Street legal Trials bike for Canada/US?

Northern Rob · 04-06-2010, 08:46 AM

Hi, I realize that dual sporting a trials bike is a bad compromise, but there is a great trials spot a few miles up the street and it would avoid trailering...which would be great.

The local trials club is very strict on only letting trials bikes on their trails... no dirt bikes - so it would have to be the real deal.

Anyone know any models that are (or were) street legal trials bikes in Canada/US? Older bikes are ok. I don't need to be competitive on the trails. Just having fun.

usafric · 04-06-2010, 11:11 AM

Probably not going to help you, but come down to Arizona, and you can register most any bike for the street...

Transalp Jas · 04-06-2010, 12:09 PM

Don't know what the rules are in vancouver. Would it be possible to add a dual-sport kit to a trials bike? In a lot of places, you can get away with a headlight, brakelight and a plate hanger.

jpkidd · 04-06-2010, 05:10 PM

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...AdIdZ193341865

I realize this is not that close to Vancouver. It’s not mine, I just fond it. This is one sweet old street legal trials bike.

Northern Rob · 04-06-2010, 08:03 PM

Gentlemen, thank you - and jpkidd, that model you show in Edmonton looks like just the ticket. At least I know what to look for.

If anyone knows any other models, I'll put them in e-bay, craigs list searches too...

I really appreciate it folks!

Rob

P.S. Arizona sounds like bike heaven. Will also talk to my wrench to see if I can make one of my old trials bikes street legal for Canuckistan. Good advice.

straightrod · 04-06-2010, 08:56 PM

I will be watching this thread. There are numerous places within two miles of my house that makes a street legal trials bike very worthwhile. The only street legal one that I know of in California would be the Honda TLR 200.

gybeman · 04-07-2010, 12:27 AM

The current GasGas models may still come with all the street hardware but unless your MTO office (DMV for the US guys) have them on the OK list for BC you will be out of luck with the exception of 20+ yr old bikes such as the one shown that where prevously allowed.
My 2008 250 came with /DRL/hi/lo beam, switches for turn signals and headlight, horn, speedo computer (same as the enduro model), tail/brake lights and switches. Basically everything you would need except turnsignals, but the switch is there for that too. No chance to street plate it in Ontario though, as shortly after I street plated my 300EC they pulled the plug on allowing such things to happen due to non conforming vin# and NIVIS which states its an offroad only model. Luckily they are still allowing the previously plated bikes to remain plated.
What trials trails are you speaking of ? A bud is moving to BC as I type and I'm sure he will be interested.

Northern Rob · 04-07-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gybeman

What trials trails are you speaking of ? A bud is moving to BC as I type and I'm sure he will be interested.

There is a trials club with many km's of great trails just up the mountain from Coquitlam, BC ....http://www.trialsclub.org/index.html

montibank · 09-18-2012, 09:39 PM

I know this is an incredibly late reply... But I picked up a plated 1986 Honda TLR 200 for the wife (dont tell her, but its for me too)

CA street legal from the factory... Its a real hoot. Git some funny looks putting around town on it.

Oldbutslow · 09-20-2012, 02:15 PM

Is the new Ossa Explorer street legal? On the website of the American Importer in Iowa, it shows lights, blinkers, etc. If it is, this could cause major problems with the wifey...!

johnto · 09-23-2012, 08:32 AM

What about the KTM Freeride 350, its a mix between trial and dirtbike??

Oldbutslow · 09-24-2012, 07:07 PM

Just checked with the local inspection folks and they said that they would have no problem with the new Explorer passing inspection. Next stop is the DMV office. ,BK

arapaho · 09-24-2012, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Northern Rob

Anyone know any models that are (or were) street legal trials bikes in Canada/US? Older bikes are ok. I don't need to be competitive on the trails. Just having fun.

The Montesa 4RT was not street legal from the box, but in England they were delivered with lights and signals. Nearly everyone takes that stuff off and many end up on eBay for cheap. My Monty came with a full set of lights purchased in England for less than 100 pounds. I haven't installed them (yet) but I have them. I still need DOT Tires before I go for a title, which is relatively easy in Colorado.

dmay · 09-25-2012, 03:46 AM

There are a few of these in the country this year,but I'd bet you'd need to decide real soon if you want one as there won't be many.I'm sure it will be up to the owners to see if they can register them in their particular states. I am considering one,but won't have the extra money for awhile.

neilking · 10-02-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldbutslow

Just checked with the local inspection folks and they said that they would have no problem with the new Explorer passing inspection. Next stop is the DMV office. ,BK

Do you have a title for it? Do you have to have a title to register?

