“Autocycle” law creates new class for three wheelers in Kansas
Posted by Ben Baker on Jul 9th 2016
A new Kansas law may be the vanguard of changes across the nation for those who ride trikes.
The law creates an “autocycle” category for Sunflower State riders.
The new Kansas law defines “autocycle” as “a three-wheel motorcycle that has a steering wheel and seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride it.” The law specifically excludes th
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Changing your own oil
Posted by Team Motorcycle on Jul 8th 2016
Working on your own motorcycle can seem like a daunting task, but breaking into the hobby may not be as difficult as you think. Instead of looking at all the complexities of the components of your motorcycle and feeling overwhelmed, start small and simple. A good place to break into the hobby is with the most essential maintenance required to keep your engine running; the oil chang
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Missouri helmet law repeal bogs down in Senate
Posted by Team Motorcycle on Jul 7th 2016
The Show-Me State’s House of Representatives approved a bill to repeal the state’s helmet law, for some riders, on a 97-57 vote.
It went to the Senate, where it was assigned to the “informal calendar.” That effectively killed the bill for that session of the General Assembly.
As sent to the Senate, the bill allows riders to go without a helmet if:
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Lane splitting dead for now in Oregon
Posted by Ben Baker on Jul 5th 2016
Despite a two-thirds majority in the Oregon State Senate and a unanimous vote in the Judiciary Committee, the House of Representatives Transportation Committee killed a lane splitting bill by refusing to allow it out of committee.
Lane splitting is when a motorcycle rides between two rows of vehicles, usually right along the line dividing the lanes. Vehicles can be stopped o
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