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Is a Spyder considered a Motorcycle?
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tmcquain
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In the Great State of Tennessee:
1) You have to have a MOTORCYCLE License to drive one
2) You insure it thru a MOTORCYCLE insurance policy
3) DMV registers it as MOTORCYCLE
4) You ride on it like a MOTORCYCLE
5) You have to wear a MOTORCYCLE helmet
There is 1 common word.... does everyone see it ?
MOTORCYCLE.....
OF COURSE THAT IS JUST MY HUMBLE OPINION
1) You have to have a MOTORCYCLE License to drive one
2) You insure it thru a MOTORCYCLE insurance policy
3) DMV registers it as MOTORCYCLE
4) You ride on it like a MOTORCYCLE
5) You have to wear a MOTORCYCLE helmet
There is 1 common word.... does everyone see it ?
MOTORCYCLE.....
OF COURSE THAT IS JUST MY HUMBLE OPINION
Rogue Hawk
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I have an F3 and a Ninja 650. They are very different animals.
JimVonBaden
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So is a Vespa 150 and a Harley Road King, still both motorcycles.
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tmcquain
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Well a Chevy Citation and a Corvette are very different Animals as well....but both are cars.....just sayin
JimVonBaden
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Fat Baxter
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I'm glad that the powers-that-be consider it a motorcycle. If they considered it a car (defined for the purposes of this thread as four or more wheels), then all the federal safety standards kick in. Air bags, crumple zones, seat belts, etc.
if it's a motorcycle, that keeps the machine much simpler, and retains the fun factor. IMO, the Slingshot and Elio (upright seats and a steering wheel, instead of straddling the machine and using handlebars) are pushing the envelope, and may eventually draw the unwanted attention of the full regulatory state.
As a sidenote, BMW once looked at an open-air four-wheel toy, the "Just 4/2," using one of its motorcycle engines to move it. It remained a concept only, as (from what I heard) the corporate lawyers weren't about to let it enter production as it was, since it lacked a lot of the mandatory auto safety features. As an engineering exercise, it was fun, and a lot of folks drooled over it, but it was not to be. Once you built it up to safety specs, it would cost as much as a car anyway.
Thus, classifying three-wheelers as motorcycles, regardless of layout, is an escape clause for fun.
if it's a motorcycle, that keeps the machine much simpler, and retains the fun factor. IMO, the Slingshot and Elio (upright seats and a steering wheel, instead of straddling the machine and using handlebars) are pushing the envelope, and may eventually draw the unwanted attention of the full regulatory state.
As a sidenote, BMW once looked at an open-air four-wheel toy, the "Just 4/2," using one of its motorcycle engines to move it. It remained a concept only, as (from what I heard) the corporate lawyers weren't about to let it enter production as it was, since it lacked a lot of the mandatory auto safety features. As an engineering exercise, it was fun, and a lot of folks drooled over it, but it was not to be. Once you built it up to safety specs, it would cost as much as a car anyway.
Thus, classifying three-wheelers as motorcycles, regardless of layout, is an escape clause for fun.
JimVonBaden
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That definition is out of date, like a lot of the Webster dictionary. Look up reverse trike, or trike. They don't even define one with a motor.Straight from Webster...
Bob Denman
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Why not just call them "FUN", and let go of this thread? :dontknow:
Dubld
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It is the same here in Iowa. I will say though, that the insurance is pretty pricey, even though I have a clean driving record.
JimVonBaden
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185 people voted, so far, so obviously people do have opinions!
Bfromla
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State of California for insurance purpose
Okay, I am having issues regarding is it a motorcycle or an automobile? I am using USAA, but the reality is they cannot determine if it is a motorcycle.
In California, you do not need a motorcycle license; however, you need a motorcycle helmet for the Can Am Spyder. This is like the Slingshot...need helmet no motorcycle helmet.
If somebody could provide me some type of information through DMV, State Law, or something that would be greatly appreciated.
Okay, I am having issues regarding is it a motorcycle or an automobile? I am using USAA, but the reality is they cannot determine if it is a motorcycle.
In California, you do not need a motorcycle license; however, you need a motorcycle helmet for the Can Am Spyder. This is like the Slingshot...need helmet no motorcycle helmet.
If somebody could provide me some type of information through DMV, State Law, or something that would be greatly appreciated.
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
A new loan representative maybe? Since when did cars have handlebars. Slingshot is up for grabs in the argument--but I cannot see how they are trying to classify :ani29: as a car??? Has anyone shown them a picture of the :spyder2:?
Bob Denman
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:agree: The problem that you're actually having, is with some nit-wit who lacks common sense! :banghead:
LareBare
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Ditto
Ditto::::::Agreed the whole point of owning and riding is the fun and enjoyment you have NOT how may wheels it has. Nature's real is where it is at in riding.
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
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consider it whatever you want just don't touch or pee on my wheels
Bob Denman
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