Motorcycle Parking

[BilgeRat]

Since the Elio is close to the footprint of my Honda Fit, into a regular parking spot it will go, most likely far away from the entrance... ;-)

 

[AriLea]

I happen to notice a Can Am Spyder parked in the motorcycle parking spot. Nothing wrong with that, but it made me think that one of the benefits of the Elio being classified as a motorcycle would allow upfront parking in most lots in one of the motorcyle slots

To tell the truth, I have a disable pass for my wife I will never use by myself out of respect for others.
I also respect the MC guys, so unless there is enormous-auspicious room, I'll never park my 'autocycle' in an MC area. It would take up too much of that valuable space.
But I'll gladly drive in the diamond lane as my right to do so.
Maybe someday there will be three-wheel 'autocycle' spaces?

 

[CompTrex]

The only reason I brought this up at all is for three reasons:

• When I worked in DC, I used to see a Corbin Sparrow parked in the motorcycle slots on the street. That's free parking! In DC we're talking a savings of over $250 per month.
• I know that during the winter, these slots will be empty.
• The area I'm talking about is simply a marked off area near the front of the building, not individual parking slots, so it's really not taking up a 'space' per se. It is taking up space, but if no one else is using it, what's the harm?

All that to say, no, out of courtesy and respect, I will not be parking in these spots. But I could.

 

[AriLea]

The only reason I brought this up at all is for three reasons:
I know that during the winter, these slots will be empty.

Good point! I'll go for that!

 

[#491]

I was out shopping today and walked out to my car. I happen to notice a Can Am Spyder parked in the motorcycle parking spot. Nothing wrong with that, but it made me think that one of the benefits of the Elio being classified as a motorcycle would allow upfront parking in most lots in one of the motorcyle slots....hope this was not already a dead horse beaten but I thought it would be a cool thought to share. Thoughts??

-ElioTony

I think your new Elio will get keyed by a few Harley riders.

 

[ross]

To tell the truth, I have a disable pass for my wife I will never use by myself out of respect for others.
I also respect the MC guys, so unless there is enormous-auspicious room, I'll never park my 'autocycle' in an MC area. It would take up too much of that valuable space.
But I'll gladly drive in the diamond lane as my right to do so.
Maybe someday there will be three-wheel 'autocycle' spaces?
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Is AUTOCYCLE the term we use? Seriously I don't want to call it a car for fear the DMV will call it a car, with all the obstacles that will put in the way. Seriously, I envision being comfortably ensconced in a cockpit much more like an airplane than a motorcycle, I really consider it a car

 

[electroken]

• I know that during the winter, these slots will be empty.

Not mine.

 

[CompTrex]

Is AUTOCYCLE the term we use? Seriously I don't want to call it a car for fear the DMV will call it a car, with all the obstacles that will put in the way. Seriously, I envision being comfortably ensconced in a cockpit much more like an airplane than a motorcycle, I really consider it a car

Maybe instead of a motorcycle with a roof, or a car with three wheels, or an autocycle, we should call it an airplane without wings?

 

[NSTG8R]

Maybe instead of a motorcycle with a roof, or a car with three wheels, or an autocycle, we should call it an airplane without wings?

...without wings, 'yet'.

Saw some good attach/hard points on the Elio frame pics...

 

[c0yote]

...without wings, 'yet'.

Saw some good attach/hard points on the Elio frame pics...

Hmm... hard points - dual drop tanks would make for an interesting endurance setup, though all that added weight would put a dent in the mpg