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Puddle Jumper
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| Ok let me start by saying I was riding a 2011 xct with no problems but have moved up to a 2013 vision. After taking a Demo ride It is an awesome Bike only problem I am having is getting off the Bike with any type of grace . Foot usually drags across the back pillion and some times hits the trunk I don't have a problem clearing it getting on just off. I am not the most flexable Thought about taking yoga not really any advice would be great when I am on it I can stand flat footed . I am 5ft tall with a 29 inseam .
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Puddle Jumper
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| I feel your pain, I have the same problem just no solution. |
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Cruiser
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| step on the pass. foot board....up,up, and away! |
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Iron Butt
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Manchester, CT | I'm 5'6" with a 29" inseam. I find if I put my left foot up towards the shifter I can pivot on the ball of my left foot while raising my right knee in a round house kick cocked position. Very similar to a hurdeler's knee/leg tuck position. I mount and dismount using this technique using a slow and deliberate motion. I've also done it the way Banjodan suggested.
Hope this helps.
If you need 2 up mounting suggestions let me know. |
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Cruiser
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Delray Beach, FL United States | This might look funny but I saw a motorcycle cop get on his parked bike from the right side ! The handle bars were cocked to the left, basically he put his left hand on the passenger seat, kicked his left leg out almost straight passed his heel over the seat and kinda slid down onto the seat . Reached up to the bars kicked up the stand and then started the bike. I have tried it myself and it feels a little weird, just saying. |
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Visionary
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | This earlier thread describes it all -
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=13841&po...
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Cruiser
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Westchester Co., NY | I find it easier to mount from the right side of the bike. |
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Cruiser
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Clinton, CT | Tip from my Electra Glide days...
Square the bars first (vice having them in the left-locks). It will change the lean angle slightly and will change your body position, especially since your "should" be reaching over and holding the front brake.
As mentioned, most motor officers will right side the bike to avoid traffic but it may be a bit of an acrobat maneuver for most. I actually mount the bike from the right side every time I bring her out since I park with the left side very close to a wall of my storage "shed". Biggest difference is that I will keep the bars in the left lock, step on the driver's right side floorboard and swing my leg over. The bike is plenty stable to step on the right-side board to mount the bike, just don't "jump" on it.
/r
Allen
Edited by Allen_B 2013-06-02 7:18 AM
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New user
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| Are you chewing gum while trying to mount/dismount???? You may want to do that as it will take your mind off of trying to be so graceful.....................just saying |
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Puddle Jumper
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| Thank you all for the help I was able to step on the right floor board with the bars all the way to the left and that gave me the clearance to get on and off 8-10 times with out trouble just trying not to jump on it . |
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Cruiser
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Meadow, Texas | I mount mine from the right side also. Just found out it was much easier that but if I have to mount from the left I use the rear floorboard. |
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Cruiser
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Cary, NC | +1
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | I found the best way to get on my Vision is to do a John Cleese step. If you're not sure what that is, follow the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wippooDL6WE |
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Tourer
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Central Illinois | Based on these comments, I tried a right side mount using the floorboards and it is very nice and far easier than a typical left side mount. I just need to remember to try to dismount that way. Old habits are hard to break. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Lynnwood, WA United States | I find it easiler to "mount" from the left side, throwing my right leg over the saddle and sliding into the seat. When "dismounting", after putting the kickstand down and turning the bars completely to the left, I put my right foot on the ground, stand up and pivot, bringing my left leg over the saddle. It just seems really natural after doing it this way a few times. It might have something to do with the Ultra backrest. There is no way and old man like me can get my boot over that thing! |
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Cruiser
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Belding Michigan | Well I am 6' 10" and 32 inch inseam but with almost 62 years under my belt and all the agility of a bump on a log I found out that putting a Corbin with Drivers backrest I had to do a lot of adjustments to getting on and off. I stand beside the bike and grab my boot or pant leg and go straight over the saddle then sit down. Off is just the reverse standup lift right leg grab pant leg or boot and pull it over it may not be a graceful as some but it hurts less and with my back and legs I just want on so I can ride. Archie |
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | I mount on the kickstand side. I do a left leg one hop and right leg step through/over the front seat and use that momentum to right the bike. I'm 5'6" 145
Edited by jimtom 2013-06-06 11:53 AM
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Cruiser
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LaGrange, GA | amessen - 2013-06-06 10:15 AM
Well I am 6' 10" and 32 inch inseam but with almost 62 years under my belt and all the agility of a bump on a log I found out that putting a Corbin with Drivers backrest I had to do a lot of adjustments to getting on and off. I stand beside the bike and grab my boot or pant leg and go straight over the saddle then sit down. Off is just the reverse standup lift right leg grab pant leg or boot and pull it over it may not be a graceful as some but it hurts less and with my back and legs I just want on so I can ride. Archie
That's what I do, but from the right side. Face the side of the bike straight, grab my left leg and bend it up straight in front of me, stick it straight over the lowest part of the seat, slide forward and turn to face the front at the same time. The sad thing is I'm only 37 and still that pitifully inflexible. |
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Iron Butt
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Peru, IN | I stand on the left side and either drag my foot all over the trunk or (now that I'm trunkless) crack my knee on the left saddlebag.
