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Fogride · 07-13-2010, 07:38 PM

A couple of years ago the Oakland Motor cops demanded louder mufflers for safety. They said it was to dangerous in traffic because they couldn't be heard. They got them too, at the cost to the tax payers of about $16,000 bucks. I'll bet the Harley riders said, "see,we told you so". I guess what's good for the goose is good for the Gander.NOT!

**dart1963** · 07-13-2010, 08:30 PM

Our country is over our ears in debt/war and jobless... and this is what our Senators are worrying about....

Not to get into politics (o.k., too late)... but personally think this is why our country is having issues in the first place... senate and congress going beyond what is their responsibility..... steroids in baseball... come on... like congress needed to get involved.... now motorcycle exhausts... what, is there not enough else going on that they can just start worrying about this now too?

I remember the saying "What, does is take an act of Congress to get such and such done...." apparently... blowing your nose with non-biodegradable tissue now does.... well, they might look at that next... because they apparently have plenty of time on their hands.

sorry.

Detrich · 09-01-2010, 05:05 PM

uh oh, the law got passed guys...

California Senate tells motorcyclists to pipe down [Updated] | Greenspace | Los Angeles Times

**Diluted** · 09-01-2010, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That Site

It would apply to motorcycles and after-market parts from the 2013 model year forward.

So it sounds like existing bikes would not be included in this...

Blue-Sun · 09-01-2010, 05:22 PM

Do you guys in California have to take your bikes through SMOG check??

In Arizona, once any vehcile hits 5 years old it has to go through a SMOG check, (Motorcycles included) is it that way in California?? Other states??

Just Curious, as I assume they will check for this sticker when you roll up for a Smog Check...

Detrich · 09-01-2010, 05:23 PM

in all likelihood, this law will affect cruisers (harleys & bobbers etc) more than sport bikes. but, it just gives the cops another justifiable excuse for pulling any motorcyclist over for whatever reason... oh well...

Detrich · 09-01-2010, 05:24 PM

this is only my first year owning the bike, so i don't know...

but for cars the answer is YES....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue-Sun

Do you guys in California have to take your bikes through SMOG check??

In Arizona, once any vehcile hits 5 years old it has to go through a SMOG check, (Motorcycles included) is it that way in California?? Other states??

Just Curious, as I assume they will check for this sticker when you roll up for a Smog Check...

TigerGenetics · 09-01-2010, 05:49 PM

I hate it for you California guys. But that crap better stay in California. Sounds like another way to screw the population in favor of some BS environmentalist agenda. Hasn't California bankrupted themselves enough?

**Marthy** · 09-01-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue-Sun

Do you guys in California have to take your bikes through SMOG check??

In Arizona, once any vehcile hits 5 years old it has to go through a SMOG check, (Motorcycles included) is it that way in California?? Other states??

Just Curious, as I assume they will check for this sticker when you roll up for a Smog Check...

We don't have to worry too much about this one in Florida yet. You wouldn't believe the shit box cager driving around here. So before they clean all that mess we are ok. But I do agree that a decibels test can be alright. I like the idea of making a bit more noise for safety. (6R is way too quiet... working on it with my R6 headers) but I like to think that some of us kind of push it a little too far.

But if all it need is to have a Yamaha stamp on it, there's nothing a hammer and a punch

can't do!

Sage · 09-01-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marthy

But if all it need is to have a Yamaha stamp on it, there's nothing a hammer and a punch

can't do!

Or even a well placed Yamaha vinyl

07-13-2010, 07:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fogride Member Bike: 09 FZ6R Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cottonwood,CA Posts: 38 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Oakland CA Motor cops get loud mufflers A couple of years ago the Oakland Motor cops demanded louder mufflers for safety. They said it was to dangerous in traffic because they couldn't be heard. They got them too, at the cost to the tax payers of about $16,000 bucks. I'll bet the Harley riders said, "see,we told you so". I guess what's good for the goose is good for the Gander.NOT!

09-01-2010, 05:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Detrich Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6-R - Blue, 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,990 Thanks: 638 Thanked 261 Times in 212 Posts	uh oh, the law got passed guys... California Senate tells motorcyclists to pipe down [Updated] \| Greenspace \| Los Angeles Times __________________ 2009 Yamaha FZ6-R - Blue [1.23.2010] - ProGrip CF Tank Protector, Yamaha Blue Seat Cowl, TechSpec SS Tank Grips, Intuitive Racing NC Frame Sliders 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Blue [4.9.2011] - ProGrip CF Tank Protector, Yamaha White Seat Cowl, Shogun NC Crash Kit View My Virtual Garage

09-01-2010, 05:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Blue-Sun Senior Member Bike: '09 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 172 Thanks: 13 Thanked 32 Times in 23 Posts	Smog Check?? Do you guys in California have to take your bikes through SMOG check?? In Arizona, once any vehcile hits 5 years old it has to go through a SMOG check, (Motorcycles included) is it that way in California?? Other states?? Just Curious, as I assume they will check for this sticker when you roll up for a Smog Check... __________________ May your Power Crystal always be pointing North!!

09-01-2010, 05:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Detrich Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6-R - Blue, 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,990 Thanks: 638 Thanked 261 Times in 212 Posts	in all likelihood, this law will affect cruisers (harleys & bobbers etc) more than sport bikes. but, it just gives the cops another justifiable excuse for pulling any motorcyclist over for whatever reason... oh well... __________________ 2009 Yamaha FZ6-R - Blue [1.23.2010] - ProGrip CF Tank Protector, Yamaha Blue Seat Cowl, TechSpec SS Tank Grips, Intuitive Racing NC Frame Sliders 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Blue [4.9.2011] - ProGrip CF Tank Protector, Yamaha White Seat Cowl, Shogun NC Crash Kit View My Virtual Garage

09-01-2010, 05:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
TigerGenetics Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Blue Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 108 Thanks: 109 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	I hate it for you California guys. But that crap better stay in California. Sounds like another way to screw the population in favor of some BS environmentalist agenda. Hasn't California bankrupted themselves enough? __________________ I know ATGATT means All The Gear All The Time, but every time I see it I can't help but think Methionine Isoleucine... I am turning into a nerd.

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