Noise Ordinance in Denver Passed

[GregsGSXR]

I guess this applies to us as well. 80db Is the same as a lawnmower or a blender.

http://cbs4denver.com/topstories/loc...155214432.html

[Shea]

I guess this applies to us as well. 80db Is the same as a lawnmower or a blender.

http://cbs4denver.com/topstories/loc...155214432.html

Only if I take my bike to Denver. And since a $500 fine is not really something I look forward to I don't think I will spending any time there...

[Brizz]

I dont understand why this topic is in this section. What does it have to do with canyon carving, if the topic is about denver?

[GregsGSXR]

Just FYI. People come from all over to hit the canyons and it might be nice to avoid a $500 ticket getting there. Maybe go around instead of through Denver.

[PhL0aTeR]

I usually avoid denver at all costs anyway..... but i gotta be there fri and sat for stupid traffic school... DOH

[Timmay]

It actually does not go into affect until, July 1st. I think they will probably be really strict at first, and than they will get more lack on it like the window tint law.

[Carlsbad]

cracking down on GDF-ing harleys and shitheads who like to drive above 10K rpms on rice rockets sounds like a great idea to me.

I don't see how they will ever enforce this though.

[Raptor]

I bet the thread for this topic on the local cruiser forums is waaaay longer than it is here.
In hindsight, I guess I'm glad I didn't rush to upgrade the cans.

G.

[dm_gsxr]

cracking down on GDF-ing harleys and shitheads who like to drive above 10K rpms on rice rockets sounds like a great idea to me.

I don't see how they will ever enforce this though.

Sounds pretty easy actually.

*wooo* "pull over".

Officer visually examines the can and doesn't see a stamp.

"Here's your ticket for loud pipes".

Easier than pulling out a tape measure, counting off 25', putting the decible meter in position, going over to the rider and having him (or her) hit 3,000 RPM (or whatever the law asks for), "here's your ticket for loud pipes". Not to mention having to deal with certifications and calibrations and testing.

Sounds like a piece of cake really.

Carl

[ChefQ]

So I have yet to see where you are to get tested and approved, Anyone?

[dm_gsxr]

So I have yet to see where you are to get tested and approved, Anyone?

Do you mean the EPA stamp? I think it only comes on stock cans.

Carl

[mclarke]

So when are they going to make use put some sort of roll cage around the bike, o wait better yet lets just take away any and all freedom to do anything.

Why don't they just seal us all in little boxes so people can stop bitching about everything

[dm_gsxr]

You mean like this:





Carl

[DeeStylez]

That really sux, hopefully I will be ok with the stock that I have on my bike now.

"Hopefully they will stay out of Denver,"

yeaaa right

[Jason ON]

Stock cans for the past 25 years (since 1982) are supposed to meet the 80dB limit. It's aftermarket cans they're going for.

[ChefQ]

I dont get caught for speeding, maybe I wont get caught for loud pipes. haha jk anyone got a stock can for a 2000 gsxr 750 potential trade for yoshi pipes
Stock one must have the stamp though. Then I will hollow it out and really be a loud a$$hole

[MrTucker]

relax boys - it's a $500 fine that gets dropped if the problem is corrected in a certain amount of time. Translation = if you get a ticket run home, but your stock pipe back on and have it inspected. Then there's no fine. For the Suzuki boys with bolt ons, this will be cake!

[salsashark]

relax boys - it's a $500 fine that gets dropped if the problem is corrected in a certain amount of time. Translation = if you get a ticket run home, but your stock pipe back on and have it inspected. Then there's no fine. For the Suzuki boys with bolt ons, this will be cake!

Good thing I hung on to the stockers off of the 14!

[rider955i]

This is retartded if I get pilled over for this pipe thing chances are they will probably find something else to bitch about as well. I hate Denver pd as it is. All they need is another excuse to make a pointless stop. Pretty soon they will be able to stop anyone they want to whenever they want to just like watercraft.

