What shop in New York City has the largest range of Motorcycle Accessories, specifically helmets? [more inside]
posted by LongDrive on Nov 7, 2009 - 4 answers

What kind of used scooter/motorcycle should I buy that will be relatively safe, repairable, and ~$1500 or less? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Nov 2, 2009 - 20 answers

Is it safer to do a 5 mile commute on busy city streets on a bicycle or a motorcycle? [more inside]
posted by realpseudonym on Oct 26, 2009 - 16 answers

vacation ideas... wanna take the girlfriend on a two week motorcycle tour through the south in early january. had planned on going from texas to florida. we live in seattle. what is the cheapest way? [more inside]
posted by nihlton on Oct 13, 2009 - 9 answers

"Upgrading" my driver's license—help! [more inside]
posted by reductiondesign on Sep 25, 2009 - 11 answers

Help me diagnose a motorcycle carburetor problem. [more inside]
posted by dsword on Sep 20, 2009 - 9 answers

What's a good motorcycle for me and what do I need to know about the process of getting one? [more inside]
posted by sickinthehead on Sep 19, 2009 - 22 answers

You're on an island in the middle of nowhere. You need to locate a used motorbike in a faraway country (Netherlands) where you don't speak the language for a next to nothing price. All you have is the internet. How do you proceed? [more inside]
posted by vizsla on Sep 11, 2009 - 16 answers

Possibly going to move and work as a caretaker of a small farm-sanctuary in upstate NY. The problem? It's on a windy, steep dirt road and my car is less than good. Help! [more inside]
posted by firei on Sep 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Renting a motorcycle for a day in San Francisco - what's the best day trip to take? [more inside]
posted by swngnmonk on Aug 19, 2009 - 19 answers

Scootering back to Aus (Melbourne) from UK and want to transfer my motorcyle license. I have a UK A1 class motorcycle license (A full A1 licence permits you to ride any motorcycle up to 125cc and a power output of up to 11kW (14.6 bhp) without `L' plates, carry pillion passengers and use motorways.) Can this be transferred to something useful back in Aus (Victoria) so I can ride a Vespa (150cc) with sitting any more tests or having L/P plates??
posted by lamby on Aug 5, 2009 - 3 answers

Today I took yet another step up the Ladder of Dweebiness, and strapped my cheap Exilim camera to ye olde motorcycle to record a short trip. Of course it turned out like crap, but with glimmers of ok-ness. Help me do better. [more inside]
posted by maxwelton on Jul 29, 2009 - 7 answers

What kind of motorcycle gloves should I buy? Bonus question: where can I buy them in Chicago before this weekend? [more inside]
posted by burnfirewalls on Jul 23, 2009 - 14 answers

I need a vehicle that's dirt-cheap, built like a tank, and easy to teach myself to maintain and repair — I'm currently a mechanical ignoramus, and I want to change that. Motorcycle? Scooter? Moped? [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Jul 16, 2009 - 32 answers

California scooter filter- I've got a Motorcycle (ride on) test tomorrow at the DMV. What can I expect? Anybody out there recently taken the test and can tell me what's in store? Been riding for years w/o the endorsement. Should I be sweating this test?
posted by Mr.Me on Jul 15, 2009 - 7 answers

I was driving down the (somewhat busy, but not congested) freeway in a sports car, and a motorcyclist wanted to... play? Another sports car took took up the offer. What is this? What are these games and how are they played? What sort of things do people do to eek out some (quasi-legal?) fun in traffic? (I don't plan on participating, but I'm curious about the interaction) [more inside]
posted by anonymisc on Jun 23, 2009 - 16 answers

My 1982 Kawasaki has developed a peculiar squeak somewhere in the engine. [more inside]
posted by casconed on Jun 14, 2009 - 10 answers

Where can I find a good jacket to wear while commuting on my scooter? I'm in Texas so I'm looking for something that's both safe and cool. [more inside]
posted by internet!Hannah on Jun 11, 2009 - 10 answers

The starter on my 1982 Kawasaki KZ 750 LTD runs continuously when the battery is connected. I've checked the kill switch and the ignition and neither seem to be shorting out. What should i check next? [more inside]
posted by casconed on Jun 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there any resource that archives traffic incident reports for San Diego, CA? I'm thinking of SigAlert mostly, but their website doesn't seem to keep the info long after the alert is resolved. [more inside]
posted by toomanyplugs on May 15, 2009 - 2 answers

Hot springs within 2-3 hours of San Francisco, preferably north? Taking a motorcycle daytrip one day next week, hot springs would be a good destination. [more inside]
posted by mollymayhem on May 1, 2009 - 12 answers

So I picked up a 1981 honda cm400 custom and I love it so much - but Im ready to start altering it. have a few questions about finding parts. [more inside]
posted by nihlton on Apr 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Have you owned a Suzuki SV650 or SV650s? What did you not like about it? [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints on Apr 22, 2009 - 18 answers

Where's a good place to buy a used/new scooter in Pittsburgh? [more inside]
posted by rbs on Apr 14, 2009 - 15 answers

