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by 2tonTom
Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:23 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Need storage advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4801

It's about a 30-45 minute drive to campus. I go to the University of Central Florida, I'm not willing to ride a pedal bike across town in florida, combine the heat and the drivers thats a bigger risk than a motorcycle.

Motorcycles are seen all the time in my area, so they are kind of expected ...
by 2tonTom
Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:54 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Need storage advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4801

I dont know, if they are so dead set against it, and you arnt able to park it at home, why not wait. you could save up a bit more cash for goodies on your bike!

That was my exact plan until classes started. Parking on campus is the worst I have ever seen. My original plan was to buy a pretty ...
by 2tonTom
Wed Aug 23, 2006 2:10 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Need storage advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4801

Park it on the street in front of your parent's house. The street is technically not their property, but the county's. Buy an alarm, a disc lock or cable lock and a good cover.

While moving out is an option, I would prefer not to be kicked out. My parents hold the ultimate trump card ...
by 2tonTom
Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:43 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Need storage advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4801

Moving out is an option, but nothing good would come out of it. If I have to I will wait till I move out, but I hope to find an alternative.
by 2tonTom
Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:05 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Need storage advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4801

I've already tryed those arguments, she won't hear it. I never wanted a crotch rocket, they just aren't for me. If I can find a local storage unit for maybe $50 a month I'm going to try that. I don't know, I may end up having to wait till I move out, (6-8 months). Parking is terrible on campus, I ...
by 2tonTom
Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:01 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Need storage advice
Replies: 14
Views: 4801

Need storage advice

Hey, I got my motorcycle endorsment 2 months ago and am getting ready to buy my first bike. Unfortuantely I'm a college student and just moved back to my parents house. They are against my riding and I am unable to keep a bike at the house. I can't think of any friends nearby who I'd be able to keep ...