CALIFORNIA:Motorcycle riders told to pipe down

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CALIFORNIA:
One has to wonder where all the after market manufacturers have been throughout this entire process. To my knowledge, only BUB has been let their interest be known throughout the entire debate. Wonder if other manufacturers will fall by the wayside come 2013, be bought out, go bankrupt, be granted contracts to manufacture EPA approved pipes!

This is a perfect example of.... if you don't stand up and fight for your rights and voice your opinion; decisions will be made for you by others! And most likely they won't be to your liking!

And now we have NHTSA again with its annual appeal for a National Helmet Law! PEOPLE DON'T SIT IDLY BY!
Contact your legislators, get involved, write letters, make calls, spread the word to your friends to try and make a difference!

How long will it be before combustion engines will be outlawed? How long will it be before the US adopts European standards, and motorcycles become prohibited to use in major cities?

FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT!

Gypsy
http://www.ocregister.com/news/-268854--.html Motorcycle riders told to pipe down By ALEJANDRA MOLINA THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTERStory Highlights Under SB 435, motorcyclists will be required to post an Environment Protection Agency stamp to confirm the exhaust system does not exceed 80 decibels.

Motorcycle-riding Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has put his stamp of approval on a measure that cracks down on motorcyclists who customize their rides with aftermarket parts that can make their bikes louder.

Under SB 435, motorcyclists will be required to post an Environment Protection Agency stamp to confirm the exhaust system does not exceed 80 decibels – about the same noise level as a vacuum cleaner. The stamp would only be required for motorcycles and aftermarket parts made after 2013.

Tom Scott, owner of Harley Davidson of Anaheim-Fullerton stands with a 2010 Harley Davidson whose muffler that complies with the new legislation. MICHAEL GOULDING, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTERADVERTISEMENT More from Traffic High-speed rail gets $388 million from feds San Juan may get $1.5 million from OCTA CHP ends enforcement programs due to state's deficit The bill was signed by the governor this week, according to the Office of Sen. Fran Pavley, who authored the bill.

"Our motorcycle-riding governor clearly recognizes that a few bad apples on our roads are infringing on the rights of others with their illegal, attention-seeking loud pipes," said Pavley, a Democrat from Agoura Hills.

Pavley said motorcycle enthusiasts remove the factory installed emissions control equipment and replace it with custom parts that create a higher amount of noise and air pollution than the factory kits or legal aftermarket replacements.

First time offenders would be fined up to $100; tickets could be voided if the owners bring their bikes back into compliance. Subsequent infractions would be subject to fines of $100 to $250.

Citations would only be issued if a rider is stopped for some other violation.

Tom Scott, who 45 years ago opened Harley-Davidson of Anaheim-Fullerton, said the bill is targeting noise so law enforcement could better identify mufflers that don't comply with federal regulations.

"I don't think this requirement is necessary or useful," Scott said.

"The majority of riders aren't out to offend the public, but only to enjoy the best ride that emits recognizable sounds that are distinctive to the brand," Scott added.