Parking the bike

cactusjack · 06-07-2012, 10:43 AM

When you're in a parking lot do you try to park near the building, like at Walmart, where there's usually a large concrete apron, or do you park in the lot? I prefer to park in the lot, next to a curb or some other physical obstacle, so I only have to worry about cars on one side of me.

**crazygene49** · 06-07-2012, 10:54 AM

In the lot. Some lots have motorcycle only spots.

**ringadingh** · 06-07-2012, 10:58 AM

Me too

Sin City Stan · 06-07-2012, 11:04 AM

I always try to park it in an upright position.

Dave · 06-07-2012, 11:05 AM

Handicap stall. Piss of the old people.

blowndodge · 06-07-2012, 11:31 AM

You ARE old people Dave!!

Dave · 06-07-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

You ARE old people Dave!!

That's not what my mind keeps telling me..

rickyboy · 06-07-2012, 12:48 PM

Was it your turn Scott?

cactusjack · 06-07-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyboy

Was it your turn Scott?

Turn??? No, I've just had some troubling questions that have been eating at me for some time and I need answers, not cute comments!

blowndodge · 06-07-2012, 01:28 PM

I look for the flattest area to park in.

bibendum · 06-07-2012, 01:49 PM

Lot. to me, parking up front looks like a Dick move.

**Top Cat** · 06-07-2012, 03:18 PM

I am such a good customer at Walmart they reserve a spot for me to park in the store.

cactusjack · 06-07-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I am such a good customer at Walmart they reserve a spot for me to park in the store.

Wow, that's a real "honor".

ToeJam · 06-07-2012, 06:04 PM

I've asked the roaming security guards where I should park on multiple occasions - they've always directed me to a sidewalk or in a striped off area...not out there in the lot with all the other saps, er, shoppers.

collinr · 06-07-2012, 06:47 PM

Sidewalk/striped off areas

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