"Alternative Parking"
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Massachusetts
I park in any legal spot. Never on a sidewalk or fire lane. That's just ignorant. Just because you own a Harley doesn't give you special rights. I've never had a problem with damage or vandalism.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Surprise, AZ
The only time I park close is when I'm on my daughters scooter. I park it at the bike rack mainly because its so small someone could either throw it in the back of a truck or run it over not seeing it. Other than that I use regular spaces for the Harley but park out away from other cars.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Newcastle, OK
Funny you should mention the handicap, last time I seen a guy in a wheel chair coming down the street in front of my house I got up and was going to move my bike and he said "Don't move it on my account, that's a good looking bike". Then we had a 2 hour long discussion about the bikes he used to own that included a six pack. So next you going to tell me I should not be getting guys in wheel chairs drunk right. 
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Oroville,Washington.
All those years of ridin' the short bus,and you didn't learn a damn thing. 
depends if im riding i na group or alone. usually i nthe yellow striped area or i nthe designated handicapped spot if its close to the store i am going too. and before you all get your panties bunched up i have a permit to park in the handicapped spot issued to me and when i feel the urge i do use it. if in a group we geneally go to locations with paralel spots along the street and pack in 3-4 bieks to a singel spot anyway so donest matter to much
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From: TOAK western branch
Yep. I usually park on the sidewalk when I can. I also ride between cars cause I can.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 408
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From: Minneapolis, MN
The only time I parked 'alternatively' was at a Target once, there was a huge paved area between the 2 front doors. As soon as I walked in the store I started thinking, damn I just put my bike on display for every redneck walking in/out, and worried about ppl f'ing with it. Quickly got my merch and got out of there. That was the last and only time I would do that.
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: USA
The color of paint on the curb can also be an indicator if there is no parking on a sidewalk. Saw a man get in major trouble with a fire marshall because it was considered a vehicle obstructing a building.