Easy to Expert Motorcycle Mounting & Dismounting Techniques - Petite Rider on a Big ADV Bike / Tips 

Max, I agree on the cowboy mount from the left side. The producer and I decided it was still a good technique to show for those that want to use it. The cohwboymount in general can put a lot of stress on the kickstand. Especially bikes that are equipped with sensors that kill the bike if the stand is down. if this piece brakes due to extra pressure/weight/lots of use, it can leave you stranded.

@@CLEARMoto It´s ok to show the cowboy mount. Being aware of the caveats cannot hurt though. I used the cowboy mount for the RD07a Africa Twin. The for newer Africa Twin models I should use it from the right only.

ADVrider thread about this. advrider.com/f/threads/has-anyone-ever-broken-a-side-stand-whilst-mounting.1089572/

I've been using cowboy mounts on my 500 and 1290, on kickstand side, for years. Have never had an issue. I've heard about the extra stress on the kickstand, but that's really only if you're doing it incorrectly from what I've seen. If you put most of your weight over the bike/tires while mounting, then it's not putting a lot of extra stress on the kickstand.

ATAS DCT rider (first bike) and once i learned about this "cowboy" mount i haven't gone back. I did notice, however, the side stand seemed...wimpy and would bend. I replaced it with a Camel ADV camel toe and have 0 worries now as that thing is a BEAST. Going to start working on the rolling mount soon! Great video! 👍

Thank you James for such a kind comment.

LOL, me too.

Almost gave me a heart attack. She's got real skills to handle a tall, heavy bike so effortlessly.

We did this at riding school. Terrifying at first, very satisfying when you succeed :)

Me too. I'd be nervous doing that with my DRZ 400S never mind my R1150GS!

Thank you so very much. That means a lot to me as I take my craft seriously.

would it be easier to have the LC option?

Is not about the height but the weight!

Absolutely! 5:34 I have never seen anything like this!

@@oceanadex ive seen shorter guys on adv bikes do these same techniques, anyone can ride no matter what.

@@Sandip8585g Standard exercise in any motorcycle safety driving course before even jumping on the bike. You can practice with yours, I've seen it done with a Goldwing. You'll need a friend or two to hold the bike in case you don't get it the first time around, which is quite normal. I have a Kawasaki C14, rather top heavy, and with the help of friends I was able to do the walk around in my third attempt. Others manage it the first time.

Thx, Ken!

Thank you Ken.

Renee I am so looking forward to it as well.

how did it go?

Thanks Aimee! I am looking forward to more videos also.

Hi Aimee nice motorbike

yes, indeed!

Yay

Thanks Tom. I dropped it hundreds of times when I was learning this technique.

Mate, We must have ridden some of the same roads. Did that too from 89 - 91

@@nicholashughes5133 we have a FB group London despatch riders past and present....

I never it was called that! Glad to have a name for it. I just called in climbing on the bike.

Lol

Am 5'11" and she handles it better than I do! Very helpful.

Thx, Jack.

Toni, I am thrilled that you have added this to your list of things to practice with your Multistrada. Thank you for sharing.

If you already have a road bike and you aren’t 100% sure off-road is something you want to do pick up a cheap used dirt bike or one of those cheap bikes off Amazon. You can drop them all day because they are lite to pick up, cheap to fix, and a good place to get your basic skills. If you decide you want one bike for both street and trail after you have some miles on both, then get the ADV bike. In some regards learning to ride off road is like going back to square one on your road bike. I think the same advice applies here, your first off road bike should be a small displacement bike for all the same reasons. The reason I suggest this is because if you decide you don’t like it, you didn’t invest much and you can get a good portion of that money back. You still have the road bike you enjoy ridding and won’t have the regret of having traded it. Plus, a small dirt bike can be fun to bomb down trails on if you decide you’d rather have a dedicated machine. Or a bike you can use to train others on if you decide to take up that challenge. I have nothing against ADV bikes. I have an R1250GSA. The reason why I suggest this is because I see people get frustrated trying to learn skills on a big heavy bike and quit. If they had something smaller and lighter they can drop without wearing themselves out so fast and repair on the cheap they are less afraid to try new skills. Just something to consider.

