Tips to Park Your Motorcycle Safely and Responsibly

Motorcycle riding is fun and adventurous, and it is often the first choice of thrill-seekers looking for an affordable way to explore the great outdoors in the vicinity. However, just like you’d follow regulations when riding your bike, you will also want to adhere to a few rules when parking your model and leaving it unattended. This will help protect your motorcycle against theft, vandalism, and other hazards.

As your local motorsports vehicles dealer, we at Boise Indian® Triumph want to protect you and your investment. We hope you find this motorcycle parking guide handy, which our experts have created for you. Read on to learn more, and for more information, contact our dealership in Meridian, ID. We are happy to welcome our friends from Boise, so reach out today.

Secure Your Bike

We often recommend that our customers make sure they choose the safest spot available for parking their bikes and leaving them unattended. This can be any place in an indoor garage or shed. If you choose an outdoor space, ensure it is in the best view of security cameras. The idea is to deter thieves from laying their hands on the bike and riding away.

You can also consider parking your motorcycle behind a tall fence or between larger vehicles to keep it hidden and safe. But remember to lock it to something solid before walking away.

Be Cautious Around Other Vehicles

Parking your motorcycle around other vehicles is a smart way to conceal your model in an open space like a parking lot. However, you will want to ensure that your bike doesn’t get knocked over by the vehicles on either side when they are exiting their parking spot. At the same time, you will also want to be careful that your motorcycle doesn’t accidentally fall on them.

It’s good to leave sufficient space between your motorcycle and the vehicles on either side and resist any temptations to take advantage of your bike’s compact size by parking it in an overly tight spot.

Be Vigilant of Wet Surfaces

It’s risky to park a motorcycle on a wet surface or uneven ground, even if it is just for some time. Your kickstand can start penetrating the ground or slide across the surface. In either case, there’s the risk that your bike might fall and incur dents and scratches. Worse still, it can injure someone nearby. 

Observe Basic Parking Etiquette

Follow these motorcycle parking tips and act more responsibly when riding your model.

You will want to avoid parking your bike by the side of the road or curb and park in designated parking lots and metered parking areas only. This will keep your model safe, and you can avoid getting fined.

We hope you find these strategies handy when parking your motorcycle. If you need more advice or are still in the market for a bike, visit Boise Indian® Triumph. We have a fine selection of motorcycles for sale, and our friendly team can suggest models that suit your budget and riding style. Our dealership is in Meridian, ID, but we serve those from Boise.