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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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I am very cautious when riding with people I don't know. Different skill levels, experience, etc. You know what I mean. Same applies here.

If If did not know someone and they pulled in beside me after I was not at my bike, I don't think I would want them to. If space was definetly an issue, then understandable.

I know at bike gatherings you are always at risk, but as you all say, I think overall we all try to be careful and respect everyones space - even when it is only a foot or two.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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Its cool just don't block me in or park so close that i can't get my big butt on my bike. So far i have had no problem with another rider parking with me.


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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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I've got no problem with it. Isn't that one of the benefits of driving a bike? You can find parking spots where cages don't fit!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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No problem here.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Unless I know the person, I personally prefer not to share. Same holds true to me if I'm looking for a spot. You just never know how people are, whether they're considerate of your scoot or not. Depends on how they take care of theirs. Which begs the question, would you allow/want a non-Harley to park next to you?? GW's are too big, so they probably wouldn't anyway, but how about a Vulcan or something similar?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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One of the guys I work with has a vstrom which is really nice to park next to because he has it on a center stand.


More room in the parking spot for my bike to lean...
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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No problem here. I am cool with it.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by brettnbama
As long as I can get on mine a ride out, I have 0 issues with it. I actually like it, as someone else said, strength in numbers
Same here
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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I have no problem with it.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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I don't care, sometimes I will park next to another bike, especially if it is crowded or I know them. I still am not great at lining up so I like to have my own space to.
 
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