweet. The story is that they are made from railroad track steel. It could be true. It weighs about twice as much as any other gun in my safe.

 

I usually use the right side, just go with what feels right to you and your hip.

 

Why does there have to be a right or wrong way and what kind of friends do people have that tell them they look stupid by what side they get on?

Personally, I get on from the right most of the time, I think it's just habit from the kicker days, didn't make sense to kick the bike, then walk around it to get on. Personally, I think the left side is a throwback to the old west and mounting a horse.

 

ever thought about getting a center stand ?

 

Protocol is what ever is easier for you now that you've had hip replacement,
and now that mounting from the right side will be easier for you seems to be a moot point, I'd think?

 

Do you really GAF? If so your pathetic.
If I were your riding buddy or friend, it wouldn't matter to me which side you mounted your bike from.
Just get in the wind and hold your skirt down.

 

Dam sorry, no coffee yet. And my meds haven't kicked in yet.

 

That old crap about mounting from the left side is because that's how you mount a horse.
Why I don't know, but that's how I was taught when I was a kid. I think the horse likes consistency.

I prefer to mount my bike from the right side, it's just easier for me.
I have no problems with it.
The handle bar is out of the way more and makes a better hand hold.
You are mounting from the high side, so once you’re over the edge of the seat it's all downhill from there.
You can hold the brake while you mount the bike (that was taught in the safty riding course I took)

 

On my RK the back rest laid down and mounting was easy to throw leg over ,on Ultra back rest makes you have to stick your leg through. Short person would have more problems IMO.