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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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When you run to the store to pick up whatever where do you park in a space or up near the store on the sidewalk if it a wide one?

I've been doing both.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 12:17 AM
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Always in a parking space.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by killstr3ak
Always in a parking space.
+1 always in a space. May get a ticket parking on the sidewalk.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ColoHarleyGirl
+1 always in a space. May get a ticket parking on the sidewalk.
That makes sense, a space it will be.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 12:56 AM
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I mostly park in a space bit if I know I'm gonna be quick I park in the yellow lined area that's usually around poles. Especially since hardly anywhere has bike parking outside of major cities.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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In most states only 50cc scooters can legally park on the sidewalk.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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if your bike is cool enough you can park anywhere you want to
 
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 03:44 AM
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I park in a parking space, all the way up to the stop block, usually as close to the store as possible. Then after shopping, watch as folks think they found a good one, only to find my bike there. Seems to really **** 'em off.
 
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Always in a space. I have seen a lot of crazy things done to cars and bikes that were improperly parked.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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I park my Supermoto on the sidewalk sometimes, living in a college town its pretty common to see. The 48 doesnt like curb hoping so it goes in a space. Usually on the end of a row if possible.
 
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