Been living here 8+ years and now a turd....

[Mortal1]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.

[Bjeanj]

It’s annoying to have to deal with that problem.

Noise complaints are handled by the Sheriff's Office. If you live in Sumter County, visit their website at Welcome to Sumter County, FL (https://www.sumtercountysheriff.org/).

[Velvet]

The rider may be trying to impress people, but is now in a different age category and hasn’t realized it yet. So assuming that he/she is older I’d start with the assumption that they like people and invite them over to a driveway welcome home event. You set the bar.
No comment on their pipes. Just welcome. Let’s see how they react. If they are receptive, with time you mention how noise is considered unwelcome, like lawn mowers gas engines etc. Let them get the hint. See how they react. It takes time to change behavior.

If it’s not worth your while, there are noise ordinances. I’m sure your other neighbors will join you in your complaint. If the person is a general ass, it’s not worth fighting, life is too short for such a neighbor, might consider a move.

[davem4616]

you know what they say about guys with loud mufflers...they're compensating for something

[vintageogauge]

I actually like the sound of Harley's and Muscle Cars. I wouldn't want them running up an down the street but to hear it just when they are leaving their home and coming back wouldn't be to much to handle. I would much rather have that on the street than a dog that constantly barks.

[Shbullet]

I actually like the sound of Harley's and Muscle Cars. I wouldn't want them running up an down the street but to hear it just when they are leaving their home and coming back wouldn't be to much to handle. I would much rather have that on the street than a dog that constantly barks.
I agree completely

[fdpaq0580]

I actually like the sound of Harley's and Muscle Cars. I wouldn't want them running up an down the street but to hear it just when they are leaving their home and coming back wouldn't be to much to handle. I would much rather have that on the street than a dog that constantly barks.

When they are just cruising, sounds ok. When they crank it up in the morning and rev it up to warm it up at daybreak, shattering the sleep of others and the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood, then it is just inconsiderate BS. "I'm up, so everyone else needs to know, the King has risen and to hell with the rest of you peasants."
Barking dogs are also annoying. Just when your feeling romantic and the (insert expletive here.) dog next door won't shut up.

[Retiring]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.

I feel your pain. As someone that has rode HD, personally I don’t care for the bike. The vibration is fatiguing, feels like you’re in a paint shaker. I prefer to ride what is referred to as a “gentleman’s bike,” a bike that is super smooth and quiet. The kind of bike you can ride for two hours and not be exhausted. I had a bike for several years, the last one Honda PC800. I don’t see a motorcycle in my future, I’ll stick with planes.

I don’t see your complaints going anywhere. The neighbor will not sell his bike or house. Several years ago, I had a neighbor with a constantly barking dog. I told him the barking was a bit much. He said, dogs bark – get over it. I feel you might get the same type response from your neighbor. And I’m not the type to get law enforcement involved, that just escalates the situation.

About 30 yrs ago I helped a co-worker move after his divorce. He went from a single-family house to a townhouse (shared walls). He put together his large drum kit against a shared wall. At midnight he decided to play his drums and he did at full effort. I told him to stop since he has just awakened the people on the other side of the wall along with the rest of the block. He said, “I don’t give a s..t.” Sometimes people suck.

As much as we don’t wish it true, I think it is – when it comes to the consideration of others, some people just don’t care.

[MDLNB]

From day break to 10pm (I think that is what it said in the deed restrictions) noise is permitted. I bet the same person complaining about the motorcycle on his/her street is the same type that will complain about the landscapers lawnmowers making too much noise. Hey, get up and live what little life you have left. Enjoy the strong sound of powerful machines. Harley bikes have a unique sound of their own. It's interesting to be able to pick a Harley sound out of other motorcycle sounds. Kind of like being able to tell the difference between an M-16 and an AK-47 at night in combat. Some of us can even tell the difference between a Triumph and a rice burner motorcycle sound. Not much of a talent, but I take my super powers seriously.......:1rotfl::super:

[fdpaq0580]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.

Do the rest of the neighbors feel like you? Then get together and buy him a set of mufflers and a gift card from the local Harley shop to have them installed, no substitutions, as a "Welcome to the neighborhood" gift. That would send the message, but in a nice (kind of passive, aggressive) way.

[Speedie]

Great opportunity to reach out and find a new friend.

[Number 10 GI]

From day break to 10pm (I think that is what it said in the deed restrictions) noise is permitted. I bet the same person complaining about the motorcycle on his/her street is the same type that will complain about the landscapers lawnmowers making too much noise. Hey, get up and live what little life you have left. Enjoy the strong sound of powerful machines. Harley bikes have a unique sound of their own. It's interesting to be able to pick a Harley sound out of other motorcycle sounds. Kind of like being able to tell the difference between an M-16 and an AK-47 at night in combat. Some of us can even tell the difference between a Triumph and a rice burner motorcycle sound. Not much of a talent, but I take my super powers seriously.......:1rotfl::super:

There is a guy in our neighborhood that owns a Harley and it is a bit loud but he doesn't get on the throttle when leaving his house. Yeah, I can still hear it inside the house but he is gone in less than 10 seconds so the noise is very short lived. I've owned a couple bikes over the years, an obnoxiously loud Norton 750 Commando and a Suzuki 1500 which had a very mellow sound. I have known guys that wear earplugs because their exhaust is so loud. Not for me, I want to be able to hear the screeching tires of the car that is about to run into me.

I really loved that Norton. I would ride it all week to work and would have to spend the weekend tightening up bolts and screws, adjusting the ignition timing and carburetors. Definitely a love hate relationship with English bikes.

[fdpaq0580]

There is a guy in our neighborhood that owns a Harley and it is a bit loud but he doesn't get on the throttle when leaving his house. Yeah, I can still hear it inside the house but he is gone in less than 10 seconds so the noise is very short lived. I've owned a couple bikes over the years, an obnoxiously loud Norton 750 Commando and a Suzuki 1500 which had a very mellow sound. I have known guys that wear earplugs because their exhaust is so loud. Not for me, I want to be able to hear the screeching tires of the car that is about to run into me.

I really loved that Norton. I would ride it all week to work and would have to spend the weekend tightening up bolts and screws, adjusting the ignition timing and carburetors. Definitely a love hate relationship with English bikes.

Late 60's had a BSA that I loved ...... And hated.

[DeanFL]

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Recommend going to a bike store and get him one of these for his pride&joy. Maybe he'll get the hint that's he's acting like an adolescent. Actually I would check with all the surrounding neighbors for their views on the issue, and if in agreement - cal the authorities. I would be LIVID if he was a new neighbor here... grrrr.
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[Michael G.]

If this is a 55+ community, wouldn't you think by now they would have got that out of their system?

I started a post about noisy cycles/ loud cars here some time ago and got the same stupid comments that I'm reading here on the subject.

You don't realize we have water pollution, air pollution, and YES noise pollution and apparently noise pollution is ok.

