Bike parking etiquette - Page 2

Michael of Burien · 05-03-2012, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Nwcid

So what is not cool when parking a bike?

I see bikes parked in all kinds of crazy places that are obviously not parking spaces. Could/would you get a ticket for this? What do businesses think of this? Is there a general rule of what is and what is not ok?

One place I will park often is at the end of a row or other place that is still marked off but is obviously not a parking space for a car. Tons of room for a bike, safe and not taking up a car spot.

Not cool? Blocking someone, anyone in somewhere. City streets anywhere marked "no parking" will probably get you a ticket. Private property you should probably ask. But everytime I've parked in a "non-parking-spot" like you desribe I've not been hassled. But I've only been riding a couple of years so what the hell do I know. Use the "do unto others" rule and your probably fine.

Nwcid · 05-03-2012, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Michael of Burien

Not cool? Blocking someone, anyone in somewhere. City streets anywhere marked "no parking" will probably get you a ticket. Private property you should probably ask. But everytime I've parked in a "non-parking-spot" like you desribe I've not been hassled. But I've only been riding a couple of years so what the hell do I know. Use the "do unto others" rule and your probably fine.

Not too worried about the places I park but you see bikes on curbs, sidewalks, patios, not blocking yet right in front of doors, ect that are generally places "vehicles" are not allowed. That was more my question.

Michael of Burien · 05-03-2012, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Nwcid

Not too worried about the places I park but you see bikes on curbs, sidewalks, patios, not blocking yet right in front of doors, ect that are generally places "vehicles" are not allowed. That was more my question.

Totally up to the property owner (or their agent, like parking attendant). Ask them.

Bluuu · 05-03-2012, 03:18 PM

Totally cool. Unless of course your bike is a smelly busted up old broken down piece of crap. Wouldn't want something like that mating with my baby.

Fast Eddie 919 · 05-03-2012, 03:56 PM

Parking next to me, yes. Sitting on my bike, no.

mjn · 05-03-2012, 05:04 PM

Absolutely it's cool. Like has been said, I think it's cool when I come out to find another bike parked next to mine. Again... as long as I can still get out.

KevinD · 05-03-2012, 08:34 PM

I ride a tank.

If another bike can fit in the space with mine, more power to you!

KevinD

KevinD · 05-03-2012, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by steve (oldertrble)

Originally Posted by Chandita

So I pull into gym. Parking lot is full. I see a blue sv by itself in a parking spot. I share the spot w it. Park as far away as possible without getting door dinged by the adjacent gargantuan SUV. Sv in upper right hand corner. Supercock in lower left hand corner.

Is this cool? Or bad bike etiquette? I don't know the sv owner.

Sitting here at bike night by myself killing time....

You're obviously a gentleman - you should leave this site promptly, there's no place here for the likes of you -

I certainly hope she doesn't leave: she adds some class to this place!

KevinD

nsrg500 · 05-03-2012, 10:44 PM

I just did this very thing. I pulled up to The Alfy's in Monroe Few weekends ago.
Rolled in and three bikes. Two in one spot then a few cars and the spot closest to the door, one bike. I parked behind it giving plenty of space for him to get out. I saw the dude coming out after a few minutes and I asked if he could get out ok. I knew he could. I was just trying to be respectful. I think it was a Harley bagger, kinda BIG.

I think it's fine to park with others, just give lots of space.

My 2c.

Woody97124 · 05-04-2012, 12:17 AM

only if your bike is greeeeen!

nsrg500 · 05-04-2012, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by Woody97124

only if your bike is greeeeen!

All bikes turn greeeeeen with jelly setting next to my NSR500!

TwistedTimes · 05-04-2012, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by Thaloc

I enjoy coming out and seeing another bike next to mine. Even when there are other open spaces.

me too!

Just don't block others in andits all good! Some Harley-Tards can be strange about it occasionally, cause they've always got something to prove

... but not every HD, play by ear/Looks (YES these books can be jugged by their cover) and it'll make you some new friends!

Kolat · 05-04-2012, 06:28 AM

I park in the place where I'm least likely to get my bike run over.

If it's a box store that means I park on the sidewalk by the door, if it's a small store I back into a parking spot and park with my front as far out as possible so that morons can see the bike. As funny as I used to think it was to see a car try and park in a spot and get pissed because there was a bike there it's just more considerate to park so it's easy to be seen.

T

Veloc · 05-04-2012, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by Kolat

I park in the place where I'm least likely to get my bike run over.

If it's a box store that means I park on the sidewalk by the door, if it's a small store I back into a parking spot and park with my front as far out as possible so that morons can see the bike. As funny as I used to think it was to see a car try and park in a spot and get pissed because there was a bike there it's just more considerate to park so it's easy to be seen.

T

That right there.

I actually do my best to make sure there's enough room to get another bike in the space with mine, but positioned in such a way that a car can't try squeezing in over the line (too many idiots try to double-park).

If you see a black R6 or burgundy CM450 parked really awkwardly across a space, feel free to jump in next to it. I like looking at other bikes.

Kolat · 05-04-2012, 11:50 AM

Box store parking.

