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Originally Posted by adouglas
Yeah, but you still have to get off the bike without tipping it.. which for a short person like me is not exactly a slam dunk.
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I don't know how short you are, but if you can swing a leg over the bike while it's on the ground, here's my technique with the forward handle stand, perfected after years of studying alongside masters in the mountains:
Reach over the bike with your left hand and hold the front brake while pulling the bike towards you. Reach down with your right hand and just jerk up the rear stand, if your reach is really short you could probably do this with your foot too, just try not to smack yourself with the handle. The rear will plop on the ground and, because you're holding the brake and gently pulling the bike towards you, the bike won't go anywhere and will just lean against you. Mount your steed and go set a record lap time. Return to the paddock then do the reverse.