Love this video. Simple but relevant and overlooked. As an operator of old heavy bikes without reverse, this rider is always aware of parking placement and reading the terrain of the parking space or spaces or parking lot. Observing all of this helps when making choices about how to park and place the bike in a space so that it can be seen and is also prepositioned to get out at departure. You mentioned uphill and pull ins. This rider faced that situation one day where it made more sense to ride into the space uphill and then allow the bike to gently roll back out of the space via gravity with little effort other than a little pressure on the front brake while walking out. Hope plenty of people see this and learn to be more cognizant of the techniques and forethought involved in motorcycle parking. Thanks again Rich !!!!

I just got my license tonight. Went thru the safety course. Watching your videos is awesome. You explain and show. Thank you Winnipeg Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

This video is about parking, but I wanna give props for those smooth, beautiful u-turns on that big Goldwing!

Thanks for all the angles. Too many don't fully explain and SHOW why they're doing this in a certain way.

Totally agree. There are a lot of car drivers that could use your wide entrance tip.

After 40* years since I've been on a motorcycle (all dirt bikes) I got a cruiser. I've watched hundreds of videos trying to fine tune what I need to know for a "heavy" bike. This is definitely one of the most useful videos I've seen. Thank you.

All good points bro. I usually back into a spot, because it is safe when pulling out. Most of my closest calls have been in parking lots, because some idiots think that rules of the road don’t apply there. Be safe bro.

The backing in was great “ why make it hard when you can make it easy” That’s my preference as it makes for a relaxed getaway. Great video👍🏾

Good stuff!!! I like the innie outties ... I just ride right through! However I like this suggestion of turning before the parking spot, that is something I will try next time!!! You are awesome taking this time to show us this!!!

New rider here. Thank you. Nice breakdown/explanation, simple and to the point. Going to watch more of your videos, first time I’ve watched one.

Thank you sir . I needed that help. But I think you have reverse on your bike I don't . When wife is on I gotta get right first time. AWESOME BOOTS AND JEANS. Again thank you.

Rich, thanks for showing me the correct way to pull a motorcycle into a parking space. I've seen too many bikers try to "Johnny-rig" their bikes into spaces in the totally wrong manner. It gives the good bikers a bad rap! Doug

I know that I'm a couple of years late but thank you for this great video. I get very nervous in some of these busy parking lots where cars are going this way and that. I love the strategy of starting the turn on the space before and then back straight in. Not having to wiggle the bike around to line up with the middle of the space is great. I'm going to practice this tomorrow.

Was out practicing u-turns and turns from a stop. Thought about you guys. That quick head turn works. Keep up the excellent work. Peeeeeeeeeeeeeace!!!!!!

I'm always concerned that drivers can see my bike before they try to turn into the space. You always have a lot of good info in your vids.👍🏻😎

Brilliant video! Been riding for 7 years, and never gave parking much thought. Well done.

Excellent points once again! On that backing in move, I bet a lot of folks would have trouble making that initial turn and getting straight before hitting the bumper of the parked car? That parked car sitting in front of them could be intimidating...practice is the key!

Bravo! Great information video on parking. I've seen a couple of guys get their bike knocked off the Side Stand by cars not seeing their bike soon enough assuming the space is empty. Of course they never stay around or leave a note either. I always back into a space using my Center Stand and ALWAYS park at the outside portion of the space...front tire even with the end of the painted lines. Great information for every rider out there. Keep 'Em Comin'

Great Tips! I will usually drag my rear brake to help control my speed when pulling into a parking spot. NO FRONT BRAKE ha ha.

I generally pull up perpendicular to the parking space right where you would enter it, and I go one further space beyond (the length you pull ahead differs with the wheelbase of your motorcycle), then I hop off and turn the bars full lock degrees and back it in. Granted I'm relatively strong and my bike is only around 500lbs so this might not work for someone with a big 900lb touring motorcycle but for me this works great because I don't have to butt myself into the lane of the parking lot and people don't have to wait for me to duck walk backwards into a spot.

Here is a subject never talked about his is a good idea. Who has not drove in and you should have backed in so you drive away and not stuck on a hill. Good stuff Rich

Great common sense information

Ugh! Parking......Why do I go into panic mode? I always end up at an angle when trying to back in with my bike. So I end up jumping off so my Husband can finish parking it for me. I do not like to be a pain so I usually just pull in when I can. Excellent motorcycle subject! Thank you Rich! :)

Great advice, thank you

Great video and learned something big. The start turning for the back in a spot early is genius. Thank you!

Thanks, and put it next to an island or other immovable object when possible.

Great video! I needed to see this. Thank you so very much, sir.

Great tips, thanks for sharing! 👍

Thanks again,

That was great big thumbs up take care catch you later

Thank your for explaining and demonstrating so well. Are you using your reverse gear when backing into a parking lot?

Very comprehensive. Nice job. Great tips.

Good points. Thanks for posting. I park near the entrance of a spot for the same reasons you mentioned, but also because the rear third of most parking spots are covered with oil or other fluids from years of cars being parked there. By keeping my bike near the entrance I prevent any of my tires from resting in oil (or other fluids) which could be a hazard once I start riding again. I try to keep in the middle of a spot so if there are vehicles (especially big trucks and SUVs) parked on either side, an opened door won't hit my bike. If a parked bike looks to be a problem to another driver they may even attempt to move it, which could result in it being dropped, or an injury on their part. I try not to tempt fate (or stupid behavior).

Awesome job as always.

Great tips, as usual!!! Your explanations are brilliant. Be well my friend!

Good tips man! I always try to have either front or back wheel towards the end of the space too.

With me depend on angle of spot if pull in or back in

I'm impressed with how you "step through" your bike to mount it. May I ask the seat height of the bike and your inseam?"

I never park straight in because my bike does not have a reverse gear 😂

Sir, great video. Question, I ride woth friends most if the time n when two bikes are necessarily parked in one stall, would this cutting angle one stall before the actual parking stall that was planned?

Your new GW will have a reverse. 🚗.mini

Nice video. It would be better if you shortened your intro and talked a lot less and just got to it.

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