Co-Workers complain I take up a whole spot haha

Scheezo · 07-04-2010, 05:41 PM

Do any of you have your co-workers complaining that your bike takes up a whole parking spot? I have a couple of people who have said something so I told them I'll just park in front of the door. Just curious.

dannylightning · 07-04-2010, 06:46 PM

sounds like a bunch of dumb asses to me. where else are you suposed to park. start yelling at them and telling them their car took up a whole parking spot next time you see them. next time ask them where they think you should park it and than tell them how stupid they are for the dumb asnwer they will probably give you.

5th_bike · 07-04-2010, 08:13 PM

I'd tell them I would be happy to share my spot with their bike.

diffluere · 07-04-2010, 08:20 PM

At my job (Home Depot) all of us motorcyclists park on the front apron in front of the fencing display. That way, our bikes don't get hit with carts, forklifts or cars and they are safely under a roof.

You could be a really big jerk and park across TWO spots next time....or buy a GoldWing and park across 5 spots...

music man · 07-04-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Scheezo

Do any of you have your co-workers complaining that your bike takes up a whole parking spot? I have a couple of people who have said something so I told them I'll just park in front of the door. Just curious.

WTF? You traveled to work in a vehicle and parked in a parking spot just like they did, next thing you know they will be complaining that you parked your Volkswagen beetle, or your Mazda Miata, or god forbid your Smart Car, and took up a whole parking spot. Sounds like they have their underwear on just a little too tight, just tell them to kiss your ass and park your bike in the most optimum spot in the parking lot.

Easy Rider · 07-04-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by music man

[Sounds like they have their underwear on just a little too tight, just tell them to kiss your ass and park your bike in the most optimum spot in the parking lot.

Agreed but I'd be asking them where they think you SHOULD park the bike.

I suspect that most are just ribbing you.......but anyone who makes the comment seriously just MIGHT have a good idea. If not, then see advice above !! :skull:

burkbuilds · 07-04-2010, 11:34 PM

Lately I've seen more businesses and even some colleges, put in smaller width motorcycle parking spaces. Maybe you could request a few of these from your employer for people who ride bikes. At my college I asked the parking attendants about parking my motorcycle in the "hash marked" areas at the end of parking lanes and in odd corner spots and they said we could park our motorcycles anywhere as long as it didn't cause access problems for others.

alanmcorcoran · 07-05-2010, 03:01 AM

I do worry about people going to pull in to a space and not seeing the Geezer until after they've hit it. The Yamaha is a little larger than your average car so it's less worrisome.

I don't recommend "sharing" a spot with another bike unless they are both of the GZ class or smaller. The Strat is large, very heavy, and not easily maneuverable in tight spots. If another large cruiser is in the same space, you might have trouble getting out if you aren't leaving at the same time.

Water Warrior 2 · 07-05-2010, 03:07 AM

Be aware that the hash marks are sometimes considered illegal parking lots/spots. In certain locations they exist to provide extra maneuvering room for emergency vehicles such as fire trucks that are larger than your average cage.

Scheezo · 07-05-2010, 08:27 AM

They told me I should park to the side so they can park their car in that spot too haha yeah right! I told them when I pull back and scratch their car up with my handle bar and tail pipe don't come crying to me. Another suggested spot was on the grass. I doubt the higher ups would like that. Someone even said on the sidewalk which is technically city property. They give all kinds of dumb places for me to park but I just keep parking right in front under the shade tree! Not to be rude but I get there at 6:30 am and have my pick of spots. When I drive the car I'm sure to point out that I parked my car in the same spot and they still didn't get to park there.

I think it comes down to them being jealous really. The one who talks the most used to have a bike but only ever had his learner's permit and never got his license. There are a couple of us who ride to work on our bikes and we double up when possible. The whole thing is funny to me really.

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dannylightning Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: akron ohio Posts: 893	Re: Co-Workers complain I take up a whole spot haha sounds like a bunch of dumb asses to me. where else are you suposed to park. start yelling at them and telling them their car took up a whole parking spot next time you see them. next time ask them where they think you should park it and than tell them how stupid they are for the dumb asnwer they will probably give you.
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07-04-2010, 08:20 PM	#4
diffluere Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: gainesville, fl Posts: 137	Re: Co-Workers complain I take up a whole spot haha At my job (Home Depot) all of us motorcyclists park on the front apron in front of the fencing display. That way, our bikes don't get hit with carts, forklifts or cars and they are safely under a roof. You could be a really big jerk and park across TWO spots next time....or buy a GoldWing and park across 5 spots... __________________ "An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered; an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered." - Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936)
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07-04-2010, 11:34 PM	#7
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Re: Co-Workers complain I take up a whole spot haha Lately I've seen more businesses and even some colleges, put in smaller width motorcycle parking spaces. Maybe you could request a few of these from your employer for people who ride bikes. At my college I asked the parking attendants about parking my motorcycle in the "hash marked" areas at the end of parking lanes and in odd corner spots and they said we could park our motorcycles anywhere as long as it didn't cause access problems for others.
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07-05-2010, 03:01 AM	#8
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Co-Workers complain I take up a whole spot haha I do worry about people going to pull in to a space and not seeing the Geezer until after they've hit it. The Yamaha is a little larger than your average car so it's less worrisome. I don't recommend "sharing" a spot with another bike unless they are both of the GZ class or smaller. The Strat is large, very heavy, and not easily maneuverable in tight spots. If another large cruiser is in the same space, you might have trouble getting out if you aren't leaving at the same time. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Co-Workers complain I take up a whole spot haha Be aware that the hash marks are sometimes considered illegal parking lots/spots. In certain locations they exist to provide extra maneuvering room for emergency vehicles such as fire trucks that are larger than your average cage.
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07-05-2010, 08:27 AM	#10
Scheezo Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 36	Re: Co-Workers complain I take up a whole spot haha They told me I should park to the side so they can park their car in that spot too haha yeah right! I told them when I pull back and scratch their car up with my handle bar and tail pipe don't come crying to me. Another suggested spot was on the grass. I doubt the higher ups would like that. Someone even said on the sidewalk which is technically city property. They give all kinds of dumb places for me to park but I just keep parking right in front under the shade tree! Not to be rude but I get there at 6:30 am and have my pick of spots. When I drive the car I'm sure to point out that I parked my car in the same spot and they still didn't get to park there. I think it comes down to them being jealous really. The one who talks the most used to have a bike but only ever had his learner's permit and never got his license. There are a couple of us who ride to work on our bikes and we double up when possible. The whole thing is funny to me really.
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