a few days ago i saw a yz400f that appeared to have a light kit, mirrors and turn signals. it also had MA tags on it. it appeared to be a yz400f judging by the tank size, however it may have been a wr400. is the wr version legal in MA? would it be possible to get a yzf plated here?
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State by State MC equipment regulations chart!!
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BigYZF
, Dec 12 2007 10:42 AM
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1 posts
Location: Florida
Posted 26 November 2011 - 07:31 AM
Im new to this forum, I have a 2 stroke rm 125 and after riding in the street a few times with my friends, I decided to maybe finance a brand new 2011 rmz450 or rmz250. I live in miami and I was wondering, can a 2011 rmz450 or 250 be made street legal in florida or more importantly...in miami?
13 posts
Location: Iowa
Posted 20 April 2012 - 07:44 PM
I'm having trouble finding a good dual purpose 250-300cc 2 stroke on a $2000 budget so i've been looking into conversion options.
I've found in my area that things like passanger footpegs and seating, while required by law, are only enforced if you are carrying a passanger, not at plate inspection. And turn signals, if you know the correct hand signals, aren't always enforced either. Just depends on the state and how that officer feels that day. It's the govt., anticipate a little inconsistency, lazy mindedness and ignorance. In other words, know your stuff better than they do before going in.
I've found in my area that things like passanger footpegs and seating, while required by law, are only enforced if you are carrying a passanger, not at plate inspection. And turn signals, if you know the correct hand signals, aren't always enforced either. Just depends on the state and how that officer feels that day. It's the govt., anticipate a little inconsistency, lazy mindedness and ignorance. In other words, know your stuff better than they do before going in.
3 posts
Location: Colorado
Posted 12 June 2012 - 08:41 PM
I've been on snowmobile forums for years, but I'm new here and still learning where everything is... I searched and found plenty of useful info but looking for the "latest and greatest." Thanks in advance for your patience and info. I'm even happy for links to old threads, as long as they're not pages long and apply to my '05WR : )
I'm trying to get my 05 WR450F street legal in Colorado. It has original plastics and is stock except for some engine and exhaust mods. I found the current CO requirements but still have a few questions. I will still ride 95% trails and I anticipate dumping it several times... With that in mind:
1. Any Colorado Springs bike inspection locations? I really don't want to drive to Denver, especially after reading about some of the unfriendly fellas others have encountered.
2. Anyone have recent luck with a "bugle/squeaky horn" vs. a wired/electric one? I already have one from my old bike and don't want to wire (or buy) one just for an inspection. I thought I read about a battery operated one but do not recall the name of it and it's success in CO. As far as lifey safety arguments, it seems to me plenty of drivers in their cars can't hear an emergency/fire/ambulance siren so how would they hear my horn?
3. Brake switch - I bought one a few years ago(no instructions), and yes, now getting around to installing it. The ends going to the tail light are two wires. I.e. - no "quick connector." After researching, I think I know how to wire it, but the wires appear to be too short. They don't reach the existing wires at the tail light where I thought I should cut the yellow wire and connect to it. The red wire I thought connects to the positive terminal at the battery is too short as well. Browsing vendor websites I found some for "Jap bikes" that appear to have a quick connect but don't specify what I need to do or if they'll work for my 05 year WR.
4. License plate bracket - as mentioned, I suspect my bike will be on it's side again. My friend thru-bolted to his fender(after losing several plates) and bent it somewhat vertical for officer viewing but I'd like to find a better solution vs. asking for trouble.
Let me know if I need to post elsewhere and thanks again for any help. I'm also looking for riding buddies in the area but that's another topic...
I'm trying to get my 05 WR450F street legal in Colorado. It has original plastics and is stock except for some engine and exhaust mods. I found the current CO requirements but still have a few questions. I will still ride 95% trails and I anticipate dumping it several times... With that in mind:
1. Any Colorado Springs bike inspection locations? I really don't want to drive to Denver, especially after reading about some of the unfriendly fellas others have encountered.
2. Anyone have recent luck with a "bugle/squeaky horn" vs. a wired/electric one? I already have one from my old bike and don't want to wire (or buy) one just for an inspection. I thought I read about a battery operated one but do not recall the name of it and it's success in CO. As far as lifey safety arguments, it seems to me plenty of drivers in their cars can't hear an emergency/fire/ambulance siren so how would they hear my horn?
3. Brake switch - I bought one a few years ago(no instructions), and yes, now getting around to installing it. The ends going to the tail light are two wires. I.e. - no "quick connector." After researching, I think I know how to wire it, but the wires appear to be too short. They don't reach the existing wires at the tail light where I thought I should cut the yellow wire and connect to it. The red wire I thought connects to the positive terminal at the battery is too short as well. Browsing vendor websites I found some for "Jap bikes" that appear to have a quick connect but don't specify what I need to do or if they'll work for my 05 year WR.
4. License plate bracket - as mentioned, I suspect my bike will be on it's side again. My friend thru-bolted to his fender(after losing several plates) and bent it somewhat vertical for officer viewing but I'd like to find a better solution vs. asking for trouble.
Let me know if I need to post elsewhere and thanks again for any help. I'm also looking for riding buddies in the area but that's another topic...
7 posts
Location: New York
Posted 18 January 2013 - 10:26 PM
Really a good and helpful chart. its really help to make your bike legal.
1319 posts
Location: North Carolina
Posted 26 January 2013 - 09:13 PM
In NC can i ride a street legal dirt bike with everything mentioned on the chart with just a car license?
1197 posts
Location: North Carolina
Posted 26 January 2013 - 09:49 PM
MichaelY, on 26 January 2013 - 09:13 PM, said:
In NC can i ride a street legal dirt bike with everything mentioned on the chart with just a car license?
not on the roads, you have to have a mc endorsement
24 posts
Location: Arizona
Posted 05 April 2013 - 05:23 PM
Arizona you can register anything for street use as long as it is 125cc and above in displacement, has to have fully functional headlight, tail light, and brake light, applies to quads and UTVs as well
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