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First of all, Hi. This is my first post.

I work in the Loop and have been parking at Interpark by the Goodman Theater since March and a few weeks ago I went back to the garage to find my LXV moved, with loose mirrors and grease on the handlebars.

The steering column was locked so whomever moved it, couldn't have taken it far, but it was really concerning to me and I was wondering if anyone on here also parked there and if this had been an issue.

I was really irritated at the manager and had it out with him on the phone, to no avail. No damage done to the bike, but I don't like the idea that someone in that garage was moving things.
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Honestly it could have been done to protect it, like they were doing maintenance in the garage like painting etc and wanted to move your bike to avoid any damage to it.

A limo company moved my bike and leaned it on a rusty pole 2 weeks after I got it. There was no damage but I could have made a huge deal of it but on a 85 degree day after a concert at Wrigley but I choose to pick my battles carefully. If you didn't you would be fighting people at every intersection here.

It's Chicago and unless you see who it is and confront them about it there is nothing you can do. Nobody is going to help you or answer your questions about moving a scooter. I'm fighting a valet company now about paying for the damage they caused when an employee knocked my bike over with an SUV.

BTW its hot here now and everyone wants to fight. If you are going to confront someone about it be ready for a crazy person at the receiving end.
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VEZPA wrote:
It's Chicago and unless you see who it is and confront them about it there is nothing you can do. Nobody is going to help you or answer your questions about moving a scooter. I'm fighting a valet company now about paying for the damage they caused when an employee knocked my bike over with an SUV.

BTW its hot here now and everyone wants to fight. If you are going to confront someone about it be ready for a crazy person at the receiving end.
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Thanks for the reply.

I guess what bugged me was that they have my contact information and one phone call could have been an easy way to get my permission, etc..

The Manager called me and blamed it on the "new trash guy" even though my Vespa wasn't in front of the trash bins or any supplies or doors. Who knows. Just frustrating.

And don't even get me started on the drivers here (especially the cabs). I prefer driving in New York City over Chicago any day.


Good luck with the Valet company.
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Re: Chicago Scoots? Anyone park at Interpark by Goodman Thea
Helmut_Grokenberger wrote:
I work in the Loop and have been parking at Interpark by the Goodman Theater since March and a few weeks ago I went back to the garage to find my LXV moved, with loose mirrors and grease on the handlebars.
Do you get a deal there, and if so, what is it?
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Or maybe the garage people have seen it there so often they got a key cut for it and are regularly riding it to lunch.

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Re: Chicago Scoots? Anyone park at Interpark by Goodman Thea
stinkyjones wrote:
Helmut_Grokenberger wrote:
I work in the Loop and have been parking at Interpark by the Goodman Theater since March and a few weeks ago I went back to the garage to find my LXV moved, with loose mirrors and grease on the handlebars.
Do you get a deal there, and if so, what is it?
65 a month, it's the only place in the Loop that offers a deal (there MIGHT be a place in South Loop but not sure).

It's fantastic for me since I work at State and Wacker so it's a block and a half from work.
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Re: Chicago Scoots? Anyone park at Interpark by Goodman Thea
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stinkyjones wrote:
Helmut_Grokenberger wrote:
I work in the Loop and have been parking at Interpark by the Goodman Theater since March and a few weeks ago I went back to the garage to find my LXV moved, with loose mirrors and grease on the handlebars.
Do you get a deal there, and if so, what is it?
65 a month, it's the only place in the Loop that offers a deal (there MIGHT be a place in South Loop but not sure).

It's fantastic for me since I work at State and Wacker so it's a block and a half from work.
That's a good deal. I'm by the Boeing building, so it's a bit of a hike for me, but definitely worth looking into.

I currently park on the street for free (Lake/Clinton), but I have to move it to the other side of the street before 4pm.

Thanks for the info and WELCOME to MV.

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