I'm wondering if perchance this may have something to do with the fact that since 1974(at least in the U.S....by gov't fiat) the rear brake pedal has been on the right, as compared to previous years back when it was on the left.

I can't say that I feel much of a difference in the "confidence factor" when it comes to making either directional changes while riding either my old 1970 Triumph or the newer '02 BA, but I think we all have a "dominate leg"(maybe depending on whether you happen to be left or right handed), and so this is why I bring up this possible factor.

Cheers,
Dwight
(...or maybe I'm just...ahem...."ambi-footerous")

Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)