05-01-2010, 12:31 PM
I am coming to the Big Island on Sunday for the first time, and will be staying in HPP for over a week. I am greatly looking forward to seeing the Puna area. I live in Puyallup, Wa.
I am also a motorcyclist.I've ridden for some 48 years.I also work at a Harley-Davidson dealership.Believe it or not, I am down on loud exhausts on motorcycles. I have owned about 25 motorcycles over the years-all street legal-and have never replaced the stock exhaust with a louder system.For one thing, I have always had nice neighbors and do not want to disturb them.And, yes, a group of motorcyclists with loud exhaust can be disruptive to residents.Many riders have abused the regulations for noise levels and are causing a crackdown on these loud exhaust systems.They will be the first to complain when the law steps in to curb this situation-but it is these same people that are bringing this on.
Generally, I ride alone and prefer not to ride in groups. By the way, I have one motorcycle that gets from 75-95 miles per gallon (a Yamaha).I rode that one a lot (commuting and errands) when gasoline was hitting $5.00 a gallon not that long ago.
Motorcycles can be very fuel efficient, great fun to ride, cost effective, and quiet at the same time.Often the loud exhaust actually produces less horsepower than the stock systems.
There are riders who are responsible, respective of your peace and quiet, and just enjoy a nice ride on a beautiful scenic road.Some of the group rides do raise money for good causes too.
Thank you, and I can hardly wait to see the beautiful Big Island!!
Jon in Puyallup, Wa.
Jon in Puyallup, Wa.
I am also a motorcyclist.I've ridden for some 48 years.I also work at a Harley-Davidson dealership.Believe it or not, I am down on loud exhausts on motorcycles. I have owned about 25 motorcycles over the years-all street legal-and have never replaced the stock exhaust with a louder system.For one thing, I have always had nice neighbors and do not want to disturb them.And, yes, a group of motorcyclists with loud exhaust can be disruptive to residents.Many riders have abused the regulations for noise levels and are causing a crackdown on these loud exhaust systems.They will be the first to complain when the law steps in to curb this situation-but it is these same people that are bringing this on.
Generally, I ride alone and prefer not to ride in groups. By the way, I have one motorcycle that gets from 75-95 miles per gallon (a Yamaha).I rode that one a lot (commuting and errands) when gasoline was hitting $5.00 a gallon not that long ago.
Motorcycles can be very fuel efficient, great fun to ride, cost effective, and quiet at the same time.Often the loud exhaust actually produces less horsepower than the stock systems.
There are riders who are responsible, respective of your peace and quiet, and just enjoy a nice ride on a beautiful scenic road.Some of the group rides do raise money for good causes too.
Thank you, and I can hardly wait to see the beautiful Big Island!!
Jon in Puyallup, Wa.
Jon in Puyallup, Wa.
Jon in Keaau/HPP