Hello from Michigan

[Ozarkryder]

Very cool - thanks for the pictures. Looks to be a fun ride.

Just curious - what does Michigan consider the Vanderhall? Recently in Missouri a vehicle that is enclosed or partially enclosed with 3 wheels, non-straddle (side by side) seating and a steering wheel is classified as an autocycle. Missouri has a universal helmet law, it applies to motorcycles and (as mentioned in Missouri law) motortricycles, but autocycle riders are exempt. Was wondering how Michigan treats vehicles like the Slingshot, Morgan and Vanderhall.

 

[Cainam]

Greetings Ken & Sandy! Welcome to Trike Talk from Southeastern Tennessee!!!

 

[Sandyken]

Very cool - thanks for the pictures. Looks to be a fun ride.

Just curious - what does Michigan consider the Vanderhall? Recently in Missouri a vehicle that is enclosed or partially enclosed with 3 wheels, non-straddle (side by side) seating and a steering wheel is classified as an autocycle. Missouri has a universal helmet law, it applies to motorcycles and (as mentioned in Missouri law) motortricycles, but autocycle riders are exempt. Was wondering how Michigan treats vehicles like the Slingshot, Morgan and Vanderhall.

Michigan law defines an autocycle as "an enclosed motorcycle that is equipped with safety belts, rollbar, windshield wipers, steering wheel, and equipment otherwise required on a motorcycle, and which has not more than three wheels in contact with the roadway at any one time."

Michigan classifies it as an autocycle, but it is registered as a motorcycle. Annual fee is $23 and with an optional $11 fee for state park passport.

Michigan is a no helmet required state for motorcycles or autocycles. Not sure why they added windshield wipers to the law as most autocyles do not have them.

Technically an auto cycle could have 1,2 or 3 wheels. Makes me wonder what the future holds for us!

 

[pmar6004]

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Thanks for the hints. These are a few from different angles. Not a car, not a bike, must be a trike!

Nice looking trike Ken... Did Sandy pick the color? It certainly is sharp and it would stand out in a crowd, even if it didn't have 3 wheels. I want again to personally thank you for accepting my invitation to join us on TT. We're a diversified group and show no favoritism in what you ride. My hope is that other Vanderhall owners follow in your footsteps. Looking forward to meeting you both during the 5th Annual Deadwood 3 Wheeler Rally in July.

pmar6004

 

[Sandyken]

Thanks Paul,

The choice of manufacturer, model and color was something that took us four years to resolve. She wanted comfort and ease of entry. Polaris, Morgan and Vanderhall were all considered. During a campfire and several beers last summer, she said "Let's just make a leap and get the Laguna". Next morning she asked me if I remembered what she said and I told her to check her email. I had sent her a photo of a Lime green Laguna that I had found on the internet. Through the help of Daniel Boyer at Vanderhall we found one in N Carolina, we made a deal, bought a trailer and picked it up. I did not know at the time that there were less than 150 Lagunas built and this was the only one in this color combo! Very proud to have it and it is a head turner. If it is meant to be it will happen. It's not for everyone, but it is for us. I believe that all of the Lagunas have been sold and info has been removed from the Vanderhall website. 3WR is on our calendar and reservations have been made.

Again, thanks to pmar6004, papa zook, and everyone at TT for the kind and warm welcome. Ken and Sandy

 

[Sandyken]

This is my favorite image from our last ride of the season. Modified through cartoon photo app.