Posts Tagged ‘Harleys’
Loud Vehicles. Unfair Noise Enforcement
Monday, May 18th, 2009
Vehicles of all sizes are monitored for legal noise emission levels. This includes compact cars, S.U.V.’s, big 18 wheelers and all motor homes and R.V.’s.
Did you know if you put a sporty muffler such as ‘glass packs’ on your vehicle to give it a sporty growl, you can get a ticket from law enforcement for violating the noise emission level designed for that type of vehicle. It’s true. You can also get a ticket if your vehicle makes to much noise due to it’s original tailpipe being broken or worn out.
Most area’s can also ticket you for motoring with your car stereo to loud.
I have no problem with these laws and practices, so long as they apply to everybody.
I’ve taken it upon myself to perform a little project at a major Wisconsin intersection. Sitting off to the side just past the sidewalk (about 15 feet from the roadway) I sat on a chair holding a noise meter. I watched the readings of the different types of vehicles. I wasn’t surprised by my findings. Most late model cars barely moved the needle. A really good reading for such quiet vehicles.
Most 18 wheelers pulling away at the green light moved the needle about a quarter way across the dial. Not bad at all considering the size of the vehicle and it‘s massive motor.
Honda Goldwing Motorcycles were about half the reading of the semi’s. Then there were observations of a vehicle I can’t stand.
Harley Davidson Motorcycles not only were louder, but in fact they actually buried the needle on the noise meter. Even after they left the intersection and were still accelerating a block away, they were still registering a quarter scale on the gauge.
These vehicles with motors 40 or 50 times smaller than that of a 18 wheeler were catastrophically louder than the big rigs.
I’m not just comparing the sizes of the motors, but the entire size of a tractor trailer.
It would take a excess of 50 Harleys to equal the size of a 70 or 75 foot tractor trailer combination.
That would be parking the Harleys sideways next to the 18 wheeler from its front bumper to it’s back bumper 3 tears high to equal the size of one of these rigs.
Not only that, the sound of these Harleys actually give headaches, rattle windows and wake up people that are sleeping.
Okay. This isn’t cool. It isn’t funny. It isn’t awesome. It isn’t legal. IT IS A CRIME!
These bikes violate vehicle noise emission laws, they are noise pollution and they disturb the peace.
They don’t get ticketed for their violations. This is yet another crime.
I’m among a growing number of people that **** these motorcycles because of this.
We need the noise laws to apply to everyone.
Below I’ve cut and pasted a email sent to me a while back regarding this topic, please read it.
Hi Joe
I noticed you don’t like loud bikes. I’ve owned several Harley Davidson’s over the last twenty years. None of them were loud. I gave up biking and Harley Davidson activity because it is turning for the bad. People now days are buying the bikes just to see who can be the loudest. They buy the bikes to rattle windows and **** people off. I don’t think this is right. You could have a great looking bike with a $2000.00 paint job and all kinds of accessories but if your pissing people off it ain’t the beautiful bike you think it is. These Harley gatherings are bad news too. You get these things stopping cross traffic to let the rest of their group run stop signs and red lights without breaking up their group and without the assistance of law enforcement. I also don’t think its fair that people in cars can get a ticket for not wearing seat belts but bikers don’t get tickets for not wearing helmets. The saying loud pipes save lives is a bunch of crap. There are lots of quiet bikes on the road. Also bikes, mopeds, joggers. These things don’t make the racket of a Harley Davidson. Harley’s ain’t turning into symbols of broken laws. They are symbols of broken laws. I didn’t want any part of this picture so I gave up biking and sold all my Harley leather some time ago.
Marty P.
Reporter Joseph Toth
Washington Micro Bank BBS
Did you know if you put a sporty muffler such as ‘glass packs’ on your vehicle to give it a sporty growl, you can get a ticket from law enforcement for violating the noise emission level designed for that type of vehicle. It’s true. You can also get a ticket if your vehicle makes to much noise due to it’s original tailpipe being broken or worn out.
Most area’s can also ticket you for motoring with your car stereo to loud.
I have no problem with these laws and practices, so long as they apply to everybody.
I’ve taken it upon myself to perform a little project at a major Wisconsin intersection. Sitting off to the side just past the sidewalk (about 15 feet from the roadway) I sat on a chair holding a noise meter. I watched the readings of the different types of vehicles. I wasn’t surprised by my findings. Most late model cars barely moved the needle. A really good reading for such quiet vehicles.
Most 18 wheelers pulling away at the green light moved the needle about a quarter way across the dial. Not bad at all considering the size of the vehicle and it‘s massive motor.
