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Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Laws and Legislation forum. Originally Posted by ebmvegan vja4him, Get the bike put together first. You may have to take it to the DMV ...
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Old 11-12-2008, 07:57 PM
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vja4him, Get the bike put together first. You may have to take it to the DMV before they give you a plate since there is no serial number or cc stamped on the motor. You can apply for the M2 liscense or go for the M1 if you want to ride at night. If you take a class on motorcycle safety with the CHP, you do not need to take the actual riding test. You just have to take the written. And if you want to get insured, it will save you some money as well.
What would insurance cost for a motorized bicycle (electric motor, if it makes any difference?)? Or, could I just add my bicycle to my auto insurance? How much extra would it cost each month?

I will need to ride at dark, especially in the morning, now that it's not getting light until late ...
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Call your locat CHP office and ask about taking a motorcycle safety course and schedule one. Once completed, you get a DL 389 form that you take to the DMV. If you are under the age of 21 it is a mandatory course. Over 21 and you can go with out the driving test. Attached is where the info is on the Ca DMV site.

Driver License and Identification (ID) Card Information

And here is the site for the Motorcycle Safety Course.

Welcome to the California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) Website .................................................. ...................

Hope this helps.

By the way, sarting January 1st, 2009, it will be illegal and punishable by up to a $100 fine for smoking in a vehicle with a minor.

Driver license for 2008
That's a good smoking law!! We need the protection for others who don't smoke, and especially children!
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Old 11-12-2008, 11:19 PM
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What would insurance cost for a motorized bicycle (electric motor, if it makes any difference?)? Or, could I just add my bicycle to my auto insurance? How much extra would it cost each month?

I will need to ride at dark, especially in the morning, now that it's not getting light until late ...
You would have to ask your provider if they even cover motorized bikes. Buit if you get amotorcycle rider policy that covers you on any motorcycle, I think it would apply then. It does not apply when you cover the vehicle itself.
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I've been doing some digging on the DMV's website but maybe not enough yet, I'm still unclear on what we can and cannot do on streets with these bikes or what is considered legal or illegal.

I did find this Reg230 form...

http://dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg230.pdf

...which I may or may not do, as of now. I don't have any info on my engine, there's no markings on it what-so-ever so the entire top portion I cannot fill out.

At this point I am just going to ride until I do get pulled over and then go from there. The laws for motorized bicycles are very unclear from what I am finding out.
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I've been doing some digging on the DMV's website but maybe not enough yet, I'm still unclear on what we can and cannot do on streets with these bikes or what is considered legal or illegal.

I did find this Reg230 form...

http://dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg230.pdf

...which I may or may not do, as of now. I don't have any info on my engine, there's no markings on it what-so-ever so the entire top portion I cannot fill out.

At this point I am just going to ride until I do get pulled over and then go from there. The laws for motorized bicycles are very unclear from what I am finding out.
When you do ride, make sure you have a helmet. It increases the likelyhood of you getting pulled over. Most police officers give me a quick look, but htey keep going.
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I do where a helmet, always, and obey all the traffic laws and stay in the bike lanes at all times.
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I've been doing some digging on the DMV's website but maybe not enough yet, I'm still unclear on what we can and cannot do on streets with these bikes or what is considered legal or illegal.

I did find this Reg230 form...

http://dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg230.pdf

...which I may or may not do, as of now. I don't have any info on my engine, there's no markings on it what-so-ever so the entire top portion I cannot fill out.

At this point I am just going to ride until I do get pulled over and then go from there. The laws for motorized bicycles are very unclear from what I am finding out.

I just got my plate from the dmv, I just used my bikes serial number for the vin "was only 10 characters instead of the 17 for a vin" and listed the bikes make "XYZ for mine" and had no problem getting my plate. It is $19 dollars for the plate now, but sent in $18 "I found out after wards, but they still sent it to me. I figure they just want their money and really don't care too much about the details.
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I just got my plate from the dmv, I just used my bikes serial number for the vin "was only 10 characters instead of the 17 for a vin" and listed the bikes make "XYZ for mine" and had no problem getting my plate. It is $19 dollars for the plate now, but sent in $18 "I found out after wards, but they still sent it to me. I figure they just want their money and really don't care too much about the details.
Shadeslay,
Now that you're registered, you will also need an M2 license. Although DMV is not very selective, your local law enforcement might be. The best practices are to wear a a helmet; do not ride your motorbike on the sidewalk, bicycle lane not attached to the road, or a trail (even though if the motor is not engaged); obey the speed limit; and stop at all stop signs. Having a motor on your bike qualifies it to be both a motorized vehicle and a bicycle. Therefor, you are subject to both laws. Yes, DMV wants your money.....but so does the PD or Sheriff's Dept.
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Now that you're registered, you will also need an M2 license. Although DMV is not very selective, your local law enforcement might be. The best practices are to wear a a helmet; do not ride your motorbike on the sidewalk, bicycle lane not attached to the road, or a trail (even though if the motor is not engaged); obey the speed limit; and stop at all stop signs. Having a motor on your bike qualifies it to be both a motorized vehicle and a bicycle. Therefor, you are subject to both laws. Yes, DMV wants your money.....but so does the PD or Sheriff's Dept.

Yep finally just got around to that today, barely passed the written "missed 4". So I have my permit, just got my turn signal/stop light today. It's a shame I can't ride it right now, dang spark plug cap stripped out "dang china parts" I did want to upgrade that anyway. So here I am totally legal and can't ride because of a $2 part.
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Just take some pliers and squish it in a bit if your kit has the rubber spark plug boot.
It works great.

I missed 3 on my M2 test.....
Which signals did you get?
My china signal kit is hilarious, it has like 8 different horn sounds,
one more annoying that the next.

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