Is anybody here using this technique to mount or dismount the C14?
Yes. Sometimes. But I mostly face the right with my whole body and bend my right leg and go straight over the seat, then turn around. I NEVER swing my leg over the back like most people do. 1) I am not tall enough. 2) That WILL result in scuffing or scratching the right rear bag.
Note, I am unusually flexible. It seems most people can't do this (lift their leg straight that high).
I saw it first on a Youtube video and this is a sort of controverted subject similar to "oil threads" on other boards, some people state they have been doing this for years and nothing happened but others think this will break or weaken the kick stand and one day will fall over. (I could not find any evidence on that)
Meh. I don't think it would hurt anything unless that person doing it is huge/overweight and/or violent about it
I weight about 150, add maybe 10 pounds for gear?
I have short inseam (29)
I win. Mine is 27 or 28, depending on how one measures.
and mounting/dismounting the Connie is not a easier task (I don't think I need or want a lowering kit) and i haven't tried the footpeg mounting but I am sure if will be great help as long it doesn't affect the side stand.
Mine is lowered. Without it lowered, it would be impossible for me to ride the C14 because I wouldn't ever be able to push it backwards. This is combined with a lowered seat and raised boots. If all the way in the front of the seat, with some effort, I can place most of both feet on the ground (not the heels, however).
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=260.0Your having 1 to 2" longer legs on a stock bike/seat/boots means you might be about the same setup as mine is with the changes.