There was a guy selling a Street Legal 2013 Yamaha YZ250 2-stroke. (says it's sold now)
He said he added the needed equipment, got it plated and then took it all off.
Too bad, because it would make a very unique dual sport, street machine if it was ready to go.
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Likely "slipped" it by a Service Ontario clerk that wasn't familiar with the regs. MOST police officers wouldn't know the difference as long as it has insurance and plates. IF he removed the headlight, and functioning tail light, that could present an issue, for the new owner.
I know of a "sketchy" off brand ATV dealer, that put street tires on an ATV, and convinced the clerk at the local Service Ontario location that because it had headlights, turn signals, and a horn. That it was "Street Legal" got it blue plated for the road. Took it by trailer to Port Dover and decided to drive it into town as such. The first OPP officer he came across, KNEW better, they seized the plates, and made him go get his trailer...lmao
several municipalities have bylaws allowing ATV use on public roads
LE does what LE wants
just for fun
see what happens when you ask them to get off the sidewalk
I had a blue plated 300 xc w that I briefly used as a supermoto that would have been ok for the track,but was difficult to ride in traffic. Maybe the new injected 2stroke bikes would be ok.
What made it difficult to ride?
guessing the complete lack of torque anywhere outside the narrow power band