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 - 33 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

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

Planning a motorcycle ride up the east coast of Australia - advice needed! [more inside]
posted by Joh on May 1, 2007 - 11 answers

I live in San Jose, CA and I recently got a new (used) SV650S motorcycle. I am looking for tips with regard to doing some touring and/or camping using the bike.

Also, if you have any tips on how to have a more pleasant time getting to Yosemite and the rest of the Sierra than riding through the flotilla of bugs that is the central valley, I'm all ears.
posted by gkostolny on May 13, 2004 - 6 answers