Loud Bikes or quiet
Discussion
MaverickV12 said:
As a Harley Davidson rider, I believe its my divine duty to provide a musical note that all pedestrians and others can stop, look and listen to.....
Personally, mine would wake the dead..... just the way it should be. My worst nightmare would be an electric bike
I have noticed that Harley Davidsons are noisier than most other bikes.Personally, mine would wake the dead..... just the way it should be. My worst nightmare would be an electric bike
How do HD get round the noise regulations?
anonymous said:
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I understand fully. The point you're making is that the faster you drive/ride the louder it gets. So oo motorcyclists take the earplugs out when they go under 20mph (to enjoy the loud exhaust) or do they leave them in all the time?I admit I'm not a motorcyclist so there could well be something I'm missing here but I don't understand how the statements "My loud exhaust is for MY benefit only" and "I need to have earplugs in to reduce wind noise" can both be applicable.
kestral said:
MaverickV12 said:
As a Harley Davidson rider, I believe its my divine duty to provide a musical note that all pedestrians and others can stop, look and listen to.....
Personally, mine would wake the dead..... just the way it should be. My worst nightmare would be an electric bike
I have noticed that Harley Davidsons are noisier than most other bikes.Personally, mine would wake the dead..... just the way it should be. My worst nightmare would be an electric bike
How do HD get round the noise regulations?
Countdown said:
I understand fully. The point you're making is that the faster you drive/ride the louder it gets. So oo motorcyclists take the earplugs out when they go under 20mph (to enjoy the loud exhaust) or do they leave them in all the time?
I admit I'm not a motorcyclist so there could well be something I'm missing here but I don't understand how the statements "My loud exhaust is for MY benefit only" and "I need to have earplugs in to reduce wind noise" can both be applicable.
For balance, I've never worn earplugs on a bike.I admit I'm not a motorcyclist so there could well be something I'm missing here but I don't understand how the statements "My loud exhaust is for MY benefit only" and "I need to have earplugs in to reduce wind noise" can both be applicable.
ddom said:
Aren’t HD in serious trouble financially?
Thought their electric bike was quite decent, certainly better than the standard stuff which really doesn’t belong outside of the US?
Define "serious trouble" ? yes, over recent years sales are in decline for HD ....but they are still a $5 billion dollar company, with >$400Million in profit, and >30% market share of the US bike market so I guess everything is relative.Thought their electric bike was quite decent, certainly better than the standard stuff which really doesn’t belong outside of the US?
PushedDover said:
irocfan said:
PushedDover said:
anonymous said:
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That is a disingenuous - It is firmly believed that you have trawled through 4 months of my posts to find something you feel contentious and in a tit-for-tat method to discount my view point in THIS thread and debate,
That behaviour is not very community spirited or what I'd hope for or expect from a PH community / member.
To be short - very uncool and s
tty behaviour. Please refrain from it.t and be prepared to be called out itRapey.
Jag_NE said:
People who live in the countryside thinking they own the countryside has become quite noticeable during Covid-19. Bikes are just one thing.
Yep. Same as people who live in town centres then complain that pubs are too loud. I live about half a mile as crow flies over some fields from the main dual carriageway into North Wales and all summer it's a racetrack...laying in bed of a night easily hear every 14krpm gear change. Life is one big comprise and I've got used to it, prefer that over living next to a school or local shop full of morons trying to park.KurtFlew said:
Jag_NE said:
People who live in the countryside thinking they own the countryside has become quite noticeable during Covid-19. Bikes are just one thing.
Yep. Same as people who live in town centres then complain that pubs are too loud. I live about half a mile as crow flies over some fields from the main dual carriageway into North Wales and all summer it's a racetrack...laying in bed of a night easily hear every 14krpm gear change. Life is one big comprise and I've got used to it, prefer that over living next to a school or local shop full of morons trying to park.Dont like rolls said:
People from towns who think the countryside is a race track for their modified bikes to be tested at stupid speeds every weekend ?
I think they suffer daily much worse than me having to live in a large town/city, so I don't get worked up about it. I hate horses and the non stop flow of ste out of them, but I'm not lobbying for them to be banned.
.... sun was shining, had an early start at work, so had a few hours in the afternoon free ....
.... went out for a nice quiet ride in the Country ....
.... went to enjoy the, "peace and quiet", the English Countryside provides me ....
Did I mention I am the Stigs, much much older, second cousin twice removed ?
.... went out for a nice quiet ride in the Country ....
.... went to enjoy the, "peace and quiet", the English Countryside provides me ....
Did I mention I am the Stigs, much much older, second cousin twice removed ?
MaverickV12 said:
.... sun was shining, had an early start at work, so had a few hours in the afternoon free ....
.... went out for a nice quiet ride in the Country ....
.... went to enjoy the, "peace and quiet", the English Countryside provides me ....
Did I mention I am the Stigs, much much older, second cousin twice removed ?
Well worth a read.... went out for a nice quiet ride in the Country ....
.... went to enjoy the, "peace and quiet", the English Countryside provides me ....
Did I mention I am the Stigs, much much older, second cousin twice removed ?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nar...
I’ve been riding for 17 years, since I was legally allowed to... always loved the sound of a good motor, whether it’s on full chat or just a quick blip of the throttle. However, I’ve always believed in the right time and place, always being as subtle as possible in built up areas - this was a bit of a challenge on my SuperDuke with a full system...
I find bikes which are loud without even trying annoying and slightly embarrassing, most people think you’re a bellend if you’re setting off car alarms poodling through a town, I tend to agree. If you’re on full chat down an empty B road, it would be rude not to!
I find bikes which are loud without even trying annoying and slightly embarrassing, most people think you’re a bellend if you’re setting off car alarms poodling through a town, I tend to agree. If you’re on full chat down an empty B road, it would be rude not to!
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/18493538.ca...
It is happening in Somerset (Cheddar) and the New Forest as well that I know about....all areas that can inflict restrictions via bye-laws....well done numb-nuts...you are alienating those of us that would normally let it pass because of the extreme increase in numbers + noise. YOUR lack of self control (many of you) really will disarm the "Let it be" people who live next to the really anti-traffic ones who also live here (like everywhere).
Gov already involved.
https://motorcycleminds.org/2018/08/15/road-closur...
The thing is chaps, many EU countries also have ---No modification from "as manufactured"--- laws regarding all types of transport. THAT is what they will use to control Bikes & Cars....so your strange habits (and the "Evo/Dustbin" exhaust types and Mr Ford Fiesta Farty-pants) will screw it for ALL of us.
Really, use your brains.
It is happening in Somerset (Cheddar) and the New Forest as well that I know about....all areas that can inflict restrictions via bye-laws....well done numb-nuts...you are alienating those of us that would normally let it pass because of the extreme increase in numbers + noise. YOUR lack of self control (many of you) really will disarm the "Let it be" people who live next to the really anti-traffic ones who also live here (like everywhere).
Gov already involved.
https://motorcycleminds.org/2018/08/15/road-closur...
The thing is chaps, many EU countries also have ---No modification from "as manufactured"--- laws regarding all types of transport. THAT is what they will use to control Bikes & Cars....so your strange habits (and the "Evo/Dustbin" exhaust types and Mr Ford Fiesta Farty-pants) will screw it for ALL of us.
Really, use your brains.
Edited by Dont like rolls on Tuesday 7th July 01:42
Edited by Dont like rolls on Tuesday 7th July 01:44
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