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Post by cyphr on Apr 7, 2014 15:06:05 GMT -5
That limitation is for the manufacturer to be able to sell the bikes in North Carolina as not requiring a motorcycle license.. The rider is still limited to 30 mph. No... that law is there to say a 50cc scooter can not go over 30mph on a level surface. It's not manufacturer or dealer specific. It's user specific. Straight from the NC Department of Transportation site: Requirements for Use Must be age 16 or older to operate on NC highways or public vehicular areas. A motorcycle safety helmet is required by law when operating a moped on NC highways A moped cannot have a motor of more than 50 cubic cc, an external shifting device, or have the capability of exceeding 30 miles per hour on a level surface.Level surface being the part in question. It doesn't state "Can not have the capability of exceeding 30 mph" or "Restricted to 30mph."" It specifies "on a level surface." |
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Post by cyphr on Apr 7, 2014 4:52:54 GMT -5
The law in question is: cannot exceed 30 miles per hour on a level service
My question is: Does that mean, as long as I am under the legal speed limit of the road, I can go more than 30mph downhill?
I ask because the roads on my way to work are hilly. The speed limit is 55mph and I would like to be able to go that fast (or attempt to) going downhill without worrying about the MAJOR tickets involved. Like license, insurance, registration, etc
My scooter is 50cc, so I'm covered on the max cc. Just hoping others have input.
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Post by cyphr on Apr 6, 2014 5:44:49 GMT -5
I actually spent half of yesterday going through the old forums. Picked up a lot of great info and then noticed the little banner that said youse guys moved. Hahaha, so here I am. I've had my first scooter for about a month and a half, now. Put close to 1500 miles on it already. Still learning things. But, the day before yesterday, I successfully changed the motor oil, gear oil, and solved my "engine bogging down" problem by adjusting the valves, idle speed, and A/F ratios. Runs like a champ. And I wouldn't have been able to accomplish the valve tune without the help of the old forums posts. So, thanks guys! Can't wait to learn a lot more.
So, right now, I currently have a 2013 TMEC Genesis 50cc. It looks like a TaoTao Funny50 and Speedy50 had a love child. I'll post some pics up later in the day.
My name is Jack and I work in IT.
Take care, guys.
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