Tragedy strikes!!! (well, sorta)

**Bikeguy Joe** · #1 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 08:42 AM

I knew it would happen. I got pulled over by the cops.

I talked to the officer for a long while, and he said, "I can't see you out here again or I will have to write you a ticket, so get the bike home and be safe." That was Fri.

Yesterday, I got pulled over again, COMPLETELY DIFFERENT AREA OF THE COUNTY and YES, it was the SAME officer.

It took some smooth talking (begging almost) to not have the bike "confiscated" (put on a flatbed and hauled to the impound lot for an extra 100 bux). I also did not get ticket. I gave him a story about how I build bikes and sell them, ect. and was testing the bike after repairs. He asked "What were you doing with it yesterday?" Der....I quit lying while I was ahead. I did have to assure him I would ride it home with the engine off, and even removed the masterlink for good measure (of course I put it back on 5 minutes after I rode away).

So, now the bikes are for sale. I am going to miss riding the motorized bikes a lot, and am trying to "find a way". I can't afford to get a bike hauled off, or a ticket.

I'll still pop in here once in awhile to do my thing and moderate, but for now I am going to have to live vicariously through every one here as far as riding goes.

Bummer.

the willi · #2 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 11:34 AM

Dude That Sucks!

Pablo · #3 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 11:35 AM

What the heck are your laws, anyway?

No under 49cc or anything? 4-stroke? Ebike?

GearNut · #4 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 01:39 PM

Ohio does not allow motorized bikes???

ryan2249 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 01:58 PM

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deacon · #6 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 02:05 PM

how about an e bike... They leave a lot to be desired but can be fun as well. What are the ohio laws on ebikes.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #7 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pablo

What the heck are your laws, anyway?

No under 49cc or anything? 4-stroke? Ebike?

The bottom line is that you have to have an "approved" motorized bicycle (because the "approved" bikes are really mopeds). The only one sold as an "approved" model is Wildfire.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #8 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deacon

how about an e bike... They leave a lot to be desired but can be fun as well. What are the ohio laws on ebikes.

Out here in the boonies, I would need a 40 mile range or more.

I have never ridden less than 25 miles in one ride.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #9 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 02:11 PM

I have been riding "illegally" for three years, and this is the first time I have had any kind of hassle.

I know if the same guy catches me out there again, I will have a fine at least, bike confiscated fine and maybe a walk on role in the next episode of "Cops" if thing don't go well.

I think I am done riding these bad babies. I guess I can find something else to idle away the hours.....

GearNut · #10 (**permalink**) 08-30-2009, 02:19 PM

Go electric?
150 lbs of batteries to get a 40 mile range.........
Yer stuck between a rock and a hard nosed cop.