have read different opinions on this now im confused..im in n.y. state

 

For my state, we do need a tire hugger.

Not sure about NY State, since you have a computer you might wanna try and locate their Dept of Transportation vehicle inspection website if they have one, you may find the answer there.

 

ill try the inspection place monday....thanks anyway

 

If they were required I would think theyd be standard equipment on all motorcycles

 

yeah, i have been to a bunch of dealerships and really never paid attention if the new bikes had these or not because at that time i wasnt in the market for a hugger. so you are saying some new bikes dont even come with huggers? if so..great. i just want to get this thing inspected and ride the damn thing!

 

im about to call a dealership anyway and talk to them first hand! not sure why i didnt do that in the first place....a little brain fart maybe! i was just online and asked the question.

 

This is funny that you posted this. I just had mine inspected this afternoon in NC for the first time. I had no idea what to expect. I have had it here for years but never bothered with the inspection. I figured if I got a ticket, I would just go get it inspected. Now they have it tied to the registration so you can't get a new sticker without passing the inspection first. He walked around it once. asked me if it had brakes. I said yes and he said that will be $13,60. LOL

I was pleasantly surprised.

 

me to i live in ny and just brought mine in and he didnt even look at it and gave me a sticker they can tell who is from the state or not. if your bike didnt come factory with a hugger they cant force you to have one on it. that would be like saying you own that 1920 mode t now where is the seat belts and catalitic converter.

 

I agree with breethwith me, If it not NOS they can't force you to have it on your bike