BTW......I heard: "The noisier the bike, the smaller their manly hood."

[Topspinmo]

From day break to 10pm (I think that is what it said in the deed restrictions) noise is permitted. I bet the same person complaining about the motorcycle on his/her street is the same type that will complain about the landscapers lawnmowers making too much noise. Hey, get up and live what little life you have left. Enjoy the strong sound of powerful machines. Harley bikes have a unique sound of their own. It's interesting to be able to pick a Harley sound out of other motorcycle sounds. Kind of like being able to tell the difference between an M-16 and an AK-47 at night in combat. Some of us can even tell the difference between a Triumph and a rice burner motorcycle sound. Not much of a talent, but I take my super powers seriously.......:1rotfl::super:

The only time you here rice burner when it passed you and it long gone.

[Topspinmo]

Do the rest of the neighbors feel like you? Then get together and buy him a set of mufflers and a gift card from the local Harley shop to have them installed, no substitutions, as a "Welcome to the neighborhood" gift. That would send the message, but in a nice (kind of passive, aggressive) way.

He took the muffles baffles out or replaced them with straight pipes. He’s not going to put them back or replace them.

[Velvet]

I mentioned that my first approach would be to reach out as a friend, but if my sick mother was living with us and the bike would make noise when she was sleeping and this person wouldn’t care - well, bikes are very vulnerable vehicles.

[JMintzer]

Wow, the amount of hatred and assumptions (not to mention threats) in this thread is astounding...

The OP never mentioned that he ever tried to approach the neighbor to see if they would try to quiet their bike, nor work on it later in the morning.

No, he just automatically labeled him "a turd"...

Just who is the better neighbor?

[Velvet]

Wow, the amount of hatred and assumptions (not to mention threats) in this thread is astounding...

The OP never mentioned that he ever tried to approach the neighbor to see if they would try to quiet their bike, nor work on it later in the morning.

No, he just automatically labeled him "a turd"...

Just who is the better neighbor?

I understand, but older people become more sensitive to sounds, at least I did. High pitch children’s voices used to give me joy as a kindergarten teacher. Now it goes through my head like a knife and seems to cause migraine like reaction. I still like the children, just the quiet ones more.

And we are at our absolute tolerance level with the constant lawn mowers and other gas equipment on a daily level. Even a small straw will break an overloaded camel’s back.

They can walk the bike to the main corner and start it up there if they were considerate. My hubby does and our rider friends too when visiting especially early or coming in late. We LIKE our neighbors.

[Michael G.]

He took the muffles baffles out or replaced them with straight pipes. He’s not going to put them back or replace them.

Living north of Milwaukee most of my life, I was told by a Harley dealership that 90% of Harley motorcycles that leave the dealerships, replace the stock exhaust for louder pipes.

[frose]

just another day in the happiest place.. what a lifestyle!! maybe he can take his noisy bike with the 30mph golf carts that keep running me off the path.

[Taltarzac725]

just another day in the happiest place.. what a lifestyle!! maybe he can take his noisy bike with the 30mph golf carts that keep running me off the path.

I had a neighbor that stuck a motorcycle motor in his golf cart. That thing could move. I made the mistake of going with him to see a movie in it and had to hold really tight at the turns. It was The Watchmen in 2009. Watchmen (film - Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen_(film))

It was also rather noisy. Since then he had gone back to a normal golf cart engine and later got rid of the golf cart.

[fdpaq0580]

Wow, the amount of hatred and assumptions (not to mention threats) in this thread is astounding...

Not really.

[Paper1]

Living north of Milwaukee most of my life, I was told by a Harley dealership that 90% of Harley motorcycles that leave the dealerships, replace the stock exhaust for louder pipes.
I own and still ride one of those loud Harleys. I modified my baffles with metal punch 30 years ago. I'm aware of loud exhaust and always feather starting and motoring out of neighborhood. Harley's out of showroom are relatively quiet, it costs extra to make them loud.

[DylanTodd]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.

I think you should get a louder Harley than your neighbor :a040:

[RICH1]

Loud Bikes save lives! as a rider who just parted with my Softail Deluxe because of a medical issue, remind him that he is messing with a whole new cat in The Villages... deaf, blind & entitled has become his worst enemy.. then offer to buy it off him, its less expensive than moving

[Velvet]

Loud Bikes save lives! as a rider who just parted with my Softail Deluxe because of a medical issue, remind him that he is messing with a whole new cat in The Villages... deaf, blind & entitled has become his worst enemy.. then offer to buy it off him, its less expensive than moving

Great idea.

[asianthree]

Loud Bikes save lives! as a rider who just parted with my Softail Deluxe because of a medical issue, remind him that he is messing with a whole new cat in The Villages... deaf, blind & entitled has become his worst enemy.. then offer to buy it off him, its less expensive than moving

I agree Loud bikes save lives…Unless you road one, and had someone almost run you off the road, you wouldn’t understand. We have a bike next door, for us it’s not as annoying as the multitude of Diesel pick ups.

However, If they are deaf, why would they hear the bike? For the blind, it would be an asset, instead of the electric cart that could sneak up on them. As for entitled, one more person on their list is not a big deal. :popcorn:

Then again moving might be a large financial gain, and a very good thing.

[b0bd0herty]

I feel your pain. As someone that has rode HD, personally I don’t care for the bike. The vibration is fatiguing, feels like you’re in a paint shaker. I prefer to ride what is referred to as a “gentleman’s bike,” a bike that is super smooth and quiet. The kind of bike you can ride for two hours and not be exhausted. I had a bike for several years, the last one Honda PC800. I don’t see a motorcycle in my future, I’ll stick with planes.


I luv the PC 800! Took an 8,000 mile trip on my with no issues whatsoever!

[DAIII]

Is this why TV says most move 3 times before they croak? maybe it's the neighbors.

[Oneiric]

It’s annoying to have to deal with that problem.

Noise complaints are handled by the Sheriff's Office. If you live in Sumter County, visit their website at Welcome to Sumter County, FL (https://www.sumtercountysheriff.org/).

Members of the Harley crowd faithfully believe that "loud pipes save lives" meaning that the excessive noise is supposed to let other motorists know you are coming. Unfortunately, not true, because many die when a car "didn't see them" and turns directly in front.

[mrrmauu]

Living north of Milwaukee most of my life, I was told by a Harley dealership that 90% of Harley motorcycles that leave the dealerships, replace the stock exhaust for louder pipes.

There are Harley exhausts that are specifically designed to be LOUD. They are called Neighbor Haters.

NEIGHBOR HATERS™ muffler series | Slip-Ons | Motorcycle Exhausts | *******(R) FLHX - Street Glide (08-08) | Cobra USA-VTwin (https://cobrausa-vtwin.com/baggersreg/flhx_street_glide_08_08/motorcycle_exhausts/slip_ons/neighbor_hater_mufflers/6107/)

[DARFAP]

So is the person out there revving up the Hog in the middle of the night, or during the day when you may not even be around?

