Going to Dealership Tomorrow for 2015 RT -- Please Advise.

[latony007]

Im not much on riding courses but i guess im just old school and learned to ride two wheeled dirt bikes when i was 12 but never owned a street bike till i turned 40. Anyway whoever said there is no permit for M is certainly wrong as we have seen from other posts. In CA you can have your permit in about 10 minutes and be able to ride as much as you want during the day, no night riding or passengers. You have up to 6 months (but can go back anytime you want) to use the permit then you have to go back and take the on bike test, which basically is a trip around the DMV that he tester watches you go through the gears make turns on the street etc. Then you come back and the put you on a little test course where you have to ride in between some cones and around in a tight circle twice between two lines about 21 inches apart without putting your foot down and your done. Its tough if you are on a big bike, i dont think its even possible on say a goldwing but you just borrow or rent a small bike to take the test. In CA you DO NOT need ANY kind of endorsement to ride a spyder, just a car drivers license, i think we are the only state except maybe deleware.

Anyway its free so might as well go get the permit.

 

[JayBros]

:yikes::firstplace: TAKE A CLASS!!!!! Never heard of a learners permit for a M endorsement, in any state.
Know most of the E coast states have two types of endorsement, M for motorcycle & M3 for trike motorcycle. The class will guide you & maybe offer proper test vehicles, worth looking into. Best of luck to you:thumbup:

NC has a learners permit for M endorsement good for 18 months. Best approach here is get permit; do test ride(s); take MSF basic rider course, successful passage of which will count as DMV road test for permanent endorsement and insurance rate break; decide and buy Spyder although that can be done at any time with learners permit.

 

[ARtraveler]

RE: MC Permits and endorsements: Have lived in MN, WI, IN, and AK. All of these states required passing a MC written and a road test on the bike you were being licensed for. In AK you either get a M (two wheel) or an M3 (three wheel) endorsement. If you have a M you are good to go on three in AK. When you pass the MC written test you are given a PERMIT that allows you to operate a motorcycle or trike for up to one year before taking the road test.

 

[Bfromla]

You Seriously think that?

I think every state DOES offer a learners permit and that's how you have to pass the written portion of the M endorsement. You are not forced to take a motorcycle safety class through Harley or equal. I went the learner's permit route to teach myself and tried to pass the road test portion at the DMV. However, I failed so I went and signed up with Harley Davidson to go through their MSF class and get my license that way.

Now the CDL endorsement probably doesn't allow for a learners permit, but I don't care about that one.

Yes seriouslynojoke Forgive my Redneck yall but, only learners permit, (I know of is for car, when your under 18 where you are required to have a fully licensed adult ride with you.) As far as the motorcycle endorsement is all pass or fail the MSF class is recommended but not required, if you prove you pass the class the dmv will often skip the road portion of test. Again here in Louisiana whith the worst roads in nation! Only state I've gotten my license from, my knowledge of others is from here & family that has moved around(i hear what how pretty it is & what they fuss about) fyi my state is catch 22 on how you get it too!
You must have endorsement for insurance, but cant cant take road test without insurance or someone's insured bike:banghead::hun: nojoke a instructor of MSF class helps lots of students with that:firstplace:So yes Its all screwed up. As if the dmv wasn't a pain enough already. Glad yall can point new member in right direction:2thumbs:

 

[latony007]

RE: MC Permits and endorsements: Have lived in MN, WI, IN, and AK. All of these states required passing a MC written and a road test on the bike you were being licensed for. In AK you either get a M (two wheel) or an M3 (three wheel) endorsement. If you have a M you are good to go on three in AK. When you pass the MC written test you are given a PERMIT that allows you to operate a motorcycle or trike for up to one year before taking the road test.

ok so if you have to road test on the bike you are being licensed for what if in those states you sell the bike and then buy a different one? You have to go back and take the test again??
BTW in CA you also have that class option, if you take the class you do not have to take the test i pictured above. if you dont take a class then you must pass the "road" test but after either your good to ride any 2 wheeler.

However to answer the original question about going to the dealer my best advise would be GO. Sit on the various models, see which is more comfy for you. if you are going to take the wife or passengers the majority of the time really the RT is by far the best option. Make sure you get a good deal. look around the internet see what prices are going for. Imotorsports is a good bench mark and they will ship the unit to you for free if you get a dealer that wont deal. The main requirement for getting a good deal is being prepared to walk away.

 

[jephillips44]

Nc does offer a permit. I got mine and you can ride on the streets just not carry a passenger. Tennessee does not offer one. What part of NC? I took my safety course in Greensboro and at that time(3 years ago) Raleigh was the only place that offered one

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[Sarge707]

The Original Poster Seems to be from Virginia and should Look up the requirements for his particular situation? Nothing from any other State has any bearing on his situation?

 

[RotaxDuramax]

Mine wasn't a planned purchase either. Saw them on a Saturday, and thought they were cool. Went back on Monday and bought it. Tuesday I went and got the permit and went back to the dealer and dad got one too. Played all day Wednesday, and took the test on Thursday.

 

[debbiepalamar]

Move to Nevada. No motorcycle license required to ryde the Can-Am! Helmets optional.

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[latony007]

well he was supposed to go yesterday hopefully he comes back and reports the results

 

[robmorg]

MSF Course is Worthwhile.

Regardless of the method you use to get your "M" endorsement (assuming you need one in your state for a Spyder), I would still take at least the classroom part of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course that are offered free of charge by the DMV in most states. Safety considerations are the same for a motorcycle and a Spyder, and you will learn all sorts of useful information that will make you a safer rider on the street.