how do you deal with neighbours ? I dont see why it would ever be a problem unless your bike is obnoxiously loud. - would you work on your bike on the front-garden? - would you work on the bike in the STREET where a car is normally parked No, because its not a good idea to advertise you have a bike to the scum of the world. - do i really need a backgarden? You need somewhere SECURE. - does it help if you bribe or befriend neighbours as soon as you move in? - ever had the police knock your door for making noise at 1am? Again, im not sure why this would be an issue? just dont act like a nob, reving the bike for no reason, going too quick in built up areas, etc..