Hi! So glad to hear you want to start off-road riding. I won't nag at you much about the "best bike for you" because I don't know what that bike is, only you do. So look around and get the one that feels best. Who cares what anyone else says. Think of it like a pair of shoes; you'd never buy a pair that didn't fit well just cause a friend or stranger said "those are the best pair of shoes." So go get a bike that fits you. Have fun, take some classes, find some solid and supportive riding buddies and have a blast. See you out on the trails!

I recently got back on bikes, been years... Got an '18 KLR, the third bike in 40+ years, was a learning process off-road even though most of my past was just that.. stuck with it and love it again!.. I like riding alone usually but even the KLR is a beast to pick up, plus possibly injuring myself, my best skill... Plan on going down off road but laugh about it 😂... Still, my favorite bike ever was our 70s Honda trail 90, wish I still had it!

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Try on the bicycle first.. That's for Rolling mount and dismount. Best exercises for motorcycle are on the bicycle.

Thanks Kyle. My bike is a 1250 GS, but not sport suspension for these little legs. Just a standard suspension with a low rallye seat. Still puts the seat height at 33.9".

@fullgearfemale thats impressive, at a seat height of 33.9” you make it look seamless 🎉

Glad it was helpful, Chris!

Same here. 5'5" Asian. Most Asian are short. Love adventure bikes. Before watching this I'm always jealous of them taller guys riding the adventure bike. Will get one, the BMW F750GS instead of Honda Rebel. Thanks for the great riding and mounting video.

Love it,,,😍

Welcome to the family 🤟🏼

Tom Ellis, I am 78 in March and have had a VStrom 650 for 4 years from new done 40,000km I have never been able to throw my leg over from off the ground. I have always done the cowboy mount and dismount I have had no trouble at all with the side stand Always mount and dismount from the left hand side in Australia which is the safest thing to do as we drive on the left hand side of the road

@@murraycharters6102 Hi Murray. I'm in Moray, Scotland. Lived in Australia for four years, long time ago. Figured out the cowboy mount after I became more confident in the strength of the side stand. The Himalayan has a frame around the tank which is very useful as a hold. Ideal would be an hydraulically operated centre stand, activated by a hand pump. Not much of a market for one though. Go well Tom

Very welcome, Kris.

Yeah but horse riding the thing your on can throw you and go where ever it wants

Tom, I am so glad that you find these techniques to be helpful. Enjoy your ride!

Oh I'm so glad you gave the rolling cowboy mount a try! Keep it up, it'll come together.

my first thought, seeing that, was: "it's like mounting a bicycle". Never thought to do it on a motor bike (and I'm Dutch !)

Exactly, I have trunk boxes on my KLR650 and my Caponord... bad hip and a full replacement on the other side, 2 bad knees, fibromyalgia and diabetes.. 6’4”. 250lbs.. Whatever it takes to keep on riding is a good thing.

Keep riding, Phredo!

@@phredocassera2939 People who don't ride don't know what it is 😉

Bad knees = cowboy mount. At 6’2” - I almost always do the cowboy mount - and sometimes a rolling mount.

Nick, sorry not sorry. She'd love that bike and it's really not all that scary. Have her do that balance walk around with it I did at 4:44. Help out by being a spotter. And again, sorry about her taking your bike. ;)

Get her one of her own. Problem solved.

Just move to saudi problem solved

@@SuperVeshi LOL

Ha Ha! Trissa and that was just one of the drops shown. ;)

You are welcome. Enjoy your new GS!

Hi Greg! I remember that (or at least I think so). You were walking with your wife right? And recognized Dusty from the videos. We'd love to have you for training.

@@CLEARMoto Haha, no I was on the CRF250L Rally and came to check out the new Tenere that was riding with your group. My cousin and I invited you to come ride with us at the last minute right before you were about to leave to go home, but you were already packed up and had your bike loaded down with luggage. It's really funny I stumbled across you on RU-vid because I lost your business card and couldn't remember your last name or the name of the company you were with. Thanks for the reminder! lol

@@gregrichard1162 Oh yeah! Hope your ride went well that day. And glad you found me and West38Moto.

Thank you so much Nicholas.

That’s why I consider this channel one of the best when it comes to teaching motorcycle skills.

Thank you!

Well said!

Thank you Chris. You are so right.

Lol manlet