That is exactly the right procedure Tracy.

I got on first, and had the wife put one hand on my shoulder and the other on the trunk or sissy, step up on the peg/board with right foot, then step the left leg over and slide onto the seat. Then reverse to dismount.
Now, I never take passengers. Git your own bike.

I might take a gal around the neighborhood, if she's under 170. (never ask, just estimate)
There was a guy at Deals gap went 400. Nice guy and good rider, and short for this world.
I weighed 150 even last night (and after all that restaurant food on our week long trip). I have not been 150 since college (50 years). The wrinkles in my belly say it's time for situps. I HATE situps, so I wear a shirt.