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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: fed585 on June 05, 2009, 09:05:20 AM

Title: Do you need a motorcyle license to ride a 50 cc motorcycle such as a YSR
Post by: fed585 on June 05, 2009, 09:05:20 AM
I was wondering you need a motorcycle license to ride a 50 cc or if a valid drivers license works ?
Title: Re: Do you need a motorcyle license to ride a 50 cc motorcycle such as a YSR
Post by: funsizeracing on June 05, 2009, 10:09:00 AM
Is it different by state?  In MO, anything under 50cc, single-speed, not capable of speeds over 35mph, and producing less than 3 gross brake hp does not require a motorcycle liscense only a drivers liscense.

Title: Re: Do you need a motorcyle license to ride a 50 cc motorcycle such as a YSR
Post by: Court Jester on June 05, 2009, 11:48:08 AM
It differs from state to state. Check with the DMV to see what's required in your area.
Title: Re: Do you need a motorcyle license to ride a 50 cc motorcycle such as a YSR
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on June 05, 2009, 02:44:45 PM
WI list them as motorcycles and requires a M class. Since a ysr50 is capable of 60+, more than likely a license is required.
Title: Re: Do you need a motorcyle license to ride a 50 cc motorcycle such as a YSR
Post by: fed585 on June 05, 2009, 02:51:30 PM
yeah i have a full drivers license but i dont have any motorcycle thing and i cant find it on the dmv website they give terrible info on the dmv
Title: Re: Do you need a motorcyle license to ride a 50 cc motorcycle such as a YSR
Post by: Super Dave on June 05, 2009, 07:02:59 PM
Quote from: Woofentino Pugrossi on June 05, 2009, 02:44:45 PMSince a ysr50 is capable of 60+
Off a cliff...

Title: Re: Do you need a motorcyle license to ride a 50 cc motorcycle such as a YSR
Post by: Super Dave on June 05, 2009, 07:03:32 PM
Quote from: fed585 on June 05, 2009, 02:51:30 PM
yeah i have a full drivers license but i dont have any motorcycle thing and i cant find it on the dmv website they give terrible info on the dmv
Ah, government...  LOL!  Just wait for when you call.   :kicknuts:
Title: Re: Do you need a motorcyle license to ride a 50 cc motorcycle such as a YSR
Post by: fed585 on June 05, 2009, 09:03:39 PM
What are you saying lol wait for your call and it does perfectly tuned with alot of aftermarket things exaust etc do you know in new york if you can ride a 50 cc with just a drivers license
Title: Re: Do you need a motorcyle license to ride a 50 cc motorcycle such as a YSR
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on June 05, 2009, 11:47:13 PM
Quote from: Super Dave on June 05, 2009, 07:02:59 PM
Off a cliff...



Dave if I can get one to 60 without the big bore kit.....

We had a whole "squadron" of them here years ago. Bunch of the group bought them to ride Milton Ave friday and sat nights. 
Title: Re: Do you need a motorcyle license to ride a 50 cc motorcycle such as a YSR
Post by: Ducmarc on June 07, 2009, 06:22:52 PM
you only need one if you get caught and you can tell the cops it's a moped. that's what i used to say with my old italjet
Title: Re: Do you need a motorcyle license to ride a 50 cc motorcycle such as a YSR
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on June 07, 2009, 07:28:51 PM
Quote from: Ducmarc on June 07, 2009, 06:22:52 PM
you only need one if you get caught and you can tell the cops it's a moped. that's what i used to say with my old italjet

That doesnt work if you get one that knows what they are.:biggrin:
Title: Re: Do you need a motorcyle license to ride a 50 cc motorcycle such as a YSR
Post by: Kurlon on June 07, 2009, 09:57:32 PM
I can't think of any state where a YSR50 isn't counted as a full motorcycle thanks to it's manual clutch and 5 speed gearbox.  So, to answer your question, yes, you'll need a motorcycle endorsement on your license to ride it legally.