What Type Registration?

[rambler]

Missouri dealer told me that an owner has the option of registering a Spyder as either a motorcycle or as a car. Is that true? If yes, is it only in MIssouri? Which other states might it also be true?

And finally, if an owner has an option, what are some advantages or disadvantages to registering the Spyder as one or the other.

Roy Not-Yet-An-Owner-But-Looking Ramsey

 

[Latemarch]

Missouri dealer told me that an owner has the option of registering a Spyder as either a motorcycle or as a car. Is that true? If yes, is it only in MIssouri? Which other states might it also be true?

And finally, if an owner has an option, what are some advantages or disadvantages to registering the Spyder as one or the other.

Roy Not-Yet-An-Owner-But-Looking Ramsey

__:hun:
:shocked: Your sales person is apparently clueless. It's a motorcycle in Missouri.

 

[SSG Bean]

Yes; definitely a motorcycle in MO. If you don't already have your motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license, you'll need to at least take the written test to get started. I'd advise taking the MSF course to knock out the riding portion of the test. I've heard the test is nearly impossible on the Spyder and, once you pass, you are restricted to three wheels... Which may be fine with you, but I know I wanted the option to be able to ride a motorcycle also.

 

[rambler]

It was the salesman (don't recall his name) at Reno's on Holmes Road in SE Kansas City area that told me this. He further said that, while I had to have an "M" endorsement on my driver's license to take a test ride (I do have the endorsement and I did take the test-ride), that I am NOT required to have an "M" on my license to buy, license and drive the Spyder.
Sounds like all this is pretty much hooey.
Is the Spyder legally a motorcycle in ALL states?
Thx in advance.
Roy Wondering-Who-To-Believe-Now Ramsey

 

[DynamoBT]

When I went to the "Try" pages on the BRP Spyder website to register for the Corporate Event Test Ride at a local dealer, there was a feature on the registration page that allowed you to put the name of your state in a search and up came the laws for that state.

I only know New Hampshire. Any vehicle with less than 4 wheels is considered a motorcycle and requires an "M" on your license to ride or drive. There is even a 3 wheeled car around that you sit in and steer like a car that still requires an "M" to drive.

At the Test Ride, only thos with "M" on their license could take the Spyder out on the Open Road Test. Others could still try the Spyder but had to stay on the closed course in the parking lot of the dealership.

As far as I know only California and Nevada do not require an "M" to take the Spyder out on the roads.

 

[caser]

Missouri dealer told me that an owner has the option of registering a Spyder as either a motorcycle or as a car. Is that true? If yes, is it only in MIssouri? Which other states might it also be true?

And finally, if an owner has an option, what are some advantages or disadvantages to registering the Spyder as one or the other.

Roy Not-Yet-An-Owner-But-Looking Ramsey

MC lic. not required in Cal.

 

[jwfranklin]

I beleive motorcycle license is not required in South Caroina.

 

[brutus450]

In NY, a motorvehicle with 3 wheels or less is considered a motorcycle and requires a M endorsement. I took my motorcycle roadtest on the spyder on got a 3 wheel restriction (which is fine by me) my friends cant say "lets switch bikes for a while"! ha ha they cant ride the sypder because I cant ride thier bike. And quite honestly - I DONT wanna get off the Spyder! After the spyder I no interest in 2 wheels

NY road test was easy. Took 2 right hand turns and 2 left hand turns. I couldnt do the required figure eights becuase the road was too narrow but I guess he saw I was stable and looked both ways when I did try to do it.

 

[SSG Bean]

It was the salesman (don't recall his name) at Reno's on Holmes Road in SE Kansas City area that told me this. He further said that, while I had to have an "M" endorsement on my driver's license to take a test ride (I do have the endorsement and I did take the test-ride), that I am NOT required to have an "M" on my license to buy, license and drive the Spyder.
Sounds like all this is pretty much hooey.
Is the Spyder legally a motorcycle in ALL states?
Thx in advance.
Roy Wondering-Who-To-Believe-Now Ramsey

I'm sure it's all symantics... But you don't have to have anything to buy it or license it, except insurance to satisfy your finance company and MODOT. However, to drive it, you must at least have a learner's permit. Then when you go to take the driver's test on the spyder, you'll get the M endorsement with a W restriction. This means you're restricted to three wheeled vehicles. I'm surprised that the guys at Reno's would purposely mislead you. I've dealt with them to get my Spyder serviced and it seemed like a great place to do business. Whatever the case, it doesn't really matter since you already have your motorcycle license, but I hope you enjoyed your test drive! Let me know if you end up buying one. I work at Ft. Leavenworth, so I'm just up the road from you. There are also a couple other Spyders in the area, and we'd be happy to get together for a ride!:thumbup:

 

[zzneonzz]

TN states anything 2 or 3 wheels is a Motorcycle and requires the M endorsement to legally drive on the streets. I belive only 2 states allow you to ride a spyder without the motorcycle or trike endorsement. CA is one of them but not sure what the other is.