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Old May 25th, 2016, 02:06 PM   #40
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Originally Posted by Motofool View Post
While others may not like it, I used to do this. I think it's a useful skill to have. Just make sure you don't rotate the bike forward (collapsing the kickstand).

Sometimes it's easier to just nose in and then deal it later.

Depending on the parking situation, I might just turn on the blinker and pull over as far as possible (still going in the direction of traffic), then hop off and back the bike in. Unless you are in the narrrowest streets, a car should be able to go around you.
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