[Harold.wiser]

I just moved to the Villages as a snow bird and have a Harley myself. I purchased the bike specifically to keep here and I seriously considered upgrading the stock mufflers to wake it up a bit. After thinking about it, I decided to leave it alone and live with the quiet exhaust. None of my neighbors have complained and many have complimented me on the bike, but I'm not up at daybreak either!
I hear cars and trucks rumble down our street that are louder than my bike, not to mention lawnmowers.

[Tchrep]

There are those of us who enjoy riding motorcycles as much, if not more so, than folks who drive golf carts. I ride because I am still physically able to. I have had my Honda VTX1800 for 17 years and it is quiet - I prefer my neighbors don’t know when I am coming and going. Clearly not everyone feels the same way.
Treat this new neighbor like you would any other - talk to them the say way you would want them to talk to you. Explain your dilemma and see what you can work out together. IMO, it’s always better to try and solve a problem at the lowest level before escalating it for resolution.

[DIver0258]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.

Best approach is to mention it to the neighbor. If they aren't aware it's an issue they can never fix it. Unless they are tweaking the throttle very late at night I doubt LEO has much they can do.

[Eg_cruz]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.
Before posting here
Did you go and talk with your neighbor
Sometimes we get surprised how some are willing to be a good neighbor

[msilagy]

I had a neighbor once that mowed her lawn at 6am on the weekends - I politely asked her to please try and mow later as it woke up people on the weekend that were sleeping in. She declined. So one day I was washing my car at the same time in my driveway and when she walked around her house pushing her lawnmower my hand slipped and the hose accidentally caught her square on. I apologized immediately. Her husband was irate but early mowing ceased.

[Larryandlinda]

The Harley sound is patented!
I have 3 and two are among the quietest out there- they are kickstart and I’m getting too old to start ‘em but hope to Get back to second kick when we move here full time.
I can tell an older UK Twin coming- like my old trophy - the valves are noisy and distinctive .and the old KAW H1 sounded like a corn popper.
Some of us Hog owners enjoy self deprication- like when we lie and say we bought it for the handling!and…90% of all harleys made are still on the road- the others made it home ok. I like the throwback sound of hogs, corn popping 2 strokes, and British twins and thumper singles .
Though we drive total ev cars I mourn the day when the bikes trade thump for hum.there are some great friendly and clever suggestions here for dealing with what might be a compensator
Good luck . .From day break to 10pm (I think that is what it said in the deed restrictions) noise is permitted. I bet the same person complaining about the motorcycle on his/her street is the same type that will complain about the landscapers lawnmowers making too much noise. Hey, get up and live what little life you have left. Enjoy the strong sound of powerful machines. Harley bikes have a unique sound of their own. It's interesting to be able to pick a Harley sound out of other motorcycle sounds. Kind of like being able to tell the difference between an M-16 and an AK-47 at night in combat. Some of us can even tell the difference between a Triumph and a rice burner motorcycle sound. Not much of a talent, but I take my super powers seriously.......:1rotfl::super:

[mkjelenbaas]

Your use of the English language leaves something to be desired - just saying.

[Lil GTO]

The man took a perfectly good set on muffler off to get the sound he loves. What makes you think he’d install mufflers even if there was no cost?

Do the rest of the neighbors feel like you? Then get together and buy him a set of mufflers and a gift card from the local Harley shop to have them installed, no substitutions, as a "Welcome to the neighborhood" gift. That would send the message, but in a nice (kind of passive, aggressive) way.

[toeser]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.


When I was 10, I attached playing cards to the spokes of my bicycle so I could pretend I had a motorcycle. When I was 18, I thought a noisy car was really cool. But then, shortly thereafter, I grew up.

I rode motorcycles for 50 years, all relatively quiet ones. I do not understand older adults whose minds are like that of a child and who ride bikes that make mind-splitting noise. They are just sad, but very annoying.

[PugMom]

Great opportunity to reach out and find a new friend.

so simple it might just work! :)

[nick demis]

The rider may be trying to impress people, but is now in a different age category and hasn’t realized it yet. So assuming that he/she is older I’d start with the assumption that they like people and invite them over to a driveway welcome home event. You set the bar.
No comment on their pipes. Just welcome. Let’s see how they react. If they are receptive, with time you mention how noise is considered unwelcome, like lawn mowers gas engines etc. Let them get the hint. See how they react. It takes time to change behavior.

If it’s not worth your while, there are noise ordinances. I’m sure your other neighbors will join you in your complaint. If the person is a general ass, it’s not worth fighting, life is too short for such a neighbor, might consider a move.

I totally agree with your first point, BUT you second point, "not worth your while"?
I moved here to enjoy retirement not to be miserable because of an inconsiderate neighbor.

[RPDaly]

Are open pipe bikes allowed in FL? Typically it means an "altered exhaust system". Check with Sumter. In my home state where there was an annual safety inspection for all motor vehicles (none here!) they would just pop on their factory muffler to pass then take it back off. The law was never ever enforced except in a few of the toney towns. I came from a "biker" town. The ones that also have a radio blasting win the grand prize. It is indeed annoying. They know it and they likely will not care if you complain. A compromise is the "don't crap where you eat" courtesy and at least get away from you neighborhood before you proclaim to the world you are Easy Rider.

[Loomis99]

moves in across the street with his harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And no i'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.

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[Driver8]

There is a guy in our neighborhood that owns a Harley and it is a bit loud but he doesn't get on the throttle when leaving his house. Yeah, I can still hear it inside the house but he is gone in less than 10 seconds so the noise is very short lived. I've owned a couple bikes over the years, an obnoxiously loud Norton 750 Commando and a Suzuki 1500 which had a very mellow sound. I have known guys that wear earplugs because their exhaust is so loud. Not for me, I want to be able to hear the screeching tires of the car that is about to run into me.

I really loved that Norton. I would ride it all week to work and would have to spend the weekend tightening up bolts and screws, adjusting the ignition timing and carburetors. Definitely a love hate relationship with English bikes.
Wow, you bring back memories. I too had a 1972 Norton Combat Commando and I absolutely loved that bike. I also had a 1966 BSA horny Hornet and it ran off a magneto. When I'd drive at night the headlight would get brighter as I accelerated and dimmer as I slowed down. It was a challenge, because if you over revved or missed a gear, chances are you'd blow the headlight bulb! Lucas invented darkness! Loved the English bikes then as I do now.

[CaptainMeso]

I actually feel sad for those of you who feel you must say he has a little you know what, is a turd, showing off, etc. I for one love the sound of a good old Harley (don’t have one) and as long as he's respectful and doesn't throttle it up on purpose to be obnoxious all good. If he's riding during daytime then I'm sorry there's nothing you can do so you'll just have to get over it. If he's doing this when he shouldn't simply introduce yourself and ask him not to. I'd bet he would be more than happy to comply.

