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2012 Saga 150cc (aka. Lance milan, Razzo Venice, Elite Marina)
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Post by parkalex on Mar 13, 2014 10:07:01 GMT -5
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Post by wilds on Mar 13, 2014 11:01:23 GMT -5
I live in Stockholm Sweden and Scooters are not allowed to park on sidewalks here either, but it would be OK to park a smaller scooter in a bicycle stand. I commute with my scoot and I have a parking in the garage of the building I work in so I have no problem finding any parking.  |
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Post by rockynv on Mar 13, 2014 12:18:54 GMT -5
Parking garage at work under the security cam.
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Post by JerryScript on Mar 13, 2014 12:35:12 GMT -5
Right next to the rear entrance directly in view of two security cameras. When downtown here in Vegas, we are allowed to use bicycle racks, though I'm not certain it's entirely legal it is allowed. Next to the courthouse there is a bicycle rack about 15 feet from police motorcycle parking, that is my preferred spot when downtown.
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Post by spunn on Mar 13, 2014 12:42:28 GMT -5
Work?! Jk my training centers actually have bike parking being a lot of my students are military young punks and ride those devilish crotch rot bikes. God I remember being that young, sorry flashback. I know behind close doors they make fun of my scoot........but bring I can out shoot, run, and pretty much everything they don't say much!
Btw beautiful city
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Post by jwalz1 on Mar 13, 2014 13:09:08 GMT -5
I ride sometimes on a nice day in the summer, but I have a covered garage space at my place of employment. After seeing how accomodating the cities in Europe are towards motorcycles and scooters, I wish people would pursue legislation or local city ordinances that would allow parking in designated areas, or take a bock or two of city centers out of the car parking meter style of parking to motorcycle/scooter parking by permit at least during summer months. It would make it great for people to commute on them, save gas and get far more people to work using up much less space to park.
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Post by ramblinman on Mar 13, 2014 13:47:02 GMT -5
i park at the end of the row. their is a small parking spot that only has room for a 2 wheel vehicle. occasionally someone will park over the line and i can't squeeze in so i just take up a whole parking spot if that happens.
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Post by rockinez on Mar 13, 2014 15:54:42 GMT -5
In San Diego corporate building parking is tight. Most companies have designated motorcycle parking. I also use bicycle racks with my lock.
At the local grocery and drug stores I just pull up front and park out of the way. Never had a problem.
I do put a Kryptonite style wheel lock on it when I park it.
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Post by urbanmadness on Mar 13, 2014 19:51:54 GMT -5
At work, and I use mine quite often, I just park in a parking stall. It's a homeland security site, so it's pretty safe... yup, armed security....
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Post by onewheeldrive on Mar 13, 2014 22:44:01 GMT -5
Right out near the back entrance, on the cement, out of the way. Work is cool with it, and has been for the last 4 years--- if they wanted me to park in the parking lot, I'd happily do so.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 14, 2014 5:21:09 GMT -5
I do make it a point to take only a quarter of the car space so other riders can share the rest of the area. Most times you will see 2 to 4 riders sharing the same space. Due to timing of arrivals there will be a Vespa 300 Super, my Aprilia Sport City 250 and a Ducati MultiStrada 1200 (or sometimes a Harley Bagger) sharing the same space in the parking garage.
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Post by SylvreKat on Mar 14, 2014 7:58:12 GMT -5
I work in a strip of shops so our sidewalks are private. I park next to the handicapped sign so I can lock to it. It's out of the way of everyone, yet in full view of folks inside Panera's. And lots of foot traffic through there.
The landlord probably doesn't like it, but Panera's has said it's fine there. And since the landlord has refused to install any sort of bike or cycle parking, I figure they don't have much room to complain.
>'Kat
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Post by JerryScript on Mar 14, 2014 11:03:43 GMT -5
Rules vary depending on the property owner. At the local library, I parked away from the doors but on the sidewalk and got a note asking me not to park there. So I went up to security and asked them where I should park. They said I could park at the bicycle racks, which were right next to the door. Doing the right thing made it easier for me!
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Post by justbuggin2 on Mar 14, 2014 18:50:24 GMT -5
a lot during nice weather and up front in the motorcycle space
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Post by skuttadawg on Mar 14, 2014 20:56:19 GMT -5
I carry cables with me and I try to hook up to a pole light or other fixture . When I go to stores I wrap my cables around the shopping cart return bin . Some places did not mind if I parked on the sidewalk as long as it was not in the way of the entrance or outside display . You may get a parking ticket in some cases so be aware of that . When I ride with a buddy I like to cable us together if there is nothing to use . I also use disc locks and I have a Master Lock Ubolt lock that is forged to go through a wheel . You can get the Master Lock ubolts in any bicycle section of a retail store like Wally World ( Walmart . Cycle Gear I bought a long thick cable for home use that I wrap around a support beam in my garage and run it through the wheels of both of my scoots . Never use those combination locks as they are easy to open with no tools needed . I have Masterlock disc locks I bought from Greg and two more I got at CG which were on sale . My cables with built in key locks use the round keys which are harder to pick than standard key types .
Under a camera is a great idea but not fool proof as I have seen videos where thieves have stolen in broad daylight right under neath a camera .
On my Echarm I bought an additional bicycle lock which is heavy tubing in a square shape . It fits perfect around the kickstand so it can not be raised up . My Echarm has a kilswitch in the kickstand which not only disables the ignition , but the starter and electric fuel pump . I saw where some Echarms have a switch under the seat that disables ignition and locks the rear wheel . Some reason mine has the hook up but missing the switch . I think the switch is great idea .
Always lock the steering too but it hard twist can break the peg so it is just a deterrent and not fail safe .
Always lock it up unless your in a gas station and have your scoot in full view . There have been so many scoots stolen here as to why I went a lil overboard . Thieves want quick and easy instead of having to be MacGyver to get my locks off . The Master Lock ubolt is so hard I broke bolt cutters on a test one . With a hacksaw it takes forever to cut it . I used to ride mountain bikes and I bought one to use and the other to test . There is two models of this type one is 15 and the other 25 . It is well worth the 10 bucks as it is better made and not clunky like the cheaper one . I keep my disc locks unlocked under the seat so I can put em on without needing the key . The ubolts and cables require a key to lock and unlock .
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