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Oh no you didn't

silversvs said:
Because the Vehicle Code states you only need an M1 (motorcycle) endorsement when operating two wheeled motorcycles or motor driven cycles.
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So you don't need an M1 if you ride a standard trike either? What about a motorcycle that has a permanently attached sidecar?
silversvs said:
Just keep in mind that government takes forever to accomplish change.
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Unless it's for something stupid, in which case they seem to be able to move it trough pretty quickly... :|
 
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Honestly, I think there should be a certification process put into place for this class of vehicle. Many people just jump on Spyders without any prep or training and get serously hurt and even killed.

The riding experience is different enough that I think a certification requirement would be appropriate.
 
DaveT319 said:
So you don't need an M1 if you ride a standard trike either? What about a motorcycle that has a permanently attached sidecar?
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Three wheels = class C only

Two wheeled Harley = M1 required
Bolt a sidecar on that same Harley = class C only
 
silversvs said:
Three wheels = class C only

Two wheeled Harley = M1 required
Bolt a sidecar on that same Harley = class C only
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Fascinating. I've never ridden with a sidecar. Do you think these classifications make sense in terms of the skills needed to operate these different variations on a two-wheeled theme?
 
I'd likely countersteer into a poll within 30 seconds of driving off
 
I've never ridden with a sidecar, but I have ridden an ATV "trike" and that was very strange!:wtf
 
theAmazingKickstand said:
The only real BS is that one vehicle is taking up more than one spot. It's only one notch worse than the retarded scooter riders in SF that park and lean their shit over the line.
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It's super-easy to slide a scooter back into its spot. I'd have to get a few friends to move that sumbitch to a car spot.
 
Ol' Gravy Leg said:
I think they complaint about the scooters was that those effers will encroach your space and park on top of you, given the opportunity.
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You jinxed me! Now I do hate scooters!

That's my bike in between the Bergman and the Honda, which were there when I parked. I left enough room for another person to park between me and the Honda. And look how that asshole parked!

I guess it's not egregious, but it's fuckery all the same. I did want to pick up his back end and turn his scoot sideways, but... workplace and all. :x
 

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Jiggles said:
I'd likely countersteer into a poll within 30 seconds of driving off
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Actually, here is the part that fucks with your head...

As long as all three wheels are on the ground, it steers like a car. Turn left, go left... etc.

The -second- that sidecar wheel leaves the ground the steering reverses back into a regular motorcycle, Turn left, go right.

It is actually important to learn how to ride (drive) a sidecar rig on all two wheels, and while flying the third wheel, at high and low speeds to get accustomed on how to react in terms of steering input when the chair lifts.

They are far harder to master than a standard motorcycle.
 
what used to piss me off to no end in the Financial District was when you would get some asshole n00b scooterist that would jam their damn scooter inbetween your bike and the one in the spot next to yours.

the painted line isn't a parking spot :mad
 
I say stone them, then drop them down a deep well like the minions of satan they are. :twofinger


Humper Fly!
 
Moike said:
Actually, here is the part that fucks with your head...

As long as all three wheels are on the ground, it steers like a car. Turn left, go left... etc.

The -second- that sidecar wheel leaves the ground the steering reverses back into a regular motorcycle, Turn left, go right.

It is actually important to learn how to ride (drive) a sidecar rig on all two wheels, and while flying the third wheel, at high and low speeds to get accustomed on how to react in terms of steering input when the chair lifts.

They are far harder to master than a standard motorcycle.
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Whatever, man. You're just talking out of your ass. Wait, I've seen you on track. Nevermind. :hail :teeth You are one crazy mofo, Moike. You are, however, fun as hell to watch.
 
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