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Post by hedonist767 on Nov 29, 2015 2:14:49 GMT -5
Hi watsup, Im from CA,just bought a 50 cc scooter.Would like to get tips for scooter riders in CA  |
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Post by spaz12 on Nov 29, 2015 3:28:53 GMT -5
Welcome to the Forum!  Tips? What's your pleasure? 2 stroke or 4 stroke? |
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Post by 90GTVert on Nov 29, 2015 7:04:50 GMT -5
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Post by derbiman on Nov 29, 2015 10:42:01 GMT -5
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Post by hedonist767 on Nov 29, 2015 17:05:38 GMT -5
Welcome to the Forum! Tips? What's your pleasure? 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Im new here in CA.Bought a chinese scooter icebear pmz 50,installed 80 cc bore kit ;)Tips like should i register it as motorcycle?cos its too confusing in the dmv page for me. Thanks all for the welcome. |
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Post by spaz12 on Nov 29, 2015 18:59:30 GMT -5
Legally, you're supposed to... Even with an 80 on your scoot you're not going fast enough to draw attention to yourself. And suppose you do get pulled over, you are already registered as a 50. I can't imagine a cop making you pull all the plastics off so that he can see that it's bigger than 49cc's. I've been ticketed here in Vegas for going 36 in a 35, but he wrote me up as being on a motorcycle. I went to court, showed the judge that it was a "49cc" and he dismissed it. I've been ticketed several times actually for going over 30 and each time the judge dismissed the ticket when I went to court. Of course that becomes a pain in the butt after a while. Another thing about my scooter is that it is very loud and has a bunch of stickers on it so I draw a lot of attention to myself. I have another scoot that goes really fast and looks pretty much stock and I only got pulled over on that one once because they said they were looking for a stolen scoot. My point is that if you don't draw attention to yourself and stick with the flow of traffic, I think that you'll be just fine.  |
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Post by aeroxbud on Nov 29, 2015 19:49:20 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum
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Post by 'O'Verse on Nov 29, 2015 20:10:05 GMT -5
I just moved out of Cali last year. California has its pros an cons to riding just like any other state. It does require you to get an (M1 permit) in addition to your license. Practically a"motorcycle" license permit. Written test. Motorcycle handbook. After that your all good. There's no speed regulations regarding how fast you go on a scooter other than the speed limit . The permit does have minor stipulations like not driving after sunset . Here in Oregon I don't need a M1 but my scooter isn't supposed to go any faster than 30mph either. Yeah right. But I can ride it all night long if I wanted too. It's still a 50cc scooter. Like spaz says. You can't really see any distinctive markings stating its a 80cc. And the dmv doesn't even look at your scooter in Cali. Unlike here. Anyway keeping the 50cc frame size is the best option. Get it to go as fast as you want. It's registered as a 50cc. My two cents anyway...
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Post by hedonist767 on Nov 29, 2015 22:08:42 GMT -5
So did you guys register the scooter? Someone told me that i can use it up to 6 months without registering ; dont know if its true but in the dmv there is option for only motorcycles.The dealer gave me the certificate of origin and told me that it will cost 80$ or something to register, but if i select the motorcycle option its around 160$. Regarding the M1 license:I have a foreign driver's license in English, so I think I can use it. See this: www.quora.com/How-long-can-I-drive-in-California-on-my-foreign-licenseMine goes 40 ..45 max. I drive along the farthest right on road beside footpath and in bike lane if available.At red light i move to the next lane so that the vehicles behind me taking right turn can pass and turn right.Am i doing it right ?  |
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Post by 'O'Verse on Nov 29, 2015 22:34:27 GMT -5
I couldn't really tell you about driving in California with a foreign license. But yes register it as a moped. I know California requires registration and insurance to drive anything. As far as driving goes. Always keep yourself as safe as you can when driving a smaller vehicle like scooter especially in California. And welcome.
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Post by Fox on Nov 30, 2015 9:04:53 GMT -5
I'm not sure where Overse got the info that you can't ride after sunset with an M-1. You can. An M-1 endorsement allows you to ride any size bike from a moped all the way up to 1000+ cc bikes. The DMV defines a 149cc or below as a "Motor Driven Cycle" which has an M-1 lic. requirement. It says nothing about insurance requirements but I strongly urge you to get some. www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/motorcycles/motorcyclesVC 12500 section B states: "(b)No person shall drive any motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle upon a highway, unless the person then holds a valid driver's license or endorsement issued under this code for that class, except those persons who are expressly exempted under this code, or those persons specifically authorized to operate motorized bicycles with a valid driver's license of any class, as specified in subdivision (g) of Section 12804.9." I have been pulled over by the Los Angeles county sheriffs on a 50cc scooter and handed them a regular class C lic, with no M-1 endorsement and they said nothing to me about it because like you, they aren't too clear on the law either. Now if a Highway Patrol (State Police) stopped me they would be more likely to know the definitions and requirements but that never happened. |
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Post by hedonist767 on Nov 30, 2015 16:33:30 GMT -5
@jmstar : why did they pull you over? Were you going on freeway?
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Post by Fox on Nov 30, 2015 17:30:39 GMT -5
@jmstar : why did they pull you over? Were you going on freeway? The low beam on my headlight burned out so I was riding with no light. I put the high beam on and they told me to "Get that fixed!" and let me go. |
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Post by hedonist767 on Dec 17, 2015 2:09:35 GMT -5
Hi, I am going to register vehicle ,just need to make an appointment cos i dont think i can register online;maybe take the M1 so that i can get proof of residency.I am wondering if i'll be needing licence plates. Also should i drive the scooter to DMV cos it is not registered |
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