EPA regulations
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
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Perhaps, like everything human beings become involved in, the EPA is in some areas, too bureaucratic and hamstrings businesses with red tape and nonsense.
But this is what you get with NO environmental regulation. Surely there is a successful compromise.
http://www.chinahush.com/2009/10/21/...tion-in-china/
But this is what you get with NO environmental regulation. Surely there is a successful compromise.
http://www.chinahush.com/2009/10/21/...tion-in-china/
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
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I believe do, and I do support the EPA for the most part. What I do not agree with is using it as another branch for the government to corrupt. I do not agree with strongarming businesses with petty regulations. I do however, support cleaning the air/environment and regulating the amount of toxins that companies can emit. I do agree with protecting our oceans and wildlife, I do not agree with unrealistic requirements set for auto manufacturers.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2008
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When people say "get a stage 1 setup", are you talking about the air filter and exhaust upgrade with a competent tuner? Or are you talking about a Stage 1 download from the dealership? Because I've heard that the Stage 1 download from the dealership just retunes the new equipment back to stock form. So you're really not gaining anything.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2010
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From: Aussie lost in Switzerland
prob here is that a Stage 1 makes the bike illegal as per the epa regs. I;m guessin' it is getting that way in places like CA as well. Penalties over here are stiff if the law catches you out, 1st time caught out is have your licence suspended for a month + a hefty fine, oh, and you'll have to walk home......aint no such thing as a fixit ticket here, and the LEOs do enforce on a regular basis, fortunately they dont profile too much and seem to target more or less everything on the road for random checks.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 168
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From: PA
prob here is that a Stage 1 makes the bike illegal as per the epa regs. I;m guessin' it is getting that way in places like CA as well. Penalties over here are stiff if the law catches you out, 1st time caught out is have your licence suspended for a month + a hefty fine, oh, and you'll have to walk home......aint no such thing as a fixit ticket here, and the LEOs do enforce on a regular basis, fortunately they dont profile too much and seem to target more or less everything on the road for random checks.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Oxford, Nc
Yep, gotta' reign in them 'crazy' EPA nuts!
(Sheesh...)
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Road Warrior
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No worries EPA will have ya bike sounding like a moped, DOT will have ya wearing a giant helmet with a spinning light on top wearing a bright orange vest. My motor ran so hot when I rode it 50 miles while motor was still stock my leg was fried!!!!
I would not want to ride in Switzerland for sure--- no modifying your bike there and traffic laws are brutal.
EPA is way out of control and I own couple small business's trust me if they or there leader has there way the depression will be very real............But what the hell do I know I still say the Pledge of Allegiance salute our flag and only Hire Legal American Workers what the hell I must be a nut..
I would not want to ride in Switzerland for sure--- no modifying your bike there and traffic laws are brutal.
EPA is way out of control and I own couple small business's trust me if they or there leader has there way the depression will be very real............But what the hell do I know I still say the Pledge of Allegiance salute our flag and only Hire Legal American Workers what the hell I must be a nut..