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Blues Brothers · 05-04-2012, 12:26 PM

I approve and do as you have, but when parking mine I make sure we both have enough room...

flynhawaiian · 05-04-2012, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by evander

bad bad bad etiquette!!!

You should have parked on the sidewalk next to the front door.

Hell my gym encourages that.

thats what i do vip parking wiki style!

ltpmtlf · 05-04-2012, 04:01 PM

Too bad that pic wasn't big enough to see, lol. parking can be strength in numbers (visibility). if the bike seems like the owner would feel the same way, I usually roll the dice. I was just at snoq falls the other week and had an HD guy giving me a nasty eye. Too bad for him I was riding with my old man and we have a combine age of almost 80. Who doesn't have class now d-bag? oh, we were both in the 'motorcycle only' spaces, which many here know are long specifically for sharing.

Veloc · 05-04-2012, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Kolat

Box store parking.

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Should'a chained it to the bike rack.

canucklovingbrit · 05-04-2012, 05:15 PM

Some Harley-Tards can be strange about it occasionally, cause they've always got something to prove

I try never to judge other riders by what they ride - whatever cranks their handle! But you're right about some Harley riders. However, it wasn't me parking alongside another bike in a spot, it was a group of HD weekend warriors who thought it would be entertaining to park alongside my bike, and behind it, so I was blocked in. Maybe the fact that I ride a Buell XB12R, and they regard Buell as the red-headed stepchild! Who knows? Anyway, I spoiled their fun in no time, because the car in the spot alongside me left moments later, giving me an exit. But under normal "non-ass hat" circumstances, I'm more than happy to have another bike share my parking spot - usually ends up in a bike related conversation, and you can never have too many of them!


05-03-2012, 03:18 PM	#24
Bluuu Señor verde Joined: Mar 2011 From: Kirkland I Ride: behind the girls.	Totally cool. Unless of course your bike is a smelly busted up old broken down piece of crap. Wouldn't want something like that mating with my baby. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-03-2012, 03:56 PM	#25
Fast Eddie 919 Superbiker Joined: Jan 2009 From: Canada Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: GXSR 600	Parking next to me, yes. Sitting on my bike, no. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Fast Eddie 919; 05-03-2012 at 04:13 PM..


05-03-2012, 05:04 PM	#26
mjn Joined: Jul 2005 From: Tri-Cities Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '05 Busa, '03 KLR 650, '81 Seca 550, '78 Hawk, '71 SL 350, '69 Z50A	Absolutely it's cool. Like has been said, I think it's cool when I come out to find another bike parked next to mine. Again... as long as I can still get out. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-03-2012, 08:34 PM	#27
KevinD Joined: Mar 2009 From: Spokane Valley I Ride: Suzuki Boulevard C90, Suzuki DRZ400E, My Wife's Scooter	I ride a tank. If another bike can fit in the space with mine, more power to you! KevinD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-03-2012, 10:44 PM	#29
nsrg500 Shredder Joined: May 2011 From: Everett. WA I Ride: GS1150 Rat bike, NSR(G)500cc two stroke,CBR 900rr	I just did this very thing. I pulled up to The Alfy's in Monroe Few weekends ago. Rolled in and three bikes. Two in one spot then a few cars and the spot closest to the door, one bike. I parked behind it giving plenty of space for him to get out. I saw the dude coming out after a few minutes and I asked if he could get out ok. I knew he could. I was just trying to be respectful. I think it was a Harley bagger, kinda BIG. I think it's fine to park with others, just give lots of space. My 2c. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-04-2012, 12:17 AM	#30
Woody97124 Licensed Joined: Apr 2011 From: Hillsboro, OR I Ride: 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650R	only if your bike is greeeeen! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-04-2012, 06:28 AM	#33
Kolat emw2k9 beer pong champions Joined: May 2005 From: Walla Walla, Spokane I Ride: Wheelies	I park in the place where I'm least likely to get my bike run over. If it's a box store that means I park on the sidewalk by the door, if it's a small store I back into a parking spot and park with my front as far out as possible so that morons can see the bike. As funny as I used to think it was to see a car try and park in a spot and get pissed because there was a bike there it's just more considerate to park so it's easy to be seen. T __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-04-2012, 11:50 AM	#35
Kolat emw2k9 beer pong champions Joined: May 2005 From: Walla Walla, Spokane I Ride: Wheelies	Box store parking. ] __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-04-2012, 12:26 PM	#36
Blues Brothers Mr. Pickles Joined: May 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: 2012 Ultra Blue Metallic Wing w Rockin' Tunes...	I approve and do as you have, but when parking mine I make sure we both have enough room... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-04-2012, 04:01 PM	#38
ltpmtlf Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2012 From: bothell I Ride: rubber side down	Too bad that pic wasn't big enough to see, lol. parking can be strength in numbers (visibility). if the bike seems like the owner would feel the same way, I usually roll the dice. I was just at snoq falls the other week and had an HD guy giving me a nasty eye. Too bad for him I was riding with my old man and we have a combine age of almost 80. Who doesn't have class now d-bag? oh, we were both in the 'motorcycle only' spaces, which many here know are long specifically for sharing. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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