Does anybody know if military bases (specifically Marine bases in SoCal) have any restrictions on handlebar heights?
I was poking around some base orders but didn't find anything, so do they even care how tall apes are, or do they just go by the state regulations?
Thanks!

 

Probably state/local laws prevail. In the Army your Plt. Sgt. has to sign off that your POV is roadworthy. If you get by him you're probably good to go.

 

I'm stationed at Pendleton now and have 16"apes. I have never been hassled about them. If I remember right, Pendleton regs state they can't be above shoulder height...don't know about Miramar or MCRD.

 

Sounds good... ill be going to 29 Palms in about a year, and then hopefully back to Pendleton after that.

 

California state law is legal up to 6" above the shoulders.

 

I'm active duty Navy stationed at 32nd Street in San Diego and I guarantee no one will say anything about apes. The only thing they really look for is the reflective vest. Most guys wear the NWU's through the gate anyway.

Likewise for MCAS Miramar if you're down in this area.

 

At Ft. Sill (Army) they use the Oklahoma state regulations, if enforced at all. Some soldiers riding here with apes that I know are illegal by state standards.

 

I am sure all the military branches follow the same guidelines, about it has to meet the state you are in laws, etc. At least that is what the AF goes by, but you can always talk to your base safety office and see what they have to say on the matter. Anytime I have had a motorcycle safety question I just give them a call to clear up my question.

 

Here at Scott AFB, IL they hammer you on alot of things for not having the proper gear on. Reflective vest, Sturdy over the ankle boots, gloves, long sleeve shirt on (minimum) for upper body protective requirements, full face helmet visor must be shut unless you have glasses on underneath, half helmets have to wear sunglasses. But yeah I don't think they will get you much problems on any base about apes, they focus mainly on the safety gear you are wearing.

 

They follow state laws.

Relective vests are no longer required on Marine Corps installations.