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Oh and one more thing in NYC the potholes will swallow your bike hole.
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The only people crazier than NYC drivers are the cabdrivers.

I have a co worker who rides in from Brooklyn. Commuter/daily parking is not that bad, but overnight might be an issue.

Also NYC weather is not conducive to motorcycles. I would stick to the subways.
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A recent article in the Intnl Herald Tribune mentioned that NYC was imposing a daily car tax of $8 or so. All the more reason to use public transport. Or you could nimbly make your way around like this guy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCULS2kI ... ed&search=
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Ya, I read about it - mayor michael bloomberg, inspired by the london success story of decongestion wanted to impose that tax, but it has been opposed by a whole load of politicians, unions, and the lot - so that won't pass - AND I usually ride my motorcycle like the bicyclist in the movie - else LA car drivers wont let me remain alive - its the rule of the strongest and the fastest.
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How is it in terms of parking for motorcycles? too hard to find on city streets? what about parking garages, or parking on streets between 2 cars or on sidewalks..


I would not recommend parking garages unless you have money to burn. Calling it expensive would be a understatement. The only garages that have relatively reasonable parking rates are all the way on the west side of Manhattan (e.g 10th, 11th, 12th ave). But this becomes a huge hassle to get over there and get your car.

Parking on the street is much easier for a motorcycle in NY because you have the option of parking between 2 cars, so you'll never really go crazy looking for a spot like cars do.

As far as parking on the sidewalk, I've often seen motorcycles do it, but I don't know how legal it is, its something to look into but you might be rolling the dice on that one.

Personally I'd recommend subway/ bicycle.
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Wow.. I thought that post had long been buried...

My brother is going to have a heartburn when he finds out he cant ride a motorcycle easily in NY. He was in love with the idea of popping wheelies along park avenue. Guess I have to put a damper in his spirits!!!
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No post is buried when you have infrequent visitors.
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I've been doing some research for apartments in NY and I've come across a few aparment buildings that advertise that they have a 24 hour attached parking garage. What I cant figure out is if that garage is included within the price of the rent or not. Most of them are about $3000 for a 500 sq ft studio.