If you do ask them anything else then I would like to request that you ask about a CC limit. And body panels and brake lights....
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My advise is, stop poking the bear. They're never going to give you the answer you want to hear, because they can't. There's a problem in Texas law concerning motor bicycles.
Size of the motor, or how fast it goes doesn't matter. Texas law states that all motor vehicles are considered self propelled. All that matters is, is it considered self propelled, or not? If it is, it's a motor vehicle, and has to be licensed, and insured, and the whole nine yards.
The problem is there's no defined definition in Texas law of what constitutes self propelled, but one thing is for sure. If a cop sees you ride off from a stop without pedaling, your bike is self propelled, and you're riding an illegal unregistered moped, or motorcycle. Having to pedal away from a stop is your only defense in court.
I see what your saying, have the big engine and sports bike like body just be sure to pedal away from a stop. Or would that be abuse of the grey zone? I'm not planning on being reckless just want a really of the wall bike. (That's why in my self intro thread I asked about registration.)
China Girl sighting in Carrollton. I was across the street and noticed something looked funny about the bicycle waiting at the light. Then I realized it was a china girl at large. Then less than a week later I saw another one in the same area of town.
I also ran across 3 eBikes at large in the last month.
This A2B was riding close to my house in Farmers Branch
I was riding my Storm on the White Rock Trail and came upon another Storm riding toward me.
And another day while riding my Stealth I spoted an iZip with a front hub motor in Carrollton
I also ran across 3 eBikes at large in the last month.
This A2B was riding close to my house in Farmers Branch
I was riding my Storm on the White Rock Trail and came upon another Storm riding toward me.
And another day while riding my Stealth I spoted an iZip with a front hub motor in Carrollton
That makes 5 motor bicycles I've run across in the last month. That's a record for sure. Usually if I see 1 china girl in a year that's about average, but I've been seeing maybe 4 or 5 eBikes a year, and now it seems like sightings are increasing.
Ran across another eBike today riding in Farmers Branch. This is John, and he's 80 years old. He said he can't see well enough to drive anymore, so he bought this bike so he can grocery shop and run errands, and whatnot.
Seems like I'm running across eBikes at large in greater frequency.
Seems like I'm running across eBikes at large in greater frequency.
Hum, This is a good idea. This type of motor bicycle may make life easy and comfortable. It may reduce the hassle of jerking on the street.
There's rouge china girl in my neighborhood. I've seen him riding past my house a couple of times now in the last few months.
Last week a couple of my friends and I were out riding our eBikes, and we spotted a friction drive motor bicycle going down the street in Carrollton
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Last week a couple of my friends and I were out riding our eBikes, and we spotted a friction drive motor bicycle going down the street in Carrollton
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I spotted a black MB at the new Wal-Mart near us last week. (Sorry, I forgot to take a picture.) My wife was in a hurry, so I didn't get to check it out.
I got my motobike today 49.ccIf you live in Texas and want to start riding motor bicycles, or already are, check in here, and tell us about your riding experiences. Texas is very motor bicycle friendly.
I live in Dallas, and have been riding for over 2 1/2 years. I've never been hassled by the police for riding my motor bicycle on the streets, and when I have time I usually ride 30 miles at a time.
If you're close enough to ride with me let me know, and we'll have fun. There's getting to more and more of us everyday.
I live in FB, cop at the historical park waved me down the other day just to ask I use a headlight at night and to tell me my bike was cool. Do you live around here? I would love a riding partner
