As the title says, I’m looking to finally get my motorcycle class finished up. I was told by a few people that the MVA offers classes but can’t seem to find anything on the website but a link to find providers of the class. The only provider in my county is a HD dealer that closed a few years ago. Any advice on where to find more information is appreciated

Hi guys; long story short my 09 Gz 250 was totaled by some lady when I lowsided trying to dodge her but beyond some scrapes and a bent brake lever the bike is more or less undamaged. I was hoping one of y'all could point me to the Salvage/safety inspection checklist for motorcycles since I can't finda motorcycle specific checklist. Thanks in advance for the help!

Hey all. My car was totaled and since I only really go around the city, I bought a used scooter. 50cc to start. (If you see a dude on a black kymco with an Optimus prime sticker on the front, say hi).

I want to now buy safety gear like a helmet and gloves. I hear it’s good to go to a shop to try on helmets to make sure I get one that fits right.

Anyone have recommendations for good shops where I can try on good quality helmets and gloves?

Thanks

Hi fellow riders. I completed my MSF course on about 2 weeks ago. How long do I need to wait before making an appointment at the MVA to get my M endorsement? I went few days after I completed the course but they said it hasn't been updated in the database. Any help would be appreciated.

I recently bought a cbr500 from PA and need to get it inspected. It has an aftermarket full exhaust, lights, levers and some other mods. Im wondering where i can get it passed inspection or where i can find a list of parts that will pass so i can swap the parts that will fail with my friends stock cbr. Recommendations of places will be greatly appreciated

Anybody from Baltimore Co or surrounding areas interested in a riding partner? Early 40s, HD rider. I'm not a speed demon. But I do enjoy going 10 mph over on twisty roads I'm familiar with. I'm located in the Pikesville / Linthicum area. I usually ride north to PA or north east to Hardford Co.

Does anyone know of a place that can remove a dent from a gas tank? My bike fell over in my truck and I've got a big ass dent in it now.

Looking for some people to do some group rides, maybe work up to a BDR. I'm near Glen Burnie and typically head out to sugarloaf mountain area to find good dirt/gravel roads. I don't have FB so I can't join those groups.

Safe Riding!

Hello everybody. I am looking to take my bike thats been sitting for a while to a good reliable me hanic shop in baltimore or the surroundings. Someone who’s honest and budget friendly. Thank you

I just got the bill for a standard service with oil change and they charged me 2.25 hours of labor at 150$ bringing the total for a yearly service to 420$. Is this unusual did they bend me over backwards? I usually do this stuff myself but figured it wouldn't hurt for peace of mind having a mechanic look her over for the season, but now I feel like I'll just keep doing it all myself at these rates.

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Just got into motorcycles after wanting one for a while and been looking for fun roads to ride. Most places that I've been told are wither across the bay bridge or like near in or around southern Maryland and was just wondering if anyone knew any good backroads/twisties in like the Arnold/Sp/Annapolis area

Does anyone have a recommendation on where to take a bike for an ECU flash in MD? I have a ninja 400. Thanks

I'm looking to sell these saddlebags.

I'm not sure if classifieds are allowed here.

If they aren't, mods, feel free to destroy this post.

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New, uninstalled, with all hardware and still in the plastic/boxes they shipped in.

Local sale preferred, but will ship at buyer's expense.

Looking to get $150/pair, but I am open to offers!

Pictures can be found here: https://imgur.com/a/WbTLQ7B

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

I need to troubleshoot a sporadic issue I've been having with my reasonably heavily modified KLR. I took it to Ellicott City Motorsports, and while they were great, they didn't want to deal with this kind of issue in the busy season. That said, I'd very much like to get it going better soon. Are there any shops in or around the city that might be right? I've heard of a few an hour+ away, but ideally I'd tackle this locally.

