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texas motorcycle fender laws?
08/11/10 at 11:33:22
 
anyone from texas im trying to bob out my suzuki s40 and i am thinking of taking both front and rear fenders off. are there any fender laws in texas saying that motorcycles got to have fenders?
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Re: texas motorcycle fender laws?
Reply #1 - 08/11/10 at 11:53:17
 
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/TN/htm/TN.547.htm

The laws are not that easiest to find, but I could not find any fenders on any vehicle, let alone motorcycles.  

Found someone asking the place...  Ooops, it's you!  http://www.houston-imports.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11062595

Pennsylvania needs fenders, as does Oklahoma, possible Oregon ... no other place that I can find.
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Reply #2 - 08/11/10 at 12:25:41
 
easy solution...move to NH.  no laws here.  Hell i think we have more latitute on our gun laws then even you lone star guys.  NH is the last bastion of freedom in this ever growing PC, European union wannabe country.  "live free or die baby!"  Cool
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Reply #3 - 08/11/10 at 12:36:09
 
Hashbrown wrote on 08/11/10 at 12:25:41:
easy solution...move to NH.  no laws here.  Hell i think we have more latitute on our gun laws then even you lone star guys.  NH is the last bastion of freedom in this ever growing PC, European union wannabe country.  "live free or die baby!"  Cool



Couldn't agree more with Brown - the only downside is we're surrounded by some of the most liberal (and subsequently restrictive) states around.  But like an anonymous 101st trooper said at Bastogne..."They have us surrounded. The poor bastards!"   Grin
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Reply #4 - 08/11/10 at 14:24:01
 
Here is what TX DOT says is required for inspection:


05.07 Inspect Every Motorcycle and Motor-Driven Cycle For:
(listed in suggested order of inspection)
* Check for evidence of Financial Responsibility

  1. Horn
  2. Mirror
  3. Steering
  4. Brakes (system)
  5. Tires
  6. Wheel Assembly
  7. Exhaust System
  8. Tail Lamp (1)
  9. Stop Lamp (1)
 10. License Plate Lamp
 11. Rear Red Reflector (1)
 12. Head Lamp (1)
 13. Motor, Serial, or Vehicle Identification Number

Definitions:

   * Motorcycle: Every motor vehicle having a saddle for the use of the rider and designed to propel itself with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground but excluding a tractor.
   * Motor-Driven Cycle: Every motorcycle with a motor which has an engine piston displacement of not more than 125cc.
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Reply #5 - 08/11/10 at 14:57:33
 
And just to make sure, I called the Texas Department of Public Safety - Motorcycle Safety/Training Unit to make sure, and they verified that  only the items on the above list are required.  

So, go fender-less if you choose.
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Reply #6 - 08/11/10 at 18:54:49
 
thanks for the info tanker very helpful!
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Reply #7 - 08/16/10 at 15:27:49
 
i am in el paso with no rear fender and have had no trouble. i checked the code as well and couldnt find anything about fenders. also for what it's worth, there is no sound limit on exhaust either Wink
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