Stopped in downtown Salem to get a bite of lunch. I appreciate the fact that some city official somewhere has deeded there will be motorcycle only parking. I fail to get warm fuzzies when it looks like the only reason it's put aside for us is that it's not useable for a car. Hard to get into, hard to get out of, but no step for a real rider.
This was the daily special at a downtown "Pizza by the slice" establishment. No, thanks, I think I'll pass this one by. Although I sure wish I knew if the rear end in the corner of the photo was a customer or the supplier!
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Dan
I love those parking spaces in Salem! It's better than no moto spaces.
ReplyDeleteirondad: Exactly how old are you? You're sounding like some ornery old curmudgeon. Take those spaces where you can get them and don't look any gift horses in the mouth!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could take advantage of more of those cars won't fit spaces. Especially on campus because they are everywhere. Heck, I would be willing to hoist my Vespa into a tree...
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Nice catch on the sign. I suspect they have trouble keeping their "S"
ReplyDeleteDear IronDad (Dan):
ReplyDeleteAt least someone thought to legalize a bit of space for motorcycle parking! Life is a compromise and that was newver moreso than with elected officisals in municipal positions. I am amazed that anyone thought of this at all.
For years, I have been parkimg in the thatched areas of parking lots (i.e. in the corners and other places where putting a car would make it difficult for other vehicles to make a turn), or in places too tight for motorists. Toi date, I have never gotten a ticket. But I think this could change as cash-strapped municipalities go for the gold.
There is a diner on Route 41 out by Lancaster, PA, that has a moto-only parking lot right out in front. I used t go there just for that reason... I stopped because they serve food from the dumpster. (How can you ruin bacon and eggs?)
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