[Joe C.]

As a lifelong motorcyclist, my opinion of "loud bikes save lives" is total BS. If it were true, then loud train horns would be located on the caboose, and your car horns would be mounted behind the tail pipe. I like quiet, fast, comfortable motorcycles like the Goldwing or BMW 1200.

[Indydealmaker]

you know what they say about guys with loud mufflers...they're compensating for something

Loud farts?

[frank1975]

Is that a threat??????

[Dantes]

Confucius say The elite are idiots

[frank1975]

That 80 year old in his car next to you not only can't see but can't HEAR you either.

[Bogie Shooter]

Is that a threat??????

What???

[Dantes]

Maybe if you really upset him he’ll bring in the outlaws or Hells angels for a block party

[JMintzer]

I understand, but older people become more sensitive to sounds, at least I did. High pitch children’s voices used to give me joy as a kindergarten teacher. Now it goes through my head like a knife and seems to cause migraine like reaction. I still like the children, just the quiet ones more.

And we are at our absolute tolerance level with the constant lawn mowers and other gas equipment on a daily level. Even a small straw will break an overloaded camel’s back.

They can walk the bike to the main corner and start it up there if they were considerate. My hubby does and our rider friends too when visiting especially early or coming in late. We LIKE our neighbors.

While I agree with most of what you said, it doesn't change a thing about my post.

Walk the bike to the main corner? Have you ever tried to "walk a large bike" any significant distance? Plus, it only moves the sound to your neighbors.

I stand by my original suggestion to talk to the guy...

[JMintzer]

I own and still ride one of those loud Harleys. I modified my baffles with metal punch 30 years ago. I'm aware of loud exhaust and always feather starting and motoring out of neighborhood. Harley's out of showroom are relatively quiet, it costs extra to make them loud.

And you are a considerate rider...

I'll bet "the turd" would do the same if asked...

[Ele201]

He took the muffles baffles out or replaced them with straight pipes. He’s not going to put them back or replace them.Common sense, you’re right.

[Ele201]

Is this why TV says most move 3 times before they croak? maybe it's the neighbors. Neighbors can make or break you.

[Hdljet]

I agree completely

The Villages is a retirement community that hopefully embraces all aspects of American culture. Those that lived in the 70’s enjoyed Harley’s and muscle cars and may now finally be able to own their dream machine. Why would anyone want to cancel this amazing cultural time in our country and those machines that represent it?

[Petersweeney]

Guys with no muffles don’t know when to shift gears so they rely on the sound and vibration of the engine about to explode…..
Honda guy

[OhioBuckeye]

The rider may be trying to impress people, but is now in a different age category and hasn’t realized it yet. So assuming that he/she is older I’d start with the assumption that they like people and invite them over to a driveway welcome home event. You set the bar.
No comment on their pipes. Just welcome. Let’s see how they react. If they are receptive, with time you mention how noise is considered unwelcome, like lawn mowers gas engines etc. Let them get the hint. See how they react. It takes time to change behavior.

If it’s not worth your while, there are noise ordinances. I’m sure your other neighbors will join you in your complaint. If the person is a general ass, it’s not worth fighting, life is too short for such a neighbor, might consider a move.

Velvet, you worded it pretty good! This person didn’t say that Cowboy just sits in his garage & revs the motor. They probably start it & in a min. or 2 they’re gone. Remember TV is just another community like any other city!

[ThirdOfFive]

Do the rest of the neighbors feel like you? Then get together and buy him a set of mufflers and a gift card from the local Harley shop to have them installed, no substitutions, as a "Welcome to the neighborhood" gift. That would send the message, but in a nice (kind of passive, aggressive) way.
Not a bad idea, actually. It would depend on the model that this person owns, but you can get slip-on (which means he could also slip them off) mufflers in the neighborhood of $200.00. Depending on just how loud this bike is and how many others in the neighborhood are as PO'ed as you are, it might mean that you are shelling out pocket change. Plus if you do that and he still does not quiet things down, it would be good ammunition of you and the others in your neighborhood decide to involve the authorities.

Still and all, though, it might be best just to live with it. Feuding with neighbors often ends up being a lose-lose proposition.

[Petersweeney]

Have to say this was a good thread …..much better than the bear poop thread ……

[MX rider]

I just moved to the Villages as a snow bird and have a Harley myself. I purchased the bike specifically to keep here and I seriously considered upgrading the stock mufflers to wake it up a bit. After thinking about it, I decided to leave it alone and live with the quiet exhaust. None of my neighbors have complained and many have complimented me on the bike, but I'm not up at daybreak either!
I hear cars and trucks rumble down our street that are louder than my bike, not to mention lawnmowers.

I had a Fatboy for 15 years and have ridden motorcycles since I was 12. Mine was a bit loud too. But if you go easy on the throttle they aren't so bad. And you don't have to rev them up when you start them, they're fuel injected. And I wouldn't start it at the crack of dawn either. I've since sold my Harley due to it being so dangerous now. Too many distracted and aggressive drivers take the fun out of it..

We're looking to buy a snowbird home in TV soon. Only thing I ride now is my mountain bike and my motocross bike. And I won't be riding that anywhere near TV. lol. Riding motocross is still a passion of mine.

[bakon]

I believe the Villages to be proud Americans. Be proud of your neighbors American bike. Smile when you hear freedom ring.

As for the Honda riders please don’t tear into our American flag by saying it has metric parts. We know, we have both sets of wrenches.

You live in one of the greatest of motorcycle riding areas. Minutes to be in the country and bike events in Daytona and Leesburg twice a year. Lots of bike clubs and year round good weather. Plus no inspections. Two motorcycle repair schools in the state and other events in towns less than half day ride away. Motorcycles are part of the Florida lifestyle.

[DaleRGrippo]

If you had any common sense you would know why they are loud
It's to get the attention of us old goats
So we don’t run them off the road
The drivers in the villages aren’t the best drivers
Most of the time they don’t know their even driving

[airstreamingypsy]

Do the rest of the neighbors feel like you? Then get together and buy him a set of mufflers and a gift card from the local Harley shop to have them installed, no substitutions, as a "Welcome to the neighborhood" gift. That would send the message, but in a nice (kind of passive, aggressive) way.

Harleys come with mufflers, owners make them make that noise.

[fdpaq0580]

Harleys come with mufflers, owners make them make that noise.

When I was little, back in the Neolithic era, the boys (never saw girls do this) would put playing cards on the forks that would make a popping sound as the wheels turned. Little boys trying to make grown up noises, we thought. Kids showing off.
Now, when I see or hear a middle aged man trying to make as much noise as possible I think "arrested development", poor kid never grew up. Still trying to show off. Still saying,"hey everybody, look at me".

[rherb55]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.

