Comments on: I hear a rumor that a lawyer is challenging the Denver Noise Ordinance.

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:17:34 +0000

I cannot argue with you on the hearing damage argument. I also have hearing damage and permanant ringing in my ears. This condition is known as Tinitis. Too many rides and too much rock & roll with no hearing protection.

If my ringing was at 85db I would go crazy. But both of my ears do ring all of the time. Thank god I have learned to ignore it.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:19:54 +0000

Cote I will publish this release as a seperate article shortly.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:55:00 +0000

Well Allen what about everyone else making a racket? Why do you want to single out bikers?

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:51:48 +0000

Well Jimbo I will tell you the same thing when you are running a lawn mower or leaf blower; case closed!

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:21:34 +0000

I agree with you 100% Jeff.

Thanks for the comment,

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:03:07 +0000

I do too.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:16:40 +0000

Thanks Mike, I will try to contact him. I might have some other arguments that he could use!

Norm

By: Mike Werner

Mike Werner — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

His name is Wade Eldridge, and he's a biker himself.

For me this fight has nothing to do with the noise (which is a totally different subject), but for discrimination towards motorcycles. The law only applies to motorcycles, and not cars, and anything to highlight this is good.

It's a 'grasping at straws' attempt, but a fair one.

By: Sandie[Member}

Sandie[Member} — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Good luck Norm. Maybe you can help the Colorado lawyer out with a few “good” suggestions. I sure hope that someone does something to get this “stupid” and discriminatory law set aside. If a law passes in one State….it seems likely it will pass in other States. I wonder if bikers are staying out of that State??

By: Mike Werner

Mike Werner — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Great. Give them hell! This is discrimination at its purest form.

By: Rod Sheridan

Rod Sheridan — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hi, as a long time rider (33 years), I am in favour of the police enforcing noise standards for motorcycles. I believe that noisy bikes annoy our neighbours, who will eventually persuade their legislators to pass laws that will remove our ability to ride, even if only on a local area.

As responsible riders, we have an obligation to inform other riders who are annoying our neighbours, that their actions are illegal and harmful to our collective rights.

The law in denver may be flawed, however hopefully it will be improved, and enforced.

Regards, Rod.

By: Sandie[Member}

Sandie[Member} — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Ros: I do not see how motorcycles, especially Harley’s can offend and make too much noise for anyone. A bike is usually moving and the sound passes with the bike. I find crotch rockets to be offensive as they make their bee buzzing sound…but it passes quickly and it is not like a constant sound outside my window. I hope the law in Denver is set aside as it is unconstitutional. The people we vote into office to represent us..the citizens…need to protect the bikers. As a long time rider, you should be for the rights of a biker.

By: Rod Sheridan

Rod Sheridan — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hi, I do, as a long term rider support the rights of riders.

I do not however, support noisy motorcycles, that annoy our fellow citizens. I believe our individual rights have to respectful of the rights of society in general.

I'm surprised that you single out Harley Davidson as an example of motorcycles that cannot make enough noise to offend anyone. In my experience, Harley Davidson motorcycles are the majority of the noisy bikes. I realize that my personal experience may not be statistically sound, and would appreciate anyone who has sound statistics to post them, or a link to a site with them.

The noise problem will either be solved by riders voluntarily, or by legislators. I'm sure we would all like the voluntary approach better.

I would suggest that when you meet riders with loud motorcycles. you inform them of the damage they are doing to our reputation, and that their actions are jeaporadising our right to ride motorcyles.

Regards, Rod.

By: Sandie[Member}

Sandie[Member} — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

To Rod Sheridan: I disagree with you strongly, I think the crotch rockets are louder than any Harley Davidson. I think their sound is much more offensive. I am pretty sure if the pipes were measured for sound the crotch rockets are louder.

By: James

James — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

My bike is a harley and has loud pipes. They save my life about 9 times here in Dallas, Tx. where we get the mixing pot of people from around the world and cage drivers are SCARY! When they here my pipes it seems they can’t talk on the cell phone while driving. So they either move away from me or get off the cell phone. When I’m in my neighborhood which is in the upper class of Dallas, I don’t have any problems from my neighbors, becuase I try to gear up and keep the pipes as low as I can. I don’t race up and down my street roaring out my pipes, but I do pay attention to how loud they are especially when I come in late and people are sleeping. It’s all respect. Just as my neighbor is out side on sat and sun starting at 9am with his chainsaw every weekend cutting down his trees or his blower after he mows his lawn. Believe me, this guy is a fanatic about his yard. He was doing this long before we purchased our bikes.

“LOUD PIPES SAVE LIVES”
James