i figured it out with the help of the sage nesr community
Last edited by getaddicted; 06-10-08 at 09:11 PM.
Boston --> San Diego
hehe, I was reading the CT moto book and it said to basically back up to the curb at about a 75degree angle so that when leaving again, you have a easy view in both directions and can ride right back out into traffic. Makes sense to me. Just not perpendicular enough to the side to where you're sticking out into the road. Hope that helps!
Oops, sorry. I know you said not to but...
I laughed!
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Heh, I figured that I could probably do it on my own without any problems, but I didn't (don't) know if there's some specific method to it. I guess it is a pretty funny question, giggle away.
Duude, JP Licks on Newbury Thursday night. Best parkers in the city fo shizz. We'll show you the ropes. Just don't block my neon...
teehee.Originally Posted by getaddicted
Boston --> San Diego
Come to a complete stop putting your feet down to avoid dropping the bike, lower the kickstand.
What do you mean, how do you park?
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To clarify, whats the easiest way to get to the 45 (or whatever it is) degree angle people park at? is it just as you are going forward, turn left a little and stop, then backpedal in? That's how I thought you might do it, but...
That ought to worktry not to park on any inclines....god I hate that. I'm a shorty so if the incline is too much I have to hop off and walk it backwards...
Yea if its inclined up, pull in forward, if its inclined down pull in backwards. Then you don't have to jump off and lose all your suaveness
Tim
'05 GSXR1000
I usually keep a protractor in my tank bag & snap a quick chalk line, then back'er right on in...
As was mentioned, try to park in such a way that you will not end up having to "back up" by pushing with your feet. Pay attention to the grade of the road/parking area, and use the engine to do any work.
Also, turn the bars to the LEFT once parked. Spodes turn the bars to the right. And you wouldn't want to be a spode now, would you?
A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. - John Stuart Mill
don't forget....kick stand goes on the down hill side!!!
if you are a borderline midget and ride something like an unlowered 12R you are probably not going to be able to foot paddle it around. get as close as you can to your desired position while on the bike. than hop off, stand beside the bike and lean it so the tank is resting on your hip. than simply roll it foward or back as needed. as long as it is leaning against your hip it won't want to fall over the highside as you manuver it.
next weeks advanced parking class will cover the "sportbike spin"
Yes, and for this lesson, you will need to come dressed in a Superman uniform so's people be thinking you Superman lifting a bike.
One other technique is to back it in:
All the poser groupie girls will pretty much drop their panties for ya after that
Supa Motarded! If you see me backin it in, keep watching...Im about to crash
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one of those thing you are going to need to do a couple of times b4 you get the hang of it...
get a feel of how maneuverable your bike is and plan ahead....approach it like you are parallel parking a car but back up to the curve instead of straightening out.
this can be challenging if you are short and the pavement is uneven....watch for oil etc...i've seen people lose their footing and fall over..
ahaa I like this one
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