Getting off FJR with bags on

[keithaba]

O.K. How the hell do you get off this thing with the bags on without kicking them. The only wayI found is to put the kickstand down first, turn so i'm facing the bike with my right leg still on the seat, then lift my right leg (higher then it should really go) and slowly hop away from the bike. :wacko:

Any suggestions..??

 

[markjenn]

Well, always put the kick stand down first and lean the bike onto the stand before dismounting. That's MSF 101 basics. Also, hold the front brake with your right hand to stabilize the bike.

Beyond this, you just stay facing straight ahead, put your left foot on the ground and swing your right leg over as you turn your body, perhaps carrying your leg a little higher than normal to clear the bags. I don't find it takes any special gymnastics, but depending on your height, stature, and flexibility, it might be more of a problem for some.

When you start putting tail bags on or piling up the rack with gear, then it gets to be a serious issue. At this point, I may resort to dismounting hurdler style, hopping away from the bike on my left leg while withdrawing my right leg directly over the seat. Tends to scuffs the seat though.

- Mark

 

[keithaba]

Well, always put the kick stand down first and lean the bike onto the stand before dismounting. That's MSF 101 basics. Also, hold the front brake with your right hand to stabilize the bike.
Beyond this, you just stay facing straight ahead, put your left foot on the ground and swing your right leg over as you turn your body, perhaps carrying your leg a little higher than normal to clear the bags. I don't find it takes any special gymnastics, but depending on your height, stature, and flexibility, it might be more of a problem for some.

When you start putting tail bags on or piling up the rack with gear, then it gets to be a serious issue. At this point, I may resort to dismounting hurdler style, hopping away from the bike on my left leg while withdrawing my right leg directly over the seat. Tends to scuffs the seat though.

- Mark

Yeah, I'm only about 5'6, so I think it adds to the difficulty....

 

[motorgod]

Put the bike on the side-stand. Stand-up on both foot-pegs, crawl your way onto the seat, crouch down, then spring yourself forcefully upwards and to the left side, go into a full tuck position, perform a full 360 degree roll, and land on your feet....tadaaaa!!!!....or ride with no saddle bags, or ask someone you are with to hold your hand...or get elevator boots...get an inversion rack for some stretching....or perform a search on the site...there are hundreds of options...we are only limited by our lack of imagination....

 

[twowheelnut]

I see a lot of shorties stand on the pegs, then swing the right leg over and down. Of course, this is best done with the side stand deployed and your pillion already dismounted (from the bike, of course).

 

[KSFJR]

O.K. How the hell do you get off this thing with the bags on without kicking them. The only wayI found is to put the kickstand down first, turn so i'm facing the bike with my right leg still on the seat, then lift my right leg (higher then it should really go) and slowly hop away from the bike. :wacko:
Any suggestions..??

I'm 6'2" and while the FJR is nothing, on my KLR650 with a GIVI rear bag I do it similarily to the way that you do. It is probably 4" higher and the rear bag is closer to your backside than on the FJR. It works OK but is not very graceful. I do however grab my right pants leg and lift my leg up and am then able to pivot vs hop away.

 

[keithaba]

O.K. How the hell do you get off this thing with the bags on without kicking them. The only wayI found is to put the kickstand down first, turn so i'm facing the bike with my right leg still on the seat, then lift my right leg (higher then it should really go) and slowly hop away from the bike. :wacko:

Any suggestions..??

I'm 6'2" and while the FJR is nothing, on my KLR650 with a GIVI rear bag I do it similarily to the way that you do. It is probably 4" higher and the rear bag is closer to your backside than on the FJR. It works OK but is not very graceful. I do however grab my right pants leg and lift my leg up and am then able to pivot vs hop away.

I noticed the grabbing the pant leg really helps! Still have to do the hop away though...

 

[Feejer/Weejer man]

When I switched bikes from a PC800 to a FZ1 I found i didn't have memory in the leg to get over on the FZ1 as it was much higher seat height than the PC. Same goes with the FJR, widthof the bags is the problem. Just takes some practice and stretching.

 

[Rickster]

stabilize on side-stand.

stand on pegs.

carefully dismount.

 

[dcarver]

Simple. Deploy the centerstand using the TWN Auto Down Center Stand Deployer Device. Then stand on the peg, knowing your bike is secure and stable. Oh, the TWNADCSDD will be on the market soon. In the mean time, just deal with it by coating the top of your bags with undercoating then just drag your heels away...

 

[Bull]

keith - try bringing your heel up to touch your *** as you bring it up and over - seems to help me.

.... or leave upside down milk crates on the kerb right next to where you typically park and just stand up on them with your left foot as you dismount.

let us know if you score a solution that really works for you.

 

[HaulinAshe]

As DCarver can attest, boot scuffs on the seat are actually encouraged on MX bikes.

At 5-10 I have to grab my ankle and lift the right leg as I get off. Can't count on the side stand around here. Dirt is sand and pavement is usually very hot and soft.

One other tip but this is for the remount. I find it helps to grab my crotch and pull the riding suit up tight for some extra stretch room when remounting the BlueHairedLady.

 

[FJRPierre]

The only way I can get on or off this sucker when she's loaded is by standing on the pegs,

taking a deep breath, sort out my electrics, practice a few knee bends, and then swing

my right leg a high as I can get it in an graceful yet manly Arabesque. Hold the point for

several seconds for extra bonus points!

 

[MsLilly]

I'm 5'6" and after a few times of kicking the crap out of the bags and having my spouse give me hell for it, I've learned how to get on and off without scratching the bags. I did put some clear plastic stuff that clings to the paint at first so I could protect it but it's reflex now. I bought an '06 and the first thing my husband did was get on the bike and hit the bag! He looked at me with such surprise! The salesman said I had a look to kill on my face..but I didn't kill him. :angry: I just don't let him on it anymore! If I have the bike loaded on trips I stand on the pegs...it's much easier that way.

 

[Groo]

As mentioned above, my opinion is that vertically challenged folks can most easily get off the bike by:

1) Deploying the sidestand on firm ground (bike therefore leaning to the left)

2) Disentangle any electrics/wiring/harnesses that attach you to the bike

3) Put your left foot on the footpeg

4) Swing your right leg over and behind you

I don't need to do that to get off the bike without kicking the bags thanks to Tae Kwon Do, but on the occasions when I've got some lower back pain, or leg stiffness, it works like a charm. To get on without kicking the bags, you also step up onto the footpeg before swinging your right leg over the seat.

 

[FlyingLow]

Simply thinking about it. The only times I kick the bags is when I'm not consciously thinking about not kicking them.

Kick marks on hard bags are like Texas pinstripes on 4X4s. Badge of honor. It means you use the thing.

 

[SkooterG]

How do you mount the FJR without hitting the sidebags?

Simply reverse the process.

That will be $25.

 

[v65mike]

How about when you come back to the bike when it is parked for a while and you notice scuf marks on the right side saddle bag. It becomes obvious that someone wanted to sit on it and see how it feels "in the saddle." Does this happen to any one else. It happes to me alot.

How do you mount the FJR without hitting the sidebags?
Simply reverse the process.

That will be $25.

 

[killers88gt]

Platform shoes are makng a comeback. Come on, you know you want to, be the first to post up! :lol: