LoewRider1
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Does anyone else experience this while Touring? Would love to hear how do you deal with it.
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Need to get over Fear of Leaving my Spyder in Hotel Parking Lots Unattended O/night
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I usually park under the awning at the main entrance but out of the way. It’s usually on camera and people come and go. It also saves me from having to cover it up. I was nervous too but got over it. It is what it is and don’t let it ruin your trip by worrying about it. Sometimes when I check in I ask the clerk if they mind if I park it there. No one has told me no yet. Sometimes I don’t even ask. Just do it.
As a new owner, I obsessed more, but after 5 years I'm less concerned. The DESS system is a pretty good level of security, plus I make sure I park in well-lighted area. In dicey areas I pass a cable lock through the back wheel (I like the Python) and set the steering lock. Of course, make sure there's no loose electronics devices left on the bike. And, lock up the luggage compartments.
RayBJ
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In the past year I've parked about 30 nights while touring between NJ & Utah. I use a half-cover to hide my dash & save the morning dew dry-up task. If there's an overhang at the entrance, they almost always let you park there. If not, we try to get a room that has a view of the bikes. Stayed at a couple no-tell motels but have never had an incident while parked overnight.
EdMat
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50 + nights in the last 2 years on the Spyder. Should be more but Covid kept the count down. I use a half cover. I try to be nice and polite at check in and many times the clerk mentions parking under the drive thru, if not I ask. If that is not available I try and get close to the front if possible. At least park on the side of the parking lot by the building.
Have never had a problem, other than being overrun with questions at times. That said, my next 3 nights will be in 3 different locations in South Louisiana. Hope I didn't just jinx myself.
Have never had a problem, other than being overrun with questions at times. That said, my next 3 nights will be in 3 different locations in South Louisiana. Hope I didn't just jinx myself.
Scotts8826
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Somebody would have to be awfully good to make off with a 1,000 lbs, locked down Spyder. I worry more about my trailer. I leave it hooked up to my RTL with a lock and cabling but it is easier to work through those deterrents. However, after traveling for several years I've never had an issue. Don't let too many "what ifs" stop you from living life.
Peteoz
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If someone really wants it, they’ll get it LoewRider, whether it is in your locked garage or out on the road. Worrying about whether it is safe does nothing. I leave mine under a travel cover, in a well lit area, then head in to the hotel/motel without further thought. It has worked fine so far, but if I come out in the morning and it is gone, first call will be to my insurance company, and then back into the hotel to work out next moves over a coffee. p.s. I don’t leave anything in the Spyder overnight that I may need if the “unthinkable” does happen :thumbup:
Pete
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I would park as close to the front entrance as possible in a well lit area. I'd also place a full cover over the bike to discourage those random photo op people who might pass by. And of course never leave anything on the bike that you can't afford to lose or go through life without.
rustin921
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Go to Amazon, search for motorcycle alarms, and mount it anywhere. I put mine on one of the lower control arms. Outa sight.
Peteoz
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Pete, if they want it, they’ll get it, whatever protection you implement. NOTHING can “ensure you can complete your trip as planned”, for any number of reasons. Unfortunately, that’s life.
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OzArkspydermike
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We did have a bad experience when parking under the awning once. The hotel clerk said no problem parking our black cherry Yamaha FJR under the awning overnight. When we got ready to leave the next morning, we noticed someone had "keyed" or used a sharp object to make a deep scratch across the metal gas tank and all the way down the side of the rear hard case. Although this could also be done when parking in a normal parking space, I always felt it was someone who was ticked off about the bike being parked under the awning. Now we always park in a parking space as close to the front entrance as possible.
safecracker
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My wife and I have stayed in all sorts of motels, inns. Never had an issue. I park it, lock it and get a good nights rest. Never had a problem. Your experience may very. Bruce
40 years ago, when new to motorcycling, I had the same concerns. In those days I had leather saddlebags that were only closed with buckles.I never had a single thing stole or damaged, and that hold true to this day. The worst thing I ever had was coming out of the motel in the morning to find some jerk sitting on my bike. I politely asked him to get off, now, and when he hesitated I walked toward him with my hand in my pocket. He moved pretty fast, and I never had to take what was in my pocket out.
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.
teninospyder
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