Completemechanicalidiotfilter: Does it matter what kind of gas I use in a 1979 CB400? [more inside]
posted by BrnP84 on Mar 24, 2009 - 13 answers

Can I legally sell/give away a discarded motorcycle for parts without being the registered owner? I am in Quebec. [more inside]
posted by hector horace on Feb 25, 2009 - 3 answers

How are motorcycle (or otherwise) race numbers determined? [more inside]
posted by furnace.heart on Jan 21, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I rent a "pocket bike" for the day in the Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by bradbane on Jan 5, 2009 - 4 answers

What exists out there that discusses Tao not in the context of self-help or meditation but rather how its philosophies bear on practical aspects of art, scientific thinking, skills requiring concentration, etc? Case in point: it encourages an open mind and total awareness. I've read a good part of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance but it seems that's more about our relationship to technology. Related non-Tao items of interest are fine.
posted by crapmatic on Oct 27, 2008 - 15 answers

I used to be a biker and I'm getting a hankering to ride again. But my wife is horrified at the thought. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 9, 2008 - 24 answers

Oh hell yeah, I got a motorcycle! I live in DC, and even though I can get anywhere I need to go on the metro + bicycle I'm going to use it to commute. Because that's awesome. But, what kinds of things can I do that I couldn't before? I've always lamented lack of access to a car (zipcars are expensive) and I love taking motorcycle trips, so what are some of your must-see destinations in the DC area (within 200 miles)? [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on Sep 22, 2008 - 14 answers

i may have injured the electrical system on my motorcycle. [more inside]
posted by nihlton on Sep 19, 2008 - 9 answers

Having never ridden a motorcycle, I took the MSF Basic Rider Course this weekend. Now I'm looking for advice on bikes and gear. [more inside]
posted by kortez on Sep 2, 2008 - 35 answers

URGENT: Proper handling (e.g. legal/insurance) of the situation - my motorcycle was knocked over when parked, there are witnesses. [more inside]
posted by swngnmonk on Aug 21, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm taking two motorcycles on vacation. Should I use a trailer or put them in the bed of my pickup? [more inside]
posted by electroboy on Aug 19, 2008 - 11 answers

I have a motorcycle (1983 bmw r100) that I would like to protect from the harsh Massachusetts winter. I would also like to take this time to do some work on the bike. I do not have a garage so I need to rent a place. Am I able to do repairs on a vehicle in a self storage facility? If not can you think of the type of place that would allow this?
posted by ps6000 on Jul 29, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm riding my motorcycle from Tallahassee, Florida, to San Francisco, California, in about three weeks. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by Pecinpah on Jul 24, 2008 - 18 answers

Where can I find motorcycle insurance in Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted by santaliqueur on Jul 13, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm a fairly new motorcycle rider (MSF class, less than 1,000 miles so far), and I'm looking for a route out to Eastern Long Island that is both fun and not completely insane, especially through Queens & Nassau County. My longer rides to date have been up the Palisades to Harriman & the surrounding area. If I was in a car, I'd simply forgo the fun aspect & get on either the LIE or the Grand Central/Northern Pkway, but both of those routes are pretty dicey, and stress-inducing even in a car. My time is flexible - I'd plan on doing the trip during off-hours, both heading out & returning. Suggestions much appreciated. FWIW, I'm heading out from Park Slope.
posted by swngnmonk on Jun 26, 2008 - 4 answers

(Can't believe I can't find the answer online-a-filter) How long is a validated Motorcycle Permit good for? (NJ) [more inside]
posted by niteHawk on Jun 13, 2008 - 3 answers

This evening I bought a vintage 1982 Yamaha XS400RJ SECA motorcycle with under 2600 miles on it. One of the two chrome exhaust pipes is discolored from overheating somewhere along the line. Can I make it silver and shiny again? It's pristine otherwise and runs like a top. [more inside]
posted by imjustsaying on Jun 5, 2008 - 3 answers

Can I park my motorcycle on a sidewalk (not obstructing pedestrian passage) in Oakland, California? [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Apr 27, 2008 - 22 answers

What would people recommend for a low cost, non sport, touring motorcycle? [more inside]
posted by LittleNami on Apr 24, 2008 - 14 answers

Wanting to buy a motorcycle but a little confused about the process. [more inside]
posted by expletivization on Apr 20, 2008 - 9 answers

Whats the average Motorcycle Learning Curve? [more inside]
posted by JakeTimberlake on Apr 15, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm a pretty petite lady (5'3 but my inseam is a ludicrously short 28") and interested in buying a motorcycle and appropriate gear. [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat on Apr 13, 2008 - 15 answers

Tips for motorcycle passengers? [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf on Mar 18, 2008 - 19 answers

Where to find a replacement oil pressure switch for 1980 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD? [more inside]
posted by shaarog on Mar 9, 2008 - 6 answers

What's the best way to ship a scooter from Ohio to Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted by o0dano0o on Mar 4, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me figure out what is wrong with my motorcycle! I think it's simple, but I'm confused...[long and technical, yay!] [more inside]
posted by TomMelee on Feb 17, 2008 - 11 answers