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Old 05-19-2014, 01:25 AM
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Always from the left (low side).... No idea why; just because
 
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Old 05-19-2014, 04:21 AM
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Always the high side on and off, as someone stated in an earlier post, more room that way.
 
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Old 05-19-2014, 06:59 AM
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I had a knee replacement this year plus I am short so it is easier for me to get on the high side.
 
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Old 05-19-2014, 07:04 AM
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Wow.. learn something new every day, never thought high side would be the majority!
I go on the low.
 
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Old 05-19-2014, 07:07 AM
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Mostly low side but sometimes the high side.
 
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Old 05-19-2014, 07:12 AM
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both side just depends on which im on when i get to the bike. and I have hit the saddle bags with my foot from both sides
 
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Old 05-19-2014, 07:13 AM
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Same as a horse...........left side.......
 
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Old 05-19-2014, 07:24 AM
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I've never really put much thought into it, just use whatever side is easiest depending on where I'm parked. 6'1" with a 34" inseam makes it pretty easy to swing my leg over from either side.
 
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Old 05-19-2014, 07:46 AM
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Im pretty sure I always get off the bike on the left side also so I can make sure the kick stand works properly.
 
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Old 05-19-2014, 08:16 AM
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Which ever side is most convenient at the time.
 


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