Trikes and sidecars

A question came up at work about licensing.
Do you need an M to ride a trike? How about a bike with a sidecar?
I seem to remember hearing the test was modified so I'm assuming you do.
If you can ride a trike can you also ride a two wheeler?
 

BS Gal

Voted Nicest in 08
desertrat said:
A question came up at work about licensing.
Do you need an M to ride a trike? How about a bike with a sidecar?
I seem to remember hearing the test was modified so I'm assuming you do.
If you can ride a trike can you also ride a two wheeler?
Is this my birthday surprise??? :clap: :dance: :larry:


No side cars.
 

ylexot

Super Genius
Got this from the MVA:
There is a “modified” version of the test for motorcycles with sidecars and
for trikes. Exercises B, C, D & E are omitted and exercise D2 is added in the
sidecar and trike test. An applicant who passes the test on a motorcycle with a
sidecar or on a trike will receive a ‘J’ restriction on their license to operate the
type of vehicle you test on.
 

ImnoMensa

New Member
I have never ridden a trike, however I did try a friends sidecar outfit.

When it come to that I think I will just go back to a cage.
 

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
I'mno Mensa said:
I have never ridden a trike, however I did try a friends sidecar outfit.

When it come to that I think I will just go back to a cage.
Guess that would depend on where the wheels are LINK
 
aps45819 said:
Guess that would depend on where the wheels are LINK

I've ridden something like that before... kinda squirrly in a tight corner. Tends to nose dive.

Ha, they call it a Fighter. Does it come with seeking missiles?
 

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
GWguy said:
I've ridden something like that before... kinda squirrly in a tight corner. Tends to nose dive.

Ha, they call it a Fighter. Does it come with seeking missiles?
Doubt if this one does, it's got 4 seperate ECUs for the suspension, brakes, traction control, etc. follow the link in the article to the Can-Am Spyder page.

You refering to this?
 
aps45819 said:
Doubt if this one does, it's got 4 seperate ECUs for the suspension, brakes, traction control, etc. follow the link in the article to the Can-Am Spyder page.

You refering to this?

:lmao: No, nothing like that! I said "something" like, as in a homebuilt using an old VW transaxle mounted forward with a single wheel in back. Not stable at all.
 

MMDad

Lem Putt
desertrat said:
A question came up at work about licensing.
Do you need an M to ride a trike? How about a bike with a sidecar?
I seem to remember hearing the test was modified so I'm assuming you do.
If you can ride a trike can you also ride a two wheeler?

Is this because you got tired of helping her pick up the bike?
 
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