Wait. I mean, I stand on the left side and awkwardly swing my right leg over the bike.
Edited by Monkeyman 2013-06-06 2:19 PM
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | jimtom - 2013-06-06 12:53 PM I mount on the kickstand side. I do a left leg one hop and right leg step through/over the front seat and use that momentum to right the bike. I'm 5'6" 145 About the same for me, the John Cleese step that was in the video above. |
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Tourer
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Dallas, Texas | FYI...in case you thought about it. I wouldn't recommend a 'leap frog' jump from the back, over the trunk, and onto the seat. Even for $20. Took a while to get over that one... |
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Cruiser
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, AR United States | iluvink - 2013-06-06 2:57 PM
FYI...in case you thought about it. I wouldn't recommend a 'leap frog' jump from the back, over the trunk, and onto the seat. Even for $20. Took a while to get over that one...
Got a video of that? |
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Tourer
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Dallas, Texas | BillyJoe - 2013-06-07 6:19 AM
iluvink - 2013-06-06 2:57 PM
FYI...in case you thought about it. I wouldn't recommend a 'leap frog' jump from the back, over the trunk, and onto the seat. Even for $20. Took a while to get over that one...
Got a video of that?
Thankfully, no. |
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Tourer
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Chattanooga, TN | Some people have difficulty mounting, and others have trouble getting off. Wait, which forum is this? |
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Iron Butt
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Peru, IN | sextherapists.com
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | this thread makes me wonder if some should even be near a motorcycle, much less a 4 wheel or above vehicle. |
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Cruiser
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| amessen - 2013-06-06 10:15 AM
Well I am 6' 10" and 32 inch inseam but with almost 62 years under my belt and all the agility of a bump on a log I found out that putting a Corbin with Drivers backrest I had to do a lot of adjustments to getting on and off. I stand beside the bike and grab my boot or pant leg and go straight over the saddle then sit down. Off is just the reverse standup lift right leg grab pant leg or boot and pull it over it may not be a graceful as some but it hurts less and with my back and legs I just want on so I can ride. Archie
That's me too but since I put the drivers backrest on, it's a careful trip over the tank/dash with a good grip on my pant leg. Getting off the bike is not as easy for me though. With two bad knees, it's more of a hop...hop...drag as I drag my right boot across the top of the saddle (usually pulling my gel pad from its assigned position). Not at all graceful but like someone else said... I bought it to ride, not compete in a beauty contest.
Edited by wdwurker 2013-06-07 8:44 PM
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Iron Butt
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Peru, IN | My Utopia backrest sort of folds down some (each of 2 hinges moves opposite each other...kinda forms a Z). That gets it out of the way enough for my fat legs to clear it (more or less). It doesn't get out of the way as much as some I've seen on GWs, but I'd never get on the bike if it didn't pivot. I'm guessing the Vic backrest doesn't pivot? |
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Iron Butt
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Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | Is this thread serious? |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | victoryvisiontour - 2013-06-08 9:53 AM Is this thread serious? Sadly, yes. |
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Visionary
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Sand Rock, AL United States | hahahahaha!!! |
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Cruiser
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Clinton, CT | I guess it is better than another oil or darkside thread.
Nevermind.... 
Allen |
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Iron Butt
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Peru, IN | I use full synthetic Rotella AMSOIL oil (20w40) in my car tire on the front of my bike. |
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