[Silly Little Cars] street legal in Oregon?

Tue Nov 16 09:31:22 PST 2010

John, that is awesome!  Dangerous, but awesome!

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From: John R. Lewis <jrl94116 at yahoo.com>
To: Silly Little Email List <silly_little_cars at lists.sillylittlecars.com>
Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 6:42:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Silly Little Cars] street legal in Oregon?

The place to find these is "site Mash" and search for cushman in the motorcycle 
category.  It will list every cushman from every craigslist nation wide and any 
on ebay

--- On Tue, 11/16/10, Brian Lantow <lantow at comcast.net> wrote:

>From: Brian Lantow <lantow at comcast.net>
>Subject: Re: [Silly Little Cars] street legal in Oregon?
>To: "'Silly Little Email List'" <silly_little_cars at lists.sillylittlecars.com>
>Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 6:37 AM
>
>
>Thanks.  Good point all.  
>I imagine I'll be in touch for one reason or another - you've been a real
>help.
>
>Brian Lantow
>cell #503/705-5310
>hm #503/697-0877
>
>-----Original  Message-----
>From: silly_little_cars-bounces at lists.sillylittlecars.com
>[mailto:silly_little_cars-bounces at lists.sillylittlecars.com] On Behalf Of
>Steve Clark
>Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 9:57 AM
>To: 'Silly Little Email List'
>Subject: Re: [Silly Little Cars] street legal in Oregon?
>
>Brian,
>
>I understand exactly.  It is the same thing I did before buying.  You can go
>to the yahoo website and look for the group for Cushman Trucksters (of which
>I am a member).  Lots of good dialogue about Cushmans.  Also, you may want
>to see if there is a Cushman dealer in your area (usually sell EZ-GO golf
>cars and  other makes as well.)  Helps if you need parts or maintenance
>though a good automotive mechanic can work on the engine since it is a
>actually a small car engine.
>
>Good advice on Craigslist in general.  However, you would probably find that
>someone intending fraud would not give you their home phone and home address
>as I will to check out if we should proceed.  I for one could not find any
>Cushmans locally so I had to look for them out of state. I found this
>Cushman on eBay though it had also been on Craigslist.  It did not reach
>reserve so I contacted the seller and worked out a deal.  I shipped it in
>from Louisiana after talking with the owner about the Cushman and emailing
>for pictures and details.  I can give you the address, email, and phone
>number of the former owner as well for a complete history.  I had a good
>feeling after conversations with Jim (the former owner) so I  went ahead with
>the deal and was not sorry I did.  But to each his own.  You have to feel
>comfortable with it or don't do it because you will never be satisfied that
>you did the right thing otherwise. 
>
>If you want to pursue further, I will be glad to talk to you more about it.
>If not, I understand completely and wish you luck in finding a good three
>wheeler.
>
>Sincerely,
>Steve Clark
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: silly_little_cars-bounces at lists.sillylittlecars.com
>[mailto:silly_little_cars-bounces at lists.sillylittlecars.com] On Behalf Of
>Brian Lantow
>Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 11:27 AM
>To:  'Silly Little Email List'
>Subject: Re: [Silly Little Cars] street legal in Oregon?
>
>Steve,
>Thanks for the response.
>
>While I am sorely tempted, I need to do the "due diligence drill" and go
>online & find out about makes, models, prices, repairs, parts, histories,
>problems, things to avoid, etc., sure you know what I mean.  Will have to
>wait until this weekend for sure as I am slammed at work.  Also, no offense
>meant whatsoever, but sure you understand that Craigslist takes pains to
>warn us all about purchasing shipped vehicles.
>Although I would love to have an excuse to spend a few days in San Antonio,
>great weather this time of year, some of the best mexican food I've ever
>had.
>
>Thanks again,
>Brian
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: silly_little_cars-bounces at lists.sillylittlecars.com
>[mailto:silly_little_cars-bounces at lists.sillylittlecars.com] On Behalf Of
>Steve Clark
>Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 7:29 AM
>To: 'Silly Little Email List'
