How are Harley exhausts legal?

The sale and installation of an aftermarket exhaust system remains legal in California so long as it does not exceed a sound level of 95-decibels when tested under SAE J1492 and complies with all other exhaust and safety laws and regulations.

How can I make my Harley exhaust quieter?

7 Ways to make your motorcycle exhaust quieter

1. Check for holes in your exhaust system.
2. Replace the mufflers.
3. Upgrade to better mufflers.
4. Try wrapping the pipes.
5. Invest in motorcycle exhaust silencer.
6. Switch to new pipes.

How loud can a Harley get?

And since not everyone thinks that’s a good thing, in recent years, there have been efforts to stifle them. Straight off the line today, Harley exhaust systems can emit noise as high as 80 decibels (dBs), give or take depending on the model.

Are noisy motorbikes legal?

Re: Motorbike noise Absolutely agree. The legal noise limit is now 80 decibels and it is also illegal to tamper with exhausts to make them noisier. However friends say Kensington & Chelsea Council are about to install new Acoustic Cameras (which work like speed cameras but also record sound).

Is it illegal to have a loud exhaust?

The current legal noise limit for car meeting type approval is 74 decibels, and it is it is illegal to modify a car’s exhaust system to make it noisier than the level at which it passed type approval with.

How do you reduce exhaust noise?

How to Make a Car Exhaust Quieter (5 Ways to Quiet an Exhaust)

1. Fix the Leak.
2. Get a Quiet Muffler.
3. DIY Soundproof Mufflers.
4. Buy a New Silencer.
5. DIY Exhaust Silencers.

Are loud exhausts on Harley-Davidsons a problem?

It baffles me that the drivers of the many Harley Davidson motorcycles which are equipped with excessively loud exhaust systems (or rather, exhaust systems which muffle very little) do not find them cited for disturbing the peace, if not having their motorcycles banned from street use.

Is there an excuse for excessive motorcycle noise?

Any type of intentional noise can be intrusive and damaging and is just plain inconsiderate. There is absolutely no excuse for it. “The American Motorcyclist Association, established in 1924, has maintained a position of strong opposition to excessive motorcycle noise throughout its history.

What is the problem with loud motorcycles in America?

Loud Harleys are just a symptom of a larger issue – the loss of sense of community in America. At some point the police decided that loud motorcycles are a low priority. They didn’t understand that for everyone to live together successfully in a community there has to be shared values.

Should there be strong laws against noise?

There should be strong laws against noise, and they should be enforced. However, enforcement requires cops, and cops need to be paid, and that requires revenues from taxes, and nobody wants to pay taxes for the services they demand. system July 5, 2016, 6:14pm #8