I HATE Harley riders!

[Wcross]

I am pissed! It seems some "bikers" have decided my road is real nice to ride down. It is a country lane, real rural and country like. I rarely hear a sound out here and these fools road past my house three times today! I was inside the house the first time doing some work and felt the need to go out and see what the rumble noise was- Three "bikers" going by on really loud harley's. What the hell are they thinking, putting pipes on the bikes that are obnoxious? I didn't move to the country to be disturbed by some assholes motorcycle.
Sorry- rant over.

P.S.- anybody know where I can get some piano wire?

[Don_G]

1. Oil At The Curve Works Too

:evilgrin:

[fishnfla]

2. Its a free country

nt

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

3. Sorry, only to the point that it does not disturb others

Gotta go with the quiet crowd here.

The old "Loud Pipes Save Lives" is bullshit. Loud pipes are just loud, and showing off.

Showing off and the testosterone that goes with it is the cause of 95% of all bike wrecks.

[Andyjunction]

4. Free to be

Annoyed by Harleys also. Hey everybody! Look at me! Ain't I loud?

[fishnfla]

11. Free to hate, free to love

whatever. If you hate bikers, maybe you should kill them. Whenever I see that word hate I think ignorance.

30 seconds of pipes out on the American road. Oh Boo-hoo.

I dont ride, but whatever you do, dont move to Daytona, y'all would "hate" all the american riders here too.

[WillParkinson]

53. 30 seconds?

I don't know how it is there but here they roar down the road to stop at one of the bars and sit there idle and roaring the engines.

Want to ride the highway? Cool. Have a GREAT time.

Want to go down my street? Have some respect for me as I am expected to have respect for you.

[RC]

5. Yeah, and...?

You approve of the piano wire/oil solution or the noise?
I prefer jacks myself. :evilgrin:

[Kolesar]

6. BS n/t

[Wcross]

7. Yes it is

But your freedom ends when it intrudes on my life. I don't make it a point to make obnoxious noises when I pass by other peoples homes. I don't think others should be imposed upon by my need to draw attention to myself. If you ride a bike, fine. If you put pipes on it that make it much louder than the factory bikes- your an asshole.

Oil on the curves? Or loose gravel?

[VermontDem2004]

10. They don't design laws for your convience

If he wants to put pipes on them and ride down a country road he or she is free to do that.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

13. Ummm, there are also noise laws... and most "modified"

bikes do not follow them.

[Wcross]

15. You are correct

Thats what makes him an asshole. Why do people feel that it is right to intrude on other peoples lives? Why did he spend extra to have a bike you can hear a mile away? Sorry, he is free to ride anywhere he wants- but he shouldn't feel a need to inform me about it.

By the way, I live 1/4 mile from the road and it sounded as if he was at my front door.

[ProudGerman]

21. Then why am I not as free as him?

I want to put an aftermarket exhaust on my car, for free-er flow and better performance. I also want to make sure it sounds good, but not loud and obnoxious. But if I were so inclined, why couldn't I just run straight pipes out the hood, with no muffling of the sound whatsover?

Because that, my friend, is against the law. But apparently no such restrictions exist for bikers, so they are free to ride down the block and rattle windows and knock pictures off the wall.

Noise ordanances should be applied to bikes as well. Remember equality?

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

34. The laws do exist, they are just not enforced

Don't ask me why. I have no idea.
I suppose it is like most laws pertaining to motorcyles, the laws are so poorly written (because very few legislators ride) that they are not enforceable.
That is the case with a number of bike laws in NY.

[ProudGerman]

40. what about inspections

In my state at least, cars need to be inspected every year like cars, this should be checked just like everything else.

Another word about enforcement, the local cops like to pull people over with overly loud exhaust, but its only cars. The modded harleys with no mufflers never get pulled.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

44. Most likely crappy laws their legal department tells them not

to bother with.
Inspections for bikes are different
A bike mechanic gives the owner a sticker to put on where he wants. Most bikers go to the same guy who did the work on the exhaust in the first place, so they want more biz from the guy, not less... dig?

[fishnfla]

16. "My freedom ends when it intrudes on your life"? How?

Can you explain that? What is the end of your freedom? Look up the word tolerance in the dictionary. I would never, ever, define your freedom.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

18. Check out tons and tons of case law

The rights of one individual end when the intrude on the rights of another.

He has a right to have a peaceful home, as he is 1/4 mile away from the road and does not normally hear road noise. This means the noise was excessive, ergo they violated his right.

[fishnfla]

22. is freedom to hate a right?

? when does the right of hatred impose upon my freedom ?

Is the imposition upon ones right to peace and quiet a necessity to suggest violence upon the noisey individual?

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

29. Good point.

Hate is a strong emotion. A bit too strong for a noise intrusion, IMHO.

[Wcross]

20. Loud pipes serve NO purpose

No purpose except to have people notice your intrusion. Why don't you tell me where you live, I have been dying to try out my new Train whistle I installed on my car! Boy, its 200 decibles and will shake your house! Ready to define my freedom yet?

[fishnfla]

23. You are free to do and say whatever you want

you are welcome. I live 1/4 mile from a train track. I dont hate trains. The trestle crosses the creek there, even the fish dont mind.

