Anyone have a smoke ticket??
06-30-2005, 08:15 PM
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On the bike, it's more than just a noise thing.
Probably the only reason you knew he was there was the loud exhaust.
Too many drivers run over too many motorcyclists because " They didn't see them".
Probably the only reason you knew he was there was the loud exhaust.
Too many drivers run over too many motorcyclists because " They didn't see them".
06-30-2005, 08:42 PM
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Originally posted by Shovelhead
On the bike, it's more than just a noise thing.
Probably the only reason you knew he was there was the loud exhaust.
Too many drivers run over too many motorcyclists because " They didn't see them".
On the bike, it's more than just a noise thing.
Probably the only reason you knew he was there was the loud exhaust.
Too many drivers run over too many motorcyclists because " They didn't see them".
06-30-2005, 08:45 PM
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I was speaking from personal experience, gained from 20+ years of riding/surviving in the DC metro area.
I really have no clue what might have been going through that guy's mind at that moment.
I really have no clue what might have been going through that guy's mind at that moment.
06-30-2005, 11:04 PM
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Originally posted by Shovelhead
On the bike, it's more than just a noise thing.
Probably the only reason you knew he was there was the loud exhaust.
Too many drivers run over too many motorcyclists because " They didn't see them".
On the bike, it's more than just a noise thing.
Probably the only reason you knew he was there was the loud exhaust.
Too many drivers run over too many motorcyclists because " They didn't see them".
06-30-2005, 11:06 PM
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Originally posted by RustyJC
Rob,
Yeah, but I'll bet that State Trooper can get to "10-Mississippi" pretty darned quick if he wants to!
Rusty
Rob,
Yeah, but I'll bet that State Trooper can get to "10-Mississippi" pretty darned quick if he wants to!
Rusty
Just kidding....
07-01-2005, 06:03 AM
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Originally posted by zulusafari
I used to be very sympathetic to that argument, but lately I am becoming desensitized. In town or back roads, maybe, but on the highway or freeway, I see way too many bikes all the way into it. With cars being made quieter (upperend models) or louder (cheap tin-can throw-aways) plus the extra speed, doppler effect, etc., I find it hard to hear any motorcycle unles I am NOT driving. People have no problems picking on my STOCK truck when I start it up and leave for work in the morning, but nobody complains about my neighbor's Harley when it rattles the windows late at night or early in the morning. Rant over for now.
I used to be very sympathetic to that argument, but lately I am becoming desensitized. In town or back roads, maybe, but on the highway or freeway, I see way too many bikes all the way into it. With cars being made quieter (upperend models) or louder (cheap tin-can throw-aways) plus the extra speed, doppler effect, etc., I find it hard to hear any motorcycle unles I am NOT driving. People have no problems picking on my STOCK truck when I start it up and leave for work in the morning, but nobody complains about my neighbor's Harley when it rattles the windows late at night or early in the morning. Rant over for now.
During that time, EVERY daily commute involved doging at least one driver who changed lanes, and when questioned, uttered the famous "I didn't see you" line.
I installed Vance & Hines turn-outs last fall.
The lane changing is now down to once a week or so. and I haven't heard "IDSY" since.
Might not work that way in Iowa, ....but it works that way in DC.
You make the call............
07-01-2005, 07:30 AM
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OOPS, I didn't see you buried in that huge cloud of black smoke coming out of my stacks. 
Sorry, had to say that.
I too believe it is only a matter of time before they crack down on emissions and they will come after the puffers (us) first since they can see what they (we) are emitting. What about the guy in the 20 year old ford that is leaving an oil slick everywhere he goes? The one that pulls into the gas station and says check the gas and fill it with oil. Will they get him? NO.
That is one reason I try not to do it (smokem) unless someone deserves it like the Vdub convertible that was driving under my trailer hitch one morning. He was so close all I could see was the black top on the roof. Dropped off the hammer for about five seconds and nailed it to the mat. Big cloud, no Vdub. He hasn't done it since.
As for the bikers, I give them plenty of room. Seen too many get hurt by stupid people that think then don't deserve to be there and I will usually slow down and let them go around instead of following me too.
Sorry, had to say that.
I too believe it is only a matter of time before they crack down on emissions and they will come after the puffers (us) first since they can see what they (we) are emitting. What about the guy in the 20 year old ford that is leaving an oil slick everywhere he goes? The one that pulls into the gas station and says check the gas and fill it with oil. Will they get him? NO.
