Is this a dead issue now?
This is a very old thread without any follow up, am I to assume that Texas trikers have given up without even a fight?
Sounds like Tennessee has the right Idea.That's a LOGICAL response to concerns about substandard construction issues. We have to admit that is a problem on some home builds, not everyone is a good builder and or welder. However everyone CAN be required to pass a safety inspection, we do it at the drag races, circle track, etc..Though I can weld, on important stuff, I cut it, fit it, tack it up, then take it to a buddy that is a pro, to weld it out. I'm not willing to risk my neck on My welds.
I had three reasons for building my (half finished when I stopped) trike. First, I don't trust "factory built motorcycle" trikes or conversions. they are too short, too narrow, with too much weight up too high, (can you say highside). When a trike highsides it always throws the passengers right in the path of the flipping trike. Second, I need an automatic transmission. Third, and most importantly, I don't have the kind of money needed to purchase a "Legal" custom built trike.
Does anyone know who sponsored this bill, law, or whatever, and what his/her thinking was at the time? What they were trying to achieve except putting many handicapped Vets and older riders off of the roads.
You know.... this law has put a ton of money in the pockets if the motorcycle industry. I wonder if they started this.
They always say "Follow the money".
Still pissed after four years!