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That seems unlikely, given the bike (stock VFR exhaust are very modest, quite suitable for touring, your suggestion is ignorant and frankly insulting to the pos

That seems unlikely, given the bike (stock VFR exhaust are very modest, quite suitable for touring, your suggestion is ignorant and frankly insulting to the poster). Many places the rules specifically state that OEM exhausts are legal regardless of how they test. I've always presumed that's the case because Ducati and Lamborghini owners are sufficiently cashed up to ensure legislation is written to accommodate them.

packetlost 6y ago
> That seems unlikely, given the bike (stock VFR exhaust are very modest, quite suitable for touring, your suggestion is ignorant and frankly insulting to the poster) Forgive me for know knowing the exact noise levels of a specific motorcycle exhaust /s Even if you're within explicit noise limits, many states also have laws about 'disturbing the peace' that you can be ticketed for regardless of actual noise, in particular when done intentionally such as revving while in neutral/clutched. > Many places the rules specifically state that OEM exhausts are legal regardless of how they test. Some, but not all. In Wisconsin, the only thing that matters is that it's "not louder than stock". In Florida, you cannot exceed a specific decibel rating at a specific distance regardless of stock dbA [0]. > I've always presumed that's the case because Ducati and Lamborghini owners are sufficiently cashed up to ensure legislation is written to accommodate them. Maybe in some states. Many explicitly exclude motorcycles from exhaust noise limits as well. [0]: https://www.semasan.com/resources/exhaust-noise-laws-state#Florida https://www.semasan.com/resources/exhaust-noise-laws-state#F...
- northwest65 6y ago
  >Forgive me for know knowing the exact noise levels of a specific motorcycle exhaust Or, alternatively, don't comment if you know nothing about it. >Some, but not all. In Wisconsin.... Blah blah, you've made a (poor) assumption about the poster, who you also know nothing about. That's some straight up Jon Snow shit right right there.
- IgorPartola 6y ago
  This is my understanding as well. Still bears pointing out. I know that my bike’s exhaust exceeds my state’s decibel rating, but not by an amount that I would worry about. I have ridden by and with others whose exhaust you feel in your chest more than you hear. I imagine if you do get pulled over for that specifically it would not be a fun conversation.
sandworm101 6y ago
For the record, the cop who gave me the ticket never heard my bike. He was wondering through a group of our parked bikes looking for illegal mods. My polished muffler looked cleaner than the rest of the bike and so he thought it was a new addition. And the vfr 2000 was a very quiet bike.
- northwest65 6y ago
  Of course it's a quiet bike, it's a Honda and they're all very conservative. If that twit knew anything of the subject matter he would know that. But he doesn't, he just made an assumption and posted his drivel.

packetlost 6y ago

> That seems unlikely, given the bike (stock VFR exhaust are very modest, quite suitable for touring, your suggestion is ignorant and frankly insulting to the poster) Forgive me for know knowing the exact noise levels of a specific motorcycle exhaust /s Even if you're within explicit noise limits, many states also have laws about 'disturbing the peace' that you can be ticketed for regardless of actual noise, in particular when done intentionally such as revving while in neutral/clutched. > Many places the rules specifically state that OEM exhausts are legal regardless of how they test. Some, but not all. In Wisconsin, the only thing that matters is that it's "not louder than stock". In Florida, you cannot exceed a specific decibel rating at a specific distance regardless of stock dbA [0]. > I've always presumed that's the case because Ducati and Lamborghini owners are sufficiently cashed up to ensure legislation is written to accommodate them. Maybe in some states. Many explicitly exclude motorcycles from exhaust noise limits as well. [0]: https://www.semasan.com/resources/exhaust-noise-laws-state#Florida https://www.semasan.com/resources/exhaust-noise-laws-state#F...

northwest65 6y ago
>Forgive me for know knowing the exact noise levels of a specific motorcycle exhaust Or, alternatively, don't comment if you know nothing about it. >Some, but not all. In Wisconsin.... Blah blah, you've made a (poor) assumption about the poster, who you also know nothing about. That's some straight up Jon Snow shit right right there.
IgorPartola 6y ago
This is my understanding as well. Still bears pointing out. I know that my bike’s exhaust exceeds my state’s decibel rating, but not by an amount that I would worry about. I have ridden by and with others whose exhaust you feel in your chest more than you hear. I imagine if you do get pulled over for that specifically it would not be a fun conversation.

sandworm101 6y ago

For the record, the cop who gave me the ticket never heard my bike. He was wondering through a group of our parked bikes looking for illegal mods. My polished muffler looked cleaner than the rest of the bike and so he thought it was a new addition. And the vfr 2000 was a very quiet bike.

northwest65 6y ago
Of course it's a quiet bike, it's a Honda and they're all very conservative. If that twit knew anything of the subject matter he would know that. But he doesn't, he just made an assumption and posted his drivel.