Author Topic: Noisy bikes  (Read 7608 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Superfast Matt McCoy

  • New folks
  • Posts: 25
Noisy bikes
« on: October 10, 2008, 02:04:20 PM »
Looking at the rules it doesn't seem like mufflers are required for most classes, and I know a straight exhaust on a race motor can get very loud; beyond permanent hearing damage loud.  Is there a limit to the noise level at Bonneville?  Or do we all just bring plenty of hearing protection.

What about El Mirage, since I'm already posting...

Offline Tom Liberatore

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 143
Re: Noisy bikes
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2008, 02:17:35 PM »
With all the wide open spaces at both Bonneville and El Mirage, the sound dissipates quickly, to me, it is music, I love it when someone starts up some big fuel motor first thing in the morning!!! :cheers:
Pepperoni Bros.- XF/VOT

Offline John Noonan

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3606
  • 306 200+ mph time slips. 252 mph on a dirtbike
Re: Noisy bikes
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2008, 02:27:17 PM »
No noise limits at any SCTA, BNI, ECTA, DLRA events... :cheers:

McRat

  • Guest
Re: Noisy bikes
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2008, 02:36:07 PM »
Herring Production?  Huh?  Can you speak louder?   :|

Offline fredvance

  • FVANCE
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2297
    • Vance and Forstall Racing
Re: Noisy bikes
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2008, 04:29:27 PM »
The only better than the smell of a big load of nitro is the sounds of the motor as it is burning it. :cheers:
WORLDS FASTEST PRODUCTION MOTORCYCLE 213.470
Vance&Forstall Racing
WOS 2011 235+MPH
Engine by Knecum, Tuned by Johnny Cheese.
Sponsers Catalyst Composites, Johnny Cheese Perf, Knecum Racing Engines, Murray Headers, Carpenter Racing

Offline Stainless Two

  • newest member of the 199.9 club :)
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 147
    • MySpace Page
Re: Noisy bikes
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2008, 01:43:54 AM »
i'm sorry...did you say something :)
Look at my new RED HAT!!!!

#278 1000CC APS-G 208.959MPH record
209.093 mph best time

pit bitch to #1000 Bockscar

Proud to be a Texan!  in San Antonio

bak189

  • Guest
Re: Noisy bikes
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2008, 10:56:34 AM »
Is there a noise limit at the BUB Trials??????????

Offline fredvance

  • FVANCE
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2297
    • Vance and Forstall Racing
Re: Noisy bikes
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2008, 11:09:33 AM »
Half the fun of spectating is the sounds. Hearing the Burkland 'liner go by at 400+ is awsome. :cheers:
WORLDS FASTEST PRODUCTION MOTORCYCLE 213.470
Vance&Forstall Racing
WOS 2011 235+MPH
Engine by Knecum, Tuned by Johnny Cheese.
Sponsers Catalyst Composites, Johnny Cheese Perf, Knecum Racing Engines, Murray Headers, Carpenter Racing

Offline wolbrink471

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 183
    • Wolbrink Race
Re: Noisy bikes
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2008, 08:36:04 AM »
Is there a noise limit at the BUB Trials??????????

Bak189

I know it has been a couple of days since your question about BUB, not sure if you have got an answer yet....

In spite of the riders behind me in staging telling me my two-stroke was awefully loud, there didn't seem to be any noise restrictions or limits imposed by the organizers.

Mark

more information about the World's Fastest Dirt Bike at...... www.wolbrinkrace.com

Offline Dean Los Angeles

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2370
Re: Noisy bikes
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2008, 10:40:32 AM »
Mufflers have been required by some sanctioning bodies to keep the neighbors happy. Having a race track in an urban environment is tough. Frequently the track is built in the boonies and the houses show up later.

San Fernando drag strip, Lions, Irwindale all had noise problems. I'm surprised Pomona still has the Winternationals and Auto Club Finals. Even with late start times and early shutdown. There are very expensive homes all around the track.

As a kid I could hear San Fernando from 4 miles away on Sunday morning.

Bonneville and El Mirage certainly don't have anyone living close.

Maxton is rural, but only about 3 miles from town as the noise flies.

It only takes one politically well connected #*$@&$ to screw things up.
Well, it used to be Los Angeles . . . 50 miles north of Fresno now.
Just remember . . . It isn't life or death.
It's bigger than life or death! It's RACING.

Offline Loose Goose-Terry#1

  • Terry
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 147
  • When in doubt, GAS IT!
Re: Noisy bikes
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2008, 01:32:40 PM »
 :-D The sound of an open exhaust is music to my ears. Like all music, some people like it...some people don't. Music can be turned down but you lose the richness of the sound and the fullness of the beat. Offer those individuals that can't appreciate good music (open exhaust) hearing protection, i.e. ear plugs.  :wink:

Terry (keep it loud)  :cheers:
If I had it all to do over again...I would!

Offline Milwaukee Midget

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 6662
    • Milwaukee Midget Racing
Re: Noisy bikes
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2008, 05:10:34 PM »
Well if it's too loud in the driver's seat, you're not going fast enough! :-D
"Problems are almost always a sign of progress."  Harold Bettes
Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:

Offline Larry C

  • Global Moderator
  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 191
  • Real sidecars have passengers
Re: Noisy bikes
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2008, 05:34:49 PM »
I have hearing aids in both ears from a career in powersports, and I would not change one decible of it!! I hate noise regulations (even though I understand why we need them at moto x tracks in neighborhoods etc.)  Landspeed Racing, man I sure hope not !! Let er rip I say!!