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Originally Posted by UtahPete
I've invited curious strangers to sit on my Spyder and took a picture of them with their camera. Usually a foreign tourist. They're very grateful.
Invited is quite different from uninvited.
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Had an alarm with remote on the '06 GL1800. Open-pipe HDs set it off too easy. Only time it was really usefull was in Walmart parking lots where snot-nosed brats tended to climb on it. The alarm ran them off and POed the parents (which I enjoyed). This year at Barber Vintage Weekend, we stayed at a Best Western. I politely asked to park our Spyder in the drive-through, and was refused. Next time we will go back to staying at the Hyatt, which happily allowed many bikes under the drive-through.
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Originally Posted by pidjones
Had an alarm with remote on the '06 GL1800. Open-pipe HDs set it off too easy. Only time it was really usefull was in Walmart parking lots where snot-nosed brats tended to climb on it. The alarm ran them off and POed the parents (which I enjoyed). This year at Barber Vintage Weekend, we stayed at a Best Western. I politely asked to park our Spyder in the drive-through, and was refused. Next time we will go back to staying at the Hyatt, which happily allowed many bikes under the drive-through.
I have not found Best Western to be very good the last couple times I stayed at one. They do not seem to be very customer friendly.
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Originally Posted by ARtraveler
I have not found Best Western to be very good the last couple times I stayed at one. They do not seem to be very customer friendly.
There is typically no consistency within a 'brand' of hotel, since most are independently owned and operated franchises, just like real estate companies.
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Originally Posted by UtahPete
There is typically no consistency within a 'brand' of hotel, since most are independently owned and operated franchises, just like real estate companies.
You are right. Look up BW on google for them in Alaska (Kenai Penninsula). They used to have some of the most complaints of motels in the state. We totally avoided them there. Have not looked at the reviews since moving to AR...maybe they are better now.
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MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Originally Posted by gkamer
I did that once going to the grocery store. I usually lock my helmet in the frunk and my riding jacket in the truck while I'm in the store. I carry the key in a holder on a lanyard around my neck for easy access. Reached for the key, wasn't there. In a panic I searched all my pockets, no key. I thought maybe I locked it in the trunk, but remembered I used the key to lock the truck. It finally dawned on me to look in the ignition and surprise! I was dreading having to call the wife and ask her to make a 45 mile drive to bring me the spare key. Lesson learned.
I can't tell you how many times I've left my key in the ignition at work or even to stores. Embarrassing.
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Originally Posted by LoewRider1
Does anyone else experience this while Touring? Would love to hear how do you deal with it.
From the looks of the replies, your worries are unfounded. If you look through the list of motorcycles shown in our signature you will see how many rides we have parked at various motels and hotels in almost every state and province. In 47 years of touring we have yet to encounter a problem. Enjoy the rides
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Originally Posted by Pennyrick
From the looks of the replies, your worries are unfounded. If you look through the list of motorcycles shown in our signature you will see how many rides we have parked at various motels and hotels in almost every state and province. In 47 years of touring we have yet to encounter a problem. Enjoy the rides….life is to short to worry about that which you can’t control.
x 2. Been riding motorcycles since 1965. Did motels and hotels from early 80's till present...both with a rider on my bike and others along for the ride on their bikes. No issues anywhere, anytime. One of those things not to lose sleep over. Carry full coverage insurance, park by the window, or in a lighted conspicuous area.
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MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Alarm it, if it concerns you enough. You can't stop a determined thief, but you could know when he is working.
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Petder, I agree wholeheartedly with what you say, however I think that the problem stems from the fact that there is an “x” period of opportunity for a given period of time and that is when he CAN’T hear because he is unconscious (asleep). Maybe unfounded, but.......
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we always park under and or near one of the parking lot lights OR nearest to the front door we can??? some hoteliers don't necessarily like motorcycles parked under the front entry as it sends a message to the traveling public that it is a "biker hotel"???????? I know there are alarms that can be put on/near the Spyder also?
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Originally Posted by LoewRider1
Does anyone else experience this while Touring? Would love to hear how do you deal with it.
Sorry I thought I must have posted this and forgot Hell Yeah, when I hunt for accommodation I look at google street view and see where the parking is. If its out on the street or gives me a bad vibe I go elsewhere. one of my favourite pubs that I stay at gives me the key to their garage - they like me don't want to see my RTL becoming the main attraction in the carpark.....
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