What non-riders really think about loud pipes...

alanmcorcoran · 09-18-2009, 03:31 AM

Editorial today on bikes and noise.

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la- ... 3457.story

For the record, I'm not a big fan of loud pipes in residential neighborhoods, small town main streets etc. I'm not really a fan of loud anything (boom cars, gas powered leaf blowers, the guy in the gym that has to grunt and slam the weights around so everyone notices he's benching 400) except maybe outdoor rock music, and, even then, I usually go with ear plugs. I understand the appeal, but to me, loud stuff is an infringement on other people's rights to peace and quiet. I know some noise is necessary and my Strat isn't exactly whisper quiet - but I'm careful to start it in the street and leave immediately, quietly at low speed, low revs and stock pipes.

If you are riding out in the desert or farm towns and so on where there aren't 12 million people living on top of one another, I say have at it, make all the noise you want, you probably aren't bothering anyone anyway.

patrick_777 · 09-18-2009, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

If you are riding out in the desert or farm towns and so on where there aren't 12 million people living on top of one another, I say have at it, make all the noise you want, you probably aren't bothering anyone anyway.

THINK OF THE COWS!

dannylightning · 09-18-2009, 08:50 AM

loud is good, really loud pisses people off, this is the way i see it.

bonehead · 09-18-2009, 08:57 AM

My cows have gotten used to the bike, but the neighbor's horses, now that's another story.

Dupo · 09-18-2009, 10:19 AM

An aide to my city councilwoman, Suja Lowenthal, told me that his boss has tried to combat the problem. He says she pushed the police to set up checkpoints to catch the noisiest offenders. Great, I told him, so why haven't I ever seen one in my neighborhood? Probably, he said, because the police have their hands full with serious crime.

Exactly ... they have admitted, for once, they have better things to do.

Old cars / hot rods / street-strip cars are for the most part loud .... yet no one complains about them going down the road. What do you say? "oooOOoooOOoo look at that '68 mustang!!"

bonehead · 09-18-2009, 10:33 AM

Yep, if they are going to do the bikes they should do the autos as well.

mrlmd1 · 09-18-2009, 10:44 AM

Some people just have to have something to do, to justify themselves in life, to get a "cause".

bonehead · 09-18-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mrlmd1

Some people just have to have something to do, to justify themselves in life, to get a "cause".

My answer to those people is and always will be to get a life.

Water Warrior 2 · 09-18-2009, 03:53 PM

Been there done that with loud cages. Now I welcome the sounds of silence. I don't want to feel the sound waves anymore.

Mind you, there was a time in a tunnel with open headers on a small block chevy.

michael666 · 01-31-2010, 12:43 PM

loud pipes you say? well, if you like them, your'e a fag. if you don't have a bike yourself but think they are kind of cool, you're "bike-curious" :biggrin:

not my words but south park's: http://www.xepisodes.com/southpark/e...he-F-Word.html

brilliant episode :2tup:

anyway, if the sound is deeeeeep and growly and is coming from a vehicle that looks the part, i love it. :rawk:

09-18-2009, 03:31 AM	#1
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	What non-riders really think about loud pipes... Editorial today on bikes and noise. http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la- ... 3457.story For the record, I'm not a big fan of loud pipes in residential neighborhoods, small town main streets etc. I'm not really a fan of loud anything (boom cars, gas powered leaf blowers, the guy in the gym that has to grunt and slam the weights around so everyone notices he's benching 400) except maybe outdoor rock music, and, even then, I usually go with ear plugs. I understand the appeal, but to me, loud stuff is an infringement on other people's rights to peace and quiet. I know some noise is necessary and my Strat isn't exactly whisper quiet - but I'm careful to start it in the street and leave immediately, quietly at low speed, low revs and stock pipes. If you are riding out in the desert or farm towns and so on where there aren't 12 million people living on top of one another, I say have at it, make all the noise you want, you probably aren't bothering anyone anyway. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-18-2009, 08:50 AM	#3
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bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: What non-riders really think about loud pipes... My cows have gotten used to the bike, but the neighbor's horses, now that's another story. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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09-18-2009, 10:19 AM	#5
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Re: What non-riders really think about loud pipes... An aide to my city councilwoman, Suja Lowenthal, told me that his boss has tried to combat the problem. He says she pushed the police to set up checkpoints to catch the noisiest offenders. Great, I told him, so why haven't I ever seen one in my neighborhood? Probably, he said, because the police have their hands full with serious crime. Exactly ... they have admitted, for once, they have better things to do. Old cars / hot rods / street-strip cars are for the most part loud .... yet no one complains about them going down the road. What do you say? "oooOOoooOOoo look at that '68 mustang!!" __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook Login or Register to Remove Ads
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bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: What non-riders really think about loud pipes... Yep, if they are going to do the bikes they should do the autos as well. __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: What non-riders really think about loud pipes... Some people just have to have something to do, to justify themselves in life, to get a "cause".
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: What non-riders really think about loud pipes... Been there done that with loud cages. Now I welcome the sounds of silence. I don't want to feel the sound waves anymore. Mind you, there was a time in a tunnel with open headers on a small block chevy.
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01-31-2010, 12:43 PM	#10
michael666 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: denmark Posts: 5	Re: What non-riders really think about loud pipes... loud pipes you say? well, if you like them, your'e a fag. if you don't have a bike yourself but think they are kind of cool, you're "bike-curious" :biggrin: not my words but south park's: http://www.xepisodes.com/southpark/e...he-F-Word.html brilliant episode :2tup: anyway, if the sound is deeeeeep and growly and is coming from a vehicle that looks the part, i love it. :rawk:
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