Harleys are made loud?? Think again.
From http://www.sgstoc.org/index.php?showtopic=986&hl=
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STOC Singapore’s Chapter
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The Post
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Are Harley Davidson bikes put to noise test?
EVERY
time a Harley Davidson motor cycle passes by, it generates a deafening
noise much louder than the piling machine at a construction site.
If piling machines are subjected to strict noise regulations, why are the Harley Davidson bikes exempted?
The high decibels from a Harley Davidson bike may cause hearing impairment.
If cars in Singapore have to pass an emission test, shouldn’t the noise level of Harley Davidson motor cycles be tested too?
Kevin Chan Kok Yong
From ST Forum Sept 29, 2006 Fri
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The Answer
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All m-cycles have to pass noise test
I REFER to Mr Kevin Chan Kok Yong’s letter, ‘Are Harley Davidson bikes put to noise test?’ (ST, Sept 29).
All
new motorcycles, including the Harley Davidson models, are required to
meet noise-emission standards before they are registered for use on
Singapore roads.
In addition, in-use motorcycles are required to pass a noise-emission test during their mandatory periodic inspections.
Notwithstanding
the above, there have been cases where motorcyclists modified their
exhaust pipes illegally, thereby generating noise levels exceeding the
permitted standard.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) has
been working closely with the Land Transport Authority to conduct
regular blitzes against noisy motorcycles/vehicles on the road. Fines
are imposed on owners of motorcycles with noisy or illegally modified
exhaust systems.
We thank Mr Chan for his concern for the
environment. If he comes across any Harley Davidson which he thinks is
excessively noisy, we would appreciate it if he calls our NEA hotline
on 1800-CALL NEA (1800-2255 632) to provide us with the details.
Joseph Hui
Head, Pollution Control Department
National Environment Agency
From ST Forum Oct 7, 2006
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If I remember correctly, the fine for modded pipes.
SGD 500
Sorry, I have nothing against HD bikers but I have something against unfair treatment between bikers. Of why some bikers are allowed to "do certain" things, even during national events like, Chingay, National Day etc etc……..
