stupid question about 3-wheelers

[Vodka]

how does LTO classify 3-wheel motorcycles like the yamaha tricity?

and suppose i modify a 2-wheel motorcycle into 3 wheels, is this legal?

[dr. d]

how does LTO classify 3-wheel motorcycles like the yamaha tricity?

and suppose i modify a 2-wheel motorcycle into 3 wheels, is this legal?

i do not know.. but if i have to guess... they'd probably list it down as a three-wheeler... a tricycle.

modify...?
puede kung puede, but as these items are already in the market, if it were me, i'd take the easy way out and just buy one.

the question is not really stupid.. it just opens up our eyes, on the changing nature of the job.. we have to change the rules, to accomodate changing conditions.

[jick.cejoco]

Between this

https://www.google.com/search?q=3+wh...e7hy4OVmsWM%3A


And this


https://www.google.com/search?q=3+wh...cuSxA5H-L_M%3A



The latter is way safer

[oj88]

They'll be classified as an MC. My father used to own a trike (not the traditional tricycle) with full-sized rear diff axle and car tires. It had a 1200cc or 1300cc engine, if I'm not mistaken. It had an MC plate.

Even ATVs (quads) are classified as MCs if you opt to register it for public road use. Though, you need to have the proper safety equipment installed, like headlights, tail lights, signal lights, and street-legal tires, among others.

[dishcom]

2 wheels sa likod then isa sa harap pwd e register sa LTO, pero 2 wheels sa harap then isa sa likod hindi pwede sa pagkaka alam ko.
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Taubin yung isa ang gulong sa harap then dalawa sa likod. Tricycle ang plate nila.. Hindi pwede e takbo ng matulin. Parang mas stable pa nga ang tricycle.

[Vodka]

2 wheels sa likod then isa sa harap pwd e register sa LTO, pero 2 wheels sa harap then isa sa likod hindi pwede sa pagkaka alam ko.
.
Taubin yung isa ang gulong sa harap then dalawa sa likod. Tricycle ang plate nila.. Hindi pwede e takbo ng matulin. Parang mas stable pa nga ang tricycle.

yamaha tricity

[dishcom]

yamaha tricity

Ito yung tinutukoy ko na hindi pwede. Kasi gusto ko sana bumili niyan. Kasu sabi nung nag bibinta e hindi daw ma register sa LTO,
Raftor ata tawag nila diyan. I think more safe siya than motor.

[niky]

Ito yung tinutukoy ko na hindi pwede. Kasi gusto ko sana bumili niyan. Kasu sabi nung nag bibinta e hindi daw ma register sa LTO,
Raftor ata tawag nila diyan. I think more safe siya than motor.

Register it as a motorbike. They are accepted as such in the US.

I know of some people who brought in the ATV-style Can-Am (the one with the Subaru engine) and that's how it was registered.

[dishcom]

Register it as a motorbike. They are accepted as such in the US.

I know of some people who brought in the ATV-style Can-Am (the one with the Subaru engine) and that's how it was registered.

In US pwd. Pero sa pinas e hindi pwede daw.
Kahit yung ATV e hindi din pwede. May ATV kasi na ang gulong e pang kalsada.

[donbuggy]

How about the Reliant (yung kalaban ni Mr. Bean)? Registered as MC in the Philippines?

[shibby75]

still classified as motorcycle, my registration still indicates MC.

additional front wheel provides extra grip. i can lock the brakes on loose gravel and bike will remain upright.

its more comfortable since additional tire provides support whenever the other tire goes thru rough roads.

tricity still feels like an ordinary bike but like any ordinary bike it does not balance itself when not on the move.

PIAGGIO mp3 has that feature. it will stand on its own but computer will disable it when tires begin to move.

[niky]

In US pwd. Pero sa pinas e hindi pwede daw.
Kahit yung ATV e hindi din pwede. May ATV kasi na ang gulong e pang kalsada.

As long as a three-wheeler has the proper safety equipment, complete lights, mirrors, etcetera, you can register it.

I know one guy who imported a Can-Am for personal use. And a few shops brought them in to sell.

Three-wheelers are *difficult* to register, because most LTO branches don't know how to classify them, but once you get them on the "motorcycle" definition, they will allow it.

That is how they register the Morgan three-wheeler. Which is available straight from the showroom. So, obviously, "puwede".

The only wrinkle is that you need to wear a helmet when driving these things, as helmet use is required for motorcycle riders here.

[jick.cejoco]

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[donbuggy]

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