I went to Quincy, MA in 2008.  The guy told me to ride down to a parking lot across the street and wait for him.  After 20 minutes I rode back up to see where he was.  He said he couldn't use that lot because of a church service.  Another guy came along along and the first guy explained the situation. This guy said he'd take care of me.  We went around the corner to the NG armory lot.  He spoke to someone briefly to get permission,  He checked my lights and horn then told me to ride down to the middle of the lot and do a circle. When I was half done he waved me back and said, "Yer all set."  That was it.  I think that even at it's worst the MA test is easier than most states.  The manual says some circles and figure 8's are required.

Let us know how it goes.

Check out the requirements for your State
on line. Also check the back of your State's
Driver's training booklet. Ours has the course
and what all is required for the endorsement.
You might also ask around the mc shops near
where you live say about their experiences..
Best of luck.. Did you take a MSF course?
They usually teach you everything your going
to need to know to pass your test. Well at least
mine did.. Keep us informed.. Good luck,, kim

Okay, this video is from Wash. state but it's the same as N.H. test. I don't know about Mass. but I'd assume it must be about the same. This is a video of the weave (slalom) through the cones. followed but a sharp u-turn and stop. This part of the test is what gets failed the most. my brother had to take the test 3 times because of this part of the test. On a savage it was easy.

Sides of your feet, your muffler, your header pipe -- you can scrape whatever you feel like jest so's you don't bleed over anything ......

Russ,

I am in NC, so I know this is apples to oranges, but Oldfeller is teasing again.  He is usually the one that sticks up for the newbies.  

Anyway, the NC test was no problem.  Make a few turns, weave through some cones, ride reeaaalll slow, there really was nothing to it.  In NC, if you pass the MSC that counts as your skills test, I think.  You just have to show them the certificate.

Go watch is probably the best advice.  When my daughter got her car license, she was really scared to go, didn't want to fail, have to tell her friends and all of that.  One morning when she was out of school, I don't remember for what), I said get up and let's go.  If you fail (which I knew she wouldn't) you don't have to tell anyone and can take it again in a couple of days.  That is what I would advise, go take it, if you fail, you fail and can always take it again.  At least you will know what to expect next time.

Unfortunately MA doesn't post anything about there test anywhere. They say in the book figure 8's and circles in each direction but not how tight or where they hold the test. I know they do not hold the test in the parking lot at the Spfld branch where I am scheduled to take the test so hanging out there will net me nothing. I can't afford to pony up the money for the MSF course at this time. It costs 275 and I have a graduation and a wedding coming up shortly so my money is pretty much allocated for a while. I'm just looking for a heads up so there are no big surprises.

Congrats on passing the test. Enjoy the fresh air and freedom if it ever stops raining.