The only comment I can make is I think you did the right thing, Im new to biking (been riding a year) after a 30 year absence and Im always asking whats the right thing to do. good luck on this one.

 

Maybe the post-it fell off? If the guy is an anti-social type, I don't see him parking with other bikes that may scratch his bike.

 

Well, it could be that he didn't get the note. Maybe the next time this happens, you could just wait for him to come out of the building and make your introduction in person, and see how that goes.

Another thought...maybe you could ask your building management to make some MC-only spots...enough for all of you. I've seen them at a lot of buildings.

 

Maybe the post-it fell off? If the guy is an anti-social type, I don't see him parking with other bikes that may scratch his bike.

I made sure the post it wouldn't fall off, it was behind his windshield, centered, lower edge tucked under the chrome frame thingie... it wasn't going anywhere.

He hasn't ridden to work since, but we've had a stretch of bad (relatively speaking) weather, and as I said, it's a new bike, didn't even have plates yet... I'm more leaning toward "newb" than "jerk" until he continues behavior going forward. I'm just surprised he didn't drop me an email or call. Shrug.

Waiting isn't practical... I get off work about 2.5 hours before most everyone else.

I have thought about MC parking, that's a great suggestion. They won't DO it, but it's a great suggestion. LOL

 

OK, maybe he's shy? :lol:

 

OK, maybe he's shy? :lol:

HAHHAHA

Yeah... no wait, it's not a vespa...... LOL

 

maybe you were too nice....next time post a bad-ass note, he may respond . :lol:

 

If he changes his behavior ...

... you win :!:

quit.

If he doesn't ...

... repeat the message in person.

You work in an "office building" ...

:click: The NIMBY plateau ...

:crew:

 

I think you handled it properly, but I can not see even a newb blocking someone in unless they are inconsiderate of others, which goes back to the jerk thing. As a fairly newb myself I stayed away from other bikes in case I screwed up so I would not damage someone else's ride.

He may have lost the note before getting around to contact you and there is the possibilty he did not see it and it blew off before he could catch it or whatever. The scenarios are endless, so I would say try it again with a little tape so you know it stayed until he removed it. Not so much tape that he will be upset. If he does not respond again, then you know and can free your mind with the thought that you did the right thing.

 

maybe you were too nice....next time post a bad-ass note, he may respond . :lol:

Nice bike... I hope I don't have to kick it over so I can get out of the parking space....

 

Maybe he just doesn't feel like responding, why make a fuss over it?

 

Hang around and try to talk to him or her in person. That way there will be no confusion.

 

maybe you were too nice....next time post a bad-ass note, he may respond . :lol:

Nice bike... I hope I don't have to kick it over so I can get out of the parking space....

BINGO! :lol:

 

Maybe he just doesn't feel like responding, why make a fuss over it?

Because he's sharing "my" (by virtue of the fact that I was the first one there) parking space without asking permission and making my life more difficult in the way he's doing it? If he didn't very nearly park me in 2 out of 3 times he shared the space, I wouldn't have left the note.

Would you say the same thing if an automobile consistently parked so that you couldn't get in the driver's door of your car?

 

I ride daily, as does a coworker on his beemer. We share a parking spot, and it works well. But I dont see how 3 bikes could safely share a parking spot. I'd leave a note on his bike (tape it on this time) asking him to not share the spot if 2 bikes are already there. If you cite safety reasons, it may make the situation a little more civil.

 

Maybe he was pissed that someone left "icky" post-it residue on his shiny new toy. Next time, attach it with duct tape

 

Maybe he was pissed that someone left "icky" post-it residue on his shiny new toy. Next time, attach it with duct tape

some hot tar works best :wink:

 

I woiuldn't give it much thought. Maybe he's a newb, maybe he's a dick, maybe he just never thought about it. No matter, If he boxes you in push his bike out of the way so you can get out. If he says something to you explain things to him.

 

Maybe he just doesn't feel like responding, why make a fuss over it?

Because he's sharing "my" (by virtue of the fact that I was the first one there) parking space without asking permission and making my life more difficult in the way he's doing it? If he didn't very nearly park me in 2 out of 3 times he shared the space, I wouldn't have left the note.

Would you say the same thing if an automobile consistently parked so that you couldn't get in the driver's door of your car?

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Well, your note did not address that issue, and by virtue of the other guy parking with you, you have a precedent of space sharing. Unless there is a reserved sign, that space is no more yours than anyone elses. I understand the "by virtue" you cite, but he has seen your scooter bud park with you numerous times so the precedent is set. Your note didn't say, "Hey, don't park in a manner that prevents me from easily leaving the spot" It read along the lines of "Howdy, let's be buds."

Now, if your goal is to get him to stop parking like an ass, address that issue directly. And in response to your hypothetical, that's pretty much how I'd address that problem. Either I'd wait around till they came out, and let them know that next time, my door just might smash the living hell out of the side of their car if they parked that close again, or if I knew the person, I'd go to their desk and say the same.

Now, 3 to a space is a bit much, we have a few riders here at my work, and usually each rider takes a whole space, but me and another guy have at times shared a space to be considerate.

 

At my place of work, we painted motorcycle lines and had signs made. Didn't go through the city, so it's not really "official" but it does the trick.
I would just talk to him in person.

 

Also Budley, I am not criticizing you, my response just was I wouldn't make an issue of it.

 

Maybe he's a new rider, doesn't know any biker etiquette, and is embarrassed by the fact that he 'screwed up' and showed his ignorance in front of another biker. He may have chosen not to confront you, and vowed never to ride his bike to work again (or park away from all other bikes from now on). Problem solved - with the least amount of embarrassment to all.

Then again, he may be pissed off at your note, is planning on stealing both bikes, dismantling them, and sending you the pieces one at a time, throughout the course of a few years, via inter-office mail. You never can tell with some people.

Todd

 

At my place of work, we painted motorcycle lines and had signs made. Didn't go through the city, so it's not really "official" but it does the trick.
I would just talk to him in person.

We did that also. well, paid the Maint. guys to do it as a weekend project. no paperwork, but it works 90% of the time. still have those knuckleheads that want to park sideways once in a while.

 

VTX1300Mike, thanks for your perspective a great deal. I didn't want to address the "issue" because I didn't know who it was and i didn't want it to sound like an accusation, so I was TRYING to be "nice" but perhaps that was just too subtle. LOL (I mean, the guy has a Harley, not a Honda, afterall...LMAO)

I wasn't like upset or losing sleep over it or anything, just go to thinking about it talking to the other Harley guy the other day, because he mentioned it as well. None of the other three of us know who it is.

Thanks, y'all.

 

If I were you, I'd just assume that he didn't get the note or lost it before he was able to call you. Remember, he wouldn't have gotten it until he was leaving. It really doesn't matter until the next time he rides and joins you space, at which time you can leave another note and make sure he gets it somehow.

Around here, the etiquette is that you don't share a parking space unless you came with the other rider or know him or are invited.