Saw this and thought, hmmm. Not a bad way to get to work.
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Saw this and thought, hmmm. Not a bad way to get to work.
Right up until the girl in the Hummer who's talking on the phone, putting on her makeup, smoking, eating breakfast, and changing her bra doesn't see you and squashes you like a bug...
(..says the guy in the 2400lb Miata..)
It says it is "classified as a motorcycle according to the NHTSA". I wonder how this would translate to things like helmet laws and motorcycle licenses. :confused:
In Texas it would mean helmets and such...Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Even though it is enclosed?
I'm reading the rest of the code section now... hold on...Quote:
Originally Posted by Magma
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Well, if the NHTSA labels it a motorcycle, then there would be nothing the state could do to supercede that (I believe) and all Texas motorcycle laws would adhere to it and it's riders.
LinKIe to Texas Motorcycle Laws...
I thought riders over 18 in Texas were not required to wear a helmet?
Not suggesting that it would be a good idea to ride a bike without one...
Edit: Looks like it's 21 and up in Texas:
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(b) Motorcycle helmet exemption. Persons 21 years old or older are exempt from wearing a motorcycle helmet if they:
(1) have successfully completed a motorcycle operator training course as approved under Texas Transportation Code, Ch. 662; or,
(2) are covered by a health insurance plan providing the person with at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of an accident while operating or riding upon a motorcycle.
Right, provided you adhere to their two rules... meh...Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
What the heck! Sign me up for one. (Although it would be at least the second year model to get the bugs out!)
I don't have any tangible evidence at my disposal, but I heard a rumor that Texas is (soon) going to change the laws to read all motorcycle operators and passengers will be required to wear helmets, no exceptions. Like I said, though, I can't prove it.
Even when they had a helmet law on the books, the use of an enclosed cockpit motorcycle was exempt.
I personally liked the 1985 Pulse much better.
I said it before and I'll say it again. If you don't think you need a helmet, you're probably right.Quote:
Originally Posted by boisking
There is a guy who lived just up Davis from my old house in North Richland Hills (not far from Sammm's new place) that owns one of these. I used to see him driving it around all the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Radio-Active
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Originally Posted by sammm
Forget the helmet - what about the stability of a vehicle with one front wheel and two rear wheels?
More important than ever to get all your braking done before you start to turn.
Good point Hal.....I think this is why they don't make 3 wheel ATV's anymore ::hal::Quote:
Originally Posted by onething