[Wcross]

30. The track was there when you bought the place-

Bad example. Trains carry goods from place to place. A loud bike is just a loud bike.(with an asshole on the seat)

[WillParkinson]

54. And I'm sure you took a fish poll to ask their opinions...

:-)

[whathappened]

28. easy there pal

i no ya don't like the noise and some times it is anoying , but just look to the skys some day and ask your self when a jet gones by low and ya don't have your ear protection on ya got a headache that won't quit , and then ya go to town and don't have the money to fix the exsaust on your car and the policeman gives ya a ticket for making noise , it kind of makes ya wonder who is making the biggest noise in life ,

[TreasonousBastard]

50. Your freedom to make a lot of noise...

stops at my ears.

[Lars39]

8. I've got a 4-wheeler guy for a neighbor.

Nice quiet road, or was. What really irks me is that he takes his little toddler with him on his lap.

[izzie]

9. I always wondered how they found those back roads also.

I used to live on a dead end street in a town with under 1000 and I just could not figure out how every loud bike and car found the road.:hippie:

[FXDS]

12. Piano Wire

What do you want to do with it? Is this a threat to bikers like myself in general? I would be cautious with such words!


Bikers for Kerry 2004

[Wcross]

24. No, I broke one on my baby grand

I still hate assholes with loud pipes but I wouldn't kill one. It was a lame attempt at humor.

[FXDS]

41. Bad Music

is just as bad if not worse than the sweet sound of a V-TWIN!

[Ernesto]

14. Tough shit amigo

I had a place in the country and every time a real estate agent brought in prospective nieghbors, I would fire up my scoot to make alot a noise so they would not get the "wrong idea" about the hood. I no longer ride but I think you might get the drift. Them stinkin' bikers are just like you, only different. PS I doubt that you own a road.

[Wcross]

27. Thats what I wanted to hear Amigo!

Yup, thats the attitude I was talking about. Tough shit- I am in your face and you have to take it! Bullshit. These people don't live on the road, the road doesn't go anywhere and they were out joyriding. To top it off, the clown had the loudest pipes I have ever heard. One pass down the road is ok, two times is suspect, three times tells me they are *ucking with my lifestyle.

Look at you, all proud that you decreased the value of your neighbors property. Good job Amigo- I hope when you wish to sell your property your neighbor is just as helpful!

[Kolesar]

17. this whole Harley-chic thing is a joke

You cannot get quads of steel sitting on a motor vehicle. Any palsied drunk can operate a motorcycle, and only rich guys can buy Harleys.

[Ernesto]

26. ???????

and any fool can post on the net.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

32. And any fool with enough money to buy into the "Harley" image

is free to do that too.

Your point?

Cause, I got his point, see?

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

19. And I surely hope you are joking about the piano wire

There are lots of bikers who dont have to show off with noise and speed.

[fishnfla]

25. Too late dude, you live on hatred lane

Kill the bikers. They are just so <loud>.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

31. hey genius, I AM a biker, have been for over 30 years now

I don't NEED loud pipes. I know who I am and I know I am riding a bike. If someone else does not notice me, well, good.

[Wcross]

33. Ok POOR CHOICE OF WORDS

I don't hate bikers, I am not thinking of killing anyone. I am annoyed by the fool that drove by my place three times today with LOUD pipes. I wish he would go away and never come back. I enjoy the chirping of the birds and the rustle of the leaves, I like to hear the cows mooing and the chickens clucking. I really don't enjoy Elmer T Baddass driving by on his new toy.

[madddog]

46. Well

once you get done with the Harley riders, how 'bout coming out here to where I live, and tell me how I can do something about the sideways baseball hat wearing crowd who feel compelled to drive through town with the windows down and enough bass coming out of the car to literally rattle my windows. I wouldn't even mind if they were listening to MUSIC, but that sh** isn't music lol. A turntable is NOT a musical instrument.

We ALL have to deal with sh** we don't like from time to time. I'd take a loud Harley any day.

[Wcross]

57. Air horn!

Next time they pull up next to you, get out an air horn and blow it right at their car. If they ask why tell them you just wanted a little attention.

[woofless]

35. Piano wire?

Jacks in the road? Oil on the curve? Am I still in DU? Speaking as one who has actually hit the pavement at 60 mph and survived ( I hit a deer, no one was at fault but the rat with hooves.)I have to say you guys scare me. The fact that you would wish harm to your brothers/sisters because you don't like the sound of loud pipes is disturbing. Jeez, it doesn't last that long. A few seconds and they are gone. I know you are peeved but come on, think of another way to express your frustration, O.K.? Some of us live with painful memories and just plain old pain.

Woof

[Wcross]

36. See my "poor choice of words" post

I used to ride a bike myself. You don't think that a sane person would try anything like that do you? If they come back, I will be up by the road to ask them to go elsewhere. I am also going to educate myself on the laws of my state regarding noise, if they are in violation, I will record the plate numbers and ask the sheriff to talk to them. Yes I am frustrated- but not crazy!

[Lars39]

37. Wcross!

Check your inbox. :hi:

[woofless]

38. you posted that as I was writing mine.

