Does anyone on here own a motorcycle and live in Manhattan? I've always wanted a vintage bike and found the perfect one. But I'm not exactly sure how practical it is.
I'm thinking I would probably get a spot for it in a parking garage since I wouldn't want to park it outside consistently as it is pretty old and in mint condition and I want to keep it that way. Obviously if I were going somewhere, I'd have to park it on the street, but thats fine really.
Also... do people not ride motorcycles in the winter? Obviously you can't really ride if its raining/snowing.
Anyone who owns a bike in NYC, or has had a bike anywhere in the past, please chime in.
ducati gt1000 would be a sick bike to have in the city, its got a great look to it
Doesnt seem very practical (bound to scuff up those ferragamo loafers, kid) but then again parking my helicopter on top of the Metlife building doesnt either...
Riding a bike anytime during the year is completely up to you and your tolerance for the weather. In the winter time, you can wear a thermal or something under your gear if it gets too cold.
Also, you should probably look for a spot in a private parking garage with security to park it because it's pretty easy to steal motorcycles. It doesn't matter if you're living in Manhattan or Queens, protect your shit.
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Wow, you're a tool. "Get a Vespa, it sooo trendy"
Thats the shittiest Vespa on the market. If I, or anyone for that matter is thinking about getting a Vespa, either get a legitimate vintage one or get the 250. If thinking about the 50 you might as well get one of those razor scooters with a lawnmower engine on it. You could probably get by with a 150 if you never leave the city.
Second, I dont see how a Vespa answers any of the concerns I mentioned (storage and weather). Unless Carlton, your Vespa has a lo-jack and a heater.
What kinda bike you got?
Riding a bike in NYC is for damn cool. The problem is to park it...A good friend of mine has a Yamaha R1 but some douche just stoled it last month...in the Meatpacking district... In the same kindof story, I have a friend who had a Vespa, and when it was parked on the street people just damaged it at night.
I would go for it, just don't go out riding it!
Very nice. I ride a Harley Iron 883 (from a Harley family); also get to ride the pop's nightrod, and Buell 1125R (really fuckin fast, and Danny Eslick is leading AMA pro racing on this Buell) when at home. This is the last place I'd expect a motorcycle thread.
What is this motorcycle you've found?
Btw, yes you can ride in the winter. I know people in Milwaukee and Chicago that ride everyday of the winter. I wouldn't with an old bike that's in mint condition, though. Riding in the winter requires a more...practical bike. Save your baby for the weekends.
Congrats on finding the bike.
I've been thinking about getting a bike as well, probably a vintage Triumph. Like Marcus, I'm not sure where I'd park it, and if driving it in New York is realistic.
Look and see if driving in between lanes, on the lane line, is legal in NYC. It is in Cali if traffic is stopped. This would make it realistic/enjoyable.
A SV650/s and I ride to an from work every day...
I live in Atlanta though and I have a 3 car garage to stow it in.
I don't live in Manhattan, but in another pretty big metropolitan city. I ride my bike (Ninja ZX-6R 08) atleast 3 times a week to work, only during summers though as I hate getting cold. Parking does get to be a problem sometimes...probably even worse in NYC. Stick to public transpo.
Marcus,
I know it's not New York, but I'm sure you noticed TONS of bikes when you were here. At least 20% of Paris vehicle traffic rides a bike/scooter on a daily basis all year round.
What I see during the winter are bikes with enclosures. BMW makes one that I see a lot. Also, the bikes that don't have enclosures have custom made leather "blankets", for lack of a better term. They cover the rider and I've even seen some for passengers. We even have motorcycle taxis here that operate all winter long, and people hire them.
For storage, the street is out. I went to walk my dogs this very morning and I saw 3 scooters in a row knocked over, their storage compartments jimmied, and the contents thoroughly ratfucked. You have to keep your baby in a garage, but you already knew that.
I rode a motorcycle all through high school (northern California), and you get used to bad weather. You just dress right for it. I'm assuming the bike won't be your sole means of transportation, also. I'll tell you, I get really jealous of the guys on a bike zipping through the various traffic jams I find myself a part of in this city.
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Yeah, France is actually what got me seriously considering getting a bike. Its just so much easier and a lot of fun. It would be my primary means of transportation, besides public transportation.
France is a lot more motorcycle friendly though (mainly designated motorcycle parking).
Its nothing fancy, 1972 Yamaha DS7. I really want a '38 BMW R-series, but that's obviously not an everyday bike and I don't have the luxury of buying a bunch of parking spots in manhattan for my motorcycle collection, so I will have to wait a few years.
bump. No-one actually answered the question whether or not it is realistic to own one in the city.
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