Resources and regulations - I.e. where can I drive?

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vogonistic

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I'm new to both motorcycles and the bay area, so I could use some tips on where I'll be allowed to drive off-road. I'm planning on getting a dual sport, but do I have to register it specifically for off-road driving as well?

In case someone want to recommend specific areas, I'm looking for easy trails/roads with some nice scenery to practice at.

Thanks in advance for any information and links!
 
boney

boney

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If you have a license plate on your bike, you are allowed to operate it on ANY road in California. Additionally, you can use it where ANY off highway vehicle (OHV) is allowed.

If it has a license plate you do not need a green or red sticker, but you can still operate it anywhere that those who do can ride.

A green or red sticker is only for non-street-legal motorcycles. If you do not have a license plate and cannot get one for your bike, you will need a green or red sticker and will be subject to all the restrictions and regulations concerning those.
 
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vogonistic

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Thats great info! I was reading about the green and red stickers yesterday.

Now I'm trying to figure out which resources I can use to find new places. I've found some places for parks, but nothing much on the rules and regulations regarding fire trails and such.

Are you saying that fire roads are counted as any road and I can ride any one I can find?

This is what I have so far:
  1. http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/
  2. http://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/california_list.htm
 
slackmeyer

slackmeyer

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The fire roads in Marin aren't open to street vehicles or OHVs. Non motorized vehicles only. Unfortunately, there's essentially no dirt that you can ride legally in the bay area. The closes places are Carnegie (livermore), Cow Mt. (near Ukiah), and Mendocino NF.

Carnegie is an OHV park, street plated bikes are fine there, it costs $5 to get in the gate.
 
HiggyB

HiggyB

Now flyin' solo...
vogonistic said:
In case someone want to recommend specific areas, I'm looking for easy trails/roads with some nice scenery to practice at.
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Standard answer: Mendocino National Forest, just north of Clear Lake. Lots and lots and lots of roads, trails and whatnot. You'll find loads of beginner roads to ride on and it's chock full o' good scenery. :)
 
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