so i bought my 2 seater xp northstar last year got it registered rode 2300 miles. i just recieved a letter from the state of maine saying my machine is over weight and can not be registered again in the state of maine. Keep in mind i had no idea or was advised about any weight law from the state of maine. Dealers and town offices was supposed to be telling people about this law that you may not get this registered. I'm leaving dealers out of this, i believe this is more a state and town issue more than anything. The state was supposed to inform towns about this law and not to register any machine over 2000 pounds. Also keep in mind i guess this law has been affective since 2021. There is alot of 21 and newer machines registered in the state that are over 2000 pounds. Thats going to put alot of people pissed off having spent 28 to 43k dollars for machines that now can only be ridding on there own land. Question is do we legaly have a fighting chance to fight this issue. The state has been approuched to raise it to 2500 pounds unsure if this will get passed.
Maine riders weight issue
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DogRunner2
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Man , that sucks! Good luck.
Captain Bob
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Wisconsin changed their weight to 3000 pounds a few years ago to accommodate the Northstar Rangers, now the legislature is being asked to change it to 3500 pounds or no weight restriction as the 4 door Ranger 1500 Northstar is over 3300 pounds.
Raptorick
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Raptorick
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Thanks for posting. These riders bring money to the towns. They are not looking a the big picture. We easily spend $500 each trip in just gas and food not including the $100 plus fee to register the machine.
attakracer
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How come your leaving the dealer out of it ??? In my eyes its MORE his fault than the state !! The dealer should know the laws about the vehicles he's selling !! HE is the one that should be telling you that you can only operate that specific car on your own property because there is a state weight restriction !!!! NOT that its not a big deal and a totally stupid law, don't get me wrong ! I'd be pissed too ! But your dealer should at the very least notify you of that law BEFORE he sells you a $40,000 car that you can't use legally in your state !! Obviously the law needs to be changed. If it was me, I would ream his ass for not telling you and then selling you the car !! And then tell him he should be doing EVERYTHING he can to get this law changed !!! ...... In all honesty, he shouldn't even be ABLE to sell you a vehicle that isn't registerable !!!! (my 2 cents )
Raptorick
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Or let’s move to Montana.
B B
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It's a dog eat dog world and the dealership pulled a quick one on you (the OP). I somewhat agree with the above statement. At a minimum it should be unlawful to sell without at least advising the buyer of the inability to register and of course it should be, by law, verbally explained and in writing and signed by purchaser agreeing to purchase under the circumstances. If the dealership went through the process of registering through your state, knowing that it can't be registered, then I would think they're selling under false pretenses ( you're led to believe it can be registered and operated within your state).In all honesty, he shouldn't even be ABLE to sell you a vehicle that isn't registerable !!!! (my 2 cents )
Curious to know how/why the initial registration was issued. Maybe I missed it, but did the law change after the initial registration or did it take the state that long to catch on to the over weight limit?
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attakracer
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Raptorick
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I agree with you. I feel the dealers should be advocating the State to increase the limits like other states are. I have seen many heavy trucks on the trails working on power lines. So it is not about damaging the trail only.
garciava
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i would think it can be used legally just not on public lands or roads. Just private land. This might be how the dealer is able to get away with not disclosing the weight issue.
attakracer
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Absolutly !!!! they should be screaming at the top of their lungs to get this law changed !
B B
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Selling the machine isn't the issue. Attempting to register it knowing it exceeds the states weight limit is where they pull the smoke and mirrors game.
It's bad business not advising the buyer of the weight limit issue, but obviously there's nothing requiring them to. Now if the dealership advised buyer that the machine can not be registered and can only be operated on private property (if the state even allows that) and the buyer still signs the dotted line then so be it. The whole thing seems shady all the way to point of attempting to register.
Bottom line is the dealership knows most buyers would walk out the door as soon as they were told the machine can't be registered. They've made the conscious decision to screw people over in order to make a sale.
I would venture to say the state ups the weight limit sooner rather than later once the right palms are greased.
It's bad business not advising the buyer of the weight limit issue, but obviously there's nothing requiring them to. Now if the dealership advised buyer that the machine can not be registered and can only be operated on private property (if the state even allows that) and the buyer still signs the dotted line then so be it. The whole thing seems shady all the way to point of attempting to register.
Bottom line is the dealership knows most buyers would walk out the door as soon as they were told the machine can't be registered. They've made the conscious decision to screw people over in order to make a sale.
I would venture to say the state ups the weight limit sooner rather than later once the right palms are greased.
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attakracer
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attakracer
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Yes, that IS the case !! But they should make that point clear ahead of time ! BEFORE the person pays for the unit. That's all I'm saying. I know I'd be pissed if I spent $40k and THEN found out i could only use it on my own property !!!
garciava
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not arguing the issue just stating the facts.
attakracer
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Oh, absolutely !! No argument what so ever
I'm just givin my 2 cents worth also ! I know I'd be pissed at the dealer MORE so over the law. But I would be hounding my dealer and anyone else that might help to change that law ASAP !!!!! JohnnyG
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I live in FL, if I bring my XP5 to Maine to ride trails, what are you saying will happen?
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