I don't have the Federal law in front of me but motorized machines over 50cc without a VIN are considered ORV (Off Road Vehicles) but allows for states to regulate their legal use on roadways.
The feds don't gibe a crap what you are riding or building for that metter, the states make their laws, and after that once again it comes down to the beat cop just wanting to keep people safe that with a glance determines if he or she should have a closer look at you.
Look safe, ride safe, you'll be safe in everyone's eyes and as I mentioned before I have never been dicked with even going 30+MPH on a 35MPH road with a pair of cops pacing me in a patrol car side by side until we all smiled and nodded and they went on about their real business
But then again there is always that dick cop, or that dick rider, so laws help.
The feds don't gibe a crap what you are riding or building for that metter, the states make their laws, and after that once again it comes down to the beat cop just wanting to keep people safe that with a glance determines if he or she should have a closer look at you.
Look safe, ride safe, you'll be safe in everyone's eyes and as I mentioned before I have never been dicked with even going 30+MPH on a 35MPH road with a pair of cops pacing me in a patrol car side by side until we all smiled and nodded and they went on about their real business
But then again there is always that dick cop, or that dick rider, so laws help.