Motorized Bikes that aren't street legal in California

[slickdude]

Check these out. Fast but not legal. Uh, I think they go above 20 mph

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByemtRt_CP0&feature=related

I need one of these. Love the sound FX...oh wait, it's real sound in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z765le_xoV4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q6v_0x7M0o&feature=fvwrel

 

[slickdude]

Okay, lets say I bought a Stealth.

Now this thing easily hits over 35mph, not legal at all. But let's say I had no key and it is turned off and I am only pedaling it, is that then legal since it is being ridden only as a regular pedal bike?

 

[Big Red]

Illegal?

Actually bro, it's 30mph for gas, 20mph for electric.
And if ya want to see something that MIGHT be illegal in California, check this out. I found it on Craigslist of all places.
Big Red.

 

[slickdude]

Again let's rephrase my original question. Let's say I had a Stealth Bike. Now that can go about 50 plus on batts. But if it is turned off and I am just pedaling is it legal to street ride as a pedal bike is what my original question was? Or second question. Let's say I got a Stealth Bike and just throttled it to 20mph, then is it legal to ride on the road in the ignition mode? Two questions, anyone able to give me a honest answer here, thanks?

 

[Big Red]

Motorbike Law.

Again let's rephrase my original question. Let's say I had a Stealth Bike. Now that can go about 50 plus on batts. But if it is turned off and I am just pedaling is it legal to street ride as a pedal bike is what my original question was? Or second question. Let's say I got a Stealth Bike and just throttled it to 20mph, then is it legal to ride on the road in the ignition mode? Two questions, anyone able to give me a honest answer here, thanks?

In California an electric bike is limited to 20mph and is not allowed to be pedal assisted to go any faster on level ground. The same applies to a gas bike except it's allowed a top speed of 30mph. Now for question #1. I suppose you could put a Lear jet engine on your bike if you never turn it on. But ANYTHING that can exceed the allowed speed limit is not street legal. I don't think the cop is gonna care that you don't have it running at the time. You might beat it in court if it wasn't running at the time, but I think you would still get a ticket. BUT, If the jet engine was throttled down to never exceed 30mph then it could be street legal.
SO, go ahead and build it. This might prove intresting.
Big Red.

 

[slickdude]

So what you are saying is this. If I had a stealth bike with a potential of 55mph, but I was just pedaling it, I should be fine. If I ride it at 20mph or less I should be fine. If I throttle it beyond that then I am fair game for a ticket or worse? Is this what your reply is to my question?

 

[Big Red]

Legal?

So what you are saying is this. If I had a stealth bike with a potential of 55mph, but I was just pedaling it, I should be fine. If I ride it at 20mph or less I should be fine. If I throttle it beyond that then I am fair game for a ticket or worse? Is this what your reply is to my question?

Not exactly. If it is even POSSIBLE for it to do over 30mph for gas, or 20mph for electric,(in California,) then it is not legal to "fire up" on the street. IF you NEVER fire it up on the street then it could be some kind of grey area. But then, If it's never fired up on the street the cop is gonna have a hard time proving it surpasses the speed limit. I still think you would be going to court over it.
Hey, Just tell the judge that you only use the power plant for the track, and the peddles for the street. If you can get him laughing hard enough you just might beat it in court.
BUT, there are a few bikes that will do 55mph. Most try to make them look "street legal" as possible and try not to get caught speeding. And If you do get caught doing 55 then yer probably gonna lose yer bike and get a GREAT BIG ticket. Now be honest, "IF" you had a bike that would do 55mph, would you ALWAYS keep it at 20mph? I think thats a big fat NEGATIVE.
Big Red.

 

[andrewflores17]

Actually bro, it's 30mph for gas, 20mph for electric.
And if ya want to see something that MIGHT be illegal in California, check this out. I found it on Craigslist of all places.
Big Red.

that should keep traffic out of the way

 

[Big Red]

street legal

So what you are saying is this. If I had a stealth bike with a potential of 55mph, but I was just pedaling it, I should be fine. If I ride it at 20mph or less I should be fine. If I throttle it beyond that then I am fair game for a ticket or worse? Is this what your reply is to my question?

And, OH YEAH. Theres a reason ya don't see jet cars on the road. Could you see another car pulling up behind you and losing his radiator and grill from your exhaust. Anything that gets too close is a gonner, Now if you could get my Ex to stand behind you....(Mmmmm,) Just kidding guy's I already took care of that problem.
Big Red.

 

[slickdude]

That chainsaw bike also clears bikepath traffic though probably a bit messy though.