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MichRider
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Hey all! I've read up a lot on this site and its helped a lot. I live in Michigan, South of Jackson for the Summer and in Kalamazoo during the school year (WMU). With gas skyrocketing and having a car that doesn't get great MPG, I was looking for a way to 1-save gas money since right now i burn over $20 a week 2-Find an alternative form of transportation that relieves our countries need for oil.
I don't have a motor yet but Im looking at getting a 70cc Howell Motor from a site called "thatsdax" (they recommended this site). I am also considering upgrading from the 44T to the 36T. I have a Mountain Bike with 24in wheels thats I'm planning on sticking the motor on.
So far, I have scoured the Michigan government page and have found nothing on Motorized Bikes. They only have things on mopeds which they say don't exceed 30 mph. The motor I intend on getting should put me above that. I'm going to be calling the Michigan DMV here in a few days to find out what they say and once I get back to college I'm going to find out what is allowed within the city limits. I'll get back to you with my findings.
Another issue I'm having is the fact that I'm living at home for the summer and my mom isn't to keen on the idea. Safety and all that stuff. I'm going to get the motor but as far as not being harassed about while I'm at home ....(also the time when I need it most bc I go the most driving) Any advice? Beside promising safe routes and a helmet?
I don't have a motor yet but Im looking at getting a 70cc Howell Motor from a site called "thatsdax" (they recommended this site). I am also considering upgrading from the 44T to the 36T. I have a Mountain Bike with 24in wheels thats I'm planning on sticking the motor on.
So far, I have scoured the Michigan government page and have found nothing on Motorized Bikes. They only have things on mopeds which they say don't exceed 30 mph. The motor I intend on getting should put me above that. I'm going to be calling the Michigan DMV here in a few days to find out what they say and once I get back to college I'm going to find out what is allowed within the city limits. I'll get back to you with my findings.
Another issue I'm having is the fact that I'm living at home for the summer and my mom isn't to keen on the idea. Safety and all that stuff. I'm going to get the motor but as far as not being harassed about while I'm at home ....(also the time when I need it most bc I go the most driving) Any advice? Beside promising safe routes and a helmet?