>Subject: Re: [Silly Little Cars] street legal in Oregon?
>
>Brian,
>
>I bet that's mine you see on SF Craigslist except that is does not have a
>truck bed - rather a lockable trunk with lid.  The propane is really a bonus
>- has a forklift propane tank that fits into the small tool compartment on
>the rear.  It is removable.  Between the gas and the propane, you get twice
>the mileage capacity with just the flip of a switch, or you can use all
>natural gas if you want to go  completely green.  Can be filled by any
>propane dealer.
>
>Only thing is that it is located in San Antonio, Texas (licensed and
>registered - easy to transfer, just like you would a car).  I just
>advertised in the SF Bay area.  Shipping would be about $800 or so, but I
>would be inclined to lower the price to help out with this.
>
>Let me know if you are interested.  It is really a nice one and the
>automatics are less common.
>
>Steve
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: silly_little_cars-bounces at lists.sillylittlecars.com
>[mailto:silly_little_cars-bounces at lists.sillylittlecars.com] On Behalf Of
>Brian  Lantow
>Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 8:04 AM
>To: 'Silly Little Email List'
>Subject: Re: [Silly Little Cars] street legal in Oregon?
>
>Bob,
>
>Thanks for the great response!
>Now on to finding a cart & dealing with the monkeys.
>First glance, saw one for sale on craigslist that has a truck bed.  Runs on
>both gas and propane (a little unsure about the propane part), and I'd have
>to drive to SF to haul it back. 
>
>Thanks,
>Brian Lantow
>cell #503/705-5310
>hm #503/697-0877
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: silly_little_cars-bounces at lists.sillylittlecars.com
>[mailto:silly_little_cars-bounces at lists.sillylittlecars.com] On Behalf Of
>Bob Gallagher
>Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 1:02 PM
>To: Silly Little Email List
>Subject: Re: [Silly Little Cars] street legal in Oregon?
>
>Hi,
>
>I live near Salem (Keizer) and can tell you that they are perfectly legal in
>Oregon.  Not to say you won't have trouble, because the Oregon DMV is
>staffed by a bunch of monkeys who want to do the least amount of work
>possible and the monkeys have come to realize that saying no is their ticket
>to zero effort.  The law is in your favor here.  If you get a hassle trying
>to register one, just go to another DMV office with smarter monkeys.
>
>In Oregon you can register a 3 wheeler like a Cushman/Go-4 as a motorcycle.
>If the vehicle is "enclosed" you don't need a helmet or a motorcycle
>endorsement.  
>
>You will not get anyone from the Oregon DMV or ODOT to firmly commit to
>exactly what "enclosed" is.  Along with avoiding work, the monkeys also
>avoid accountability.
>
>If your Cushman has a top and doors, it is enclosed.  If you take the doors
>off but leave the top on, is it still enclosed?  The DMV has refused to
>answer.  You will just get the runaround.  
>
>That all said, I have owned many different Cushman of all styles and have
>never had a hassle from law enforcement.  I take the doors off in the summer
>and continue to ride with no helmet.  If I take both the top and doors off,
>I wear a helmet.   By the way, many cities have "motorcycle only" parking,
>which you can legally use.  Very handy.
>
>In Oregon you should have no problem registering a Cushman and in my
>experience you will get no trouble from law enforcement.
>
>They are a great  vehicle for plowing around town, I am surprised more people
>don't have them.
>
>
>Bob
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>    ----- Original Message ----- 
>    From: Brian Lantow <mailto:lantow at comcast.net>  
>    To: silly_little_cars at lists.sillylittlecars.com 
>    Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 11:14 AM
>    Subject: [Silly Little Cars] street legal in Oregon?
>
>    New poster (hope the WSJ article didn't ruin things).  Looking to
>get some 3 wheel in my life.
>     
>    Anyone in Oregon tried to register/operate any of these? Called
>local ATV/yamaha  dealer, not a lot of help.
>    Having lived in SF, I know the police are tolerant/have better
>things to do, but up here probably
>    get pulled over more than worth the trouble.
>     
>    Thanks,
>     
>    Brian 
>
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