loud pipes are obnoxious
To me, loud pipes are the number one reason for people to dislike motorcycles. I had straight pipes when I was 21 years old and have since grown up. I wish riders with loud pipes would figure out a different way to be noticed, because that seems to be ultimate in self-centeredness.
I'm a life member of the American Motorcycle Association and have watched this debate for many years. The personal freedom argument pales in comparison to the obnoxious assault on one's senses that these bikes produce, IMO.
This new law may have some aspects that will be difficult to enforce, but each state needs to address this issue. Aftermarket exhaust systems are fine as long as they can comply with the appropriate db levels.
Wouldn't it be nice if we in the motorcycling community could influence all riders to be reasonable about noise levels, then we wouldn't need these laws.
Peter
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