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    Driver/motorcycle license App. Peace officer?

    So I am hoping this is a misprint. lol Was doing research on getting a drivers/motorcycle license. So far it has been totally confusing and a pain. Different official sites, being on the phone, etc, Anyway, was looking at requirements today and saw this: Application Requirements For A Basic...
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    Police officer motorcycle training?

    On my way to work yesterday to the Presido passing Alamo Square park I noticed a bunch of brand new Suzuki DRZ 400's all line up on the street. Part of the street was blocked off with police offers. I watched as a petite female police officer rode straight up the concrete stairs of the park...
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    Motorcycle wear in SF: What to expect.

    In doing much research on buying a motorcycle here vs. shipping my old BMW here, I was noticing many things on bike wear in this general area. 1. I have noticed yes, the coastal air is going to cause more rust and corrosion on certain bike parts. 2. Seems like many scooters and bikes have the...
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    Scooter vs. Motorcycle. Need CA license

    Looks like someone is finally going to buy my DR 650 project back home in boston! so debating on shipping my BMW here or buying a vehicle here. Was looking small displacement bikes here vs scooters. My one real question is.....do I HAVE to get a CA drivers/M1 license here to drive a motorcycle...
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    Motorcycle shipping

    Hello all, Planing to head back to Boston briefly to sell my DR 650 and ship my BMW r90/6 to San Fran! I had once shipped my DR 650 back and forth to Hawaii with ok results. Got a bent shifter out of it that no one wanted to take responsibility for. I was wondering if anyone had any great...
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    Hello BARFERS and BARFETTES!

    Hello from Noe Valley! Just moved out here from the Boston area about 6 weeks ago. My 2 bikes are still back on the east coast sadly. Hopefully going to go back for a brief time so I can Sell my DR 650 and ship my BMW R90/6 to San Francisco. I love the fact the the riding community is so strong...
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