is a trike a real motorcycle?
#41
11-17-2009 | 10:27 AM
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#46
11-17-2009 | 03:14 PM
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Ok count again trike as in tri-bike as in tri=three 
You were just waiting to use this picture, weren't yea, weren't yea
as for the original question if your state has a helmet law for motorcycles, it also applies to trikes, so most states would say yes its a bike.
If I couldn't ride two wheels, I'd take a side car(looking at then anyway) or ride my jeep more, but personal preference(may change as time goes on), I'll never knock anybody for riding a trike, I may snicker a little at those yellow things with two wheels in the front(Can-Am Spyder), I know they're more stable in corners then a regular trike, but they sure do look funky .
You were just waiting to use this picture, weren't yea, weren't yea
as for the original question if your state has a helmet law for motorcycles, it also applies to trikes, so most states would say yes its a bike.
If I couldn't ride two wheels, I'd take a side car(looking at then anyway) or ride my jeep more, but personal preference(may change as time goes on), I'll never knock anybody for riding a trike, I may snicker a little at those yellow things with two wheels in the front(Can-Am Spyder), I know they're more stable in corners then a regular trike, but they sure do look funky .
In Nevada they have a Helmet law, but when we went there for Las Vegas Bike Fest our two friends on Trikes did not have to wear a helmet at all. Nevada considers 2 wheels a bike and anymore is a car. No helmet required.
#47
11-17-2009 | 03:29 PM
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I don't consider trikes motorcycles. State governments feel differently. Motorcycle laws and drivers license requirements apply to trikes, too. Anyone know how insurance companies classify trikes?
Last edited by Geoff; 11-17-2009 at 03:45 PM.
#48
11-17-2009 | 03:38 PM
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My trike is a motorcycle! A three wheeled motorcycle!
The real question being, is the person who came up with this thread, trying to stir up S#%t, or are they just a complete insecure moron?
Just askin!!!!!
The real question being, is the person who came up with this thread, trying to stir up S#%t, or are they just a complete insecure moron?
Just askin!!!!!
#50
11-17-2009 | 04:30 PM
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750 2 stroke triple, Dude!!!!, and with those Mickeys tryin to burn the sides of your thighs off and what about that 50" wheelbase for stability. Either push start or a really weird handstart , and no brakes, awesome!!!!!!!!!