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I'm with you and the other replies, as far as I know it's always left hand in forward travel so you can keep a hand on the hydraulis levers. With the right hand gives you no control over hydraulic functions. He may argue you shouldn't lift or lower the forks whilst travelling but surely they should be covered.
  • Posted 27 Jun 2008 22:36
  • By dave_j
  • joined 29 Apr'05 - 6 messages
  • West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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