Honda Goldwing Motorcycles were about half the reading of the semi’s. Then there were observations of a vehicle I can’t stand.
Harley Davidson Motorcycles not only were louder, but in fact they actually buried the needle on the noise meter. Even after they left the intersection and were still accelerating a block away, they were still registering a quarter scale on the gauge.
These vehicles with motors 40 or 50 times smaller than that of a 18 wheeler were catastrophically louder than the big rigs.
I’m not just comparing the sizes of the motors, but the entire size of a tractor trailer.
It would take a excess of 50 Harleys to equal the size of a 70 or 75 foot tractor trailer combination.
That would be parking the Harleys sideways next to the 18 wheeler from its front bumper to it’s back bumper 3 tears high to equal the size of one of these rigs.
Not only that, the sound of these Harleys actually give headaches, rattle windows and wake up people that are sleeping.
Okay. This isn’t cool. It isn’t funny. It isn’t awesome. It isn’t legal. IT IS A CRIME!
These bikes violate vehicle noise emission laws, they are noise pollution and they disturb the peace.
They don’t get ticketed for their violations. This is yet another crime.
I’m among a growing number of people that **** these motorcycles because of this.
We need the noise laws to apply to everyone.
Below I’ve cut and pasted a email sent to me a while back regarding this topic, please read it.
Hi Joe
I noticed you don’t like loud bikes. I’ve owned several Harley Davidson’s over the last twenty years. None of them were loud. I gave up biking and Harley Davidson activity because it is turning for the bad. People now days are buying the bikes just to see who can be the loudest. They buy the bikes to rattle windows and **** people off. I don’t think this is right. You could have a great looking bike with a $2000.00 paint job and all kinds of accessories but if your pissing people off it ain’t the beautiful bike you think it is. These Harley gatherings are bad news too. You get these things stopping cross traffic to let the rest of their group run stop signs and red lights without breaking up their group and without the assistance of law enforcement. I also don’t think its fair that people in cars can get a ticket for not wearing seat belts but bikers don’t get tickets for not wearing helmets. The saying loud pipes save lives is a bunch of crap. There are lots of quiet bikes on the road. Also bikes, mopeds, joggers. These things don’t make the racket of a Harley Davidson. Harley’s ain’t turning into symbols of broken laws. They are symbols of broken laws. I didn’t want any part of this picture so I gave up biking and sold all my Harley leather some time ago.
Marty P.
Reporter Joseph Toth
Washington Micro Bank BBS
If You Are Going To Ride A Harley You Have Get The Clothes To Look The Part
Friday, May 8th, 2009
If you own a motorcycle you might want to dress in black leather everyday others just like to dress as they want. The true Harley Davidson rider will know what to wear and ride, from clothes to accessories, you can buy everything at the dealership or online.
The Black leather jacket is the first thing you should buy when it comes to riding. Harley Davidson has a nice black leather jacket and it is only made by them, not only is this jacket worn for protection but will also protect from the elements. You will need to get a jacket that fits. You will need to get a leather jacket that is a little big. Also the jacket will stretch to meet your body when you’re riding. This doesn’t mean to buy a jacket that is smaller so it will make a good fit.
Black leather pants are another good thing to wear when you ride bikes. Purchasing black leather pants is the bottom half of your protection. There are many different types of these pants in sizes and shapes.
The other thing is the black riding boots. You can buy these for women and men. Women can choose from all kinds of boots as well as men.
Should motorcycle riders wear helmets? The answer is left to the rider. You might as well wear the helmet since you bought all the gear as in the pants, jacket, and boots.
If you choose not to wear a helmet you should always wear goggles, these will protect your eyes as your own little windshield. You don’t want anything to get into your eyes when you are riding a bike. It would be really bad if something were to happen.
Gloves are another thing that will be of interest to you if you are a rider. These are most likely black as well, which will allow you to grip without the sweat ripping you away from the bike as you ride.
These pieces of clothing are the basic things to be a rider of a any bike and especially the Harley Davidson look. Most of the bikers that you dressed in these clothes will be riding Harleys or a wannabe.
You can even buy biker clothes for your baby as well. If you have a son or daughter that likes to go with you, there are many things you can buy for them as well to be protected with.
When you buy leather motorcycle clothes, these clothes should be well taken care of and preserved. So you will have them to use and ride with for times to come. There shouldn’t be a time when you are on your Harley and you are not wearing black leather.
