Do you park in spaces?

Lucky3623 · 12-23-2008, 10:34 AM

So, when you are out on the bike, (say you were running to walmart to grab a drink and a candy bar; don't judge me, after a ride) when you park, do you park in a parking space? Or do you park somewhere else, like the sidewalk next to the front doors, or in the little striped place between parking lot isles.

Personally, I think it is a waste of a parking space to put 1 bike in it. I usually park between the isles around the handicripple spaces (not blocking anyone). I normally see most bikes parked there. If I am riding with a few peops, we will all pull into a space or 2...

Where do you normally park?

Dragonpaco · 12-23-2008, 10:36 AM

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

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.

marko138 · 12-23-2008, 10:40 AM

Parking space.

CrazyKell · 12-23-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragonpaco

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

I'm the same. Not only do I think it's a waste of a space but unfortunately lots of cagers think the same thing. I'm afraid they'll hit my bike in some way.

smileyman · 12-23-2008, 10:43 AM

Only outer spaces...

Avatard · 12-23-2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragonpaco

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

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.

Rider · 12-23-2008, 10:53 AM

I ride through the store.

Lucky3623 · 12-23-2008, 10:54 AM

Quote:

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 don't park there... I park usually at the end of the isle (in the front) normally where they paint the crosswalk... but I don't block the spaces or the crosswalk.

I don't park in the striped spots, but like the end of the isle (no stripes) spots:

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).

12-23-2008, 10:34 AM	#1
Lucky3623 Official Thread Killer Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 554	Do you park in spaces? So, when you are out on the bike, (say you were running to walmart to grab a drink and a candy bar; don't judge me, after a ride) when you park, do you park in a parking space? Or do you park somewhere else, like the sidewalk next to the front doors, or in the little striped place between parking lot isles. Personally, I think it is a waste of a parking space to put 1 bike in it. I usually park between the isles around the handicripple spaces (not blocking anyone). I normally see most bikes parked there. If I am riding with a few peops, we will all pull into a space or 2... Where do you normally park?

12-23-2008, 10:43 AM	#6
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Only outer spaces... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

12-23-2008, 10:39 AM	#3
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.

12-23-2008, 10:53 AM	#8
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I ride through the store.

12-23-2008, 11:01 AM	#10
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).