dweese Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 MTO has weird definitions. The 3 wheeled cars are being called three wheeled vehicles and the 3 wheeled motorcycles are being called motor tricycles. Motor tricycles are street legal with an M license, actually a modified M also works, which is why the Spyder and Harley trikes are legal. The 3 wheeler cars are classified differently and they are proposing that the operator would need both a G and M license. Trust the government to make things confusing and complicated. My guess is Polaris is calling thier a car, to get away from places like Ontario who require a class M license. It would make them harder too sell or even let test drive, as so few people hold a class M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 polariss.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 polariss.jpg Wonderful ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskywizard Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 My guess is Polaris is calling thier a car, to get away from places like Ontario who require a class M license. It would make them harder too sell or even let test drive, as so few people hold a class M. The manufacturer doesn't get to make that call. The jurisdiction decides. In our case here, of course, that's MTO. BRP learned this the hard way when they released the the Spyder thinking it would be classed as a three-wheeled vehicle (based on their Quebec experience) and could be driven with a G licence. The MTO said Nope - you straddle it and it has handlebars so it's a bike which means M-class or modified M licence. And a completely different marketing strategy with lower sales targets = higher costs/lower margins. I bet there were some loud Boardroom discussions when that happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskywizard Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 polariss.jpg You'd sing a different tune if Arctic Cats ever broke down Blake. Oh - wait ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 The manufacturer doesn't get to make that call. The jurisdiction decides. In our case here, of course, that's MTO. BRP learned this the hard way when they released the the Spyder thinking it would be classed as a three-wheeled vehicle (based on their Quebec experience) and could be driven with a G licence. The MTO said Nope - you straddle it and it has handlebars so it's a bike which means M-class or modified M licence. And a completely different marketing strategy with lower sales targets = higher costs/lower margins. I bet there were some loud Boardroom discussions when that happened. I have to agree with the MTO on this one though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apeXMAN Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 those Polaris riders have a good sense of humor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 those Polaris riders have a good sense of humor polaris.jpg Giggle Giggle Hee Hee. Great Pic !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Here you go guys, I think this message was left for someone here on the forum...lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEk7MtBUQ6c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Here you go guys, I think this message was left for someone here on the forum...lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEk7MtBUQ6c how did you get STG,s voice mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I've been trying to figure that out today .. Very weird lol how did you get STG,s voice mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I've been trying to figure that out today .. Very weird lol kind of disturbing really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Great customer service ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Here you go guys, I think this message was left for someone here on the forum...lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEk7MtBUQ6c Too funny! (intererstingly, that clip led into another. Johhnny Carson with Buddy Hackett. Comedy starts at 1:30.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sledder Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Slingshot is now available in Ontario: http://www.peakpowersports.ca/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=1901538&p=4&s=Year&d=D&t=new&fr=xNewInventory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 We have a couple of them around Sudbury now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Love some of the sayings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manotickmike Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 They've been pushing them here for a while. Actually sat in one when I was picking up a buddy tank for Ian. I can see a market for them, but not at the list price. Maybe I'm just old and out of touch. They tried to get me to take a test drive, but it was pretty hot and sunny out, and I already was in need of some Pam, and a spatula to get myself off the plastic seat. G license, but you need a helmet. Unless you're a Sikh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 They've been pushing them here for a while. Actually sat in one when I was picking up a buddy tank for Ian. I can see a market for them, but not at the list price. Maybe I'm just old and out of touch. They tried to get me to take a test drive, but it was pretty hot and sunny out, and I already was in need of some Pam, and a spatula to get myself off the plastic seat. G license, but you need a helmet. Unless you're a Sikh. Last I heard was that the Brampton Sikh who challenged the need for a helmet on a motorcycle in court lost on the basis that driving any vehicle in Ontario is a privilege and not a right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Pussy Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Here are some pictures I took on the 401 west bound just west of 97. In Ontario with no helmet. Could be an out of province plate. BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 out of province or not, still need to comply with local laws !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreezerBurnt Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 We have a couple of them around Sudbury now. we have quite a few in Winnipeg Only need a regular license not bike license like the Spyder yet are required to wear a helmet I kinda find them great looking in person, Sunday night cruise night has a couple of them driving around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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