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Apologize if this is in the wrong section. I searched but really couldn't find what I was looking for.
I'm a car guy through and through. Unfortunately, what I'm not is a motorcycle guy. Frankly, I've never ridden one in my life. The closest thing was either sitting on the back or revving on the dyno at Harley's HQ (ironically enough, both Harley and Polaris are clients of mine).
Goes without saying that a) I don't know how to ride a motorcycle and b) I'm not licensed for one. So:
- In IL, I will need a motorcycle operator's license to drive the SS - correct?
- Will I be required to do a road test to get the license ala the car test when we were 16 years old?
- Any special exemptions? We can debate the car/cycle aspect of the SS, but I would suggest that an automobile license is more relevant in this case. My Lotus Elise is more comparable to the SS driving reality (low, lack of visibility to other drivers, 'normal' shifting) versus the unique experience that is a motorcycle. I actually drove the Morgan Three Wheeler mule car at Road America and never once thought 'hey, motorcycle'.
- If I do in fact need to do the above - what's the best way to do it? I'm assuming the shop I would order from (Woodstock Motorsports) would have Cycle 101 things.
Seems a bit pointless as I don't know that I'll ever ride a proper motorcycle, but we gotta do what we gotta do.
I'd also imagine that others will be in the same boat. While many motorcycle enthusiasts will be buy the SS, I'd bet an equal number of 'car guys' and folks who have never been on a bike will as well.
Tell me everything I need to know!
Cheers
I'm a car guy through and through. Unfortunately, what I'm not is a motorcycle guy. Frankly, I've never ridden one in my life. The closest thing was either sitting on the back or revving on the dyno at Harley's HQ (ironically enough, both Harley and Polaris are clients of mine).
Goes without saying that a) I don't know how to ride a motorcycle and b) I'm not licensed for one. So:
- In IL, I will need a motorcycle operator's license to drive the SS - correct?
- Will I be required to do a road test to get the license ala the car test when we were 16 years old?
- Any special exemptions? We can debate the car/cycle aspect of the SS, but I would suggest that an automobile license is more relevant in this case. My Lotus Elise is more comparable to the SS driving reality (low, lack of visibility to other drivers, 'normal' shifting) versus the unique experience that is a motorcycle. I actually drove the Morgan Three Wheeler mule car at Road America and never once thought 'hey, motorcycle'.
- If I do in fact need to do the above - what's the best way to do it? I'm assuming the shop I would order from (Woodstock Motorsports) would have Cycle 101 things.
Seems a bit pointless as I don't know that I'll ever ride a proper motorcycle, but we gotta do what we gotta do.
I'd also imagine that others will be in the same boat. While many motorcycle enthusiasts will be buy the SS, I'd bet an equal number of 'car guys' and folks who have never been on a bike will as well.
Tell me everything I need to know!
Cheers