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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluetoys
I like the hash marks on the end of parking isle too Right by the signs, on the store entrance end.
I always wonder if I could get away with that - but don't want to find a ticket on my bike. Anybody else doing this without a problem?
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:16 PM
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Handicapped ramps make nice little driveways up onto the sidewalk. Just make sure the ramp is clear first.
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:18 PM
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Many of the stores here have motorcycle parking areas. Always right up front. Right next to the handicapped spots. (still not sure if that's a bad omen tho)
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 95th 1200
The only ones I can really see practically parking on the sidewalk are mopeds. Otherwise my bike goes into a regular spot, not all the way in so someone doesn't go barreling into it because it looked empty.
Well dang, what makes a Moped so special ??????????
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:22 PM
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stay off the sidewalks...unless you have a handicap sticker.
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:25 PM
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Funny you bring this up.
On Sunday my wife and I and another couple went for ride.Ended up at Wal Mart to pick something up.We parked on the sidewalk away from the front entrance.Not like there is a cattle drive of people walking right there.Most make a B line from the parking lot to the entrance.
An employee even walked right by us as we got off the bikes and said nothing.
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:27 PM
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I have parked on the sidewalk a few times but not much. Mostly when there's room and there's other bikes there.

I usually park on the striped lines in parking lots instead of a regular space. I've seen more than one bike hit by some idiot thinking the space is empty and wheeling in.

If someone says something to me about where I park, it better be their business and/or sidewalk I'm parking at. I'm not gonna be 'reprimanded' by someone sticking their nose into something they have no part in.
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:52 PM
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I usually try to park at the end of an row on the lines. If there is a light pole there, even better. Never have parked on the sidewalk.
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:55 PM
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Just depends Iron Pony here in Columbus yeah I will, most other places no. I am not saying that I have not done it, just not on a regular basis. I will park in the end of the rows if I can. Also I usually try to find a light pole to park next to. I think it keeps people from pulling though and hopefully they will see the pole before hitting the bike.
 
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Old 02-10-2011 | 09:55 PM
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If you were on a powerchair, you wouldn't have to park at all!
 


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