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Motorcycle & Scooter

shedevil69taz

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3. Most of us are...but I also like the sound

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #1)

Sat Aug 9, 2014, 06:44 PM

Aug 2014

and well decibel levels naturally rise when accelerating...in residential neighborhoods I do try to move along as quickly and quietly as possible, but sometimes just can't be helped...like on memorial day weekend when we are rolling toward the Iwo Jiwa memorial at 530am with around 50 or so bikes...yeah I'm used to it and all that sound bouncing around off those tall buildings...hurts even my ears

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I've got my spot reserved next month to ride one of these. [View all] Glassunion Aug 2014 OP

Please be mindful of the preferences of people for quiet. NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #1

Most of us are...but I also like the sound shedevil69taz Aug 2014 #3

I will be mindful of the preference of others for quiet Glassunion Aug 2014 #6

Interesting. It won't be in Dallas 'til December so maybe there are still slots available. nt flamin lib Aug 2014 #2

The sound part of the hobby is selfish and rude. nt NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #4

It's not a hobby for all of us. Glassunion Aug 2014 #7

To the haters of the noise Glassunion Aug 2014 #5