Mounting a tall adventure bike.....

[Big Blu]

... many riders stand on the peg and throw a leg over, just like mounting a horse. This short guy has another technique. Anyone here mounting/dismounting like this guy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRFyw57o_Ic

Paul

 

[OldRider]

1. He's mounting a moving horse.
2. He's showing off.
3. He's eventually going to get off balance, bust his ass and look like a fool.
4. JMHO

 

[Dogdaze]

1. He's mounting a moving horse.
2. He's showing off.
3. He's eventually going to get off balance, bust his ass and look like a fool.
4. JMHO

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He should make a youtube of that when it happens, and it will!

 

[klunsford]

1. He's mounting a moving horse.
2. He's showing off.
3. He's eventually going to get off balance, bust his ass and look like a fool.
4. JMHO

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[Big Blu]

I'm all about safety and keeping all the wheels on the ground all the time when on the road.
Do you have an issue with his mounting technique?

Paul

 

[snakebitten]

Nobody gonna take the bait :question:

OK. Neither will I.

As for the mount\dismount method, I think necessity is the mother of invention. This confident, but very short fella, developed a clever technique that seems to work really well for him. I got no negative predictions.

 

[autoteach]

I occasionally mount this way as a way of practicing for the worst. I saw my shorter stature'd dealer move tenere's like this and said, wtf, I will try it. So, now I do it every once in a while.

 

[coastie]

It's really no different than rocking the general off the center stand and riding away.

 

[autoteach]

i do that as well. The skills developed while practicing these somewhat weird takeoffs help when the going gets tough. Rough or uneven terrain may have you in a position where you cannot reach the ground adequately on the down hill side. Being smart enough and possessing the skill to do a side dismount will save you and your bike from a tumble. You never know when you will need a particular technique or skill, so it doesn't hurt to practice them and refine the arsenal.

 

[Big Blu]

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As for the mount\dismount method, I think necessity is the mother of invention. This confident, but very short fella, developed a clever technique that seems to work really well for him. I got no negative predictions.

That's what I'm thinking. He's soooo short he can barley see over the bike when standing next to it. When sitting on the seat his legs may not be long enough to even reach the side stand to raise it.

Bait?

Paul

 

[Dogdaze]

While it may be admirable to be able to overcome certain things like mounting and dismounting, would it not be more prudent for those with challenged leg length to ride a bike that they can actually reach the ground on? I mean, is he going to do this at every traffic light or stop sign or in waiting traffic? Hardly, so, I do believe he is just showing off, also, I think it would be a more
difficult maneuver for someone tall. I have done it on a much smaller bike, but unless you really need to do this, why not climb aboard from the right side, takes some practice as not conventional but easier once mastered. At the end of the day, get on a bike, anyway you can, and ride! ::001::

 

[bruised]

I would end up leaving scuff marks on the pavement with my face

 

[patrickg450]

unless you folks are short and have experienced this then shut it!!!!!!!! I do that all the time om my 450 but I have never done it on my ST. Now my ST is lowered and yes I can see it going bad on the bigger bike but let dood do what he feels comfortable.



Poser's gonna pose.

 

[offcamber]

I seen that before but at dealer....the owner took a boke I was going to test ride for a quick spin to make sure it was all set for me to test...he did the same thing...took off and threw a leg over.

 

[Ramseybella]

A freaking Jockey!! ::025::

 

[Don in Lodi]

I would end up leaving scuff marks on the pavement with my face

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[SingleTrackMind]

So does he get off the bike at ever red light?

 

[Ramseybella]

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So does he get off the bike at ever red light?

Now That's a good?

 

[Don in Lodi]

Pretty sure he just shifts a butt cheek off one way or t'other.