04-06-2010, 08:46 AM	#1
Northern Rob ^OP Con Brio! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver Oddometer: 605	Street legal Trials bike for Canada/US? Hi, I realize that dual sporting a trials bike is a bad compromise, but there is a great trials spot a few miles up the street and it would avoid trailering...which would be great. The local trials club is very strict on only letting trials bikes on their trails... no dirt bikes - so it would have to be the real deal. Anyone know any models that are (or were) street legal trials bikes in Canada/US? Older bikes are ok. I don't need to be competitive on the trails. Just having fun. __________________ Canadian Arctic Winter Ride; Ice Roads and the Dempster Highway

04-06-2010, 12:09 PM	#3
Transalp Jas Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Corner Brook,NL Oddometer: 805	Don't know what the rules are in vancouver. Would it be possible to add a dual-sport kit to a trials bike? In a lot of places, you can get away with a headlight, brakelight and a plate hanger. __________________ Chuck Norris can blow bubbles with beef jerky. Chuck Norrris has never gotten a Jeopardy question wrong. Jesus has missed two.

04-06-2010, 08:03 PM	#5
Northern Rob ^OP Con Brio! Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver Oddometer: 605	Gentlemen, thank you - and jpkidd, that model you show in Edmonton looks like just the ticket. At least I know what to look for. If anyone knows any other models, I'll put them in e-bay, craigs list searches too... I really appreciate it folks! Rob P.S. Arizona sounds like bike heaven. Will also talk to my wrench to see if I can make one of my old trials bikes street legal for Canuckistan. Good advice. __________________ Canadian Arctic Winter Ride; Ice Roads and the Dempster Highway

04-07-2010, 12:27 AM	#7
gybeman Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 587	The current GasGas models may still come with all the street hardware but unless your MTO office (DMV for the US guys) have them on the OK list for BC you will be out of luck with the exception of 20+ yr old bikes such as the one shown that where prevously allowed. My 2008 250 came with /DRL/hi/lo beam, switches for turn signals and headlight, horn, speedo computer (same as the enduro model), tail/brake lights and switches. Basically everything you would need except turnsignals, but the switch is there for that too. No chance to street plate it in Ontario though, as shortly after I street plated my 300EC they pulled the plug on allowing such things to happen due to non conforming vin# and NIVIS which states its an offroad only model. Luckily they are still allowing the previously plated bikes to remain plated. What trials trails are you speaking of ? A bud is moving to BC as I type and I'm sure he will be interested. __________________ 2008 GasGas TXT250, 2009 Aprilia Shiver, 1974 Montesa Cota 247, 1969 CL350 restoration in progress) Fairly recent gone and missed: 1999 VFR800, 2002 640 Adventure, 2006 GasGas EC300 Old history: a mixed of about 30 other dual sport, street, MX and trials

09-18-2012, 09:39 PM	#9
montibank Ride Deprived Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Fresno, Ca Oddometer: 2,373	I know this is an incredibly late reply... But I picked up a plated 1986 Honda TLR 200 for the wife (dont tell her, but its for me too) CA street legal from the factory... Its a real hoot. Git some funny looks putting around town on it. __________________ Central Valley DS Photos http://www.facebook.com/montibank

04-06-2010, 11:11 AM	#2
usafric Rio Rancho NM Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Oddometer: 406	Probably not going to help you, but come down to Arizona, and you can register most any bike for the street...

04-06-2010, 05:10 PM	#4
jpkidd n00b Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Oddometer: 1	http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...AdIdZ193341865 I realize this is not that close to Vancouver. It’s not mine, I just fond it. This is one sweet old street legal trials bike.

04-06-2010, 08:56 PM	#6
straightrod Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 1,175	I will be watching this thread. There are numerous places within two miles of my house that makes a street legal trials bike very worthwhile. The only street legal one that I know of in California would be the Honda TLR 200.

09-20-2012, 02:15 PM	#10
Oldbutslow Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Allen, TX Oddometer: 97	Is the new Ossa Explorer street legal? On the website of the American Importer in Iowa, it shows lights, blinkers, etc. If it is, this could cause major problems with the wifey...! __________________ '08 CRF230L '07 SV650

09-23-2012, 08:32 AM	#11
johnto n00b Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Norway Oddometer: 3	What about the KTM Freeride 350, its a mix between trial and dirtbike??

09-24-2012, 07:07 PM	#12
Oldbutslow Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Allen, TX Oddometer: 97	Just checked with the local inspection folks and they said that they would have no problem with the new Explorer passing inspection. Next stop is the DMV office. ,BK __________________ '08 CRF230L '07 SV650

09-25-2012, 03:46 AM	#14
dmay Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Bloomfield,Indiana Oddometer: 199	There are a few of these in the country this year,but I'd bet you'd need to decide real soon if you want one as there won't be many.I'm sure it will be up to the owners to see if they can register them in their particular states. I am considering one,but won't have the extra money for awhile. __________________ Doug 2011 Sherco 250 trials,83 Fantic 240 trials,1992 Fantic 309 trials,2009 Kawasaki KLX250s,2001 Super Sherpa

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