Street parking a CBX is stupid

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Street parking a CBX is stupid

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Right?
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Absolutely!
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I dunno... I guess depends where and why? I mean isn't the whole point of bikes to park em outside the cafe?

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RJ CB650 wrote:I dunno... I guess depends where and why? I mean isn't the whole point of bikes to park em outside the cafe?
Outside a cafe? Oh my stars, someone might spill coffee on one!
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stupid? no...risky, yes. I'd say if someone has secure parking available like a garage they're being very careless(or trusting) leaving their Z on the street overnight. Even before I had a garage I'd still park it out of sight behind my home at night.

Daytime parking is different than overnight parking, if you're parking outside at work or shopping at a mall it's unavoidable but even then I try find the safest spot possible. Night time is when your property is most at risk.

I've experienced thefts(3), vandalism(4) and hit and runs(2) on my vehicles over the years that I now only park on the street if I have no other choice. If something were to happen to my Z I'd very upset, I sleep better knowing it's 100% secured in my garage.
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wyly wrote:If something were to happen to my Z I'd very upset, I sleep better knowing it's 100% secured in my garage.
Same here. If not actually using the bike, I always ensure is secure. Is why the issue with the accident. No way was it going to sit in some field lot waiting to be looked at! Especially when is a huge building for indoor storage not being used.

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