Thank for being not insane.

Woof

[Wcross]

39. It sure did raise some fur didn't it?

Shit, I catch and release spiders- I am a non-violent man. I wish people could respect others- thats all. It sounded bad and I apologize to all that took offense.

[madddog]

47. you'll have a VERY tough time with the noise thing...

depending on your laws, especially during the day. Most noise ordinances don't kick in until evening, like 8:00pm; even if there's stuff in there about noise over a certain decibel, you'll have to have a decibel meter to recored the noise, or get the cops to come down and do it.

And, the last thing you want is to have some bikers pissed off at you for calling the cops on them. Unless they drive by 10 times a day for the next 6 months, it might not be worth the hassle.

[Blue_Tires]

42. i agree

One thing i've always hated about motorcycles was the loudness...Honestly, they are not that far from the noise level of auto races i've been to, and that "loud pipes save lives" is a total crock...

Riders on sport bikes drag race down my street all the time most nights (the same road which has a MD State Trooper's Office)...No matter how many times i've gone to them and complain about lost sleep, they have said there is nothing they can do (WTF?!?!?) They can't chase the riders, because the riders simply outrun them (and the riders know that) and they can't use spike strips (my idea) because of liability to the rider's health in case of an accident...So they continue to ride with impunity while i try to sleep...I don't care, I'm moving the hell out of here as soon as i can

[Blue_Tires]

43. dbl post n/t

[BiggJawn]

45. Piano wire? Ask the hikers of Marin County...

they stretch it across the bike trails because they think mountain bikers are so nasty...

[incontrovertible]

48. I sympathize and despise loud pipes

It's my dream to own a top-of-the line customized Harley Davidson, and have it modified to run a silent as a nuclear sub. Quieter than a BICYCLE. JUST to irritate the screaming pipe IDIOTS.

Then again, screw the Harley. Honda's Valkyrie Rune made the entire Harley line its bag whore.

http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/cruiser_standard/model.asp?ModelName=Valkyrie+Rune&ModelYear=2004&ModelId=NRX18DB4

[rppper]

59. HD was Honda's woman looong ago.....

when the CB750 four came out, harley was dead in the water....they haven't made any signifigant advancement in engine technology since the early 70's...no new models...nada...and don't say the v-rod is an example...that is a porsche designed and enginered bike. even the buells, although they are beautifull and comfortable sport bikes, can not hang with any of the japanese bikes...they even have their own buell only class in superbike raceing because they get trampled on otherwise......

harleys are indeed nice looking, classic bikes. but they are way overpriced and way underpowered for the money you pay.

[Catherine Vincent]

49. I hate harleys.

THEY ARE TOO FUCKING LOUD!

[radwriter0555]

51. Men who need loud bikes, loud stereos, big cars, are BEGGING FOR ATTENTION

and most likely have small penises.

Just think of these guys as walking / motoring small dick advertisements!

;)

[Wcross]

61. Yup

I remember when I was renting a place, this car pulls up to a neighbors place and leaves the stero thumping. I look out the window and hear some girl say- "why is he looking at us?" Well dumb shit, you are forcing me to listen to the crap you call music.
My Dad has a friend who lives next to a teenager that comes home about midnight every night of the week. He leaves his "stereo" on for ten minutes or so after he turns off his car.
Dads friend has started cutting his lawn at 6 am every morning and using a leaf blower near the kids bedroom window. Hey, its a free country isn't it?

[TreasonousBastard]

52. Got a bunch of 'em around here...

who are proud of their ability to wake the dead.

And the rolling boomboxes, too.

Trucks, and the Jake brakes, are bad enough, but at least they have some purpose. Construction, the sounds of the city alive... I can't for the life of me understand what point there is to deliberately just making noise.

Then, there are the motormouths...

Noise, too much noise. Are there birds singing? Wind whistling through trees? Frogs croaking? A piper in the woods? Who would know? Are not the sounds of nature, art and commerce enough? I suppose not.

In my darker moments, I want them all dead. Very, very dead. That's the only way to shut them up.

[NashVegas]

55. Is It *Your* Road?

One possible suggestion: if it's a dirt road, and these are street bikes, consider petitioning the township to lay down gravel on it.

[LTR]

56. Even worse: Boom cars

You know, the ones with the loud, distorted subwoofers blasting unintelligible rap music. Very annoying. And these people idle a longer intervals than most.

At least most Harley riders have a little respect.

What's worse? Being here in Milwaukee this past August for Harley's 100th birthday. Imagine thousands and thousands of bikers from all over in YOUR town.

At least there wasn't "Subwoofer Fest".

[LarryTheTiger]

58. I have a car like that

It except the car you are probaly talking about has a terrible fucking sound system if it is unintelligible rap music. When I turn up the bass and sound all the way it sounds like the sound system you hear at a fucking stadium. You probaly won't like it where I live then, almost everyone I know has a sound system in their vehicle.

[Wcross]

60. What kind of hearing aid are you planning to use?

When you hit 40 or so your going to have a whole lot of fun trying out hearing aids. Maybe they will have something that is not as noticable by then, who knows?