We know EXACTLY how you feel… Our issue was the neighbor’s son…. He would go out at night & come in all hrs. of the night… Revving his bike…

[fdpaq0580]

If you had any common sense you would know why they are loud
It's to get the attention of us old goats
So we don’t run them off the road
The drivers in the villages aren’t the best drivers
Most of the time they don’t know their even driving

Sorry to disagree with you, but in my 11 years here, and having lived in other areas of the country, I have to say I have seen much worse. And, lot of the crazy stuff you see here is not much different than other parts of Florida. The round abouts are still a mystery to a lot of folks, it seems. And those folks come in all ages.
As to the volume of the exhaust, purely show off. "Mine is bigger, I mean louder than yours". Any motorcycle can be made loud.

[Velvet]

While I agree with most of what you said, it doesn't change a thing about my post.

Walk the bike to the main corner? Have you ever tried to "walk a large bike" any significant distance? Plus, it only moves the sound to your neighbors.

I stand by my original suggestion to talk to the guy...

That’s true, our friends ride lighter sport bikes, but our BMW LT is around 800 lb. We’d be reluctant to walk it. And the corner from our place is two houses away.

We have been in the motorcycle community for almost 3 decades and we have always come across some inconsiderate individuals. Noise pollution is noise pollution. Would we allow air pollution? Water pollution? Just because some people like it.

It takes just one individual to lower the neighborhood, house values etc.

[kkingston57]

Agree that bikes, especially Harleys are noisier than most. Our neighbor has one and we can hear him leaving the neighborhood.

Do not know how old your house and its construction. We had a frame house in S. FLorida and installed impact resistant glass in it for hurricane protection. They lowered noise level significantly and were much better quality than windows here.

In S. Florida. these type of windows lowered our homeowners insurance premium and I do not know if this would apply here. This might be an option but is not cheap. These type of windows are 2-3X more expensive than regular windows.

Seriously doubt that there are any noise ordinances that would apply, unless he is going out of his way to "harass" you

[fdpaq0580]

That’s true, our friends ride smaller sport bikes, but our the BMW LT is around 800 lb. We’d be reluctant to walk it. And the corner from our place is two houses away. This is the same type of excuse.

We have been in the motorcycle community for almost 3 decades and we have always come across inconsiderate individuals. Noise pollution is noise pollution. Would we allow air pollution? water pollution? Just because some people like it.

I'm just guessing, but your BMW is probably pretty quiet. Probably not a window rattled. The insanely loud bikes are typically the big twin V (Harley, Indian, etc.). You know, the bad boy bikes.

[Curtisbwp]

I am so glad that I don't line across from a turd....and I don't mean the guy with the bike. Have you tried to talk with him and be kind?

[Rodneysblue]

I had a neighbor once that mowed her lawn at 6am on the weekends - I politely asked her to please try and mow later as it woke up people on the weekend that were sleeping in. She declined. So one day I was washing my car at the same time in my driveway and when she walked around her house pushing her lawnmower my hand slipped and the hose accidentally caught her square on. I apologized immediately. Her husband was irate but early mowing ceased.

Sounds like a good idea or maybe set the sprinklers to come on at that time with a few of the heads miss alined.
:)

[MollyJo]

I feel your pain. As someone that has rode HD, personally I don’t care for the bike. The vibration is fatiguing, feels like you’re in a paint shaker. I prefer to ride what is referred to as a “gentleman’s bike,” a bike that is super smooth and quiet. The kind of bike you can ride for two hours and not be exhausted. I had a bike for several years, the last one Honda PC800. I don’t see a motorcycle in my future, I’ll stick with planes.

I don’t see your complaints going anywhere. The neighbor will not sell his bike or house. Several years ago, I had a neighbor with a constantly barking dog. I told him the barking was a bit much. He said, dogs bark – get over it. I feel you might get the same type response from your neighbor. And I’m not the type to get law enforcement involved, that just escalates the situation.

About 30 yrs ago I helped a co-worker move after his divorce. He went from a single-family house to a townhouse (shared walls). He put together his large drum kit against a shared wall. At midnight he decided to play his drums and he did at full effort. I told him to stop since he has just awakened the people on the other side of the wall along with the rest of the block. He said, “I don’t give a s..t.” Sometimes people suck.

As much as we don’t wish it true, I think it is – when it comes to the consideration of others, some people just don’t care.

I don’t get it when people are blatantly inconsiderate of neighbors & noise. Everyone has something to lose when people are selfish. You don’t want to have to worry about the safety of your house, dog, car tires etc. Best to try to be a good neighbor whether you’re the noisy neighbor or the complainer. It’s expensive to move & the next neighbor could be worse!

[John41]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.

If you install storm windows it will cut down a lot on the noise. If he’s working on his noisy bike in the driveway that’s prohibited and call Community Watch. Try not not get yourself too upset, it’s not healthy. Lawn equipment can be really annoying too. But the worst is continually barking dogs.

[giorgio1948]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.
Obnoxious to the sensitivities of neighbors and others...obviously looking for attention.

[Bay Kid]

If your neighbor reads your post you have just created an enemy.

[midiwiz]

This has to be the most misaligned thread yet, thanks for the entertainment guys!

It's amazing! I had to translate this

Loud pipes save lives = maybe sometimes they do, but if the the car is coming from your front side - they don't. That one is on vision

looking for attention = this person knows nothing about motorcycles, please go back to your solitaire game

Cares less about others = this has nothing to do with that, last I checked this is America and everyone has rights? Well part of that happens to be this result - DEAL WITH IT!

Why louder pipes? = it's a result of performance improvements, typically called stages. Opening up the air flow gives better performance for the bike. Stock systems and setup will actually shorten the life of the engine, not make it better - thank the EPA for that one.

Biker vs Rider = has to do with wind and attitude. Biker will ride in the elements, keep that bike running, and lives by a code. A Rider, either just got into it "just because" usually knows nothing about anything, leans on the dealer and typically makes bad choices, and usually found on Facebook asking newbie questions. Also these are usually the people causing the problems on a group ride.

Lastly, my favorite - Grumpy. This is the guy that has NOTHING better to do than whin, b*tch & moan about anything in life that isn't his way or viewpoint. Typically doesn't get any (xxx) from the wife. This character can be found in classics like Grumpy Old Men, Last Vegas, etc. A real thrill to be around sort of makes you wonder why you aren't hanging out with the dead it would be more fun.

Again thanks for the entertainment, just love these ridiculous threads. (and I add accordingly)

[airstreamingypsy]

I suspect every Harley owner in the Villages will now put mufflers on their bikes. Hahahaha, just kidding....... every Harley owner thinks he was just called a turd. You ain't seen nothin' yet....... if you think it was loud before, just you wait!!

[Topspinmo]

just another day in the happiest place.. what a lifestyle!! maybe he can take his noisy bike with the 30mph golf carts that keep running me off the path.

Don’t walk down middle two or three abreast. :)

[Chi-Town]

OP should stop complaining and get even by hanging some wind chimes. And then confront his 'offender' on a windy day referring to him as a turd. That should put an end to his angst.

