GreyGrizz
Ma.
Elite Member
Joined: 01/25/2007
View Profile
 Offline
|
With the rising prices of gas, wouldn't it make sense to legalize ATV's for on road use. Just on secondary roads, similar to the way Mopeds operate. I think it would save us all some money at the pumps. I wouldn't mind spending a few bucks for DOT tires, a horn and turn signals. Their safer than Mopeds IMO. At least they can keep up with traffic, you get some porker on a Moped that slows down to 10-15mph on a hill, causes a traffic train, then road rage. We should flood the State legislators with e-mails, to get this passed. In a few states they are legal, maybe we can hear from some of you, tell us how it works out. Maybe someone could setup an automatic e-mail form, that could be adjusted, state by state. If anything, write letters. Lets get something started here.
|
Oldbutslow
Mapleton
Elite Member
Joined: 04/04/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
I am with you on this one. I dont think it would be too hard make one legal. There might have to be a limit on width though. The wider the better, obviously.
|
princevaliant1975
Them big hills west of Denver
Elite Member
Joined: 04/08/2003
View Profile
Offline
|
Would need to institute and endorsment program similar to motorcycles, training, separate tests, DOT approved lights and locations of those lights.
Sponsored by
OutLaw Powersports
SGR-USA
SteelMX Optics
Amsoil synthetic oils
TeamVRM.com
Decal Works
Go Fast Energy Drink
|
GreyGrizz
Ma.
Elite Member
Joined: 01/25/2007
View Profile
Offline
|
princevaliant1975 wrote:Would need to institute and endorsment program similar to motorcycles, training, separate tests, DOT approved lights and locations of those lights. What ever it takes. If the State Governments were smart, they could actually make some money on this, while saving us some money on gas.
|
Chicken Hawk
Dallas, TX
Senior Member
Joined: 09/18/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
There are a few towns in Texas (mostly rual) where I have seen
street legal Side X Side's. There wasn't really that much done
to them other than signal lights, a plate, and some different
tires.
Tom (aka: HAWK)
Raptor 3612DS Toy Hauler
2008 Can-Am Outlander 800
2007 Yamaha Rhino 660
|
250exridr
NH/MA
Elite Member
Joined: 08/23/2005
View Profile
Offline
|
the only problem is that it would never pass in a million years in mass
02 400ex with modZ
|
GreyGrizz
Ma.
Elite Member
Joined: 01/25/2007
View Profile
Offline
|
250exridr wrote:the only problem is that it would never pass in a million years in mass Maybe Polaris will donate a nice black Polaris, with 20" spinney rims, and a killer sound system, to our esteamed Governor Devon Patrick. He likes styling, Ma tax payers set him up with a bad black Candarack Seevilli, for him and his crew. Set the brother up with a ride.
|
laraptor350
gretna, la.
Elite Member
Joined: 09/27/2006
View Profile
Offline
|
i wouldn't mind riding my rappy to work(1 mile from my house) everyday!!
HIT IT HARD!!!
'04 RAPTOR 350
WHITE/RED
KENDA KLAW 18" REARS
PROARMOR NERF'S
GYT-R SLIP-ON EXHAUST
UNI INTAKE
MOOSE JET-KIT
COBRA FRONT BUMBER
AC RACING GRAB BAR
|
pual0101
Washington,WV
Elite Member
Joined: 06/20/2006
View Profile
|
ditto, i think it's 3mi for me, all on one road, 2 lanes
"I'm from a communist country, I don't have to share."
06 DVX 400
Houser +2 A-arms/Swinger
Lonestar Axle
Elka Elite Triple Rates w/Rezzies
HMF Ballance Full System **Red**
OSHC Intake/Exhaust
Tag X-5 Red z400 Bend
PRo Armor Fat Pegs Nerfs
ITP GNCCs/Hipers
|
guinness77
Coos Bay, Oregon
Elite Member
Joined: 08/29/2004
View Profile
Offline
|
The single piece rear axle might be cause for concern at speed. IRS would fix the problem though. I read that Europe has a BIG quad that is legal for street use. It looks like something out of Star Trek.
04 402ex. Moose Works Power-up kit. K&N filter, WB E-Series pipe, ITP Sandstar II tires, Douglas .190 rims, ITP razor front tires, Kill switch, air scoops, and sheepskin seat cover (If I'm gonna be sittin, I want COMFORT BABY!)
|
