Luke Watson has created a video series for the BEGINNER and NEW RIDER of automatic motor scooters. Want to learn how to ride a Scooter? Then this series of videos will take you through the steps. How to Ride a VESPA: The Essential Guide

PART TWELVE: Parking Your Scooter (The Basics) PART A
In this video, Luke explains the skills, techniques and knowledge beginners need to park their motorcycles safely and securely.

Response to “@christinelbeattie Can you pls do a video on parking Vespas? Specifically perpendicular to the street with the back wheel touching the curb, which is how bikes have to be parked in the US on streets.”

Sure, here are some tips for parking a motorcycle:
~ Park with other bikes
~ Consider your exit because you want an easy and safe exit
~ Should the rear wheel makes contact with the kerb... or not?
~ Should I park my motorcycle with the kickstand, side stand or centre stand?
~ Should I lock the steering or not?
~ Consider the sun, rain, wind, dust & elements
~ Where should I put my helmet when parking my scooter?
~ Park your bike in a space to prevent damage
~ Consider others when parking your motorcycle
~ Find level and firm ground when parking your wheels and kickstand
~ Read and obey signs & road rules
~ Park your motorcycle so it can be seen / visibility is important
~ Park your scooter with the rear wheel close to the kerb and walk the bike into the spot
~ Turn off the Vespa engine when walking your scooter into the parking position
~ Is it better to parallel park or to park at an angle from the kerb
~ Find yourself a routine once you have your bike in the right position (lock helmet and gloves away safely then take your key)

CONTENTS
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Kick Stand
01:52 Steering Locked
02:42 Steering Unlocked
04:10 Helmet Lock
06:24 Centre Stand
09:28 How To Park Your Scooter
11:58 Walking Your Motorcycle
13:30 Engine Off
14:13 Best Parking Position

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HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER SERIES
Part 1 ~ Posture |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Posture | Part 1  
Part 2 ~ Starting and Stopping the Engine + Mount & Dismount |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Start & Stop ...  
Part 3 ~ Take Off, Move Off, Slow & Stop + Brakes & Throttle |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Move Off Stop...  
Part 4 ~ Take Off, Move Off, Slow & Stop + Brakes & Throttle |
   • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Take Off, Mov...  
Part 5 Slow Ride, Slow Controlled Ride, Lane Splitting, Lane Filtering, Weaving Through Traffic Jams and Rear Brake & Throttle Control |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Slow Ride and...  
Part 6 ~ Turns, UTurns and Figure 8s (Steering at low speed) |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Turns, Figure...  
Part 7 ~ Counter Steer, Slalom and Cornering |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Counter Steer...  
Part 8 ~ Crash Avoidance, Swerving and Controlled Stopping |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Crash Avoidan...  
Part 9 ~ PreRide Scooter Checks & Commentary Ride |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | PreRide Scoo...  
Part 10 ~ How To Wash Your Motor Scooter ~ Dos and Don’ts |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | How To Wash Y...  
Part 11 ~ PreRide Checks in RealTime |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | PreRide Chec...  
Part 12 ~ Parking Your Scooter (the basic skills) PART A |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Parking Your ...  
Part 13 ~ Parking Your Scooter (reallife scenarios) PART B |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Parking Your ...  

UPCOMING VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES
COMING SOON

Part 14 ~ Hills: Hill Starts And All About Hills
Part 15 ~ Pillion Passengers: All You Need To Know About Riding With Other Passengers
Part 16 ~ Motorcycle and Scooter Safety Equipment
Part 17 ~ Checking Your Oil and Topping Up Your Oil

IN THE TRAFFIC
Part 18 ~ Give Way, Yield & Go
Part 19 ~ Road Position & Adapting To Various Environments & Situations
Part 20 ~ Road Position Before, During & After Turns
Part 21 ~ Safe Following Distances: The Time Lapse Formula
Part 22 ~ System Of Vehicle Control (For Hazards, Intersections & Corners)
Part 23 ~ Vision: Identifying & Reacting To Hazards Through Scanning
Part 24 ~ Vision: Use Of Mirrors & Should Checks
Part 25 ~ Roundabouts
Part 26 ~ Courtesy, Consideration, Cooperation & Communication With Other Road Users
Part 27 ~ Safe Speed & Going With The Flow
Part 28 ~ All About Using Your Indicators
Part 29 ~ Defensive Riding Techniques
Part 30 ~ Attitude, State of Mind & Your Health
Part 31 ~ Target Fixation
Part 32 ~ Riding in the Rain
Part 33 ~ Riding at Night


N.B. If you have an idea for a future video based on your needs and curiosity please add your suggestion in the comments.

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