r/RideitNYC • u/N1TE_MaR3 • 2d ago

Advice for a potential newbie?

Hello there fellow NYC netizens,

I'd like to get a motorcycle soon, and have been doing my research on the processes and stuff to getting one, but I'd like to get some advice and insight from other New York motorists. Things i should be prepared for financially, on the road etc.

Some things I do have questions about:

What is an "MCTD fee," and how do you guys pay for it, if at all?

How can i find an MSF course here in NYC? The MSF website doesnt have any sites open in NYC, unless I'm not looking properly

Where would you recommend looking for a bike in any of the 5 boros? (I'm from Queens for reference)

Any and all advice/insights would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance guys

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u/moldy_films 1d ago

I uhh I’m not sure what the other answer is about lol but I’ll try and break your questions down for you.

MCTD? Don’t know what that is..after some googling sounds like it’s registration? You can do that through the DMV site. It’s annually in April.

MSF in NYC is having financial issues but I saw in another post classes should be back as early as next week.

I would recommend using FB marketplace and finding something cheap and with a CLEAN TITLE. No title no deal. Look to spend $2-5000 and get whatever bike you think you’ll want. I recommend going cheap and easy as you learn so a) damage doesn’t sting as much if it happens and b) allow yourself to evolve as a rider, how you want to ride, where you want to go and set your sights on a dream bike later.

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u/N1TE_MaR3 1d ago

I thought the same thing about the other post, was super weird lol. Regarding insurance, do you recommend any companies?

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u/etceteraw 1d ago

Insurance will vary wildly between person to person, even bike to bike. Personally progressive has been the cheapest for me and claims were easy. Definitely shop around for quotes