Etiquette question...

[paul246]

I *look* guilty at the slightest provcation so I wouldn't touch it unless it were a 'safety issue'

I would inform the Security desk at the venue and make sure they enter it into the Security log.

+1

Also, standing the machine up and then walking away sets the scooter up for yet another kick-over, inflicting further damage. This world is full of dumb-azz people.

[Bluebabe]

... I would most likely call security or flag them down since they usually patrol the lot, then pick the bike up and leave a note for the rider indicating what you did. The only contemplating I would do is trying to determine if I should leave a name and number for the rider to contact me so I can tell him what happened. It could turn into and accusation or suspicion that I did it. The only reason I'd hate to leave a bike down is mostly due to the gas which may spill out.

+1

Leaving a note gives the owner the proper information - I would never rely on "security" personnel to manage a situation 100% in best fashion. I would not leave my info, since I was not involved in damaging the vehicle. I would just write, "saw your ride on its side - gave it a lift - don't know how it fell".

Cheers,
Loonette

Yep, definitely pick it up and leave a note in an obvious place. I would also add to the note to make sure they check for damages. The note would be weird to find in the first place, so they might be a little "out of sorts" on that and forget to do so.

[slimcolo]

Tonight, I went to see a movie with some friends (Cloverfield, it was great)

I really didn't like it especially the first 1/3 boring.

[flynrider]

I'd pick it up and leave a note. If it has a carb, chances are pretty good that there will be gas leaking out the overflow.

I wouldn't be too worried about the owner accusing me of tipping it. In real life, if I had tipped it, I wouldn't have left a note.

Brackstone : In your fiance's case, she actually witnessed what happened and identified somone. In the case of a note. No cop or DA in the world would try to make a criminal case out of it. Even if the owner tried to sue in small claims (real long shot), it would only take about 1 min. before a judge tossed it.

Judge : Did you see the defendant tip your scooter?
Doofus : No.
Judge : Did anyone see the defendant tip your scooter?
Doofus : No.
Judge : Did the defendant say he tipped your scooter?
Doofus : No.
Judge : Case closed.