Where do you ride?

buzzler · #1 06-08-2008, 08:56 PM

Hi All,

I am a newcomer, I posted once before to ask a question about disc brakes. I am happy to say that my installation is complete and successful. I have had my bike up and running now for a week and it is cool.

My next question is, where do you ride? From what I can gather, in New York State, these bikes are not legal on the roads. That's kind of a drag 'cuz I wanted the thing to ride to work. I still plan to do it, I just have to try to stay under the radar so to speak. I was just wondering what the general consensus is of those who love this hobby. Do you guys really ride these bikes on the road?

Buzzler

silvermaker5 · #2 06-08-2008, 10:33 PM

I am also new to the fourm, and from NY. I do ride it to and from work about 8 miles each way. The road that I take has a speed limit of 40mph, my bike can only go about 32-33mph top speed on the flat, 36mph on the down hill so far. So I ride on the side of the road. However when I get close to work the speed limit changes to 30mph. I move into the lane there. I have passed by a cop car several time like this. I have not been stoped yet.

unwired · #3 06-11-2008, 07:48 PM

I read somewhere that speeds above 20 mph are not permitted in most states wihtout some sort of license.

Does anyone have an official ruling for New York (or other states)?

I'll post this next question on other areas too but does anyone in NY (or North Jersey) have any suggestions on good places to get a new bike?

I've been looking at a number of cruisers and choppers online but they all seem to be on the west coast.

Thanks.

silvermaker5 · #4 06-11-2008, 09:25 PM

Where abouts in NY? I am in Syracue, and there are a few places that I can point you to if in the CNY area. As for the rules I was told if the vehicle has an engine smaller than 50cc and not faster than 35mph than you are fine. Plus, if you are able to pedal as well then it is another class that is exempt from license and registration. I have passed plenty of cops and they didn't look twice at me, as a target for a ticket any way. The cops around here are some what laid back.

**Dave31** · #5 06-11-2008, 09:57 PM

I ride on the road everyday(Bike lane). The city of Tucson was trying to ban motorized bicycle's. But Roland, owner of Spooky Tooth cycles and other motorized bike owner's took the fight to city council.
We can ride with no insurance, no registration, no MC driver's license. We only have a 20mph speedlimit which is a small price to pay. And we can only ride to the right of the road or bike lanes.
There are many here in Tucson who have registered thier MB's and operate them in the street with all other traffic. Some say they cant do it because thier is no VIN number. Here in Tucson you just pay $5.00 and have it inspected after you install all your light's speedometer mirror ect. And they use the serial from your bike as a VIN number. But of course every state is not the same.

**Dave31** · #6 06-11-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by unwired

I read somewhere that speeds above 20 mph are not permitted in most states wihtout some sort of license.

Does anyone have an official ruling for New York (or other states)?

I'll post this next question on other areas too but does anyone in NY (or North Jersey) have any suggestions on good places to get a new bike?

I've been looking at a number of cruisers and choppers online but they all seem to be on the west coast.

Thanks.

New York Moped Laws

Check with your local DMV or even the local police dept.

**Dave31** · #7 06-11-2008, 10:07 PM

Here is some more NY Info

NYS DMV - Frequently Asked Questions
You will have to scroll down to Motor assisted bicycles

roman415 · #8 06-11-2008, 11:49 PM

I am new as well form California. Just put together my bike last weekend. I do not have the guts to take it to work yet as I do not want to deal with random breakage. Going to wait until the engine is broken in, and I have a better feel for what CAN go wrong.

In my area, we are fortunate enough to have a lot of bike paths and trails, as well as great scenery, so I have basically been riding around the county and having a blast.

Felt like I would chime in about California laws. From what I understand from the motorcycle driver hand book, as long as you can pedal the bike (keeping it a motorized BICYCLE), and stay under 30 mph you do not need a driver's license to ride, just a helmet on your skull

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/dl655/dl665mcycle.pdf <- link to the hand book

nitroscope8 · #9 06-15-2008, 08:56 PM

I posted my own thread about nys laws in the laws forum. Ill be heading out to the NYSDMV on wednesday to get all the info I need to get this thing registered as a class C moped.

silvermaker5 · #10 06-16-2008, 07:22 PM

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New York Moped Laws

On this page it said that a motor-assisted bicycle does not qualify for a registration as a motorcycle, moped or ATV. Are you sure it can be registered?

I am selling my bike, looking to go faster for longer distances any way. The guy that wants to buy has the consern about not being able to register.