Parking in public...

[MindlessMuse]

I went down to Philadelphia Art Museum today and parked right across the street in the main lot. When I pulled in the attendant had me park by his booth to keep eye on it for me.

5 hours later when I got back he told me there had to be over 100 pictures taken and even people arguing with him when he asked them not to sit on it.

The pictures I can understand, but sitting? And then arguing over right to sit on someone else's ride???

The extra tip I gave him was well worth it, although my high beams were switched on when I started it up. I could not see any other disturbances.

Do most people on here just keep there travel cover on? Which then brings me to ask how long should I let it cool off before putting it on.

Thanks!

Kevyn


2012 RS - White
Helibar Risers | SFB Black Anodized Front Floorboard Set |
Can Am Spyder Billet Brake Lever Cover Kit | R-35 Saddlebag Panel Kit |
R-35 Rigid Saddlebag Kit | Sport / Touring Windshield |
GIVI trunk light kit | Spyder triple-play | Led front mud flap kit
Brightside amber led kit | Day runner pucks | Spyderpops Heat Shield |
Spyderpops Missing Air Dam | Calsci Windshield XL

 

[msj4848]

I use a nelson-rigg half cover while I'm at work, it works great for keeping people off.

 

[JCSMOKE]

The cover can go on right away, I have never had an issue with people getting on my bike, well not that I know of.

 

[exwinger]

Happens more than you think

I have parked my bike a few times and came out and found people with their kids on them taking pictures. You want your kids pic on my spyder , ask me and I'll more than likely say yes. I've really enjoyed the looks on some of the little critters faces...it made their day .Put your kid on my ride without asking and let me catch you , you'll get told about it and usually in a nice way but if you start to give me static then you'll get an earful. One guy told me I was a total jerk for getting upset over a motorcycle. I asked him if he bought , did he pay for the insurance.....If not then get your kid off MY ride. Most people aren't that rude and crude to do something like that but there are a few . I've had to polish off scuff marks on the sides and that totally upsets me . Those are the people I want to catch but never seem to.

 

[BaldEagle]

Cover

I use the travel cover all of the time if I'm going to be more than a few minutes. Slips on pretty quick and if your riding two up, keeps the helmet out of view.

 

[MindlessMuse]

Thanks for responses. I put it on every night in apt complex when I am done for the day, I guess I will just make sure I put it on if I am parked for extended time from now on.


2012 RS - White
Helibar Risers | SFB Black Anodized Front Floorboard Set |
Can Am Spyder Billet Brake Lever Cover Kit | R-35 Saddlebag Panel Kit |
R-35 Rigid Saddlebag Kit | Sport / Touring Windshield |
GIVI trunk light kit | Spyder triple-play | Led front mud flap kit
Brightside amber led kit | Day runner pucks | Spyderpops Heat Shield |
Spyderpops Missing Air Dam | Calsci Windshield XL

 

[arntufun]

Holly caught this little guy sitting on my ride and snapped a picture of him doing it at a dealer during Americade. From what she told me the father was allowing this kid to sit on alot of bikes. I'm not sure if FastFrasers white flame RT was a victim or not ???? I only wish I saw it...............:doorag:

 

[Flight Risk]

Wonder what these same people would think if we got in their vehicles while they were gone?

 

[Pennyrick]

Here's one solution.

 

[vampyregirl]

If I ever catch someone on mine, it's going to be ugly. First, I'm going to ask them for the keys to their car so I can go sit in it. When they say no, that's when the verbal can o' whoop-arse is going to open!!

I think that is incredibly rude!! I wouldn't go up to someone's Harley, Gold Wing, etc and hop on it!! Nor would I sit on the bumper of their veh, open the door and hop in, etc!! Now, standing next to it and taking a look.... that's different! Flipping switches and such???!!! Wow!!! I'm just blown away by this!!

Guess I was raised different. Keep you hands off of other people's stuff!!

 

[summerdawn]

I traded a Harley for the Spyder. People went out of their way to be respectful of the motorcycle. Noone ever tried to sit on it or even touched it. No one ever touched my helmet left on the seat. I wonder why people think they can sit on Spyders? I haven't had this problem and hope I don't. I don't mind kids taking pictures with the bike but standing beside it not sitting on it. I have had several adults ask to sit on the bike. I said yes and showed them how to mount it. Guys try to swing their legs over from the ground (and fail). No one should be disrespectful of personal property.

 

[retread]

Wonder what these same people would think if we got in their vehicles while they were gone?

I found (caught) a guy sitting on mine a couple of years ago, found out where his car was, sat in it and listened to him scream. When he settled down, I aked him what the difference was. He couldn't answer.

john

 

[SpydeRider2010]

I have had the Spyder out many times, and had people ask
about it, sitting on it or having their picture taken on it. I
frequently invite little children to throw a leg over and see
a smile on thier face. it also make sthem want one...

now... when it comes to adults, there is a VERY different
response. in the motorcycle world.. there is a protocol
that preveils. it is a bit crude... but it fits the situation

"You no more climb on someone's bike without their
permisson... than you climb on someone's spouse without
their permisson."

and several years ago, I snatched someone off my bike and
instilled some manners in him. it wasn't a pleasant
picture...

 

[Ron2andia]

It's rude and not right! No one should be disrectpected!

 

[DocRags]

If kids are looking at our :spyder2: when we are stopped somewhere, we'll usually ask if they'd like to sit on it. We had 2 young boys on our Spyder when we were at Spyderfest this year...their grandmother was sending the picture to their parents, saying "your mom will probably be back to pick you up when she sees this picture!" We've had a number of adults asking questions about our :spyder2:, as well...and we'll often ask if they'd like to sit on it. We've had lots of pictures taken of people on our :spyder2: that we didn't know, but they've asked permission first. (We're trying to be good ambassadors for Can-Am). We usually have a sun shade over our seats when we leave our :spyder2: for any length of time, though, so it wouldn't be easy to sit on it without our knowledge...definitely would NOT want to think folks are sitting on it without our knowledge. Perhaps folks aren't so likely to have had problems on their 2 wheel bikes since people would be more nervous about falling off and having it land on them.

 

[bruisersbaby]

Here's one solution.

Yup, got one of those signs, too! Bruiser and I are the same way - just ask, and we'll be more than happy to let you or your child sit on it. We've had a lot of pictures taken, and some have sat on them. Don't do it without asking, though! :gaah:

 

[AnthonyG]

I pulled up to Walmart the other day and i was talking to a guy that was on a Victory! We were having a great conversation when this lady came up and just jumped between him and me and started asking 100 questions about the spyder and just jumped on it like it was her boyfriend. I just about came unglued. Not to mention she just about kicked my brand new helmet off the back of the seat. Needless to say i asked her to get off and told her how rude that was. You should have seen the look on the other guys face. I thought he was going to smack the lady for me! That being said she left and we finished our conversation.

 

[ARtraveler]

I have not had anyone (that I know of) sit on the Spyders without permission. For someone just to jump on without permission--is rude to the nth degree. I agree with those who would love go go sit in their car just for the halibut.

 

[FutureRyder]

Someone should make Spyder seat protectors like these:

:yikes:

and put a warning sign up:

"Sitting on my Spyder without permission can result in several rear damage. Sit at your own risk."

 

[Huntindawg1962]

make sure you return my office chair when you are done photographing it