The Black leather jacket is the first thing you should buy when it comes to riding. Harley Davidson has a nice black leather jacket and it is only made by them, not only is this jacket worn for protection but will also protect from the elements. You will need to get a jacket that fits. You will need to get a leather jacket that is a little big. Also the jacket will stretch to meet your body when you’re riding. This doesn’t mean to buy a jacket that is smaller so it will make a good fit.
Black leather pants are another good thing to wear when you ride bikes. Purchasing black leather pants is the bottom half of your protection. There are many different types of these pants in sizes and shapes.
The other thing is the black riding boots. You can buy these for women and men. Women can choose from all kinds of boots as well as men.
Should motorcycle riders wear helmets? The answer is left to the rider. You might as well wear the helmet since you bought all the gear as in the pants, jacket, and boots.
If you choose not to wear a helmet you should always wear goggles, these will protect your eyes as your own little windshield. You don’t want anything to get into your eyes when you are riding a bike. It would be really bad if something were to happen.
Gloves are another thing that will be of interest to you if you are a rider. These are most likely black as well, which will allow you to grip without the sweat ripping you away from the bike as you ride.
These pieces of clothing are the basic things to be a rider of a any bike and especially the Harley Davidson look. Most of the bikers that you dressed in these clothes will be riding Harleys or a wannabe.
You can even buy biker clothes for your baby as well. If you have a son or daughter that likes to go with you, there are many things you can buy for them as well to be protected with.
When you buy leather motorcycle clothes, these clothes should be well taken care of and preserved. So you will have them to use and ride with for times to come. There shouldn’t be a time when you are on your Harley and you are not wearing black leather.
Pros And Cons Of Buying Used Harley-davidson
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
Owning a Harley-Davidson entitles you to a great pride. It is like owning a luxury car or owning a private jet. This is why, even if what you are buying is a used Harley, the excitement is still the same. But before closing the deal, here are the pros and cons of buying used Harley-Davidson:
Pros…
· Used Harley Davidsons are cheaper.
Well, resale value of some Harley models can be as high as its original price. But, there are several models that can buy for less. There are several sites online where you can find cheap but high-quality Harley Davidson models.
· Rare Harleys are Used Harleys
Over a hundred years of motorcycle production has produced hundreds of models, some of them are hard to find while most of them are out of the production line. If you are looking for a particular model of a particular year, you can search for used Harley-Davidson for sale.
· Used Harley-Davidsons are well-maintained
Since owning a Harley-Davidson is like owning a luxury car, outmost care is being practiced by most of its owner. Thus, you rarely see an ill-maintained Harley-Davidson on the road. You also cannot see any ill-maintained Harley-Davidson on an auction site or selling site. This is another reason why some models have prices even if they are old.
· Used Harley-Davidson are customized
If you prefer a unique Harley-Davidson, then a used one can come in handy. There are several used Harley-Davidsons that maintain their original look but most owners prefer to modify some parts according to their personality.
Cons…
· Used Harley-Davidson are customized
This may be an advantage for some but it does not mean that it is not a disadvantage. Since, most owners would want to infuse a little of their personality to their Harley-Davidson, the next owner will inherit what has been changed on the motorcycle. Unless you want to buy used Harley-Davidson regardless of the modifications that have been made, you may have difficulty to give it some of your personal touch. And sometimes, you are paying for the accessories that you really don’t need.
· Some used Harley-Davidsons motorcycles are expensive
Cheap Harley-Davidson can be hard to find. Unlike used cars, some used Harley-Davidson motorcycles are expensive. In fact, rare models are more expensive than other newer models. But don’t be discouraged; there are several models that are less expensive than others.
Pros…
· Used Harley Davidsons are cheaper.
Well, resale value of some Harley models can be as high as its original price. But, there are several models that can buy for less. There are several sites online where you can find cheap but high-quality Harley Davidson models.
· Rare Harleys are Used Harleys
Over a hundred years of motorcycle production has produced hundreds of models, some of them are hard to find while most of them are out of the production line. If you are looking for a particular model of a particular year, you can search for used Harley-Davidson for sale.
· Used Harley-Davidsons are well-maintained
Since owning a Harley-Davidson is like owning a luxury car, outmost care is being practiced by most of its owner. Thus, you rarely see an ill-maintained Harley-Davidson on the road. You also cannot see any ill-maintained Harley-Davidson on an auction site or selling site. This is another reason why some models have prices even if they are old.
· Used Harley-Davidson are customized
If you prefer a unique Harley-Davidson, then a used one can come in handy. There are several used Harley-Davidsons that maintain their original look but most owners prefer to modify some parts according to their personality.
