You’re entirely forgetting:

“Boy you really got me goin’/ You got me so I don’t know what I’m doin’”

Which is like half the lyrics

That’s all the lyrics

Ooh baby-baby, buh-baby baby

Yes, such a thing exists.

Motorcyclist here.

Pushing a bike blows. Don't make that your Plan A.

In MA you can get a motorcycle permit from the RMV without having to take a road test, just a 30 question exam. (Delightfully, a shockingly huge proportion of bikers just keep renewing their permits instead of getting a proper motorcycle license endorsement, specifically to avoid having to take a road test and prove to everyone that all they know how to do is go fast in a straight line.) I think you can get the permit online, it's like 30 bucks. Do that and get legal before you get a bike. Alternatively, rent a bike trailer from U-Haul (assuming you have a vehicle that can pull it.)

And take the MSF course. It won't get you ready for the street, but it will teach you the fundamentals of how to handle a bike at parking lot speeds. I realize that sounds flippant, but it isn't. In this country you can, theoretically, pass the motorcycle license exam with no training whatsoever, which is friggin' terrifying.

Anyway, congratulations and have fun! I started about 18 months ago as a fat old guy and I'm kicking myself for not starting sooner. Being on 2 wheels is a blast. I hope you join the club soon; I'll give you the wave if I see you out there!

You can get a permit by passing a written test and that's it. On the permit, you can ride during limited hours and can't have a passenger. It's pretty easy. Alternatively, UHaul rents trailers designed to transport bikes.

So why is this particular bike worth the effort?

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Pushing it isn't a problem legally, only physically demanding. A trailer may be your best bet. You may even be able to get the dealer or private seller to ride it to your home in exchange for a ride back or uber

All Massachusetts residents pay sales tax. A penny of that goes to the T....whether residents have access to it or not.

Most motorcycles are challenging to push for any meaningful distance. 100 yards, for example, would be difficult. Pushing is 1 thing, while avoiding tipping is another.

Most people would rent a trailer.

Pay a friend to ride it home.

Or check the regulations for a motorcycle learners permit (if such a thing exists.)

Push it??

Try reading the DMV sections about motorcycles.

I meant tunnel to Natick

Usually, but not in Mass. And given the sub...

Restore in Pittsfield is the best restore I have been to. It’s huge and not as picked through at the ones out East. If you are interested in antique furniture as well I have had good luck at 202 antiques in Westfield. Although it can be pricey the brimfield flea market in May, July and September can be a good option if you are looking for specific things like door knobs and other hardware

Stone of New England / Camosse Masonry Supply in Charlton for old granite and stone . They also have inventory in Worcester .

portland Maine used to have a HUGE one called Architectural Salvage - it was a massive building with multiple floors and things as huge as doorframes , bathtubs, Fireplace mantels - all the way down to drawer pulls

not sure if its still around but if it is its worth the trip

Just one more lane, and we'll fix all the traffic. This time for sure. There's no possible way it could fail.

I was going to say Portland Salvage! Their warehouse is huge.

On top of that, there are a bunch of cool places up and down Rte 1 in Maine that are worth a couple of days road trip to browse.

Also Robin’s Nest in Shrewsbury

Live Flea or Die in Millbury, MA! Great prices, HUGE building and always great picks.

This place is amazing https://www.portlandsalvage.com/

Restore in Worcester is really good hit or miss

It’s almost never enforced. Usually it’s pressure from the parents that would cause a prosecution.