NYC commuters?

[Schickmeister]

Originally Posted by stbob

The triangle next to the lincoln tunnel on dyer ave doesn't cost anything so long as you don't mind walking a few blocks...

Hmmmm...bike security?

[thomas.tc.young]

Originally Posted by Schickmeister

Hmmmm...bike security?

theives don't like yellow fruits

[Schickmeister]

Originally Posted by thomas.tc.young

theives don't like yellow fruits

But seriously by the looks of it it's a common place to park. I guess that makes it reasonable eh?

[thomas.tc.young]

seen bikes parked there before, i'ed be more afraid of a bus losing control and taking them all out then it getting stolen.

[Detale]

Originally Posted by wiseblood

This...



...and this....




Are a bit related.

Do tell...

[the schwartz]

Dyer Ave median:
i park there most days. much nicer bikes there than mine; i'm not worried about mine getting stolen. there are some bikes there that are pretty clearly parked there 24/7. i still throw a disc lock on and make sure the steering column's locked.
i did get ticketed there once, some douche PEO tagged every bike there for "sidewalk". i fought it by mail and sent in a bunch of photos showing that it's not a sidewalk and never heard back; i think they thew away my letter. still shows as owing $ in the system.

Take off your plate and park anywhere:
i got towed on Broadway (commercial only) with my plate off. effing close to $500 and a half a day getting it out of hock. i'd maybe park somewhere if i could sneak my bike between vehicles, but i'm spooked to park anywhere illegal that a tow can access now if i'm gonna be there for more than 1/2 an hour or so :/

[Detale]

Let me clarify my previous statement. When I said park anywhere. I meant park anywhere within reason. I wouldn't park in front of St. Pats cathedral or anywhere obviously wrong. But like Schwartz said in between some cars down a side street.

[Domiken]

For anyone interested, here's my small restoration thread of my 1974 Suzuki GT250 Hustler:
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=45624.0

Any input is appreciated with tips/tricks etc.

For example, this is how clueless I am, what size tire is a 3.0 x 18 (front tire size), the rear is 4.0 x 18. Is that a 90/90 (for the front) in today's standards?

[the schwartz]

Originally Posted by Domiken

For anyone interested, here's my small restoration thread of my 1974 Suzuki GT250 Hustler:
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=45624.0

Any input is appreciated with tips/tricks etc.

For example, this is how clueless I am, what size tire is a 3.0 x 18 (front tire size), the rear is 4.0 x 18. Is that a 90/90 (for the front) in today's standards?

cool bike! that'll be fun to zip around town.

if you're looking for info/advice i'd recommend starting a build thread here: http://thegsresources.com/_forum/index.php
all your questions shall be answered. seriously, if there's anything these guys don't know about old zukes i haven't found it yet.

[Domiken]

Originally Posted by the schwartz

cool bike! that'll be fun to zip around town.

if you're looking for info/advice i'd recommend starting a build thread here: http://thegsresources.com/_forum/index.php
all your questions shall be answered. seriously, if there's anything these guys don't know about old zukes i haven't found it yet.

Thanks man, I will go ahead and join the group, greatly appreciated.

[Schickmeister]

Originally Posted by the schwartz

Dyer Ave median:
i park there most days. much nicer bikes there than mine; i'm not worried about mine getting stolen. there are some bikes there that are pretty clearly parked there 24/7. i still throw a disc lock on and make sure the steering column's locked.
i did get ticketed there once, some douche PEO tagged every bike there for "sidewalk". i fought it by mail and sent in a bunch of photos showing that it's not a sidewalk and never heard back; i think they thew away my letter. still shows as owing $ in the system.

Take off your plate and park anywhere:
i got towed on Broadway (commercial only) with my plate off. effing close to $500 and a half a day getting it out of hock. i'd maybe park somewhere if i could sneak my bike between vehicles, but i'm spooked to park anywhere illegal that a tow can access now if i'm gonna be there for more than 1/2 an hour or so :/

Thanks for the info!

[hitmanlol]

Originally Posted by Schickmeister

Starting a new job at 40th and Bway on Feb 11. I'll be commuting by train, but on the off chance I want to ride in to get a head start on a weekend trip, is there anywhere remotely convenient that wont cost an arm and a leg to park a bike near there?

I park legally on the street daily - 44 between 9 and 10. Plenty of spots.

[Bike Holiday]

After getting ripped of in this city at every turn I am seriously thinking
about getting a POS portapotty type van with excellent locks to serve
as my stealth mobile secure parking solution even if the bike I get is
worth less than 2 grandride the bike up into the van lock it then
drive into the neighbor hood park it right next to the spot where
illegal stuff's happening walk home and get a great night's sleep

Great looking bike feel sorry for the owner but anything that looks like
that is going to get stolen if it's out in the street I hope he was insured

Originally Posted by broadwayron

A guy who parks in the same garage as me (Vaxmoto) had his Husaberg FS650c stolen last night from his apt in Sunset Park.

It's a pretty rare bike, so I figured I'd throw this out there for him. If anyone hears/sees anything, shoot me a PM and I'll tell him.

[the schwartz]

Originally Posted by hitmanlol

I park legally on the street daily - 44 between 9 and 10. Plenty of spots.

+1 to this. i think i'm going to stop parking on the dyer median and go to 44th instead.


i wrote in to NYC Finance to follow up on the ticket i got at Dyer ave since I mailed in my Not Guilty plea with photos showing IT'S NOT A SIDEWALK and never heard back.

got a response from them yesterday saying that I was found guilty cause I didn't prove that it was a legal parking spot (guilty till proven innocent???) and claiming that a letter was sent informing me of that back in August, and by the way since it's been so long now I may not appeal the decision, eff you very much, sincerely, new york city.

good news? that was the bike i just sold; i don't have that plate anymore - just mailed it back to NJ MVC.

[BERZERKOWITZ]

Originally Posted by the schwartz

+
good news? that was the bike i just sold; i don't have that plate anymore - just mailed it back to NJ MVC.

Bad news, any delinquent payments owed to NYCDMV over $350 qualifies ANY other vehicles registered under your name to be eligible to be towed as scofflaw. Just a heads up.