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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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So do you need a motorcycle license to ride a trike? hmmm
Yes, in most states you need a motorcycle license.
 
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bowtieman31
A trike is a three wheeled MOTORCYCLE and a bike is a two wheeled MOTORCYCLE. No a trike isn't a bike but it is however, a MOTORCYCLE.
Couldn't have said it better myself. Some ********* are always lookin' to stir the pot. After 2 near fatal crashes on my scoots, I EARNED the right to ride a 3 wheel MOTORCYCLE.
 
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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So do you need a motorcycle license to ride a trike? hmmm
Yes. Even if it has a roof and windshield and doors... We have a few 3 wheeled cars around here, and they are required to wear a helmet, even though they have seatbelts and bassically are in a car, but it just has one front wheel instead of 2.
 
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mike@nhca.us
But, dont hurt me, I dont think a trike is a bike.

Mike
And.......?
 
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by killer scott
Yes. Even if it has a roof and windshield and doors... We have a few 3 wheeled cars around here, and they are required to wear a helmet, even though they have seatbelts and bassically are in a car, but it just has one front wheel instead of 2.
How 'bout one of those wierd Canadian things with the two wheels in the front, one in back?
 
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by KnightWRX
I think motorcycle is the common word. Trikes aren't bikes. However, Trikes and bikes are motorcycles and that's how DMVs refer to them. You don't get a Bike license. I don't even think bike has any legal meaning contrary to what you are saying.

WTF are you talking about? Are you now stalking me? You disagreed with me in one thread (in which you showed your lack of intelligence), and now when I post somewhere else, you have to post something to try and contradict me? Did you see the little smiley at the end, indicating that it was in jest?

Stop trying to think so much, you're going to hurt yourself since you're not used to it. Warm up slowly and you'll get better results.
 
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Oh the **** that gets pondered around this place....
 
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GeorgiaGirl
Oh the **** that gets pondered around this place....
Perfect!
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DannyZ71
WTF are you talking about? Are you now stalking me? You disagreed with me in one thread (in which you showed your lack of intelligence), and now when I post somewhere else, you have to post something to try and contradict me? Did you see the little smiley at the end, indicating that it was in jest?

Stop trying to think so much, you're going to hurt yourself since you're not used to it. Warm up slowly and you'll get better results.
Geez, calm down already. I was correcting your information. And no, sarcasm (the form of jest used) is not clear in writing, and as such should be avoided to prevent confusion, even with smilies.

You think I have a vendetta against you because we disagreed on a subject ? The Internet isn't that serious, friend.
 
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DaddyKnuck
How 'bout one of those wierd Canadian things with the two wheels in the front, one in back?
I have one of those. I personally don't care what others call it - I love it and it's a blast to ride!
 



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