[Topspinmo]

This has to be the most misaligned thread yet, thanks for the entertainment guys!

It's amazing! I had to translate this

Loud pipes save lives = maybe sometimes they do, but if the the car is coming from your front side - they don't. That one is on vision

looking for attention = this person knows nothing about motorcycles, please go back to your solitaire game

Cares less about others = this has nothing to do with that, last I checked this is America and everyone has rights? Well part of that happens to be this result - DEAL WITH IT!

Why louder pipes? = it's a result of performance improvements, typically called stages. Opening up the air flow gives better performance for the bike. Stock systems and setup will actually shorten the life of the engine, not make it better - thank the EPA for that one.

Biker vs Rider = has to do with wind and attitude. Biker will ride in the elements, keep that bike running, and lives by a code. A Rider, either just got into it "just because" usually knows nothing about anything, leans on the dealer and typically makes bad choices, and usually found on Facebook asking newbie questions. Also these are usually the people causing the problems on a group ride.

Lastly, my favorite - Grumpy. This is the guy that has NOTHING better to do than whin, b*tch & moan about anything in life that isn't his way or viewpoint. Typically doesn't get any (xxx) from the wife. This character can be found in classics like Grumpy Old Men, Last Vegas, etc. A real thrill to be around sort of makes you wonder why you aren't hanging out with the dead it would be more fun.

Again thanks for the entertainment, just love these ridiculous threads. (and I add accordingly)


Nice rant. Very interesting. :)

[mydavid]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off. Just be glad you don't live nextdoor to a kid who has a basketball hoop in his driveway, or a self carwash that everyone has their boombox on high.:welcome:

[justjim]

You can pick your neighborhood but not your neighbors.

[DAVES]

I feel your pain. As someone that has rode HD, personally I don’t care for the bike. The vibration is fatiguing, feels like you’re in a paint shaker. I prefer to ride what is referred to as a “gentleman’s bike,” a bike that is super smooth and quiet. The kind of bike you can ride for two hours and not be exhausted. I had a bike for several years, the last one Honda PC800. I don’t see a motorcycle in my future, I’ll stick with planes.

I don’t see your complaints going anywhere. The neighbor will not sell his bike or house. Several years ago, I had a neighbor with a constantly barking dog. I told him the barking was a bit much. He said, dogs bark – get over it. I feel you might get the same type response from your neighbor. And I’m not the type to get law enforcement involved, that just escalates the situation.

About 30 yrs ago I helped a co-worker move after his divorce. He went from a single-family house to a townhouse (shared walls). He put together his large drum kit against a shared wall. At midnight he decided to play his drums and he did at full effort. I told him to stop since he has just awakened the people on the other side of the wall along with the rest of the block. He said, “I don’t give a s..t.” Sometimes people suck.

As much as we don’t wish it true, I think it is – when it comes to the consideration of others, some people just don’t care.


Easy solution to a barking dog and owner who says tough. A silent dog whistle. Takes a while but you can train his dog to bark when he hears the whistle. You then blow the whistle a few times every week at like 2am.

Our previous home we had the neighbors from hell. When we sold the house, his wife the real problem left him. His kid was dennis the menace. I am not the kindly Mr. Wilson.

First impressions are important. When people move in and make a bad impression, it is tough to change your opinion of them and it keeps going down hill.

[DAVES]

You can pick your neighborhood but not your neighbors.

Actually you can pick your neighbors. Our previous home, we had the neighbors from hell move in. No the only reason we sold but of course we did not tell potential buyers about the neighbor. We bought new in the villages and we lucked out.

You can and I would, if you are buying a resale meet the neighbors, people tend to gossip.
You may learn about problems you don't see.

[Michael G.]

But then, shortly thereafter, I grew up.


One reason I wonder for a 55+ community when will growing up start. :pray:

[MDLNB]

This has to be the most misaligned thread yet, thanks for the entertainment guys!

It's amazing! I had to translate this

Loud pipes save lives = maybe sometimes they do, but if the the car is coming from your front side - they don't. That one is on vision

looking for attention = this person knows nothing about motorcycles, please go back to your solitaire game

Cares less about others = this has nothing to do with that, last I checked this is America and everyone has rights? Well part of that happens to be this result - DEAL WITH IT!

Why louder pipes? = it's a result of performance improvements, typically called stages. Opening up the air flow gives better performance for the bike. Stock systems and setup will actually shorten the life of the engine, not make it better - thank the EPA for that one.

Biker vs Rider = has to do with wind and attitude. Biker will ride in the elements, keep that bike running, and lives by a code. A Rider, either just got into it "just because" usually knows nothing about anything, leans on the dealer and typically makes bad choices, and usually found on Facebook asking newbie questions. Also these are usually the people causing the problems on a group ride.

Lastly, my favorite - Grumpy. This is the guy that has NOTHING better to do than whin, b*tch & moan about anything in life that isn't his way or viewpoint. Typically doesn't get any (xxx) from the wife. This character can be found in classics like Grumpy Old Men, Last Vegas, etc. A real thrill to be around sort of makes you wonder why you aren't hanging out with the dead it would be more fun.

Again thanks for the entertainment, just love these ridiculous threads. (and I add accordingly)


Totally agree with your entire post.
I have never heard so many elitist and entitled whiners in my life. But, I live in a place where there would be gravestones in every yard if there was not a deed restrictions against it.
I have had motorcycles most of my life, even overseas and still enjoy to ride when I can. I have a very loud exhaust on this bike, that I purchased that way second hand. I also have a carbureted intake, not fuel injected. When I take my bike out for a spin, I am mindful of my neighbors but I have a few (mostly women) that gesture for me to crank it up so they can hear it roar. I do not ride before dawn so if my engine noise bothers someone during daylight hours for two minutes, "sorry Charley." Perhaps my pipes will wake the dead. That's a good thing around here, considering some act like they have already passed.
Never been to a car show at the square? Ever hear them start their cars? Yes, they are loud and they are not compensating for anything....just enjoying the sound of power. Something that you won't be able to hear much longer, with electric power taking over. Enjoy it while you can.
If this person is not revving his bike before dawn, you have no legitimate complaint. But, I am sure that those that are irritated by loud motorcycles are the same that complain about lawn mowers. So, their complaints are pretty easy to shrug off.

Anyone that has never driven a bike or even road tandem on one, should try it before they can't. You are missing a great adventure and a great exhilaration feeling. No matter how old you get, the ride will always be one of life's greatest feelings. But, if you wish a funeral quiet neighborhood, and are just waiting for the grim reaper to come and collect your dried up body, then yes...just come by and mention that it bothers you to hear someone else still enjoying life. Personally, if I can accommodate you regarding noise, I will. If you tell me that noise bothers you in the daylight, I might remind you that some of us wish to enjoy our daylight hours while we still can.