Cons…
· Used Harley-Davidson are customized
This may be an advantage for some but it does not mean that it is not a disadvantage. Since, most owners would want to infuse a little of their personality to their Harley-Davidson, the next owner will inherit what has been changed on the motorcycle. Unless you want to buy used Harley-Davidson regardless of the modifications that have been made, you may have difficulty to give it some of your personal touch. And sometimes, you are paying for the accessories that you really don’t need.
· Some used Harley-Davidsons motorcycles are expensive
Cheap Harley-Davidson can be hard to find. Unlike used cars, some used Harley-Davidson motorcycles are expensive. In fact, rare models are more expensive than other newer models. But don’t be discouraged; there are several models that are less expensive than others.
Customized Harley Davidson Is Hot
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Each Harley-Davidson rider wants to have a unique Harley that is distinct to any of the existing Harley in the world. This creates more pride and excitement to the owner. This is why customized Harley-Davidson is the second factory of either a brand new or pre-owned Harleys.
So what is customized Harley-Davidson?
Have you been to auto shows like the LA Auto Show or the Detroit Auto Show? Have you seen those custom made vehicles that are truly one of their kinds? Have you seen those flashy designs that could turn the heads of every bystander every time these custom vehicles pass by?
Customized Harley-Davidson motorcycles are motorcycles that have been modified and fabricated to become the sole possessor of a particular look or theme. Customized Harley-Davidson projects a unique blend of the owner’s personal impression and the artistic expression to a subject. The customized Harley-Davidson is a work of art that could be a source of inspiration for other future customized vehicle but could not be exactly imitated.
Why is customized Harley-Davidson hot?
No matter where you go, a Harley-Davidson is a head turner. What more if it is a customized Harley-Davidson? How much attraction could it get if the Harley has been modified with all the latest, exotic or techy stuffs available?
Since the owners would want to create an attractive Harley-Davidson motorcycle that would signify their inner impression, customization is the only resort. Thus, when a customized Harley hits a show or the road, no one can resist its power to turn heads. Customized Harley-Davidson is hot because of these reasons.
Where can you acquire custom Harley-Davidson services?
There several sites on the internet like the http://www.cyrilhuze.com and the http://www.hogpainter.com that are more than willing to transform your Harley motorcycle into work of art. They will convert your Harley-Davidson into a more exciting machine to ride. They will make your Harley-Davidson the best one in town. Hear of the Hot Rods? They are the most popular car restorer and fabricators in the United States. They have entries in auto shows around the world. They have won several prestigious awards by converting simple cars into mean machines. They have services top brand of cars from popular people.
You too can acquire such service with top Harley-Davidson custom makers. You can contact them from their sites or visit them at their addresses and have your Harley motorcycle the real image it deserves.
So what is customized Harley-Davidson?
Have you been to auto shows like the LA Auto Show or the Detroit Auto Show? Have you seen those custom made vehicles that are truly one of their kinds? Have you seen those flashy designs that could turn the heads of every bystander every time these custom vehicles pass by?
Customized Harley-Davidson motorcycles are motorcycles that have been modified and fabricated to become the sole possessor of a particular look or theme. Customized Harley-Davidson projects a unique blend of the owner’s personal impression and the artistic expression to a subject. The customized Harley-Davidson is a work of art that could be a source of inspiration for other future customized vehicle but could not be exactly imitated.
Why is customized Harley-Davidson hot?
No matter where you go, a Harley-Davidson is a head turner. What more if it is a customized Harley-Davidson? How much attraction could it get if the Harley has been modified with all the latest, exotic or techy stuffs available?
Since the owners would want to create an attractive Harley-Davidson motorcycle that would signify their inner impression, customization is the only resort. Thus, when a customized Harley hits a show or the road, no one can resist its power to turn heads. Customized Harley-Davidson is hot because of these reasons.
Where can you acquire custom Harley-Davidson services?
There several sites on the internet like the http://www.cyrilhuze.com and the http://www.hogpainter.com that are more than willing to transform your Harley motorcycle into work of art. They will convert your Harley-Davidson into a more exciting machine to ride. They will make your Harley-Davidson the best one in town. Hear of the Hot Rods? They are the most popular car restorer and fabricators in the United States. They have entries in auto shows around the world. They have won several prestigious awards by converting simple cars into mean machines. They have services top brand of cars from popular people.
You too can acquire such service with top Harley-Davidson custom makers. You can contact them from their sites or visit them at their addresses and have your Harley motorcycle the real image it deserves.