Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 21, May 25, 2024
Section 175.155 - Chassis(a)Condition of chassis. All items on the chassis shall be in safe operating condition as described in § 175.160 (relating to inspection procedure).(b)Vehicle frame. A vehicle frame shall be in solid condition.(c)Seats. A motorcycle shall be equipped with a seat for the operator which is firmly anchored to the frame or support. No metal spring shall protrude from the driver's seat.(d)Chain guard or drive shaft cover. A covering device to prevent contact with a rider while in a normal riding position shall be provided.(e)Stands. A motorcycle stand shall operate and be strong enough to support the vehicle and stay in the proper position when not holding the bike in standing position.(f)Hand-hold. A hand-hold device shall be provided if the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person.(g)Footrests. A motorcycle operated or driven upon the highway shall have footrests for each person operating or riding upon the vehicle.(h)Highway bars. If the motorcycle is so equipped, highway bars shall have a maximum width of 26 inches and shall be located less than 15 inches from the foot controls and shall not interfere with the operation of foot controls.The provisions of this § 175.155 adopted December 2, 1977, effective 2/1/1978, 7 Pa.B. 3499; amended December 8, 1978, effective 12/9/1978, 8 Pa.B. 3495; amended March 27, 1981, effective 3/28/1981, 11 Pa.B. 1102; amended October 29, 1982, effective 2/1/1983, 12 Pa.B. 3862; corrected November 12, 1982, effective 2/1/1983, 12 Pa.B. 3947; readopted December 2, 1988, effective 12/3/1988, 18 Pa.B. 5362.