I was riding behind quite a few Diesel 4WDs today and trucks. Had to keep overtaking because the smoke was unberable. I would be quite happy with no diesel vehicles on the road.
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I was riding behind quite a few Diesel 4WDs today and trucks. Had to keep overtaking because the smoke was unberable. I would be quite happy with no diesel vehicles on the road.
Here is a Poll - Vote.
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No.... my work vehicle is a diesel....
but they should do that 0800 SMOKY thing again where you can report excessive smoke... I hate being behind a dunger that smokes!! chokes ya up!!
Not all diesels are bad... my ute doesnt smoke
diesels up over $1.70 now... eeeek... lucky I dont pay for it lol
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On the basis of them exhausting more smoke ...no
On the basis the bloody great 4WD's seem to get parked on the corners of intersections and cause you to have to edge into the middle of the road just to see whats coming ....yes!
Another pole,Another pole plz
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Highway Biker
these new diesels today they have them fairly good, they don't smoke anymore. i'd imagine an old motor that has'nt been serviced should be kicked off the road.
Bring back Buell
gotta say no to that one.
the misus drives a 4x4 diesel wagon.
can't afford a v8 anymore.
its called freedom of choice.
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ArseBiscuit
The diesel in this country is SHIT quality.
Ride over in europe or similar and you'd see a hooooooooooje difference.
It always gets me that buses are so "good" but they put out 100x more visible pollutants - that shit can't be good for your lungs.
Doesn't play well with others
No.
Diesels are fudging useful.
But everything to it's place.
And unfortunately the place a lot of diesels should be going is straight for a tune-up.
Originally Posted by White trash
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I concur!!... mine is a 2005 n its sweet... no smoke!...
(2008 soon!!!! yeeeeehaaaaaa!!!)
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Loving life in the Bay
No they shouldn't be banned but failure to service injectors at appropriate intevals should result in mechanical disablement. Oh yeah, and fuel tank overflows should go into a collector bottle not onto the road.
Hardcore Biker
heck no. deisels arent that bad. judging all deisels on the few is like saying all motorcyclists are hoons and shit heads.
ArseBiscuit
exactly!
Weekday cruiser
Diesels make excellent tow vehicles, and there is nothing wrong with a modern well serviced diesel.
Any smoking vehicle should be kicked off the road, I have seen a heap of smokey petrols lately that should be failing a WOF.
Lead, follow or get the f*%! outa the way.
Hardcore Biker
I cant wait for deisel bikes to get more popular. Imagine that for a commuter bike, you would save so much!
Who You Calling a Pig
You obviously arnt familiar with Road User Charges, the govt all ways gets its tax and just because it is cheaper at the pump doesnt mean that they are cheaper to run.
Modern deisels are highly efficent, and as long as they are serviced regulary they are fine (reminds me to go book in a service for the ute)
For the record Qkkid was in my bed, not the other way round
Double shot!!
aren't laggy diesel vehicles the only things 250's can pass ? Really.. half the fun of bikes is passin stuff.
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