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All You Need to Know About Parking Your Motorcycle

Jun. 16 2022 Ownership Tips By Biggs Harley-Davidson®

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Motorcycles are compact and fuel-efficient vehicles, perfect for riding through busy intersections and bustling downtown areas. No wonder they are often the first choice of people looking for an affordable and convenient way to get around town. The compact size of these vehicles makes them more maneuverable and easier to park in tight spaces. When riding your bike, you won’t have to spend hours looking for the perfect spot to park it—you can complete this procedure quickly and safely.

However, there’s more to parking a motorcycle and acting as a responsible motorcyclist when leaving it unattended to accomplish your tasks. Don’t worry if you are unsure where to begin—we have you covered.

Securing Your Bike

Before you kick your motorcycle’s side stand and walk away, you will need to secure your model, whether you are leaving it unattended for some time or several hours. Ideally, you will want to park it out of sight of others when leaving it in the open and in full view of security cameras in a parking lot. When leaving your model unattended for a few minutes, you might want to park your bike behind a tall fence or between cars. However, if you want to store your motorcycle for longer durations, the better option will be an indoor garage or a shed.

Parking on Wet Surfaces

Although it’s not advisable to park a motorcycle on a wet surface or uneven ground, sometimes it might be unavoidable. When parking your bike on damp land, check to see that your model’s stand doesn’t penetrate the surface. This can make your motorcycle lose balance and slip.

Parking Around Other Vehicles

You might want to park your motorcycle around other vehicles to keep it hidden from crooks and thieves. However, you will want to ensure your bike doesn’t fall on the cars and cause damage. You will also want to ensure that you don’t trouble the drivers on either side when accessing your bike. A good idea would be to leave sufficient space between your model and the vehicles on either side.

Following Basic Etiquette

In addition to the tips mentioned above, you will also want to make sure you don’t:

  • Park your motorcycle in striped areas.
  • Leave your bike by the side of the road or curb.
  • Leave behind your bike where you aren’t supposed to.

We hope you find these tips handy when parking your motorcycle. If you have more questions or are still in the market for a bike, visit Biggs Harley-Davidson®. We have an impressive collection of brand-new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles for sale, and we can help you select a model that suits your budget and riding style. To look at what we have, swing by our dealership in San Marcos, CA, where we proudly serve San Diego and Oceanside.