Any recommendations for inspection? I just bought a bike and I don't have a plate. The MVA site says to get the inspection before I register. I've read through the post and I read good things about Apple and Used Bike Emporium. It's nice that Used Bike Emporium has Skippy Tag and Title inside the place. I'm not sure if Apple is still in business because I don't see them on the MVA list. Any help would be appreciated.

https://egov.maryland.gov/msp/vsi/Lookup#!/station

I'm trying to get my motorcycle license at the training center in Essex, MD and wanted to know people's experience there. I did a class in NC this passed weekend and it became very obvious as the class went on it was not the beginner course they market it to be.

Also, does anyone know if the rider coaches will let you see the range layouts and exercises in advance? I'm a visually learner and wanted to look up videos of the exercises beforehand but I can't find anything.

P.S. If anyone knows in private instructors in the city, I'd be open to that as well.

I am posting this here because all the old threads are out date and thought it may be helpful to another rider. I am new to Baltimore (from Chicago) and needed to have my bike inspected. I tried to call many of the suggestions in the past threads and all were no longer doing inspections. I ended up going to a place called Padonia Auto Service in Cockeysville, MD and they were great! Both mechanics were super friendly and are riders themselves. My rear brakes were borderline and wearing a bit crooked and he still passed me and just let me know to change them some time this season. They don't do any work on motorcycles so they have no incentive to fail you unless something is truly unsafe. They are worth the drive. I will be using them again if needed.

Here are the places I tried

1. Hunt Valley Auto Works - No longer does inspections
2. Apple Auto in Baltimore - No longer does inspections
3. Pete's - Even the places that no longer do inspections told me not to go here
4. Harley Dealer - Do inspections but require holding on to your bike for way to long (days)
5. Route 3 shell in Bowie - Tried calling them multiple times and kept getting a busy signal

Anyway, hope this helps other people out!

Someone in r/Baltimore recommended I post here, in case anyone sees my bike out there, or knows anything.

My black 2014 Honda CB500F was stolen off the street last night in Hampden. Custom equipment: cell phone mount on left handlebar/side view mirror, GIVI saddlebag mounts. VA license plate.

Reporting to police, would appreciate any info.

Submitted on r/motorcycle as well, just wanted local opinion

New Rider - just took my MSF course and bought a bike. I don't have a truck, so I need to ride the bike home. Someone will be following me, I am not taking highways, andI am confident in my abilities to make it in one piece, so this is not about physically getting it home: it's legally.

I recently moved to Baltimore, MD. Have a DC license, obv no M endorsement. After passing the course, the M endorsement in MD is just paperwork, so I am good on that if I get stopped. But I can't figure out a way to get a temp tag for the bike. MVA will let you get one from online, but you need an MD license already. I don't want to ride home with no tag, because that will invite cops to stop me. Anyone have any ideas? The bike is in VA about an hour away.

Hi all.

I recently purchased a SV650 and will be parking it outside my apartment just outside the city in the Parkville area.

I'm a bit worried about theft. Anyone have any tips on preventing the disappearance of my new toy?

I'm going to try to park it in a spot that's secluded from the main roads so it isn't visible, then keep it blocked in partially with my car. Is a chain lock worth the money?

Thanks for reading.

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PS - what's so bad about Pete's?

Hey all,

I am new to riding and was wondering if there were any roads in the area to practice and get more comfortable on my bike. I feel pretty comfortable in the city but anything over 50 still scares me. Preferably something smooth and away from a lot of traffic.

Hello all, I'm in need of some new rubber and wonder if anyone has recommendations for a place in the city, especially north, to get a tire changed. I hear the collective may be a good place, but also that they may be busy. Thanks!

I’ve had this bike for over a year now haven’t had time to get it fixed. Looking for someone who can come to my dads house where the bike is and fix the bike. I’m thinking bottom end issues. Last I parked it the bike would still start 1-2 kick but had no power past quarter throttle and would shut off if revved past that. If anyone is interested in fixing her for me let me know it’s a 2020 kx250f.

Any motorcycle mechanics out there have time to work on a vulcan 500? It needs the carbs rebuilt.