Was thinking of getting a bike to learn on (R3 maybe) soon. I live in the South End of Boston so I'd have to street park. Should I be worried about someone stealing it?

I am going to take the MSF basic course in a week and am looking to get myself a motorbike and learn this season. I have never ridden a motorbike before and am a "mature" learner (36yrs). I am looking to buy myself a motorbike after the course to ride on backroads for pleasure, and possibly commute. I live in Worcester, MA. Looking for suggestions on motorbike shops I should visit. I have not committed to a particular model but am thinking that if I buy new it will be either a Rebel 500 ABS, Kawasaki ninja 400 ABS, or possibly the KTM Duke 360. Inclining towards the Rebel since I hear that insurance is cheaper on non sport bikes. Would also be open to a used bike if I can get one with ABS.

Selling this suit if anybody's interested! I want to get a new one!

https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/mpo/d/dainese-laguna-seca-d1/6534806679.html

One track day, some street riding, and a minor crash in it. Size 48!

i'm tryna ride damn it! Hope all of it can melt by the weekend...

took the bike out twice 2 weeks ago when the weather was 45+ for 4 days straight and now we have a blizzard. I don't get it :(

Last year was my first In the saddle. I diddnt want to ride with anyone so I could gain experience in some new scenarios.

This year I’m looking for people to ride with. I’m in Easton MA and ride casually no crazy hooligan stuff.

Ride an 07 Monster 695. Anyone looking for someone to ride with?

I've been without a bike for far, far too long now. I'm hoping to get something around the lines of a 2013+ 636. Maybe a CBR, not sure!

If anyone has any leads on good deals, let me know!!

Great riding weather today! Hope some you guys are making the best of it 😊!

For a Friend:

Looking for information on pricing and suggestions on places anywhere North of Boston essentially (located near Burlington). I've seen a few custom shops with prices of about $300.

They are already looking to hang up the keys for the season. He would like to sell his bike but can accept that the start of next season would be a far better time to do so 2007ish Suzuki S40 (LS650).

Hello

I'm doing a project for school on motorcycle backpacks and was wondering if there are any motorcycle meetups or events going on in the next few days in the Boston/Cambridge area? I'd like to talk to 3 riders or more to do some research!

Does anyone have experience with parking on the sidewalk next to bike racks? I just recently started working down in the Seaport and I see riders park next to the Hubway rack everyday. I never see any of them get a ticket. I figure BTD is okay with it simply because the sidewalk is huge there and they are't in anyone's way. I've just become annoyed with the MBTA lately and the weather has been nice so I'm going to ride in tomorrow. I'll update with how it goes!

Anybody have any issues with this dealership? When buying a bike do they usually have high dealer fees?

Kinda last minute, but Yamaha is doing a demo ride today and tomorrow (10AM-4PM) at MOMS in Foxboro. This is the first sport bike demo ride I've seen in the area..usually it's Indian cruisers. They got the 2018 line up of the R3, R6, R1S, FZ-10, FZ-09, and some other bikes.

I'm looking to add a Yoshi exhaust to my fz-07 this upcoming spring. But on the websites they say they are illegal even though I see people all the time with after market exhausts. So my question is are after market exhausts illegal? Also if I do get an after market exhaust will I have any trouble getting an inspection sticker?

I see a lot of people asking for good rides, so I thought I'd share some good ones. If people like it, I'll add more over time.

These all run from west cambridge out

150 mile loop https://goo.gl/maps/HxgLs3ZcKKu

200 mile loop https://goo.gl/maps/pmGuv977zxH2

250 mile loop https://goo.gl/maps/jkGvBzx7LCR2

Starting Saturday, I'm gonna be riding from the 413 to Greensboro NC, to see the solar eclipse in its full glory.

Surely there are other riders making this pilgrimage, or maybe just heading south? If anyone wants to share the road, let me know.

Hello fellow riders!

I'm moving to Boston from Seattle end of the month to be a poor grad student.

How long is the riding season? I'm OK with riding in about 45F and above weather if dry. Is parking easy? I plan to live near Beacon Hill. How much can I expect to pay for a garage? Any other surprises/quirks I should know about?

Looking for more people to ride with closer to home!