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Post by geezer on Feb 24, 2009 4:40:19 GMT -6
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Post by howardstern on Feb 24, 2009 6:55:24 GMT -6
FINGERS CROSSED!
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Post by classic53 on Feb 24, 2009 7:00:09 GMT -6
I think Bird is going to be there. I hope he gets the low down and posts it. But I have a very good feeling that the helmet law is going to become history.
The DB thing, well, again, doesn't the state have a limit? I don't know. But if they do, I would think that would get shot down too.
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Post by bigbuck on Feb 24, 2009 7:47:31 GMT -6
Don't think the state sets forth a decible limit. If I remember correctly from a previous reading they require "properly functioning muffler so as not to emit excess noise or emissions." Don't know their definition of excess noise though. Been following this ordeal from the beginning. Can't remember everything. Have seen the state statute on mufflers quoted. Don't remember anything about measuring decibles. Just not to emit excess noise. Somebody correct em if I am wrong.
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Post by bigbuck on Feb 24, 2009 9:01:41 GMT -6
just did a little on line searching. couldn't find states requirements on their sites. I am not that good at online searching though. however, according to AMA website SC has NO Acoustical Requirements for motorcycle mufflers.
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Post by bigbuck on Feb 24, 2009 9:21:59 GMT -6
Correction to previous post. AMA list SC as having no acoustical limits for motorcycle mufflers except inside city of MB.
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Post by captahab on Feb 24, 2009 10:02:54 GMT -6
<<<The DB thing, well, again, doesn't the state have a limit? I don't know. But if they do, I would think that would get shot down too.>>>
A DB ticket can be challenged and won in court. If you do your homework. I do encourage people to be respectful if they have loud pipes though. If you sit at a traffic light revving your engine you're killing your engine especially when the thermometer is up there.
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Post by classic53 on Feb 24, 2009 10:32:55 GMT -6
<<<The DB thing, well, again, doesn't the state have a limit? I don't know. But if they do, I would think that would get shot down too.>>> A DB ticket can be challenged and won in court. If you do your homework. I do encourage people to be respectful if they have loud pipes though. If you sit at a traffic light revving your engine you're killing your engine especially when the thermometer is up there. We are guests of NMB as we are at any location. Up here I respect all neighbors, near and far. This I have done in the past in the Grand Strand and will continue to. Heck, in the mornings when I ride to work, I jump on the bike and putter out of the development. No warm up until I hit the main roads.
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Post by bigbuck on Feb 24, 2009 10:33:08 GMT -6
I have always understood that a mild throttle chop has a cooling effect when sitting idle in high temps. Thats where the habit got started and then people got carried away just wanting to hear the roar.
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Post by bigbuck on Feb 24, 2009 10:36:40 GMT -6
Key thing in what I just stated being MILD
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Post by captahab on Feb 24, 2009 11:26:20 GMT -6
<<<I have always understood that a mild throttle chop has a cooling effect when sitting idle in high temps. Thats where the habit got started and then people got carried away just wanting to hear the roar.>>>
The main reason for the mild throttle chop was before electric start and good carburetors to keep the scooter from shuttin down. Kick startin aint no fun at a traffic light. An air cooled engine needs air to cool it down. But a little more throttle will get more oil to the engine which also helps cool it down.
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Post by bigbuck on Feb 24, 2009 11:32:02 GMT -6
Thats my point. a mild throttle chop gives you rich mixture when applied which has a cooling effect then on decell lean. Lean normally builds heat, however under no load it flows air which has a cooling effect. Big key here is mild. Even elect start engines start harder if shut down from heat. When I say mild I mean only 500 or 600 RPM above idle. Harsh throttle chops in high temps are damaging. Agreed more oil flow helps cooling also. Too many people today don't understand that. They have seen and heard the old timers, no disrespect intended, doing it and didn't really know why. They do it just to be noticed. That is a lot of the problems. No need to be choppnjg throttle at wee hours of morning. Air then is cool enough, even in summer, that it is not needed.
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Post by captahab on Feb 24, 2009 11:41:00 GMT -6
You're right on all counts, but most people aint gearheads. My general rule is when my Nads get hot, it's time to get out of traffic.
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Post by bigbuck on Feb 24, 2009 11:42:31 GMT -6
I agree
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Post by captahab on Feb 24, 2009 11:47:10 GMT -6
<<<Heck, in the mornings when I ride to work, I jump on the bike and putter out of the development. No warm up until I hit the main roads.>>>
That's respect.
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