HB-95 New Motorcycle Laws.... UGGH!

Mee-n-Mac · 01-17-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RI Swamp Yankee

On another note, most home lawnmowers would fail those requirements.

Ssshhhhh... let's not give the "wonderkids" any more to think about !

SIKSUKR · 01-22-2009, 03:21 PM

Saw this article on WMUR's website:

Bikers Revved Up Over Pipe-Muffling Bill
POSTED: 10:32 am EST January 22, 2009

CONCORD, N.H. -- The state wants to muffle loud motorcycles, but riders said the bill will cause them hardship.

State Rep. Judith Day, of North Hampton, N.H., said she sponsored the bill after 1,000 voters in her town signed a petition asking for further limits on motorcycle noise. Current law says motorcycles can produce up to 106 decibels, but the new law would limit the noise coming from the tailpipes to 99 decibels. The fines would also increase from a maximum of $300 to $1,000.

About 120 people showed up to the bill's public hearing on Wednesday, most of them against the change. Opponents said the new limits would cost bikers and dealers money to change their motorcycle tailpipes and could hurt Laconia's annual motorcycle week, a major economic event for the Lakes Region.

NoBozo · 01-22-2009, 05:28 PM

Every NEW motorcycle sold has to meet certain Federal sound requirements. I don't believe dealers are permitted to change out the stock mufflers at the time of sale of the NEW bike. (I could be wrong).

I've always wondered where ALL those shiny new Harley mufflers go, after the owner buys aftermarket mufflers and puts them on the bike. Maybe they are still in the garage. NoBozo

chipj29 · 01-23-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NoBozo

Every NEW motorcycle sold has to meet certain Federal sound requirements. I don't believe dealers are permitted to change out the stock mufflers at the time of sale of the NEW bike. (I could be wrong).

I've always wondered where ALL those shiny new Harley mufflers go, after the owner buys aftermarket mufflers and puts them on the bike. Maybe they are still in the garage. NoBozo

That's exactly where they are, in the owners garage. Every year the stock pipe has to be reinstalled so they can get their inspection sticker. What a joke/scam that is.

01-22-2009, 03:21 PM	#2
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Wmur Saw this article on WMUR's website: Bikers Revved Up Over Pipe-Muffling Bill POSTED: 10:32 am EST January 22, 2009 CONCORD, N.H. -- The state wants to muffle loud motorcycles, but riders said the bill will cause them hardship. State Rep. Judith Day, of North Hampton, N.H., said she sponsored the bill after 1,000 voters in her town signed a petition asking for further limits on motorcycle noise. Current law says motorcycles can produce up to 106 decibels, but the new law would limit the noise coming from the tailpipes to 99 decibels. The fines would also increase from a maximum of $300 to $1,000. About 120 people showed up to the bill's public hearing on Wednesday, most of them against the change. Opponents said the new limits would cost bikers and dealers money to change their motorcycle tailpipes and could hurt Laconia's annual motorcycle week, a major economic event for the Lakes Region. __________________ SIKSUKR

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01-22-2009, 05:28 PM	#3
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Every NEW motorcycle sold has to meet certain Federal sound requirements. I don't believe dealers are permitted to change out the stock mufflers at the time of sale of the NEW bike. (I could be wrong). I've always wondered where ALL those shiny new Harley mufflers go, after the owner buys aftermarket mufflers and puts them on the bike. Maybe they are still in the garage. NoBozo