All states and lots of cities are gradually coming on board with noise ordinances. It's just a matter of time, and we have no one to blame but ourselves. We aren't satisfied with mufflers that are a bit louder than stock to bring out the signature Harley sound that we all love. Instead they have to be as loud as we can get them, and people are getting fed up. We even try to convince ourselves that loud pipes save lives, which is a great excuse for running them, but there's no credible study to support it. I live a half mile from a busy freeway, and during certain weather conditions, I can hear loud bikes. I can't be sure they're all Harleys, butif I can hear themfrom my back yard, I'msurethey have very loud pipes. I don't mean to pick on just bikes either. There are lots of little modified street racers that are just as loud. Add their bone rattling trunk woofers to the mix, and they redefine the term 'obnoxious'. Get ready, pretty soon all LEOs will have certified DB meters, and there will be no way to beat a ticket. BTW, if you really want to safe your life, wear a helmet, and don't drink and ride.

 

OSP1340

I don't flame you for doing your job and the worst thing is this drinking and riding thing. Its dead guys and gals and if you keep doing it you or someone you care about is going to get hurt or even worst you are going to hurt some innocent person. I run quiet baffles on my bike and when riding I don't draw attention to myself by getting on thethrottlethe bike does that on its own.

 

I have done this. I have asked for a trial by judge.

I am not an *** with my bike. I was not obnoxious. I have quiet baffles. I was going 5mph. I have insurance, a registration, a tag and a motorcycle license (it is clean). I am 53 and a good citizen... I have never been arrested. I raised great children, am a good boss and give back to the community with goodwill. I begged this guy for a break. (hey I got college tuition to pay) He told me that he wasn't that type of guy.

A year ago I got a ticket for the same thing by the same guy. So for the last year I have driven AROUND this town out of fear and respect. However... To get back on the road I travel I need to be in this town for 1 BLOCK. This is where he ticketed me. 1 BLOCK.

I will spend much more oney to fight this ticket than pay it.

I don't care.

Oh... and no more financial donations to ANY PD. I am angry.

 

sry double post

 

LOL - not to change the subject - but I stopped giving to the local police a few years ago
They called up and asked for a donation - I told them OK - check is in the front door.
They called back next day "You forgot the check" ..... "No I did not - it's in the front door"
Same thing 2 days in a row. Kind of scary that the local PD can't find my house LOL.


Back on topic - I think most LEO are like OSP1340 - proper respect is a 2 way street.
Sounds like you ended up with a real dick - but I truly think they are in the minority.

Good Luck.

 

You're such a BAD BOY!!! Loud Pipes - "Myrtle I can't hear a darn thing, eh? What you say?"

 

TopSpin,
How did the story end?

 

This is the same reason I stopped going to Americade in L.G. They invite you to come up with your wallet full of money just to be met at the ramp by townies with there f'n D meters. Two years, Two tickets!! They will not get another dime from me. No Meter.......No proof!!!!!

 

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Went to court. I told my story. I beat it easily. Once I got in front of the magistrate it took only 5 minutes. She apologized for my loss of time at work (4 hours). She rides and asked alot of questions about my bike.
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However the 4 hours of sit and wait are much more expensive than the $75 I coulda just sent in.
(pipes are not a moving a violation in Florida... no points)

 

hEY EZRIDER HOW DO YOU LIKE THOSE CYCLE SHACKS ??? HOW DO THEY SOUND AT IDLE AND CRUSEING DOWN THE ROAD ?