So me and my Girlfriend are coming to the U.S(from the uk) for a 3-6 month visit,she has a short term work contract,I was planning to bring my old Sporty over but from what I've gleaned from here it just ain't worth it so I'm gonna buy in the US and use that bike to tool around on during our visit.
Just wondered how tight the laws are state to state regarding stuff like loud pipes,blinkers,mirrors etc,we will be mainly in the Maine/NewHampshire areas if that helps.
Also a friend of mine from Boston says it's a buyers market but looking on Ebay and Craigs list I don't see any real bargains to be had....am I looking in the wrong places or do I need to look forward to some hard negotiating,any advice is much appreciated?

 

I live in PA, and I've never heard of anyone getting stopped for missing equipment and I know guys who don't have blinkers, brake lights, inspection, registration, etc... Come to think of it, I don't know many people who have been pulled over on a cruiser either. Sport bikes take the brunt of the harassment here. I've passed cops doing 85 on the highway, and been like oh ****... expecting red and blue behind me any minute but they haven't come so far. Knock on wood.

 

The majority of bikes I've seen on E-bay, Craig's list and elsewhere on the net are overpriced, (many are posted by dealers) and you sometimes see the same bike at the same price for months as the seller still believes that his investment will never loose its value.
Keep looking, you will know a good deal when you find it.

 

everything in massachusetts is illegal.

 

what he said!!!

 

Craigslist is hit or miss. Many times you just gotta see the bike in person, show sme interest, and then see how flexible the price is. I bought my wife an SUZ off there two years ago and was able to barter the price down by roughly a third. I'd advise you wait til you get to the states to start really looking around.

 

I've seen some good deals on craigslist recently. it can be hit or miss at times, good deals go fast. another site is www.cycletrader.com . 3-6 months is a helluva long time to get out and see some stuff. enjoy your trip.

 

Ind is cool,,, unless U ride like a fool...

 

Come on down here to Carolina, we will treat you good. But then again, due to a recent experience in Virginia, you could fair well in either place.

 

Helmet laws are weird here. In South Carolina, no helmet is required. But in Myrtle Beach SC, they have changed the law and will pop you at the city limit. Just ask specific questions about the laws. I live in NC, right on the Va line, and have never had a problem from either state whatsoever.

Welcome in advance. Enjoy the ride, and our hospitality!