Protecal for parking right in front of a store?
#141
02-13-2011, 05:02 PM
Don't even try to say you don't do that.
#142
02-13-2011, 06:03 PM
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Well I am guilty of parking on the sidewalk right out the gym large windows...just because I somehow feel like my bike is safer...no one is going to touch it when nearly the entire gym can see them and no one is going to "accidentally" hit it with their bumper on the way in or out of a spot. Call me selfish or whatever, but I have lots invested in that baby....otherwise, I'm OK parking in parking lots in designated cycle parking or where other bikers park. .....oh, if I"m in my truck I park as far away as possible..I love to walk!
So...with that reasoning, can I park my F350 Super Duty 4X4 Crewcab with 8'box on the sidewalk? I think it would be OK and no one will accidentally burn themselves on my pipes. It is also only about 6' wide (I can fold the mirrors in), so shouldn't take up too much space on a 30-50' wide sidewalk. While I'm at it, I could probably fit my 31' toyhauler on the sidewalk behind my truck. It's only just a bit over 8' wide, leaving at least 21' of sidewalk free. I bet if i put the canopy out, and a few chairs under it, people could stop by and relax in the shade on a hot day, or get out of the rain on a not-so-nice day. I bet a few bikers would even like to park under it while they go shopping.
#144
02-13-2011, 06:06 PM
I have lots invested in my baby. I also don't want anyone to "accidentally" hit it with their bumper on the way in or out of a spot.
So...with that reasoning, can I park my F350 Super Duty 4X4 Crewcab with 8'box on the sidewalk? I think it would be OK and no one will accidentally burn themselves on my pipes. It is also only about 6' wide (I can fold the mirrors in), so shouldn't take up too much space on a 30-50' wide sidewalk. While I'm at it, I could probably fit my 31' toyhauler on the sidewalk behind my truck. It's only just a bit over 8' wide, leaving at least 21' of sidewalk free. I bet if i put the canopy out, and a few chairs under it, people could stop by and relax in the shade on a hot day, or get out of the rain on a not-so-nice day. I bet a few bikers would even like to park under it while they go shopping.
So...with that reasoning, can I park my F350 Super Duty 4X4 Crewcab with 8'box on the sidewalk? I think it would be OK and no one will accidentally burn themselves on my pipes. It is also only about 6' wide (I can fold the mirrors in), so shouldn't take up too much space on a 30-50' wide sidewalk. While I'm at it, I could probably fit my 31' toyhauler on the sidewalk behind my truck. It's only just a bit over 8' wide, leaving at least 21' of sidewalk free. I bet if i put the canopy out, and a few chairs under it, people could stop by and relax in the shade on a hot day, or get out of the rain on a not-so-nice day. I bet a few bikers would even like to park under it while they go shopping.
Just as it's none of yours where I park.
#145
02-13-2011, 08:54 PM
I'm along this line of thinking also. It screams of "Look at me!!!!!!"
yah...golf clap from the onlookers as they stand in awe of a motorcycle and it's mighty important rider looking for attention.
In my book, everyone has the same rights on the road (and a parking lot is part of that)(until proven guilty and negligent). It's the same as someone that double diagonal parks their car/truck..taking up 2-3 spaces...in some method of hogging more than they're entitled to, that their vehicle is more important than anyone elses.
I'm aware of the higher chance of someone not seeing ones bike as they swing through the lot. So I tend to park in the parking lot slots right next to poles for signs or lights, or the shopping cart cribs. Generally towards the farther away edges/corners of the lot..they'll tend to be more empty. I can mount up and take my time without being in the more people dense area...and less traffic and IMO safer to motor away.
yah...golf clap from the onlookers as they stand in awe of a motorcycle and it's mighty important rider looking for attention.In my book, everyone has the same rights on the road (and a parking lot is part of that)(until proven guilty and negligent). It's the same as someone that double diagonal parks their car/truck..taking up 2-3 spaces...in some method of hogging more than they're entitled to, that their vehicle is more important than anyone elses.
I'm aware of the higher chance of someone not seeing ones bike as they swing through the lot. So I tend to park in the parking lot slots right next to poles for signs or lights, or the shopping cart cribs. Generally towards the farther away edges/corners of the lot..they'll tend to be more empty. I can mount up and take my time without being in the more people dense area...and less traffic and IMO safer to motor away.
I'm not self important, I just don't want some frigging soccer mom or beaner driving their jalopy into my scoot. You and screwloose sound like you like butting into other peoples business out there. I usually park in the stripes next to a light pole, no problems.
#147
02-13-2011, 10:26 PM
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I park in the lot with the rest of the vehicles... but i back-in and keep my front tire in line with the rear bumper of the cars/trucks next to me so people don't swing in and hit my bike thinking the spot is empty.
I haven't had a problem yet.
Parking on the sidewalk seems a little obnoxious.
Only place i don't park in a 'spot' like the cagers is at the H-D dealership or bars.
I haven't had a problem yet.
Parking on the sidewalk seems a little obnoxious.
Only place i don't park in a 'spot' like the cagers is at the H-D dealership or bars.
#148
02-13-2011, 10:27 PM
I don't see nothing wrong with parking on sidewalk as long as you're not blocking any entrances, sometimes some of the best shade is on the sidewalk
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02-13-2011, 10:40 PM
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Only problem i see is that it puts your bike out there front and center... like one of those damned 'rides' that you stick a quarter in and it rocks back and forth in front of stores. Don't wanna encourage any little snot-nosed dependants to climb on my ride.
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02-13-2011, 10:47 PM
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When my girls were small children I would have complete control of them in a parking lot, however a small child on a sidewalk would have a little more freedom, and is supposed to be there so your hot pipes are actually infringingon their rights and safety, if my child ever burned her legs against a bikes pipes on a sidewalk the bike would be upside down and the owner would be layed out beside it. Not being an a**hole just sayin