That is one reason I try not to do it (smokem) unless someone deserves it like the Vdub convertible that was driving under my trailer hitch one morning. He was so close all I could see was the black top on the roof. Dropped off the hammer for about five seconds and nailed it to the mat. Big cloud, no Vdub. He hasn't done it since.
As for the bikers, I give them plenty of room. Seen too many get hurt by stupid people that think then don't deserve to be there and I will usually slow down and let them go around instead of following me too.
07-01-2005, 08:03 AM
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Originally posted by Dieseldude4x4
OOPS, I didn't see you buried in that huge cloud of black smoke coming out of my stacks.
Sorry, had to say that.
I too believe it is only a matter of time before they crack down on emissions and they will come after the puffers (us) first since they can see what they (we) are emitting. What about the guy in the 20 year old ford that is leaving an oil slick everywhere he goes? The one that pulls into the gas station and says check the gas and fill it with oil. Will they get him? NO.
That is one reason I try not to do it (smokem) unless someone deserves it like the Vdub convertible that was driving under my trailer hitch one morning. He was so close all I could see was the black top on the roof. Dropped off the hammer for about five seconds and nailed it to the mat. Big cloud, no Vdub. He hasn't done it since.
As for the bikers, I give them plenty of room. Seen too many get hurt by stupid people that think then don't deserve to be there and I will usually slow down and let them go around instead of following me too.
OOPS, I didn't see you buried in that huge cloud of black smoke coming out of my stacks.
Sorry, had to say that.
I too believe it is only a matter of time before they crack down on emissions and they will come after the puffers (us) first since they can see what they (we) are emitting. What about the guy in the 20 year old ford that is leaving an oil slick everywhere he goes? The one that pulls into the gas station and says check the gas and fill it with oil. Will they get him? NO.
That is one reason I try not to do it (smokem) unless someone deserves it like the Vdub convertible that was driving under my trailer hitch one morning. He was so close all I could see was the black top on the roof. Dropped off the hammer for about five seconds and nailed it to the mat. Big cloud, no Vdub. He hasn't done it since.
As for the bikers, I give them plenty of room. Seen too many get hurt by stupid people that think then don't deserve to be there and I will usually slow down and let them go around instead of following me too.
Thats usually when i lay down the hammer. I hate it when some rides right on my bumper. I personally think if someone didnt see a bike it because they werent looking. I feel that if you are paying good attention on lane changing ect you should have no problems seeing one.
Lane changes are big to me i wont even trust the mrirors i always just turn around in my seat. I just dont want to start easing over a smack into someone cause there trying to fly past me or something.
07-01-2005, 08:48 AM
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Someone called 1-800-CUT SMOG on me last year...I got a nice letter from the smog *****. I started to reply and then decided to round file it....haven't heard anything since.
If they wanna snap test me....have at it. It won't smoke with the valet switch on
If they wanna snap test me....have at it. It won't smoke with the valet switch on
07-01-2005, 11:06 AM
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My main question is with all the nuclear plants, and factories dumping tons of smoke right into the air you would think they would have there hands full. How do they find time to mess with us in our diesel trucks. Wouldn't ya think they would have better things to do.
I think the main point is that no matter what its always gonna be something. We could all make our trucks quite smoking and 100% legal in everyway and it will be something else. I am waiting till i see the news report
"Todays top story how diesel fumes CAN cause cancer"
Well you wait i bet well see it.
I think the main point is that no matter what its always gonna be something. We could all make our trucks quite smoking and 100% legal in everyway and it will be something else. I am waiting till i see the news report
"Todays top story how diesel fumes CAN cause cancer"
Well you wait i bet well see it.
07-01-2005, 11:13 AM
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Originally posted by dezlsmkr
My main question is with all the nuclear plants, and factories dumping tons of smoke right into the air you would think they would have there hands full. How do they find time to mess with us in our diesel trucks. Wouldn't ya think they would have better things to do.
My main question is with all the nuclear plants, and factories dumping tons of smoke right into the air you would think they would have there hands full. How do they find time to mess with us in our diesel trucks. Wouldn't ya think they would have better things to do.
07-01-2005, 03:39 PM
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Yea i hear ya this is one of the very few i found. Now i know our trucks smoke but c'mon now
This said something about the oil rigs burning natural oil. Now how much different is diesel i ask you.
This said something about the oil rigs burning natural oil. Now how much different is diesel i ask you.