If you come by my house, rev that hog up so I can step outside and trade bike trips.
As for compensating....:1rotfl:,,, never had any complaints in that area.

As for being childish...:1rotfl:,,, maybe, but better childish than the walking dead..
As for being inconsiderate...:ohdear:,,,personally, I try not to be inconsiderate of my neighbors but I don't complain about their lawnmowers, dogs barking, etc. Those noises are reminders that I am still alive. Thank you for your noise. There is nothing in my day to day lifestyle that cannot be disturbed by a little noise. To me, boring is bad.

[skippy05]

Put the place up for sale and and "cash-in" on the problem.

[Shbullet]

Totally agree with your entire post.
I have never heard so many elitist and entitled whiners in my life. But, I live in a place where there would be gravestones in every yard if there was not a deed restrictions against it.
I have had motorcycles most of my life, even overseas and still enjoy to ride when I can. I have a very loud exhaust on this bike, that I purchased that way second hand. I also have a carbureted intake, not fuel injected. When I take my bike out for a spin, I am mindful of my neighbors but I have a few (mostly women) that gesture for me to crank it up so they can hear it roar. I do not ride before dawn so if my engine noise bothers someone during daylight hours for two minutes, "sorry Charley." Perhaps my pipes will wake the dead. That's a good thing around here, considering some act like they have already passed.
Never been to a car show at the square? Ever hear them start their cars? Yes, they are loud and they are not compensating for anything....just enjoying the sound of power. Something that you won't be able to hear much longer, with electric power taking over. Enjoy it while you can.
If this person is not revving his bike before dawn, you have no legitimate complaint. But, I am sure that those that are irritated by loud motorcycles are the same that complain about lawn mowers. So, their complaints are pretty easy to shrug off.

Anyone that has never driven a bike or even road tandem on one, should try it before they can't. You are missing a great adventure and a great exhilaration feeling. No matter how old you get, the ride will always be one of life's greatest feelings. But, if you wish a funeral quiet neighborhood, and are just waiting for the grim reaper to come and collect your dried up body, then yes...just come by and mention that it bothers you to hear someone else still enjoying life. Personally, if I can accommodate you regarding noise, I will. If you tell me that noise bothers you in the daylight, I might remind you that some of us wish to enjoy our daylight hours while we still can.

If you come by my house, rev that hog up so I can step outside and trade bike trips.
As for compensating....:1rotfl:,,, never had any complaints in that area.

As for being childish...:1rotfl:,,, maybe, but better childish than the walking dead..
As for being inconsiderate...:ohdear:,,,personally, I try not to be inconsiderate of my neighbors but I don't complain about their lawnmowers, dogs barking, etc. Those noises are reminders that I am still alive. Thank you for your noise. There is nothing in my day to day lifestyle that cannot be disturbed by a little noise. To me, boring is bad.


I just love this summary of what a joy it is to still be alive and alert . I have been riding harleys my entire life and enjoy the sound of one passing my house. I personally have owned a HD Utra Classic for years but just recently decided to sell it. I then bought one of my dream bikes a 1995 HD Custom in mint condition, And yes it has straight pipes without baffles, a rough Cam and sounds just like a HD should. I ride solo and with my club the Vietnam Vets M/C. I leave it in WI while Im in Fl for 8 months out of the year. I dont bring it here because as much as I like my neighbors they are not HD people at all and would prob call me a nuisanse. I choose to let it be stored in my garage at home in Wi but there is no more exciting time for me than when I get home and start it up.. and yes I let it idle until its ready for me to rev it and take off on an awesome ride.... Im 69 and absolutly have not had enough of loud pipes..and definitly not because of any of the stupid reasons mentioned in this thread

[Velvet]

I just love this summary of what a joy it is to still be alive and alert . I have been riding harleys my entire life and enjoy the sound of one passing my house. I personally have owned a HD Utra Classic for years but just recently decided to sell it. I then bought one of my dream bikes a 1995 HD Custom in mint condition, And yes it has straight pipes without baffles, a rough Cam and sounds just like a HD should. I ride solo and with my club the Vietnam Vets M/C. I leave it in WI while Im in Fl for 8 months out of the year. I dont bring it here because as much as I like my neighbors they are not HD people at all and would prob call me a nuisanse. I choose to let it be stored in my garage at home in Wi but there is no more exciting time for me than when I get home and start it up.. and yes I let it idle until its ready for me to rev it and take off on an awesome ride.... Im 69 and absolutly have not had enough of loud pipes..and definitly not because of any of the stupid reasons mentioned in this thread

Completely agree. Why does a person want to live where they are not wanted in the first place? They should be among their own where they will be appreciated.

However, hubby and I love bikes, we have several and we like our neighbors and have no problem not bothering them. And we even go above and beyond for them so if we slip up, they’ll cut us some slack. Most riders are people persons.

[Shbullet]

Completely agree. Why does a person want to live where they are not wanted in the first place? They should be among their own where they will be appreciated.

However, hubby and I love bikes, we have several and we like our neighbors and have no problem not bothering them. And we even go above and beyond for them so if we slip up, they’ll cut us some slack. Most riders are people persons.

Good for you and Hubby. My wife also owns a HD Street Bob with bored out pipes. Together, going down the road, we have more thumbs up than some posters can count! Gotta love it....

[Velvet]

This is sort of unrelated, but why I so appreciate my neighbors, for example; I don’t know much about Floridian roofs, my neighbor told me mine looked bad. I looked into it and roofers wanted close to 20 grand for a similar roof. Neighbor said to call my insurance company first, have them check it out. They did, they also said I need a new roof. They will pay for it except the deductible. So my neighbor saved me $19,000.00. This is only one incident. People who are inconsiderate don’t know what they are missing.

[Retiring]

I luv the PC 800! Took an 8,000 mile trip on my with no issues whatsoever!

It was truly the perfect bike. Enough power, smooth, quiet, clean, perfectly balanced. My old PC800 is sitting in some Honda club museum on the west coast. I had the last one built. Sold it with 885 miles. It was VERY hard to sell but offered a lot more than I paid for it new, and I paid retail plus. I didn’t think I would get another opportunity like that so I sold. Still miss the bike.

[John Mayes]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.

So, many have asked but you haven’t answered. Does the guy let the bike sit in the driveway idling for an extended period or does he blip the throttle excessively when he’s leaving or coming home? Could you elaborate a bit so as to better understand the annoyance?

[MDLNB]

It was truly the perfect bike. Enough power, smooth, quiet, clean, perfectly balanced. My old PC800 is sitting in some Honda club museum on the west coast. I had the last one built. Sold it with 885 miles. It was VERY hard to sell but offered a lot more than I paid for it new, and I paid retail plus. I didn’t think I would get another opportunity like that so I sold. Still miss the bike.
Don't they call that the "Baby Goldwing?" Nice bike, for sure. My first bike was a Honda 360CD. Peppy little bike.

