Can-Am License

[bobgeorge]

Took a Can-Am (3-wheel) course this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and had a great time. By taking the class I was able to get my Virginia Motorcycle (M3) license.

During the class I rode a 2013 STS and it was fun to ride, but I think my goal is to buy a F3-S or RT Limited. Do other states have separate 3-wheel licenses or are they covered by regular motorcycle licenses?

Also, there were people in my class from Cleveland, OH and even Milwaukee. The lady from Cleveland said Virginia was the closest state where she could take a Can-Am class.

Are classes available in your area?

Thanks!

[bmccaffrey]

I have an M in NY but except both also m3

[bobgeorge]

Took a Can-Am (3-wheel) course this weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and had a great time. By taking the class I was able to get my Virginia Motorcycle (M3) license.

During the class I rode a 2013 STS and it was fun to ride, but I think my goal is to buy a F3-S or RT Limited. Do other states have separate 3-wheel licenses or are they covered by regular motorcycle licenses?

Also, there were people in my class from Cleveland, OH and even Milwaukee. The lady from Cleveland said Virginia was the closest state where she could take a Can-Am class.

Are classes available in your area?

Thanks!

Also, for areas that don't have classes....how do you guys learn how to drive them?

[SNOOPY]

Also, for areas that don't have classes....how do you guys learn how to drive them?

Im in Va.

Bought my Spyder, got a learners permit, practiced in parking lots and back roads, went and passed the DMV test and got my license.

They make it a pain to do it legally.

[bobgeorge]

Im in Va.

Bought my Spyder, got a learners permit, practiced in parking lots and back roads, went and passed the DMV test and got my license.

They make it a pain.

I took the class with the Motorcycle Safety Center of Virginia down in Ashland, VA.....same exit as Bass Pro Shop down 95 near Richmond Only $180...so a good price. Apex charges $350 at Potomac Mills in Woodbridge.

[bobgeorge]

Im in Va.

Bought my Spyder, got a learners permit, practiced in parking lots and back roads, went and passed the DMV test and got my license.

They make it a pain.

Where did you buy your Can-Am?

[SNOOPY]

But you spent an entire weekend?

I didn't have an entire weekend to take a course.

[bobgeorge]

But you spent an entire weekend?

I didn't have an entire weekend to take a course.

Yes....it was 7:30-5:30..Saturday/Sunday. About 6 hours class room time and the rest riding the spyders. We took the written test and a riding test. It was fun just riding the Can-Ams...the license was just a bonus!

[SNOOPY]

[MrBones]

Here in Arizona just a motorcycle license is required and from what I understand in California just a regular car one is all.

[gkamer]

Depending on what you're riding you may or may not need a special endorsement.

If you have a…	You…
2-wheel motorcycle or scooter that: Is larger than 50cc or Can go faster than 30 mph	Need a 2-wheel endorsement
2-wheel motorcycle or scooter that: Is 50cc or smaller and Has a maximum speed of 30 mph	Don’t need an endorsement
2-wheel motorcycle or scooter with a stabilizing conversion kit installed.	Need a 3-wheel endorsement
Motorcycle with a sidecar	Need a 3-wheel endorsement
3-wheel trike	Need a 3-wheel endorsement
3-wheel vehicle with a seating area, safety belts, and a steering wheel	Don’t need an endorsement

[Pampurrs]

Here in Arizona you need a motorcycle endoresement to ride a trike or a Spyder. If it was up to me, a few years of motorcycle riding experience should be required first, but that's just me.

Pam

[flaggerphil]

In Florida a 2 wheel endorsement will cover you on a Spyder (or any other trike/side car). However, you can get a 3 wheel only endorsement (which is what my wife did) through the state Motorcycle Safety Institute or some dealerships.

[Chupaca]

here in CA you don't need an endorsment. It does vary state to state...the three wheeled classes are few and far between. Many just opt for a two wheel class. Those that can't handle using all their limbs and digits at the same time have to search three wheel classes out. There must be a chart on this somewhere..

[Pampurrs]

here in CA you don't need an endorsment. It does vary state to state...the three wheeled classes are few and far between. Many just opt for a two wheel class. Those that can't handle using all their limbs and digits at the same time have to search three wheel classes out. There must be a chart on this somewhere..

I'm amazed that the same state that's so adamant about wearing helmets, is so lax about riding trikes. They're letting people out on the roads without any safety education about riding a motorcycle. Anyone who rides a trike should have to go through the same training and testing as a motorcycle rider. I'll never understand the logic here.

Pam

[tobor9]

No endorsement needed in South Carolina

[Pampurrs]

No endorsement needed in South Carolina

That's insane..... completely idiotic.

Pam

[Chupaca]

The key word is logic....lol

[SNOOPY]

No endorsement needed in South Carolina

Thats how it should be.

Ive had a drivers license almost 35 years yet the state thinks I need another for a motorcycle?


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[Bob Denman]

I'm amazed that the same state that's so adamant about wearing helmets, is so lax about riding trikes. They're letting people out on the roads without any safety education about riding a motorcycle. Anyone who rides a trike should have to go through the same training and testing as a motorcycle rider. I'll never understand the logic here.

They call that, "Darwinism"...

[Kwalsh]

in NY if you take test on a 3 wheel motorcycle then they give you a 3 wheel only restriction and there arent any can am only classes around and i am not sure if MSF offers the class to them ??

[jcasey]

I don't know of any state that requires a 3 wheel around Alabama.

[viperryder]

Here is Ohio, if you have a two wheel license, it will allow you to ryde a three wheel vehicle. But if you get a three wheel license it will not allow you to ryde a two wheel vehicle. GWRRA in Ohio has a three wheel or Trike class, which cost $30 and is a one day class, 4 hour class and 4 hour parking lot drill.

[Brettssunshine]

Pennsylvania has a 3 wheel safety course in York. I'm signed up for the one at the end of August. They fill very quickly. I had to be online and logged in at 9:00a.m. when the registration opened in order to get a guaranteed spot. I believe they only have a couple of them a year. If you take this course and pass, you are only given a 3 wheel motorcycle license.

The regular motorcycle safety course is held almost every weekend in a couple of places around Lancaster. It fills very quickly too.

[Brettssunshine]

Here is Ohio, if you have a two wheel license, it will allow you to ryde a three wheel vehicle. But if you get a three wheel license it will not allow you to ryde a two wheel vehicle. GWRRA in Ohio has a three wheel or Trike class, which cost $30 and is a one day class, 4 hour class and 4 hour parking lot drill.

Wow, that's a nice, short class. In PA, all of the safety courses are free. The 2 wheel class provides the motorcycle and helmet for you but in the 3 wheel class, you have to provide the motorcycle. The two wheel course is 8 hours of classroom with a written test and 10 hours of riding drills with a riding test at the end which includes the dreaded "box" maneuver.