Decibels
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: The Great Southwest Desert
We have a town that used to be motorcycle friendly. Then the rich decided it was detrimental to their property values. They write for over 80db. I was written up with stock federal compliant exhaust. Challenged the ticket and the method used for taking the noise sample. I won, turns out up till that point there was no standard written for taking the sample and therfore no way to certify the result.
(I did the Euro compliance for an OEM so they could export to the EU and was fully aware of the equipment and procedures for both DOT and EU testing at the time.)
BTW, the bike I was riding at that time maxed out at 74db under acceleration from 35mph in 3rd gear using all the standards for testing applicable in 2004 when this happened.
(I did the Euro compliance for an OEM so they could export to the EU and was fully aware of the equipment and procedures for both DOT and EU testing at the time.)
BTW, the bike I was riding at that time maxed out at 74db under acceleration from 35mph in 3rd gear using all the standards for testing applicable in 2004 when this happened.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,341
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From: Woodinville, WA
Actually local laws supercede federal laws all the time. \\; This works in both directions. \\; You can be prescribed pot in California, but it is still a federal offense. \\; You legally have the right to bare arms in the constitution, but good luck carring a firearm in NYC.
(note - unfortunately this only applies to carriers)
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Northern Colorado
Curtis Wackerle, one of the newspaper's reporters, decided to get himself a decibel meter and walk around town measuring the noise levels.
He had hoped to find what he called, "motorcycle gangs riding Harleys", but couldn't find any. Instead he found a guy riding a BMW, which topped out at 85 decibels. The city's maximum for motorcycles is 82 decibels at under 35mph, or 86 decibels moving 35mph or faster.
Wackerle went to describe that the City of Aspen recently launched a campaign called, "Operation Quiet Aspen", which was inspired by a resident named Susan O'Neill, who petitioned the city to lower its noise limits to 70 decibels. Shortly afterwards, they outfitted all of their police vehicles with decibel meters, and have now launched an initiative to "educate the public".
Part of the irony of all this is that Colorado is still one of the few states that has no helmet requirements period, either for adults or minors. It has long been considered to be a motorcycle-friendly state. Yet, it seems now that being motorcycle-friendly is the last thing they want to be.
Labels: Colorado Motorcycle Noise
He had hoped to find what he called, "motorcycle gangs riding Harleys", but couldn't find any. Instead he found a guy riding a BMW, which topped out at 85 decibels. The city's maximum for motorcycles is 82 decibels at under 35mph, or 86 decibels moving 35mph or faster.
Wackerle went to describe that the City of Aspen recently launched a campaign called, "Operation Quiet Aspen", which was inspired by a resident named Susan O'Neill, who petitioned the city to lower its noise limits to 70 decibels. Shortly afterwards, they outfitted all of their police vehicles with decibel meters, and have now launched an initiative to "educate the public".
Part of the irony of all this is that Colorado is still one of the few states that has no helmet requirements period, either for adults or minors. It has long been considered to be a motorcycle-friendly state. Yet, it seems now that being motorcycle-friendly is the last thing they want to be.
Labels: Colorado Motorcycle Noise
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Sunnyvale, Ca.
Aspen Daily News
I did not belive and now I do...
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http://www.aspendailynews.com/sectio...set-approve-mo
Published on Aspen Daily News Online (http://www.aspendailynews.com)
Aspen set to approve motorcycle noise campaign
Aspen City Council is being asked to approve a $2,000 spending package that would be used to launch a campaign against motorcycle noise in Aspen.
If approved, the supplemental appropriation will fund new signs at both of Aspen’s entrances informing people about Aspen’s noise ordinance, which sets the maximum noise limit at 80 decibels for a moving motorcycle. The campaign will also feature printed leaflets, buttons and bumper stickers “with a logo representing a quiet Aspen” to be distributed to the public, and tent cards to be placed in the rooms and lobbies of area hotels. The campaign will also feature bulletins on GrassRoots TV.
The request is coming from the city’s environmental health department, but the city was agitated into action by Susan O’Neal, a citizen who has become fed up with motorcycle noise over the years. O’Neal lives on Durant Avenue, which is a popular cruise for motorcyclists in the summertime.
Under the banner of “Operation Quiet Aspen,” she spent much of last summer trying to inform the motorcycle driving population about the noise ordinance. O’Neal’s cause also received support from Councilman J.E. DeVilbiss, who told Aspen police last summer to crack down on motorcyclists who were unnecessarily revving their engines.
Earlier this winter, O’Neal requested that she be put in charge of Aspen’s anti-noise campaign. Although it looks now as though the efforts will be directed through the environmental health department, O’Neal, or any other citizen, will be able to assist with the distribution of the stickers, buttons and flyers.
“Staff appreciates suggestions from the public on ways to get the word out, and we have also been directed by the city manager to use discretion and approach ‘Operation Quiet Aspen’ in a way that is not only effective at informing ... but maintains a welcoming atmosphere for our guests and residents,” a memo about the program from the environmental health department said.
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http://www.aspendailynews.com/sectio...set-approve-mo
Published on Aspen Daily News Online (http://www.aspendailynews.com)
Aspen set to approve motorcycle noise campaign
Aspen City Council is being asked to approve a $2,000 spending package that would be used to launch a campaign against motorcycle noise in Aspen.
If approved, the supplemental appropriation will fund new signs at both of Aspen’s entrances informing people about Aspen’s noise ordinance, which sets the maximum noise limit at 80 decibels for a moving motorcycle. The campaign will also feature printed leaflets, buttons and bumper stickers “with a logo representing a quiet Aspen” to be distributed to the public, and tent cards to be placed in the rooms and lobbies of area hotels. The campaign will also feature bulletins on GrassRoots TV.
The request is coming from the city’s environmental health department, but the city was agitated into action by Susan O’Neal, a citizen who has become fed up with motorcycle noise over the years. O’Neal lives on Durant Avenue, which is a popular cruise for motorcyclists in the summertime.
Under the banner of “Operation Quiet Aspen,” she spent much of last summer trying to inform the motorcycle driving population about the noise ordinance. O’Neal’s cause also received support from Councilman J.E. DeVilbiss, who told Aspen police last summer to crack down on motorcyclists who were unnecessarily revving their engines.
Earlier this winter, O’Neal requested that she be put in charge of Aspen’s anti-noise campaign. Although it looks now as though the efforts will be directed through the environmental health department, O’Neal, or any other citizen, will be able to assist with the distribution of the stickers, buttons and flyers.
“Staff appreciates suggestions from the public on ways to get the word out, and we have also been directed by the city manager to use discretion and approach ‘Operation Quiet Aspen’ in a way that is not only effective at informing ... but maintains a welcoming atmosphere for our guests and residents,” a memo about the program from the environmental health department said.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Winston Salen, NC
I believe that over half of the posts on here during winter months would register over 100db with all the whining, tattle tales and bs that takes place. I may even start a 100 db'r club and wear a patch.
Last edited by monkish; Jan 9, 2010 at 06:43 AM.
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