noisy exhausts

[notme]

I've just checked it. It says
Stationary noise test: XX.Xdb @ XXXXrpm
Silencing system: Suzuki
Identification:XXXX

I'm assuming it refers to the standard system.
There's no rule which says you must have one of these stickers to get a WOF I'm assuming?

I gots one of dem too....

just wondering though - what do people's factory stickers say? As you can see mine says 92db with an A weighting, which is actually pretty loud for a factory system! Of course the new system on it now is a tad louder.....

[unhingedlizard]

you hear about the new rules in the UK?
You will only fail an MOT if your exhaust has a "not for road use" plate on it. Sweet ha?

The catch is that cops can still pull you up and do you for a loud exhaust EVEN if you have a valid MOT.

[White trash]

hi ya all , not sure if this has been posted allready , just heard on the radio something about these boy racer cars with noisy exhausts , they want to slap an instant $200 fine and 10 demerit points if you are caught out and about ,,, bit of a worry , my bike is pretty noisy!

You're half right.

What's actually happening, is Labour have announced, as part of their election campaign, that all WOF checks on ay pasenger vehicle, would have to pass a noise test. The fines and demeit points are additions to this law if Labour is elected for a further term.

I've been watching the campaigns very closely (for once) and have 'till now, been undecided. Labour just shot themselves out of the running in my book.

Remember, this law will apply to EVERYONE, not just cars.

[ManDownUnder]

You're half right.

What's actually happening, is Labour have announced, as part of their election campaign, that all WOF checks on ay pasenger vehicle, would have to pass a noise test. The fines and demeit points are additions to this law if Labour is elected for a further term.

I've been watching the campaigns very closely (for once) and have 'till now, been undecided. Labour just shot themselves out of the running in my book.

Remember, this law will apply to EVERYONE, not just cars.

It's political bullshit - there should be rules to say they're gunning for rules changes - end of story. None of this "if we're elected" shit, none of this "phase it in over 4 years (oopsie... look at that - that'll be the NEXT political term" bullshit.

If they want to do it - push for it. If not, push against it, or just shut the fuck up.

Sorry Trashy - not directed at you at all - just Politicians pushing my buttons at the mo.

[White trash]

Sorry Trashy - not directed at you at all - just Politicians pushing my buttons at the mo.

I'm with you mate, the way I see it, if it's a problem, sort it. Don't promise this and that IF we get elected.

And I happen to like noisy pipes on bikes (not too noisey) but when I get my chopper, you better believ that fucker's gonna be one noisy, trashy machine.

The other thing Ms Clarke failed to mention, was exactly HOW small WOF stations and service agents are expected to pay for the new (and expensive) noise testing equipment. This is typical knee jerk politician bullshit that I'm pissed off with.

And I wont vote Labour.

[notme]

There's an article on this on TV3 news tonight.......

[zeRax]

nzfirst and greens! winnie may be a sob but what politician isnt? winne is hardcore he'll sort some shit out, fuck national and labour, specially labour, vote for him!

[WINJA]

Last WOF test I had done the form had a little section which had the wording " muffler no more noisy than that fitted when sold new" or words to that effect. So I guess if they started strictly applying that most aftermarket cans would not comply. But I suppose there are a few problems actually applying the rule (how to know how noisy the original factory pipe was etc) which might be why it's not enforced with any rigour

THATS COOL MY BIKE WAS TESTED AT 93DB AT THE FACTORY AND DOT APPROVED, THATS FUCKEN LOUD , I LIKE QUIETISH BIKES

[NordieBoy]

The noise from the Nordie carries quite a long way but doesn't get much louder up close - you just know it's comming.

Hmmm, wonder what dB the SuperTrapp IDS with race core is putting out?

I don't think it's that bad - CSL followed me over the Takaka Hill once, Cath what did you think?

[Motu]

There is already a law in force - the POLICE just have to enforce it!

[scumdog]

The H-D riders will have something to worry about, now won't they? hehehe

Nup, only worry about the price of the factory extras!!

Seriously, it is NOT how loud it is that causes the problem, it's how you use the vehicle.

My F100 will set off every car alarm in a car-park building, - yet it is quiet enough to get a warrant or drive past a cop without them looking twice BECAUSE I know when I can 'boot-it' - without attracing unwanted attention.

[Paul in NZ]

I have a full factory system on the Guzzi

Fortunately time and rust have taken care of that! You beauty!

[geoffm]

The prbolem with noise tests, is that it is very dependent on the distance away from the exhaust, the angle between the outlet and the meter, the frequency, background noise and a whole pile of things.
it is hard to do right, and I wouldn't trust the apprentice or ex car dealer in the VTNZ station to do it properly.
Geoff

[sels1]

I have a full factory system on the Guzzi

Fortunately time and rust have taken care of that! You beauty!

Which is why I tend to keep a bit of distance on the open road you noisy bugger

[DEATH_INC.]

The prbolem with noise tests, is that it is very dependent on the distance away from the exhaust, the angle between the outlet and the meter, the frequency, background noise and a whole pile of things.
it is hard to do right, and I wouldn't trust the apprentice or ex car dealer in the VTNZ station to do it properly.
Geoff

Yep,this is a very real problem,for example we're under the airport flightpath,and our warrant bay is surrounded by big buildings.....you could never conduct any sorta noise readings....