Harley Riders gather

[jamez]

Now the qstn is why can LTA certify a high DB pipe as compared to lower DB after market pipes? Are they unhappy with the decibel level or not paying them enough to shut their mouth?

 

Ans: TUV certificate. Exhaust manufacturers who take the trouble and spend the money to send their pipes and test machines for TUV testing. After the said test, if the pipes pass whatever prescribed tests/standards, the pipes will be awarded TUV certification, recognized in EU. LTA recognizes that and so, to honour that recognition, they approve the pipes when sent for another round of 'testing' and 'certification' with LTA. TUV certification costs money and as such explains the normally exorbitant prices of approved aftermarket exhausts.

 

Pipes like Screamin Eagles, which are really not much louder than stock (which explains the moniker Screamin Chickens), even though passes the prescribed standard in law, does not have any TUV certification, which makes it illegal to be used even in the EU. If there is no TUV certification, LTA would not even consider the pipes for local legal use.

 

And sometimes, when people say their pipes are approved and it sounds loud, it may be because that dude removed the silencers, which are removable in most approved aftermarket mufflers. Some pipes are already quite loud even with the silencers on. Many people do not understand that having a cert for that pipe does not equate to having the right to run as loud as you like and do whatever you want to do with the pipes. having a cert just means that one can run the pipes but not modifying it in any way after inspection.

 

The limit for most current motorcycles is 99db. Anything beyond that is illegal. But...

1) I do not know how the inspection centres can measure sound in an indoor environment accurately,

2) There may be a set standard of measurement as with all other forms of measurement (ie: distance from pipe, RPM range, stationary or moving, cc, other conceivable form of factors) but I sure don't know what these standards are

3) Is there really a need for LTA to 'batch approve' aftermarket exhausts with all the application/procedures assuming that the inspection centres are perfectly capable of conducting 'type approve' for individual owners? I don't understand this part so if someone would enlighten me...

 

Frankly, I don't give a hoot anymore. I'll rather not know. I don't think I have any problems with the way LTA is approving the aftermarket exhausts except that they take forever to approve it. But I have issues with the way LTA is enforcing on other forms of modification. Flip down mirrors, handlebars, wheels and lighting. Every rider is different and need a different positioning of mirrors. People on sports rockets probably don't have these problems but if I can flip my mirror on my Harley in a way which I think makes me see better, why the fuss? Handlebars, some are taller some are shorter, some have long hands and some have shorter hands. Do I really need to say more?

[motoxxx55]

Boss, shall we hava a mt up tmrw nite??

 

[jamez]

Boss, shall we hava a mt up tmrw nite??

 

 

aiyah paiseh just saw this. cannot arh...to shack plus probably workin later

[Throttle]

found this pic of my daughter on my 883R and thought i'd share it here just to relive memories

 

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/618/p1050503p.jpg

[jamez]

found this pic of my daughter on my 883R and thought i'd share it here just to relive memories

 

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/618/p1050503p.jpg

 

 

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[TWdude26]

So... quiet...

[motoxxx55]

Early morn downpour spoilt d sunrise/breakfast ride manz....

 

[deckard]

http://www.thesmokingjacket.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Mei-Ling-Lam.jpg

 

to get the blood flowing to the correct place

[NormalAspirated]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/Daryous/Bikes%20Bikes%20Bikes/2009_FXSTSSE.jpg

 

Here is a chance to owe a alfa male Harley - Screaming Eagle Springer 2009 model.

Beautiful throughout and attention to details original from factory.

Only one in SG, Yellow 2009 FSXTSSE3. Worldwide 1,600 units.

Date registered April 09, mileage 7,900km.

Selling because no time to ride.

Looking at 39k or anything around that range can make an offer.

Bike in tip top showroom condition and just done with professional wax and polish.

No apps or sms ... call directly at 6100 0561.

Thank you.

Edited May 11, 2012 by NormalAspirated

[TWdude26]

Bro, u really selling all your bikes and moving to Thai? LOL

[NormalAspirated]

Bro, u really selling all your bikes and moving to Thai? LOL

 

What to do ... SG is so frustrating and expensive and kenna wreck by GOV all the time ...

My heart is no longer here ...

Are you coming to join me ?

[andyncc]

thanks david, edwin & justin for your help..... so sorry for the wasted valuable Friday time. Many thanks again.

[jynwee]

Got a question. Can Auxiliary Police catch us with SE exhaust. I was one road and unfortunately got spotted by one of them while they

were escorting a heavy long vehicle. THen he pull along side as I was turning and say something, which I cannot hear due to my SE.

 

Dunno what he say but kinda worried.

 

ANy advice.

[maxxmadness]

he telling you to stay away or dont come too close to the long vehicle he is escorting

[moujud]

thanks david, edwin & justin for your help..... so sorry for the wasted valuable Friday time. Many thanks again.

 

no problem mate... lemme know if you want to get your helmet, google, and the gloves..

[jynwee]

he telling you to stay away or dont come too close to the long vehicle he is escorting

 

Yah possibly because I was u-turning and I let the first one go then since the gap is so big I went ahead to u-turn.

 

Whew!

[xcore]

Hey anybody know of any Harley mechs that open till 8 plus 9 pm? Screw missing for my exos, need to fix it after work. Thanks.

[TWdude26]

Hey anybody know of any Harley mechs that open till 8 plus 9 pm? Screw missing for my exos, need to fix it after work. Thanks.

Ask Eric to leave 1 outside his shop for u lah...

[xcore]

I don't know exactly which screw leh. Haha

[TWdude26]

I don't know exactly which screw leh. Haha

Hahaha... Each stock exos is held in place by only 2 screws below and a clamp to the header, and the 2 screws are the same.

[xcore]

Me not stocky bro. Haha

[TWdude26]

Me not stocky bro. Haha

Oops... haha, thought u changed back to stock....

[drifters86]

Hi everyone,got a question in my mind. along lentor to yishun that bus lane, between 5.30-6pm LTA enforcement will frequently take photos of cars using bus lane.

 

BUT, the question is:

 

Can they park their bike on the footway/pavement AND ride on the footway to the main road?

 

Can anyone please enlighten me.

[DrRipper]

Anyone got an inspection letter in the post for a bike you have not ridden for a while? Got a registered letter to inspect my harley which I have not ridden for well over 2 months, covered in MCP.

 

Would like to discuss some details with you if you don't mind. Please PM me

[daveneo]

Any one selling 2006 or 2008 sportster for $1200 ?