Which side of the bike do you habitually mount/dismount, left or right?
LEOs typically mount/dismount on the right, both due to the sidearm issue and also to exit away from traffic flow in a pull-over. Police departments tend to use large patrol bikes like full dresser Harleys & BMWs.Admittedly these concerns matter less on a small bike like the Rebel, but are quite real on a larger bike.
Mine are getting old as well. If one of my bikes is loaded to the gills, I'll put my foot up on the seat (either right or left) and the other foot does a kind of heel/toe pivot towards the bike. Works quite well and keeps me from attempting an 8' high round house kick to get my leg up on the bike. b :laugh:. My hips and knees don't bend like that anymore
It's actually pretty difficult to get a restricted weapon here, although the easiest way would be to smuggle one in from the US where they are easy to come by illegally. The fact is that if more guns kept people safe, the US would be the safest place in the world, although the evidence seems to indicate otherwise. I think criminals and even police are much quicker to shoot first when in doubt if they see a gun on a citizen or reasonably expect others to be armed. There's lots of evidence for that too. Then there's all the self defence weapons that end up shooting someone's kid or another family member.So how is it that criminals are able to arm themselves in countries with strict gun laws, i.e., France, Canada, England, etc.?
Just tried this on My R1200GS. I'm 6'1" with a 32" inseam, and I cannot put both feet flat on the ground unless my weight is firmly on the bike with it being straight up and down already. There is no way I can swing my left leg up over the seat from the right side without stepping up on the right peg. my Knee touches the horizontal crash bar under the right cylinder when it's on the side stand.I've had several instructors/salespersons/experienced riders say the recommended fitment for most riders is if you can put both feet on the ground while its on the stand and lift it up to balance without using your hands.