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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #15 on: August 26, 2021, 11:34:43 AM »
You ever come my way I'll let you know top speed and how she wheelies  :4w:


Seriously though, that's awesome

Interesting question, on a “non-EV” bike you control a wheelie with the throttle.

Can a electric or EV bike do the same, with throttle control?

I assume so, the throttle is just like a regular bike.  No clutch to "pop" though. 

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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #16 on: August 26, 2021, 12:28:18 PM »
Does it need an endorsement? I know gas bikes 50cc and greater need one but what is the cc equivalent for E-bikes.

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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #17 on: August 26, 2021, 12:35:00 PM »
An EV would make a great farm motorcycle. You ride it for the day and then plug it in at night. Your never more then the width of your farm from the plug in. Put a nice rack on the back like the trail 110's, bam, your gettin' work done.  :tup:

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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #18 on: August 26, 2021, 12:37:42 PM »
They're pretty cheap. For my commute, it would take about 4 years savings on gas to pay for itself.
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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #19 on: August 26, 2021, 12:52:27 PM »
Does it need an endorsement? I know gas bikes 50cc and greater need one but what is the cc equivalent for E-bikes.

Yeah, it needs an endorsement.  Anything capable of 30mph or more is legally a motorcycle in WA and requires an endorsement.  Below 30 can be a moped, no endorsement needed but must be registered.  Below 28mph can be a bicycle, no license required. 

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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #20 on: August 26, 2021, 02:22:21 PM »
Does it need an endorsement? I know gas bikes 50cc and greater need one but what is the cc equivalent for E-bikes.

Yeah, it needs an endorsement.  Anything capable of 30mph or more is legally a motorcycle in WA and requires an endorsement.  Below 30 can be a moped, no endorsement needed but must be registered.  Below 28mph can be a bicycle, no license required.

Good to know. I never really paid attention as I have an endorsement.

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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #21 on: September 01, 2021, 09:46:08 AM »
You ever come my way I'll let you know top speed and how she wheelies  :4w:


Seriously though, that's awesome

Interesting question, on a “non-EV” bike you control a wheelie with the throttle.

Can a electric or EV bike do the same, with throttle control?

I assume so, the throttle is just like a regular bike.  No clutch to "pop" though.

For some reason, that was my first thought, add a gyro and with electronic throttle control all you need is a W button and anyone could roll like Evil.

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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #22 on: September 01, 2021, 10:28:57 AM »
I can't wait to try.


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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #23 on: September 01, 2021, 10:30:57 AM »
I don’t think this qualifies for the WA state sale’s tax exemption but I sent in a claim anyway.  Worth a try for the price of a stamp.  I can’t find the definition of a “medium duty passenger vehicle”. 

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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #24 on: September 01, 2021, 11:09:43 AM »
I don’t think this qualifies for the WA state sale’s tax exemption but I sent in a claim anyway.  Worth a try for the price of a stamp.  I can’t find the definition of a “medium duty passenger vehicle”.

Nice, let us know if you get it!

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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #25 on: September 01, 2021, 11:38:52 AM »
I don’t think this qualifies for the WA state sale’s tax exemption but I sent in a claim anyway.  Worth a try for the price of a stamp.  I can’t find the definition of a “medium duty passenger vehicle”.

Nice, let us know if you get it!

Will do.

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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #26 on: September 01, 2021, 12:15:27 PM »
An EV would make a great farm motorcycle. You ride it for the day and then plug it in at night. Your never more then the width of your farm from the plug in. Put a nice rack on the back like the trail 110's, bam, your gettin' work done.  :tup:

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Re: My 1st EV
« Reply #27 on: September 07, 2021, 04:30:21 PM »
I don’t think this qualifies for the WA state sale’s tax exemption but I sent in a claim anyway.  Worth a try for the price of a stamp.  I can’t find the definition of a “medium duty passenger vehicle”.

Nice, let us know if you get it!

Nope, doesn't qualify.  I got my rejection letter today. 

 


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