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ironwood · 04-19-2003, 03:46 AM

Why are the Harley's I hear on the road aloud to be so noisy? Just curious because I have heard alot of guys not wanting to exceed the noise limits for motor vehicles.
Dave

TIMSPEED · 04-19-2003, 05:31 AM

Motorcylces have no restrictions on emissions or noise level's...kinda sucks huh? Harley's are so loud, because most of them are just basically running open headers (think of it that way at least, cuz if you run open headers on your truck, it'd be the same effect.)

Blue Beard · 04-19-2003, 09:17 AM

The Harley depdending on the equipment will be loud.

I have a 02 model that isn't loud at all in the stock form. If upgraded including pipes and carb redone it would be loud.

I've been riding since I was very young. Loud bikes are easier to see for drivers. They hear the noise and look more.

No matter how big a bike is, drivers claim to not see one. Goldwings as big as they are with all the lights they have are the same, not seen.

Just my .02

ironwood · 04-20-2003, 04:01 AM

Yeah, even with the Triumph I will get I will have the loud pipes save lives motto along with me.
I was just curious because where I live there is a guy with a damn loud bike (Harley sorry Harley owners) and he fires it up about 9-10pm every night in front of the local bar about 2 blocks away, it drives me crazy, not just because it is loud, oh no, he has got to show off how loud it can be revving the motor several hundred times before he rides off, I just don't understand the mentality of people like that isn't that what the race track is for? I swear a couple of times the kids have come down stairs to ask what the noise is. It pisses me off, sorry to rant and rave about this but it drives me crazy. I would hope I will be more respectful when I get my bike but if I find out where this loser lives I will spend about 10min. creating some good looking crop circles in his front yard.
Dave

*rage'nrat638* · 04-20-2003, 12:12 PM

elburn,,,a town near by just passed a town law on noise,,,,everyone was to bring there lawnmowers into have them checked....if the cops can hear your cycle, car, truck,with there window up your busted.....guess theres been a lot of harley guys
getting busted,,

tell me that don't suck!!!!!!!
hope the window gasket is good when i drive thru?????

04-19-2003, 03:46 AM	#1
ironwood $640 truck// doesn't run Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Buckley,Wa Posts: 122	Why can't we be loud? Why are the Harley's I hear on the road aloud to be so noisy? Just curious because I have heard alot of guys not wanting to exceed the noise limits for motor vehicles. Dave __________________ 74 C-20 LWB camper special stock350/350 53 Chevy 1/2 ton- in California, where the rust is not. Ready for some LOVE!!!

04-19-2003, 05:31 AM	#2
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Motorcylces have no restrictions on emissions or noise level's...kinda sucks huh? Harley's are so loud, because most of them are just basically running open headers (think of it that way at least, cuz if you run open headers on your truck, it'd be the same effect.) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

04-19-2003, 09:17 AM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	The Harley depdending on the equipment will be loud. I have a 02 model that isn't loud at all in the stock form. If upgraded including pipes and carb redone it would be loud. I've been riding since I was very young. Loud bikes are easier to see for drivers. They hear the noise and look more. No matter how big a bike is, drivers claim to not see one. Goldwings as big as they are with all the lights they have are the same, not seen. Just my .02 __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-20-2003, 04:01 AM	#4
ironwood $640 truck// doesn't run Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Buckley,Wa Posts: 122	Yeah, even with the Triumph I will get I will have the loud pipes save lives motto along with me. I was just curious because where I live there is a guy with a damn loud bike (Harley sorry Harley owners) and he fires it up about 9-10pm every night in front of the local bar about 2 blocks away, it drives me crazy, not just because it is loud, oh no, he has got to show off how loud it can be revving the motor several hundred times before he rides off, I just don't understand the mentality of people like that isn't that what the race track is for? I swear a couple of times the kids have come down stairs to ask what the noise is. It pisses me off, sorry to rant and rave about this but it drives me crazy. I would hope I will be more respectful when I get my bike but if I find out where this loser lives I will spend about 10min. creating some good looking crop circles in his front yard. Dave __________________ 74 C-20 LWB camper special stock350/350 53 Chevy 1/2 ton- in California, where the rust is not. Ready for some LOVE!!!

04-20-2003, 12:12 PM	#5
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	new town law elburn,,,a town near by just passed a town law on noise,,,,everyone was to bring there lawnmowers into have them checked....if the cops can hear your cycle, car, truck,with there window up your busted.....guess theres been a lot of harley guys getting busted,, tell me that don't suck!!!!!!! hope the window gasket is good when i drive thru?????

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