[Spiderman]

relax boys - it's a $500 fine that gets dropped if the problem is corrected in a certain amount of time. Translation = if you get a ticket run home, but your stock pipe back on and have it inspected. Then there's no fine. For the Suzuki boys with bolt ons, this will be cake!

Just hope they don't keep track of repeat offenders.

[mclarke]

relax boys - it's a $500 fine that gets dropped if the problem is corrected in a certain amount of time. Translation = if you get a ticket run home, but your stock pipe back on and have it inspected. Then there's no fine. For the Suzuki boys with bolt ons, this will be cake!

Ok lets break this down into time for yah.

Traffic stop for the loud pipes, im guessing 15-20 minutes.
Putting stock pipe back on, another what 15-30 minutes.
Inspection travel and inspection time, an 1 hour minimum
Goto court to get it thrown out, well with the denver court system, what like 4 hours?

So the total is now around 6 hours.... what fun! I don't know about you, but I have a hard time finding 1-2 hours a week to fit other stuff into, I guess if I wanted I could take it out of my riding time... o wait, then id be left with none, so why ride anymore?

Point is, PD have better things to do, if they don't, fuck go hang out on colfax or federal for awhile, I am sure something worthwhile will happen. All of the other public whimpering law makers should go jump off a bridge, this is a stupid law and costs everybody a lot of time because a group of people want it to be quiet in their little world. Tough.. grab a tissue and deal with it.

[Devaclis]

I fucking hate loud pipes as much as I hate emo kids but it still should not be illegal. If it is a noise ordinance it should cover all noise sources. Lawn mowers, the god damn leaf blowers that are run at 7 in the fucking morning, jake brakes on large trucks, ghetto ass $300 cars with $4k in stereo equipment in them, son of a bitchin' screaming neighborhood kids, and that soon to be dead neighbors dog that constantly barks at 1 in the "for the love of all that is packing heat make it fucking stop!" morning!!!

[JustSomeDude]

So I have yet to see where you are to get tested and approved, Anyone?

I don't think you can get your exhaust tested. Basically, you have to have the OEM muffler with the EPA stamp or you're up Shit's Creek (sans paddle). Additionally, I don't think it would've mattered even if you had sound data to back up your after-market muffler under the old law.

According to the Denver Municipal Code, Chapter 36, Noise Control, Sec. 36-8 Motor Vehicle Noise, (c):

"It shall be unlawful for any person or for the owner of a motor vehicle to modify or change the exhaust muffler, air intake muffler or any other sound reducing device in such a manner that the noise emitted from the motor vehicle exceeds the sound pressure levels as established in Table B of this section [which is 80 dBA at a distance of 25 feet - any RPM] or, is increased above the sound pressure level of the vehicle as originally manufactured. Muffler cut-outs, by-passes or other devices which increase sound pressure levels, or change the original manufactured exhaust system of any motor vehicle shall be considered a violation of this chapter."

Reference: http://www.municode.com/resources/ga...id=10257&sid=6

So basically, even if you had some sort of documentation verifying that you met the 80 dBA limit at a distance of 25', the officer could hit you for having a modified exhaust. And now - all they have to look for is an EPA stamp. Without it, you're screwed.

As an acoustical engineer I plan to perform a variety of sound level measurements on my motorcycle in the coming days. Assuming I meet the old 80 dBA criteria as set forth in the Denver Municipal Code, I will prepare a document stating such and store it in my glove box. However, that will pretty much only be used with begging and pleading in the event I get pulled over - since it won't really matter without the EPA stamp. I guess it couldn't hurt to have on hand though.

[RF900guy]

The CS PD has been targeting bikes for the past couple of years under this same ordinance. I stopped riding the RF900 because it had a D & D can on it and I bought it that way from Colorado Powersports (in Castlerock) as I also didn't have the motorcycle endorsement on my license. I bought a stock Yamaha V-Max a couple weeks ago and it seams a little loud but it is bone stock.


I took a MSF course and as of a couple weeks ago received my M endorsement so I am legal now.