Hello gents, perhaps I can help. In the interest of disclosure, I work for Lehman Trikes and we've worked through Canadian admissibility quite a lot over the years. Please excuse the delayed response as I do not frequent the forums regularly.
There are strict requirements for testing and documentation that must be provided to Transport Canada by the manufacturer. Sometimes products will not meet these requirements, other times it may be that the manufacturer does not have or wish to provide the necessary documentation/test data. This is the process necessary in order to have a product listed on Canada's RIV Admissible Vehicle list which clearly indicates vehicles which may be imported into Canada.
For the purposes of importation into Canada, my advice is to avoid any vehicle that does not appear on the RIV list of admissible vehicles.
Here's the link:
Registrar of Imported Vehicles - Vehicle Admissibility
As Lehman Trikes has been based in South Dakota since 2004, I'll assure everyone that we share the same challenges as other US trike manufacturers. There's no government conspiracy on our part
I suggest you get in contact with BC Boss Hoss, its a dealer that sells Boss Hoss motorcycle and trike and I don't think he gets those trike unassambled.OMG...I have recently discovered the coolest new Trike from Thoroughbred Motor Sports in the USA.
Their TRIKES are for the AGING, HANDICAPPED, LESS ABLE as well as ALL trike lovers of ALL ages!
I even have one...lol...but I can't ride it on our Canadian highways!
TRANSPORT CANADA has decided in their infinite wisdom to disallow TRIKES of any kind in their assembled state as an Import to Canada ,regardless if it meets height and safety requirements!:
They will allow all other makes of Motorcycles, Cars, Trucks, Semi-Trucks, Boats and any and all other vehicles you can name but not assembled Trikes!
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD ANYTHING MORE ABSURD??
As you all know, the Thoroughbred Stallion is the most absolute fun in riding and traveling that you can find on 2, 3 or 4 wheels.
It not only has a steering wheel, it also a Ford Fusion Engine and Automatic Transmission, air ride, adjustable brake and throttle control, tilt steering column, cruise control, heat and air-conditioning, 7cu ft of cargo trunk space etc. etc. etc.
I could go on forever with this Trike and how it could change my life.
No Canadians are allowed to have one of these incredible machines and unless someone buys the franchise, sets up an assembly plant, imports the parts and assembles them here in Canada ...we are
If that is even possible? :banghead:
I have mine because it was in an accident in British Columbia, Canada and needed repairs and was subsequently left here in Canada.
Thanks to my incredibly talented husband, I now have a fully functional Trike that needs a little fiberglass repair.:woohoo::yourock:
Not that it matters at this point because I will probably have to sell it back to the U.S.A on eBay or something.
The thought of that just breaks my heart!!!
If you had one in your driveway like i do, you would understand my angst.
Anyway, thanks for listening to the ranting of this Aging, Disabled Lady Rider and please take the time to Join my Group " CALLING ALL CANADIAN/AMERICAN MOTORCYCLISTS...WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! " and post/share it on your FaceBook if you believe that this is AN INCREDIBLY STUPID LAW and that it should be changed and changed very soon....V (", :banghead:
