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starrider60
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Never had the pleasure 
hyea:
hyea:
BryanSD
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Legally, the Spyder is defined as a motorcycle in my state (South Dakota) so it would be completely legal to park in a "motorcycle only" zone similar to any trike. I'll park in a motorcycle space where it makes sense. However, when I ride with a group and the motorcycle space is limited I usually let them park there together and I go find another area to park my Spyder. It all comes down to respect. You have to show some to get some back.
BoilerAnimal
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I ride my Spyder to work and rarely park in the motorcycle parking area. Have never used motorcycle only parking at other places.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
We are on the other side. We both have handicap designation. I usually park in a HC space if there is one available. We both use the same space so as not to take up two of the spaces.
I would shy away from parking spaces that are to small for spyder. Another chance to make someone angry and damage your bike if they feel like it.
I would shy away from parking spaces that are to small for spyder. Another chance to make someone angry and damage your bike if they feel like it.
trikermutha
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My Management told me not to park in the motorcycle parking spots. Next management tells me its ok to park in the motorcycle spots..:yikes:
Guess it all depends on which way the moons line up :shocked:
Guess it all depends on which way the moons line up :shocked:
Guess it depends on the kind of business establishment that it is. There is a popular biker hangout where I live that has a rear bar and outdoor seating area. The sign says “Motorcycle Parking Only”, but I doubt that my Spyder or myself would be welcome there..............:lecturef_smilie:
Cruzr Joe
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I have considered what I would do if I rode a Spyder to work.
Out the front there is council retricted parking for cars and motocycles. For cars the limit is 2 hours otherwise you get a fine. For motorcycles it is 8 hours (and a fraction of the cost, a couple of dollars). The motorcycle spots are marked and 90 degree angle rear to curb. The Spyder would take up I think 1 and a quarter to 1 and a half spots. Never seen a Spyder/Ryker parked there so don't know what the council inspectors would do. Ther alternative is parking stations with early bird around $25 per day (in by a certain time and out after a certain time) and non early bird $75 for all day.
Out the front there is council retricted parking for cars and motocycles. For cars the limit is 2 hours otherwise you get a fine. For motorcycles it is 8 hours (and a fraction of the cost, a couple of dollars). The motorcycle spots are marked and 90 degree angle rear to curb. The Spyder would take up I think 1 and a quarter to 1 and a half spots. Never seen a Spyder/Ryker parked there so don't know what the council inspectors would do. Ther alternative is parking stations with early bird around $25 per day (in by a certain time and out after a certain time) and non early bird $75 for all day.
That's easy. You're an individual, but you're taking up space for two. You're not that important.:lecturef_smilie:
Cruzr Joe
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I am parking in a motorcycle designated place. And I will continue to do so, because my spyder has been designated as a motorcycle
canamjhb
Well-known member
Well, I guess I am a cantankerous old SOB. If I am riding a motorcycle and there are places for "motorcycle only" parking then that's where I will park if I like. For years I drove a ford F350 and often it would not fit well between the lines drawn by the pin-heads who designed parking space sizes for Hondas and Toyotas. So, as far as I am concerned the "lines" are there as a suggestion. Call me rude if you like. But if an establishment has an area for motorcycles than that is where they think we should park. Otherwise, we are taking up a space designed for an automobile. So, either we are taking up too much space for a bike or too little for a car. Either way, it doesn't make a tinker damn..... Jim
Here in Aus, some of us have sought rulings from the various applicable State & whoever our Local Authorities might be, and amongst the collective group, I reckon we've got close to covering most of the major 'settled areas' & cities.... and so far there's not one dissenting Authority - our Spyders are legal to park in those 'Motorcycle Only' parking spaces, even if they do take up more than one lined space. And in those States that allow it, our Spyders can also be legally 'parked' on a footpath, just so long as they don't 'unnecessarily impede pedestrians or other access'!! So dunno about you lot over there, we're right here mate! :thumbup:
While there certainly might be some Spyder Ryders out there with differing stories (I really don't know every Spyder Ryder in Aus :shocked: ) so far I haven't heard/don't know of anyone here in Aus who's been abused, scored abusive notes, or had their Spyders damaged cos they took up more than one 'motorcycle space' in the designated areas either..... I guess most Motorcycle Riders here who are likely to frequent those designated parking spots might be just a little less easily riled than those in other countries - besides, it's not really as if we don't have the room!hyea:
While there certainly might be some Spyder Ryders out there with differing stories (I really don't know every Spyder Ryder in Aus :shocked: ) so far I haven't heard/don't know of anyone here in Aus who's been abused, scored abusive notes, or had their Spyders damaged cos they took up more than one 'motorcycle space' in the designated areas either..... I guess most Motorcycle Riders here who are likely to frequent those designated parking spots might be just a little less easily riled than those in other countries - besides, it's not really as if we don't have the room!
hyea:Its either for me. If parking is short for say MC parking I'll park in a car spot and vice versa.
The most recent time I was chatted about parking in a MC spot - I just laughed - there were no other MC's parked in the available 12 spots.
Personally the RTL is a bit wide for an MC spot so I prefer a car spot
The most recent time I was chatted about parking in a MC spot - I just laughed - there were no other MC's parked in the available 12 spots.
Personally the RTL is a bit wide for an MC spot so I prefer a car spot
bushrat
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Common sense has a lot to do with whether you can/should utilize m/c parking and will/will not get hassled for doing so with a Spyder. Should be quite legal, unless otherwise specified or clearly stated that you can't use more than one designated m/c space. Would a two-wheeler with a sidecar get ticketed? Or a Harley or GW trike be hassled for being in a m/c spot? A Spyder is really no different. Most often, I use a car space, even if I have to pay; but I wouldn't hesitate to use a m/c slot, if available.
When we ryde in FL during winter, and visit lots of over-crowded touristy areas, there are often many other bikers around. I try to avoid taking up two m/c slots, and usually leave those places for two-wheelers (avoids arguments). However, instead of parallel parking in a car space, I will angle park the Spyder, rear to curb, and leave extra room either side. Most times when we return from lunch, there will be 2 or 3 two-wheelers angle-parked in our same car space on either side. Many are grateful that we were there first (and left the extra room), and say "Thanks for sharing". It goes both ways!
When we ryde in FL during winter, and visit lots of over-crowded touristy areas, there are often many other bikers around. I try to avoid taking up two m/c slots, and usually leave those places for two-wheelers (avoids arguments). However, instead of parallel parking in a car space, I will angle park the Spyder, rear to curb, and leave extra room either side. Most times when we return from lunch, there will be 2 or 3 two-wheelers angle-parked in our same car space on either side. Many are grateful that we were there first (and left the extra room), and say "Thanks for sharing". It goes both ways!
Wahrsuul
Active member
The only place I have designate MC parking is at work, and I use 1 1/2 slots. I could use a car slot - there's one harley rider that REFUSES to park with other bikes and takes up a whole care space for himself. But I haven't felt the need. Mostly there's only 2-3 other riders that park there so we all have plenty of room. If things started getting tight, I'd move to a car spot.
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