What will you do when the new noise restrictions start to take effect?
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What will you do when the new noise restrictions start to take effect?
With 2013 coming soon and the inevitable 80 decibel noise laws for new bikes/new mufflers/exhaust systems (ca now), rest of the states eventually, what will you do? I believe they will continue to modify these laws to apply to any motorcycle regardless of age. Will you go to one of the variable noise systems (peacemakers/patriot defenders)? Or will you just fight it and pay the fines?
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Nothing. It has been against the law here in california for a very long time to modify or replace the exhaust system to increase the sound level. Nothing has really changed. Oh and by the way, Fran Pavley (D-California)the author of the bill, is a cow. I had her as a teacher when she taught at Agoura High School.
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Really, the sky isn't falling. First every state doesn't follow California's lead. Secondly noise laws are nearly impossible to enforce because they have to prove you exceeded the noise limit. That requires a dB meter, then there are the calibration issues. Also, the cops don't really want to deal with it. In Denver they pssed the EPA's suggestion that all vehicles have EPA stamps on their exhausts a few years ago. It was really never enforced. I know a retired Denver cop who told me the cops ride too. They were as irritated by the ordinance as we were. I ride through Denver a lot with V&H Big Shots Staggered behind a hot 95''. It's louder than hell when I screw it on. It's tolerable when I keep the volume control (throttle) at a reasonable level. Never had a problem. Doubt if I ever will. Rule of thumb....ride reasonably and you won't get busted. Act like an idot and you'll be treated as such.
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I guess Denver has changed from when I was stationed there unless it was the military tags on my vehicle and those tags on my fellow active duty friends. It seemed like some Denver cops went out of their way. I know I had three "muffler" tickets by the time I fought the first one. Then after I proved that my "auto" had passed inspection, the judge asked were I had it inspected and after I told him it was in Aurora. He just stated that that was Aurora, not Denver and found me guilty on one of the tickets while kicking out two of them. The end result was that I ended up changing the exhaust and the car I had then was no where near as loud as my bike or most HD owner's bikes from what I've heard.
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NH passed new legislation this year, 92 db @ idle, down from 106. It'll probably come up around Bike Week and then wither away....meh.
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legi...12/HB1442.html
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legi...12/HB1442.html
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I know Laguna Beach, several years ago now, had a bike cop with a decibel meter and he was extremely active writing up bikers on his beat. They had an article about it in the LA Times or OC Register (forget which) showcasing the efforts.
I do believe the statement above - ride with consideration and you'll be fine.
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I do believe the statement above - ride with consideration and you'll be fine.
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I guess Denver has changed from when I was stationed there unless it was the military tags on my vehicle and those tags on my fellow active duty friends. It seemed like some Denver cops went out of their way. I know I had three "muffler" tickets by the time I fought the first one. Then after I proved that my "auto" had passed inspection, the judge asked were I had it inspected and after I told him it was in Aurora. He just stated that that was Aurora, not Denver and found me guilty on one of the tickets while kicking out two of them. The end result was that I ended up changing the exhaust and the car I had then was no where near as loud as my bike or most HD owner's bikes from what I've heard.
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We are a New York State Motorcycle Inspection Station.
We recieve updates from time to time from the NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles, and did recently, in regards to motorcycle exhaust noise.
It is not a new law, but rather a reminder that it can be/will be, enforced upon the officers descretion, as far as we could determine.
Suspect this is a precursor, to greater things to come, but until then, let-r-rip!!
Scott
We recieve updates from time to time from the NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles, and did recently, in regards to motorcycle exhaust noise.
It is not a new law, but rather a reminder that it can be/will be, enforced upon the officers descretion, as far as we could determine.
Suspect this is a precursor, to greater things to come, but until then, let-r-rip!!
Scott
