Motorcycle?

Scootergptx · 02-02-2018, 11:38 AM

Didn't think they should have gotten the motorcycle title to begin with, but now it's even more like a car.

Don't get me wrong, I think they're novel. But no way is this a bike. And now they have a roof and full windshield. And they could have at least had the shield follow the lines of the pillars.

**GIBBY** · 02-02-2018, 11:51 AM

I have driven one several times and they are a blast, but you are right it is not a motorcycle.

OldSchool · 02-02-2018, 02:13 PM

Polaris attempted to have the stingers licensed in every state as an automobile when they originally introduced them. Most of the states failed to recognize them for various reasons. The only option given to them was motorcycle, (fancy trike). Last I heard they are still fighting the battle to get them moved to the automobile class. Why? Don't know, just the info I got from my local Polaris dealer.

Scootergptx · 02-02-2018, 02:19 PM

They tried to title them as motorcycles in Texas and ran into problems with that. Doesn't meet the requirements here defined as a motorcycle. No saddle type seat. Not sure how much money they gave the state, but they finally did get them to allow it. Would think it would fail more safety regulations titled as a car.

The Black Knight · 02-02-2018, 05:02 PM

Not a motorcycle, for me.

magicgrotto · 02-02-2018, 07:34 PM

I think the English one is better ! type Reliant super van 3 into Google !

redjay · 02-02-2018, 09:54 PM

The Reliant was a nightmare ! One wheel at the front, 2 at the rear.
The ones that did not wreck by turning over were destroyed by fire.

**smokier** · 02-03-2018, 06:25 AM

There is a Slingshot in Savanah Ill done like the BatMobile. It looks good, but still not a motorcycle...
If (when?) I go three wheels, it'll be a Spyder...

Scootergptx · 02-03-2018, 09:55 AM

My brother in law had a Spyder for years. Really liked it. My sister didn't like it when it hit bumps or holes. Said she felt everyone. Just traded it in not too long ago for a Goldwing trike.

duffy · 02-03-2018, 11:33 AM

I do believe the Fed is what is driving the classification......if it doesn't have at least four wheels it can't be considered an auto. The English Morgan is another good example. I'm going to test drive one of them one day.

**MAS Tequila** · 02-03-2018, 01:28 PM

The big deal is having to comply with helmet laws.

mick56 · 02-03-2018, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

The Reliant was a nightmare ! One wheel at the front, 2 at the rear.
The ones that did not wreck by turning over were destroyed by fire.

Mostly driven/ridden by tight fisted,flat capped, northern ferret racers.

Scootergptx · 02-03-2018, 07:02 PM

I wouldn't mind taking a spin in one. I don't hate them, I just don't see how something with pedals, bucket seats and a steering wheel can even come close to being a bike.

And is there some kind of law that says you have to bling the sh*t out of them? Saw one the other evening going down the road. Looked like small, mobile whore house.

mick56 · 02-03-2018, 07:30 PM

There was a time,under British law,that you could ride/drive,a 3 wheeler with a learners licence.That applied to chairs too.( motorcycle & sidecar) to you yanks.So no crash helmet was required either.As a learner,you were stuck with a 250cc.Many a young man bought a 650cc bike,and bolted a chair onto it to get around the law.Some of us ended up in hospital.

mick56 · 02-03-2018, 08:29 PM

You decide.

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...rgan+3+wheeler

02-02-2018, 11:38 AM	#1
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02-02-2018, 02:13 PM	#3
OldSchool Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ballwin,MO. Posts: 1,542	Polaris attempted to have the stingers licensed in every state as an automobile when they originally introduced them. Most of the states failed to recognize them for various reasons. The only option given to them was motorcycle, (fancy trike). Last I heard they are still fighting the battle to get them moved to the automobile class. Why? Don't know, just the info I got from my local Polaris dealer. __________________
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02-02-2018, 02:19 PM	#4
Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	They tried to title them as motorcycles in Texas and ran into problems with that. Doesn't meet the requirements here defined as a motorcycle. No saddle type seat. Not sure how much money they gave the state, but they finally did get them to allow it. Would think it would fail more safety regulations titled as a car. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash
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02-02-2018, 05:02 PM	#5
The Black Knight Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 6,009	Not a motorcycle, for me. __________________ VBA 02514 - VROC 35394 VN 800 A - VN 900 Classic VN 1700 Vaquero Usque ad finem. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-02-2018, 07:34 PM	#6
magicgrotto Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Doncaster UK Posts: 92	I think the English one is better ! type Reliant super van 3 into Google !
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02-02-2018, 09:54 PM	#7
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,925	The Reliant was a nightmare ! One wheel at the front, 2 at the rear. The ones that did not wreck by turning over were destroyed by fire. Last edited by redjay; 02-03-2018 at 02:06 PM.
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02-03-2018, 06:25 AM	#8
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	There is a Slingshot in Savanah Ill done like the BatMobile. It looks good, but still not a motorcycle... If (when?) I go three wheels, it'll be a Spyder...
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02-03-2018, 09:55 AM	#9
Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	My brother in law had a Spyder for years. Really liked it. My sister didn't like it when it hit bumps or holes. Said she felt everyone. Just traded it in not too long ago for a Goldwing trike. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash
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02-03-2018, 11:33 AM	#10
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	I do believe the Fed is what is driving the classification......if it doesn't have at least four wheels it can't be considered an auto. The English Morgan is another good example. I'm going to test drive one of them one day.
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02-03-2018, 01:28 PM	#11
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	The big deal is having to comply with helmet laws. __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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02-03-2018, 07:02 PM	#13
Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	I wouldn't mind taking a spin in one. I don't hate them, I just don't see how something with pedals, bucket seats and a steering wheel can even come close to being a bike. And is there some kind of law that says you have to bling the sh*t out of them? Saw one the other evening going down the road. Looked like small, mobile whore house. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash
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02-03-2018, 07:30 PM	#14
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	There was a time,under British law,that you could ride/drive,a 3 wheeler with a learners licence.That applied to chairs too.( motorcycle & sidecar) to you yanks.So no crash helmet was required either.As a learner,you were stuck with a 250cc.Many a young man bought a 650cc bike,and bolted a chair onto it to get around the law.Some of us ended up in hospital. __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.
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02-03-2018, 08:29 PM	#15
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	You decide. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...rgan+3+wheeler __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.
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