That's what I'm working on doing as well. From what I've read on some threads about it, powersonic has a pretty good selection of rechargeable 12v batteries for like 20bucks.
And people from other states always knocking California. SURE DMV is gonna get the money, But then they let ya put a 4hp motor on a bicycle and ride like the wind. California aint hard to live in, Ya just gotta cross yer t's and dot yer I's.
Sure isn't hard at all. Got pulled over today by some park rangers after riding on a "bike path" that basically just connected two adjacent parking lots. They started by saying these things are illegal, but then I pulled out my MAGIC DMV PAPERWORK and showed them what the law really was. "Sir, here is V.C.406, part (b) applies to electric bikes and here is part (a): under 4hp, check, auto trans, check, bla blah." He took my license and the papers to check it out, then I said, "wait a minute, 3rd page here is the registration form I mailed to DMV to get my plate, frame numbers and everything checks out". As they were pullin me over my chainring BB bolt fell out and the chainring and chain fell off the JS, so I was looking for the screw. I asked if they had some tools, like a ratchet/driver set, the lady ranger pulled a set out and said which one do you need.. I said.. well it looks like a 13 or 14mm.. so if you have 9/16".. tried it and it fit perfect. Used it to swap the bolt from the left crank arm over to the right.. hoping the taper was holding the left one on well (it held to my home).And people from other states always knocking California. SURE DMV is gonna get the money, But then they let ya put a 4hp motor on a bicycle and ride like the wind. California aint hard to live in, Ya just gotta cross yer t's and dot yer I's.
Glad we could help out.
fatdaddy.
unless otherwise posted, you can ride it wherever a regular pedal bike is allowed. BUT why argue with some cop if he's just gonna let ya go. Being RIGHT isn't always the right thing to do.
fatdaddy.
Like I said, Unless otherwise posted. If there's an ord. against it, IT will probably be posted. You've seen the signs before, usually something like, NO skateboards, motorized vehicles or motor driven cycles allowed. If theres a local ord. against it, it will probably be posted. but always a good idea to look up the ord. that controls that particular pathway. I bet threre's a sign somewhere along that path with a ord. number on it.If there is a different VC section that proves otherwise please post it. I was hoping I would find it upon reading your comment and add it to the paperwork I carry with me, but got the bad news instead
It's $21 now as it goes up a $1 every year.
Guess I will have to give them a call. Sent a check for $20 with the registration application by regular mail and got my plate in under two weeks in the mail with my registration document. I will post the document I got later.
I find nothing in the DMV website that says you MUST have insurance, All it says is you should contact your Ins. provider to see if they will cover you. You "should" is NOT you "MUST". I've been going through the DMV site for years and have never seen anywhere that that says insurance is required. A good idea, of course, but not required. If anyone can find something different, let me know and I'll add it to my long list of M.B. regs. I've acquired over the years.
You must be a very bad boy.
