FastJoyRide
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My wife is only 5'1" and has severe arthritis in her knees, so we have figured out an alternate technique which is much easier for her. With the sidestand down, I stand facing the rear of the bike and preventing it from tipping or rolling forward. Sylvia uses the rider's left peg and mounts as if she were the rider. She then scooches back onto the pillion seat and moves her feet to the pillion pegs. If the bike is on the centerstand it feels "safer" to her, but is more awkward for me and I fear damaging the centerstand.
I am 6'3" and have a 32 inch inseam, so it is relatively easy for me to lift my right leg over the center of the rider seat (taking care not to kick her in the process) when I mount up.
Sounds complicated, but very easy in practice and no "oopses" so far.
I am 6'3" and have a 32 inch inseam, so it is relatively easy for me to lift my right leg over the center of the rider seat (taking care not to kick her in the process) when I mount up.
Sounds complicated, but very easy in practice and no "oopses" so far.