Ride Safe
Hey wbuttry, Just to set things straight, Motorized Bicycles ARE legal in "cali".And I agree with you about the hot dog riders that ride at 55mph and blow stop signs and are simply a danger to the public at large.
I ride my bike at a safe speed for the conditions and NEVER over the speed limit. I stop at all stop signs and obey all traffic laws. I have headlights, tail lights, turn signals and break lights on my bike, And soon a speedometer. I am also going to get my personal bike (new build) registered next month.Yes, you CAN register a Motorized Bike in "cali". I run into police officers all the time that just want to check out my bike. They ALWAYS say something like "good lookin bike" Or "how fast does it go". To this I reply, I don't know for sure officer, I just keep to the speed limit. When parting they ALWAYS say Have a nice day.
And one day the cops MAY worry about engine size (66cc-49cc) But for now all they care about is, Are you riding it safely, Are you wearing a helmet, ect. I've NEVER been asked about my engine size in the seven years I've been riding. When they start giving tickets for that THEN I'll start using the 49cc engines, Couse right now I run NOTHIN BUT 80cc engines.
Shiney Side Up,
Big Red.
P.S. Sorry, Didn't mean to lie. I DO have a 49cc engine on my tadpole trike.