Reply With QuoteRight 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..)
2005 Lava Orange MSM #601/1428
211 rwhp, 195 ft. lbs on 1/6/07
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..)
'96 M-edition
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.
In Texas it would mean helmets and such...Originally Posted by Titus
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.
Even though it is enclosed?
2005 Lava Orange MSM #601/1428
211 rwhp, 195 ft. lbs on 1/6/07
I'm reading the rest of the code section now... hold on...
Edit -
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...
Last edited by Treibenschnell; 02-16-2007 at 10:51 AM.
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:
(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.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Right, provided you adhere to their two rules... meh...
What the heck! Sign me up for one. (Although it would be at least the second year model to get the bugs out!)
Randy (who'd rather be)
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2005 Saab 9³ Arc 2.0L Turbo
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.
1994 R-package - gone, but not forgotten.
1966 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. Restification in progress. or should I say De-RUSTification in progress?
1984 Honda VF1100S. V4 Fury!
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.
05 MX-5 Mazdaspeed #1024 Titanium Gray Mica
I said it before and I'll say it again. If you don't think you need a helmet, you're probably right.
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.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
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
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