T-Rex of America

dirtyrice

Man they wont register my T-Rex here in HI!!!!
1st: They were looking for the motor vehicle certification label, The label must contain the following statement: “This vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards in effect on the date of manufacture shown above.”

I can't find this on my T-Rex. Any one have this label?

2nd: DMV said accocording to the following Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291C-152 : Hawaii Statutes - Section 291C-152: Riding on motorcycles

(a) A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.

(b) A person shall ride upon a motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorcycle.

They where really looking at item "b"

This really sucks!!!
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Sexy_Rex · Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 5:22 pm Post subject:

Dirtyrice,

Check for the label on the rear fender. Normally, it is in the lower front area.

Have you check with Hawaii Highway Patrol on the various rules and regulations? I have found them to be good relable experts.

Take care, we all miss you here in Southern California.
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2002 Acura MDX
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dirtyrice · Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:41 pm Post subject:

Sexy,

There is a CMVSS label...my bike is a canadian model. This is the problem.
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2011 Victory Vison 8 Ball
2008 Can-Am Spyder GS
2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZXR(sold)
2005 Acura MDX
2004 Acura TL

Sexy_Rex · Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 7:19 pm Post subject:

Have you talked to Campagna Customer Service? They may be able to send you the proper label to attach to the bike. just my $.02.
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2007 T-Rex 1400R - BMW Laguna Seca Blue -Turbo Powered
2003 Honda ST1300 - Candy Metalic Red
2002 Acura MDX
21 Speed Cannondale M300 Bicycle

dirtyrice · Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:40 pm Post subject:

I wonder has anyone tried to register the T-Rex as a car??? LOL...they wont get pass the state law here that you have to sit straddle like a reg MC. So even if I had the sticker i'm still SOL....oh well I guess I'll be riding dirty!
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2011 Victory Vison 8 Ball
2008 Can-Am Spyder GS
2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZXR(sold)
2005 Acura MDX
2004 Acura TL

ViperSSSS · Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:16 pm Post subject:

Dirty,

Keep it registered in California. Just use an address here. You are there temporarily, right? Wink

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dirtyrice · Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:10 am Post subject:

chicknfeet · Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:39 am Post subject:

the sticker at rear fender is part number MPCL005 - let me know if you need me to order for you?
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Gary · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:26 pm Post subject:

That really does suck!

Obviously rule b was made to stop motorcyclists from riding side saddle or sitting on the tank for stunt riding etc. and nothing to do with the T-Rex.

By the way, do they allow sidecars in HI? You should ask them how someone in a sidecar sits with one leg either side of the bike!!!

I wouldn't waste my time trying to register as a car though. It will be much more difficult than overcoming rule b.

It would never pass the side impact crash test, not to mention a dozen or so other saftey features required for a car. I'm sure that is why Campagna had to get it classified as a motorcycle.

We can all be thankful that motorcycles have been around as long as they have. Think about it! There probably isn't a government in the world that would allow them if they were invented for the first time today.

Good luck. I hope you can sort it out one way or another.

You probably just struck some pissed off government employee with an attitude, who interpreted the rule wrong.

Don't let them beat you!

Muggz · Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:48 am Post subject: