New York State here.. my license was revoked (should be getting it back soon) and I'm wondering how I can register/insure my motorcycle without having a valid drivers license. If I was to get a bike permit and go through the whole class to get a motorcycle license, is that completely separate from a regular drivers license?

Also, when I register the bike with the dmv, do I need insurance to even register it?

The DMV will ask for proof of insurance before they give you a reg and prior to that the insurance company will ask to see your permit/license.

As for being able to get a permit while having your class D suspended, I dunno. These days, probably not, but who knows? When I got an OUI on my motorcycle, I did lose my class D, I dunno if it depends on the offense..... I doubt they would have taken my D with my M if it hadn't been a drinking offense. Just getting the permit in general though, is incredibly simple. Just watch out for the couple of absolutely fucking retarded, nonsense questions.

<obvious> PROTIP: Don't ever drink on your motorcycle. I'd show you a picture of why not to but I dunno how to post img (haha, look at me I fail @ internets and so on).

What kinda bike you gettin?

Since I've never ridden on the road (only on dirt bikes) I wanted to be able to go off-roading, I bought a dual sport. Suzuki DR200SE to be exact, it was a left over model and I got it for $3400 brand new.

I like the fact that I'll be able to hit the trails and ride on the roads all on one machine.

http://i35.tinypic.com/2ahcw11.jpg

The only thing that needs to go is the ugly headlight, I want to find a new headlamp and maybe a shroud to replace it.

The only thing that needs to go is the ugly headlight, I want to find a new headlamp and maybe a shroud to replace it.
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=acerbis+headlight&_sacat=See-All-Categories

There are a lot of options. It's just a matter of disconnecting two wires and reconnecting them to the new lights.

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=acerbis+headlight&_sacat=See-All-Categories

There are a lot of options. It's just a matter of disconnecting two wires and reconnecting them to the new lights.
Surely it's a minimum of 3?