manxie49 Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 Interesting read, especially with sound cameras now being deployed in different places. I never bought into the argument that noisy exhausts saves lives, I do think it will end up getting motorcyclists banned from certain areas, especially in places like Austria. IMHO I'd sooner see a ban on noisy exhausts than I would a blanket ban on motorcycles. I do know that the Police are becoming less tolerant of the noise produced by some aftermarket cans, and are increasingly seen checking pipes for compliance during stops. I did have a loud pipe on my blade years ago but ended up taking it off, it became an annoyance to me on longer journeys. https://www.femamotorcycling.eu/the-sound-of-your-motorcycle/?fbclid=IwAR0MAdSqyoBPh6pllDVgMLjRwrtNGFnIrgC7A1F6ttqumraorzWwmAMCtpQ 1 Quote
raesewell Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 +1 good awareness and defensive riding saves lives, Very noisy exhausts just annoy people and get us a bad reputation. 4 Quote
Bender Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 11 minutes ago, Gerontious said: what? Not that hard to grasp. Quote
Guest Richzx6r Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 My car used to be louder than the bike, and my old 125 eliminator was maybe twice as loud as the ninja is Quote
skyrider Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mickly said: Pardon ? you have been listening to your loud can again Quote
Mickly Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 I had a straight through Zard low level pipe on my old Speedtriple, used to love the way it popped, banged & spat flames on the overrun, tunnels were a gas. One day I drifted up to a set of lights in full overrun Blitzkreig mode & an obviously frightened small child crossing with his Mum burst into tears. I ordered & fitted a baffle ASAP. 1 Quote
Guest Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 It's wiser to sound like you're doing 30mph when you're actually doing 100mph......rather than the other way round! Quote
Six30 Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 noise is a must , not stupidly loud , but loud enough to make you grin . 2 Quote
raesewell Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, XTreme said: It's wiser to sound like you're doing 30mph when you're actually doing 100mph......rather than the other way round! I knew you could talk sense when you wanted to. Quote
skyrider Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, XTreme said: It's wiser to sound like you're doing 30mph when you're actually doing 100mph......rather than the other way round! too much attention isn't good Quote
Guest Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 9 minutes ago, raesewell said: I knew you could talk sense when you wanted to. You're smart enough to have figured that I play to the Gallery a long time ago. Quote
Guest Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 10 minutes ago, Six30 said: noise is a must , not stupidly loud , but loud enough to make you grin . What sort of noises make you grin? Farts? Burps? Quote
Six30 Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, XTreme said: What sort of noises make you grin? Farts? Burps? my farts make me grin , other peoples farts disgust me , dirty barstards Edited December 4, 2020 by Six30 1 Quote
Mickly Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 1 minute ago, XTreme said: What sort of noises make you grin? Farts? Burps? Fanny farts ... they are hilarious, especially when the lady in question is embarrassed 1 Quote
manxie49 Posted December 4, 2020 Author Posted December 4, 2020 41 minutes ago, Six30 said: my farts make me grin , other peoples farts disgust me , dirty barstards Silent one in a crowded lift and point the finger at someone else ..... classic! Lmfao 1 Quote
skyrider Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, manxie49 said: Silent one in a crowded lift and point the finger at someone else ..... classic! Lmfao you mean an sbd 1 Quote
Bender Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 Bloke in front of us was getting hammered from his wife on a flight years back, she was going mental with him, she was so bad the my oh felt sorry for him. Was a shame for him that it was me. Quote
learningtofly Posted December 5, 2020 Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) Always polarised views on this, but I'm somewhere in the middle. If you do a lot of urban riding/commuting then you'll know that a bit of noise can be a huge advantage in terms of safety. Anyone suggests that's not the case needs to spend some time riding in central London. Edited December 5, 2020 by learningtofly Quote
WD-40 Posted December 5, 2020 Posted December 5, 2020 2 hours ago, learningtofly said: Always polarised views on this, but I'm somewhere in the middle. If you do a lot of urban riding/commuting then you'll know that a bit of noise can be a huge advantage in terms of safety. Anyone suggests that's not the case needs to spend some time riding in central London. I agree 100%. People sitting in long lines of traffic are half asleep. You have to make a bit of noise or they don't see you. Quote
Gerontious Posted December 5, 2020 Posted December 5, 2020 yes.. but it makes shopping for hats a nightmare. 3 1 Quote
Ian Frog Posted December 5, 2020 Posted December 5, 2020 You should try and find boots for cloven feet lol ! Cheers Ian Quote
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