pic of my caddilac

and a short vid: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=632723872

 

[projektj3]

hey hey all. glad to see a few bc members on here. I gone through some of the posts here, and I'm glad to see that none of you have been bothered by the police while riding the bikes. I've been riding mine mainly off road, a little scared to ride it on the main streets. what's the real rule about it ?

I know that even if it's 50cc and under , they're still considering them as limited speed cycles. Here's an email I received from ICBC :

Thank you for your e-mail.

Our website defines the terms limited-speed motorcycle and MAC at http://www.icbc.com/licensing/lic_getlic_types.asp and http://www.icbc.com/registration/reg_rules_low_pwr_mtr_asstd_cycles.asp, respectively. On the latter page, you can find out how MACs differ from low-powered motorcycles and scooters at http://www.icbc.com/registration/reg_rules_low_pwr_mtr_asstd_cycles.asp#5

Since your bicycle is powered with a gasoline motor, it would have to meet the requirements of a limited-speed motorcycle, and be registered, licensed, and insured, before it could be operated on BC roads. In addition, the operator would have to hold a driver's licence.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.


Vince
Customer Contact
ICBC

I've always thought of these bikes as MAC's but with a gas engine instead. Any ideas on the response from ICBC?

 

[beast775]

regarding bikes

this is a tough one here!these are pedal assisted bicycles or motor assisted pedal bikes.i actually rigged up a 2 stroke and started to actually get it certified at the motorcycle shop i work at.and before i was done the liscensed mechanic said let me take this out on the street.he came back and said i wont certify this bike for a million dollars.its a bicycle period its not to be used in traffic with other vehicles ,i agreed and stopped outfitting the bike.there bicycles with helper motors period.if the cops want they can take it and give you fines ,but if you werent breaking any laws you probably wont get charged............... i dunno..under 49 ccs and 20 miles an hr you shouldnt have a big problem.but you never know!

 

[projektj3]

hey beast,

thanks for the response back on that. I've been mainly using the bicycle off road so far just to avoid any probs. i totally agree that these are bicycles. all the info I've found on the limited speed motorcycles state a vehicle without any pedals. now to put side mirrors on a bicycle, a headlamp, and obtain a license for it... that's just... . I guess following the regular bicycle rules and watching your speed helps. but it just takes that one speed demon to get things stirred up with the cops.