There is still going to be a rally. The city of MB doesn't want it and has instituted laws to keep it out of their boundries; things such as helmet requirements, noise restrictions, and checkpoints. They also are not licensing any vendors.

The cities, towns, and county around MB are still strongly supporting the rally and inviting bikers. Lots of folks still going to the rally and will be telling the city of MB to kiss their *** buy not spending bucks in the city limits. MB is about to find out if their choice not to support the rally will greatly impact their tax base.

 

i emailed vance & hines this same question. i think they said 3-4 db less. how did they measure your pipes, did they have a db meter or did they stand said distance away from your bike and listen to it??? this brings me back to the days of car audio competition... 130 db in an Eclipse with 1 10" sub, first place baby!

 

Damn. When did ca get mandatory? Wasn't in 73 when I left.

 

I think it was in the late 80's, i was a kid so i dont remember, i've always had to wear one so it doesn't bug me. The older guys i know that rode back in the day hate them with a passion. It's like $100 ticket if you ride without one. i've riden around the block several times without one on after washing bike to blow the excess water out, but other then that i always wear at least a novelty helmet.