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Auto Talk => Driving and the Law => Topic started by: Pancor on August 21, 2005, 02:32:44 PM

Title: Motorcycles in Winter?
Post by: Pancor on August 21, 2005, 02:32:44 PM
Something I've always wondered, are there any laws regarding the use of motorcycles in winter?  I realize people ride in very cold weather, but this is on pavement.  I've ridden a dirt bike in the snow and it was interesting, to say the least.   I'd imagine a street bike in light or packed snow would be very dangerous, but I've never actually heard if it is illegal or not.   Does anyone know?
Title: Motorcycles in Winter?
Post by: footoflead on August 21, 2005, 02:34:37 PM
QuoteSomething I've always wondered, are there any laws regarding the use of motorcycles in winter?  I realize people ride in very cold weather, but this is on pavement.  I've ridden a dirt bike in the snow and it was interesting, to say the least.   I'd imagine a street bike in light or packed snow would be very dangerous, but I've never actually heard if it is illegal or not.   Does anyone know?
I dont know if its illegal...But it sure is stupid to ride in snow if you ask me...

There arent laws against stupidity ;)  
Title: Motorcycles in Winter?
Post by: Raza on August 21, 2005, 03:38:11 PM
There are no laws against it, as far as I know, and it's as safe as driving a sports car, if done properly, and with the right bike.  Something like a BMW GS Dakar would handle the snow a whole lot better than a Ducati 999R.
Title: Motorcycles in Winter?
Post by: SargeMonkey on August 21, 2005, 08:21:46 PM
No, but I wouldn't, but if you have a set of studded tires...
Title: Motorcycles in Winter?
Post by: giant_mtb on August 21, 2005, 09:53:19 PM
Deffinitely legal.  I've never seen a cruiser or harley ridin' around here in the winter (go figure) but I do know that it's legal because I've heard stories.  :P  
Title: Motorcycles in Winter?
Post by: footoflead on August 22, 2005, 08:38:39 PM
QuoteDeffinitely legal.  I've never seen a cruiser or harley ridin' around here in the winter (go figure) but I do know that it's legal because I've heard stories.  :P
Interesting ones i bet <_<  
Title: Motorcycles in Winter?
Post by: giant_mtb on August 22, 2005, 09:07:51 PM
Quote
QuoteDeffinitely legal.  I've never seen a cruiser or harley ridin' around here in the winter (go figure) but I do know that it's legal because I've heard stories.  :P
Interesting ones i bet <_<
Very.
Title: Motorcycles in Winter?
Post by: giant_mtb on August 22, 2005, 09:08:22 PM
Quote
QuoteDeffinitely legal.  I've never seen a cruiser or harley ridin' around here in the winter (go figure) but I do know that it's legal because I've heard stories.  :P
Interesting ones i bet <_<
Very.
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