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I was at a Slingshot dealer the other day.. And he showed me something interesting.. At least if you live and register it in New Jersey . A license Jersey driver does not need a MC endorsement and is not required to wear a hemet while driving a Slingshot..
[QUOTE=rhino 2;349666]I was at a Slingshot dealer the other day.. And he showed me something interesting.. At least if you live and register it in New Jersey . A license Jersey driver does not need a MC endorsement and is not required to wear a hemet while driving a Slingshot..[/QUOTE]
That seems to be the trend. Most states classify it as a motorcycle and a few classify it as an auto-cycle. The Polaris Slingshot website has state by state licensing requirement information [URL="http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot/license-requirements"][COLOR=#ff0000]HERE[/COLOR][/URL].
Looks like motorcycle endorsement in NJ and helmet. Not surprised...
[QUOTE=rhino 2;349666]I was at a Slingshot dealer the other day.. And he showed me something interesting.. At least if you live and register it in New Jersey . A license Jersey driver does not need a MC endorsement and is not required to wear a hemet while driving a Slingshot..[/QUOTE]
Did you take a test ride ?
[QUOTE=1dn5up;349800]Did you take a test ride ?[/QUOTE]
Probably should have, But it's such a hassle getting in and out of it, I'm not as flexible as i once was... If Polaris could design it without the lower roll bar on the drivers side foot [Or a sky-hook to lift myself out ] i would have one... And besides i'm from the old school ' So if i'm ant gonna buy i won't wast the salesman's time..
Just an opinion. Side by side seating and a steering wheel does not a motorcycle make;)
Nor do I think the Pontiac Solstise motor is anything to shout about!
Friend test rode it
so loud you can't talk to the guy siting next to you.
You think u are driving a convertible smart car
steers like a truck. No motorcycle feel at all shift with your hand and clutch with your foot. Buy an Elio when it comes out and get over it
[url]https://www.equities.com/news/28th-annual-roth-conference-coverage-paul-elio-s-american-dream[/url]
[QUOTE=John Luciano;350932]Friend test rode it
so loud you can't talk to the guy siting next to you.
You think u are driving a convertible smart car
steers like a truck. No motorcycle feel at all shift with your hand and clutch with your foot. Buy an Elio when it comes out and get over it
[URL]https://www.equities.com/news/28th-annual-roth-conference-coverage-paul-elio-s-american-dream[/URL][/QUOTE]
:Agree::Agree::Agree::pepper::pepper::pepper:ThumbUpThumbUpThumbUp:clapping::clapping::clapping:
A lot of states are now classifying the Slingshots as an "auto cycle'. And most don't require mc endorsements thou they're still licensed as motorcycles. Helmet wear is a toss up depending on the various states rules, some require helmets and some don't.
[QUOTE=rhino 2;349666]I was at a Slingshot dealer the other day.. And he showed me something interesting.. At least if you live and register it in New Jersey . A license Jersey driver does not need a MC endorsement and is not required to wear a hemet while driving a Slingshot..[/QUOTE]
Same in Pa. as of August 1, 2016 - according to the dealer. We bought a red SL on 7/2/16.
[QUOTE=denviola;371701]Same in Pa. as of August 1, 2016 - according to the dealer. We bought a red SL on 7/2/16.[/QUOTE]
Congrats on your purchase!!
Pics please (start a thread).
[QUOTE=denviola;371701]Same in Pa. as of August 1, 2016 - according to the dealer. We bought a red SL on 7/2/16.[/QUOTE]
Congrats.....ThumbUp....And just a heads up, Keep a copy of the Regulations with the Slingshot, Very few if any cops know the rules on the slingshot....That might save you a trip to court to get a ticket dismissed.
The reason you don't need a helmet or a motorcycle endorsement is probably because it is not a motorcycle. What motorcycle has a steering wheel, a clutch and accelerator on the floor, a firewall or seat belts a roll cage,a Pontiac 4 cyl. The question is why would anyone think it's anything but a automobile