You ride in to a giant box store parking lot on your motorcycle. Where do you park? What is the proper etiquette in this situation? I'm not sure what the correct answers to these questions are, but I'll give you some of my opinions on motorcycle parking.
My first piece of advice is to NEVER park in a handicapped loading/unloading area. If you do this, you're being a douchebag. Also, you make the rest of us bikers look bad, so knock it off!
Ok, I'll get off of my soapbox. I do think that all other (non-handicapped) areas between the first parking spot and the driving lane (see picture for clarification) are fair game. However, some motorists may disagree because this technically is not a parking spot.
Source: www.hdherd.com
It is also just fine to use a normal parking spot. If you do this, make sure you park in a place that'll be visible to all approaching vehicles. This will prevent people from thinking they're pulling in to an empty parking spot and running your bike over. Again, there are motorists who would disagree with using a car's parking spot as you need way less space for your bike.
In conclusion, no matter where you park, there'll be some cager that'll be pissed off by your decision. Park in the place that seems the most logical for your situation. If someone confronts you about your choice, explain your logic and hopefully they will see your side. If they don't, move on. Haters gonna hate!
"Haters don't really hate you, they hate themselves; because you're a reflection of what they wish to be." - Yaira N
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