Do you park in spaces? - Page 2

neebelung · 12-23-2008, 11:01 AM

If I'm runnin into Wally World, I'll park on the sidewalk (there's always other bikes parked there). I dont' park in the striped area next to the handicapped spaces (since that's where they open their doors and might need to roll out a wheelchair) but if there's a striped island next to a regular spot, I'll park in it.

But if I'm not alone (i.e. more than just my bike) and we stop someplace, I'll use a regular space. I don't think it's a "waste" of a space at all -- It's a registered vehicle that I pay taxes on, therefore I'm entitled to a full space if I so choose (many places I just don't choose to, just to keep the bike safer).

xx CURVE xx · 12-23-2008, 11:02 AM

tard parks where tard wants

CrazyKell · 12-23-2008, 11:03 AM

What I mean by waste of space is that there's a lot more chance of my bike getting hit or hurt when it's parked in a space. A chance I'm not willing to take unless I have other bikes with me and we take up the full space.

Dragonpaco · 12-23-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

You realize that space is there in order for handicapped people to be able to safely operate a lift, right?

I know you actually don't see it happen much, but ostensibly that's what the marked-off space alongside the cripple spots are there for.

i know fully well what those lines are there for, but i usually act courteously and park in the lines further away from a door, and i don't park in the lines if there isn't a non lined spot open.

Trip · 12-23-2008, 12:32 PM

I park in my cube

Avatard · 12-23-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonpaco

i know fully well what those lines are there for, but i usually act courteously and park in the lines further away from a door, and i don't park in the lines if there isn't a non lined spot open.

Me, I'd be afraid to do it. With my luck, I'd land the $300+ ticket that comes from parking in a cripple spot.

Mr Lefty · 12-23-2008, 03:29 PM

when on base (at elmendorf at least) they made it illegal for us to park in the stripped area next to the HC spots or at the end of the isle. I still did it anyways and never had an issue... though a co-worker had his R6 kicked over cause it blocked the fire hydrant!

I usually only park in an actual spot if there's another bike already there or someones riding with me. If I park in a spot with a curb... I put my bike against the curb face'n out. if no curb I sit it side ways in the spot about 1/2 in... so hopefully a cage sees it be fore running it over.

Dragonpaco · 12-23-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

Me, I'd be afraid to do it. With my luck, I'd land the $300+ ticket that comes from parking in a cripple spot.

it's only $200 here and i don't get tickets in 3 townships because they know me and my bike

tached1000rr · 12-24-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonpaco

i park in the handicapped lines next to the spaces, if there are none i'll park in a space.

me too

shmike · 12-23-2008, 10:39 AM

It depends on which bike I'm on and the parking situation.

This week I have been on a loaner Rocket III. The thing is the size of a small car and it brand new, so it gets its own space.

Normally no, especially on the sportbike.

12-23-2008, 11:01 AM	#1
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	If I'm runnin into Wally World, I'll park on the sidewalk (there's always other bikes parked there). I dont' park in the striped area next to the handicapped spaces (since that's where they open their doors and might need to roll out a wheelchair) but if there's a striped island next to a regular spot, I'll park in it. But if I'm not alone (i.e. more than just my bike) and we stop someplace, I'll use a regular space. I don't think it's a "waste" of a space at all -- It's a registered vehicle that I pay taxes on, therefore I'm entitled to a full space if I so choose (many places I just don't choose to, just to keep the bike safer).

12-23-2008, 11:02 AM	#2
xx CURVE xx SMELL MY LEVER Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Moto: Tards Posts: 1,034	tard parks where tard wants

12-23-2008, 11:03 AM	#3
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	What I mean by waste of space is that there's a lot more chance of my bike getting hit or hurt when it's parked in a space. A chance I'm not willing to take unless I have other bikes with me and we take up the full space.

12-23-2008, 03:29 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	when on base (at elmendorf at least) they made it illegal for us to park in the stripped area next to the HC spots or at the end of the isle. I still did it anyways and never had an issue... though a co-worker had his R6 kicked over cause it blocked the fire hydrant! I usually only park in an actual spot if there's another bike already there or someones riding with me. If I park in a spot with a curb... I put my bike against the curb face'n out. if no curb I sit it side ways in the spot about 1/2 in... so hopefully a cage sees it be fore running it over.

12-23-2008, 10:39 AM	#10
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	It depends on which bike I'm on and the parking situation. This week I have been on a loaner Rocket III. The thing is the size of a small car and it brand new, so it gets its own space. Normally no, especially on the sportbike.