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Turbo911 · 05-14-2008, 10:44 AM

Riding home from work yesterday, I noticed a nice, custom, Harley race by me along the way. He was really reving up the engine while blowing by people and I could see everyone getting annoyed by his loud, abnoxious, pipes. Minutes later, traffic comes to a halt for a while. As it picks up again, I see the same Harley pulled to shoulder while he tries to re-start his bike.
I could have seen the smirks on the motorists' faces as they drove by him!
He didn't seem embarassed, but he sure did look foolish!

Just wanted to share this story......Its a lesson learned to these "show-offs".
I admit, his bike was very nice.....but the "bazooka" pipes and purposely reving his engine - he deserved what came to him.

tricker · 05-14-2008, 10:50 AM

so he crashed? Or did his bike just stop working on him?

texrider · 05-14-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tricker

so he crashed? Or did his bike just stop working on him?

Same difference...

**inspiron** · 05-14-2008, 10:59 AM

I was SHOCKED when I was in California last year how loud the bikes are. I mentioned back then about the totally blinged out Harley touring bikes with loud pipes and an even louder sound system pumping out rap music.

Over here, the laws are very, very strict. No street bike may be louder than 90 dbA (maximum) or the value printed on your VIN plate. You can put a different muffler on the bike, but this must be approved for use for your bike model (which means, it's been tested and doesn't exceed the maximum noise level).

Here's the VIN plate from my bike - as you can see, my bike can't be louder than 88 db(A) at 3,400 rpm. If it is, the bike is no longer "street legal" and can be taken out of service by the man.

Turbo911 · 05-14-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tricker

so he crashed? Or did his bike just stop working on him?

no he didnt crash......looks like he ran out of gas cuz he kept fiddling with what looked like his reserve switch......but bike did not seem to start.

LCA_koolaid37 · 05-14-2008, 12:05 PM

While that's obviously a more efficient way of controlling noise pollution, I'd rather not have The Man that close to home.

wildwolf · 05-14-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

Here's the VIN plate from my bike - as you can see, my bike can't be louder than 88 db(A) at 3,400 rpm. If it is, the bike is no longer "street legal" and can be taken out of service by the man.

Can you etch in another "1" in front of that 88?

MOTOHOLIC! · 05-14-2008, 04:02 PM

Yeah I know, inspiron.... those gas-guzzlers are so loud and I hate them. I wish we had the same rule on bikes over here that you all do over there. Course... no one really obeys many laws around here anyways.

pinky44 · 05-14-2008, 05:07 PM

something probable fell off as it was a harley

05-14-2008, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Turbo911 In Training Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2007 Suzuki M50 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 109	Harley Down! Riding home from work yesterday, I noticed a nice, custom, Harley race by me along the way. He was really reving up the engine while blowing by people and I could see everyone getting annoyed by his loud, abnoxious, pipes. Minutes later, traffic comes to a halt for a while. As it picks up again, I see the same Harley pulled to shoulder while he tries to re-start his bike. I could have seen the smirks on the motorists' faces as they drove by him! He didn't seem embarassed, but he sure did look foolish! Just wanted to share this story......Its a lesson learned to these "show-offs". I admit, his bike was very nice.....but the "bazooka" pipes and purposely reving his engine - he deserved what came to him.

05-14-2008, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	I was SHOCKED when I was in California last year how loud the bikes are. I mentioned back then about the totally blinged out Harley touring bikes with loud pipes and an even louder sound system pumping out rap music. Over here, the laws are very, very strict. No street bike may be louder than 90 dbA (maximum) or the value printed on your VIN plate. You can put a different muffler on the bike, but this must be approved for use for your bike model (which means, it's been tested and doesn't exceed the maximum noise level). Here's the VIN plate from my bike - as you can see, my bike can't be louder than 88 db(A) at 3,400 rpm. If it is, the bike is no longer "street legal" and can be taken out of service by the man. Attached Thumbnails __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-14-2008, 12:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
LCA_koolaid37 Eternal Vigilante Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 2001 VZ800 Location: MO Posts: 1,279	While that's obviously a more efficient way of controlling noise pollution, I'd rather not have The Man that close to home. __________________

05-14-2008, 04:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
MOTOHOLIC! Sit speling cheker Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: don't have one Location: Eastern Kentucky Posts: 1,760	Yeah I know, inspiron.... those gas-guzzlers are so loud and I hate them. I wish we had the same rule on bikes over here that you all do over there. Course... no one really obeys many laws around here anyways. __________________ One person with commitment is worth a hundred who have only an interest.

05-14-2008, 05:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
pinky44 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 1983 GS 550m kat / 1991 GSX 600f Location: Nottingham,England Posts: 701	something probable fell off as it was a harley __________________ Whatever you ride ride safe and keep the rubber on the ground and the shiny side up.

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