illinois law

Does anyone out there know the Illinois law on home built motor bikes or where to find info. Just getting started on this. This is great stuff!!!!

Call your DMV/BMV and ask for the laws covering MOTOR ASSISTED BICYCLES.

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Thanks, I did just that and the law states that anything over 50cc must be licenced. Maybe I can find a 50 cc motor. Any advice?

The chinese motors are not marked as to what size displacement. So my advice would be get a good engine and stamp it 48cc. But you didn't hear me say that.............

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Harbor freight has the stamps. Also for the laws check municode.com, I was really worried about getting some kind of ticket on mine I did some research and found that they are legal in the city ordanance. I was so happy, I printed off a copy, and carry it around with me. Cops do not know the CC it looks like a 49cc to me. Just never say moped, say pedal assisted bicycle. Take your bike into the local Police department and register it as a bicycle, and then put an engine on it after registration. For a back up plan. Just be cool on it and you probably won't have to worry even if it is illegal technacally.

There are bicycle engine kits that are under 50cc, but as stated above, these frame mount china-co engines are not marked/easily marked.

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spookytooth in tuscon has clutch arm plates that are engraved '48cc'
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