[Bafiii]

Totally agree with your entire post.
I have never heard so many elitist and entitled whiners in my life. But, I live in a place where there would be gravestones in every yard if there was not a deed restrictions against it.
I have had motorcycles most of my life, even overseas and still enjoy to ride when I can. I have a very loud exhaust on this bike, that I purchased that way second hand. I also have a carbureted intake, not fuel injected. When I take my bike out for a spin, I am mindful of my neighbors but I have a few (mostly women) that gesture for me to crank it up so they can hear it roar. I do not ride before dawn so if my engine noise bothers someone during daylight hours for two minutes, "sorry Charley." Perhaps my pipes will wake the dead. That's a good thing around here, considering some act like they have already passed.
Never been to a car show at the square? Ever hear them start their cars? Yes, they are loud and they are not compensating for anything....just enjoying the sound of power. Something that you won't be able to hear much longer, with electric power taking over. Enjoy it while you can.
If this person is not revving his bike before dawn, you have no legitimate complaint. But, I am sure that those that are irritated by loud motorcycles are the same that complain about lawn mowers. So, their complaints are pretty easy to shrug off.

Anyone that has never driven a bike or even road tandem on one, should try it before they can't. You are missing a great adventure and a great exhilaration feeling. No matter how old you get, the ride will always be one of life's greatest feelings. But, if you wish a funeral quiet neighborhood, and are just waiting for the grim reaper to come and collect your dried up body, then yes...just come by and mention that it bothers you to hear someone else still enjoying life. Personally, if I can accommodate you regarding noise, I will. If you tell me that noise bothers you in the daylight, I might remind you that some of us wish to enjoy our daylight hours while we still can.

If you come by my house, rev that hog up so I can step outside and trade bike trips.
As for compensating....:1rotfl:,,, never had any complaints in that area.

As for being childish...:1rotfl:,,, maybe, but better childish than the walking dead..
As for being inconsiderate...:ohdear:,,,personally, I try not to be inconsiderate of my neighbors but I don't complain about their lawnmowers, dogs barking, etc. Those noises are reminders that I am still alive. Thank you for your noise. There is nothing in my day to day lifestyle that cannot be disturbed by a little noise. To me, boring is bad.



Thank you for a very proper response. As a "newbie" with a Harley, I am also very careful as I come and go within the neighborhood.

[Bafiii]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.


As a "newbie" to my neighborhood with a Harley, I could be a turd. I would like to think I am not your turd as I don't believe I am inconsiderate at all.
I don't fire my bike up at all hours of the day or night and rev the engine or let it sit and idle in the driveway. When leaving, I am ready to go within a minute or 2 from ignition. As I drive thru my neighborhood I am in 3rd or even 4th gear to keep the engine revs down as well as the noise. I am gone and out of the neighborhood in just a few minutes and onto enjoying some sunshine and fresh air.
As I drive away I pass by a multitude of lawn services with mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers, contractors with compressors and barking dogs that make more noise then my bike ever has.
So I guess it is a matter of which side of the fence or grass you are on. I prefer to be on the up side of the grass and enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of the outdoors. And this means living with all the noises associated with the lawn services, contractors and the barking dogs as well as motorcycles.

[Catalina36]

moves in across the street with his Harley hog and no mufflers. I truly despise those who have zero consideration for others.

And NO I'm not jealous of these pretend cowboys of the road. Any reasonable person knows that anything that creates undue noise to satisfy someones ego is a person who could care less about others.

You claim the loud mufflers are a safety issue? Nah...jest get a bloody louder horn!!!

Yeh. Inconsiderate people **** me off.

New neighbor riding a Harley with no mufflers? Doesn't belong in a 55 and older community!! He or She knows their Harley is loud and are totally inconsiderate to their neighbors. They just don't give a dam. It's really a shame people move to the Villages for serenity. There should be a neighborhood ordinance against riding motorcycles with loud or no mufflers.

[vintageogauge]

New neighbor riding a Harley with no mufflers? Doesn't belong in a 55 and older community!! He or She knows their Harley is loud and are totally inconsiderate to their neighbors. They just don't give a dam. It's really a shame people move to the Villages for serenity. There should be a neighborhood ordinance against riding motorcycles with loud or no mufflers.

There is an ordinance covering not only motorcycles but trucks and cars as well as power lawn equipment and barking dogs and loud music but who is going to police all these ordinances. There are a lot more loud diesel trucks in TV than there are motorcycles and quite a few landscapers running equipment with no mufflers. You just learn to live with it while you're still living.

[MDLNB]

New neighbor riding a Harley with no mufflers? Doesn't belong in a 55 and older community!! He or She knows their Harley is loud and are totally inconsiderate to their neighbors. They just don't give a dam. It's really a shame people move to the Villages for serenity. There should be a neighborhood ordinance against riding motorcycles with loud or no mufflers.


Perhaps, instead of oldie rock music piped into the square, they should play funeral music for those that seem so intent on needing "serenity"......:1rotfl:
I get my "serenity" cruising down the road with the wind blowing in my face and sunshine on my back.........

[stevecmo]

Last post on this thread.

The turds have spoken.

[CFrance]

Perhaps, instead of oldie rock music piped into the square, they should play funeral music for those that seem so intent on needing "serenity"......:1rotfl:
I get my "serenity" cruising down the road with the wind blowing in my face and sunshine on my back.........
We sailors love that point at which the engine is turned off.

[fdpaq0580]

Perhaps, instead of oldie rock music piped into the square, they should play funeral music for those that seem so intent on needing "serenity"......:1rotfl:
I get my "serenity" cruising down the road with the wind blowing in my face and sunshine on my back.........

"Get your motor running. Head out on the highway". Just try to be civil about it. One day, God forbid, it could be you, trying to get rest to heal or hear your grandchild say "grandpa" for the first time when someone unthinkingly, uncaring, roars past shattering the quiet and steals the moment forever. Be the bigger and better person. Make friends of your neighbors and they will cut you a lot of slack.

[MDLNB]

"Get your motor running. Head out on the highway". Just try to be civil about it. One day, God forbid, it could be you, trying to get rest to heal or hear your grandchild say "grandpa" for the first time when someone unthinkingly, uncaring, roars past shattering the quiet and steals the moment forever. Be the bigger and better person. Make friends of your neighbors and they will cut you a lot of slack.


It's not being inconsiderate to start up your bike in the DAYTIME and gone in a two minutes or less. If that is a bother, then........sorry. I am not going to quit living just because someone doesn't like being woke up from a coma. :boom:
If I have a neighbor that is really ill or having trouble to the point where he/she has to sleep in the daytime, then I will do my best not to disturb them. I don't complain about a lawn service making 15 minutes of noise, just about every day of the week, and I don't complain about my neighbors dog that finds my yard a better toilet than theirs, so I guess we all have to live with tough times...:icon_wink:

[brianherlihy]

i would rather her a bick . then have my nabor down the street call the cops on me for telling him to have his dog poop and p on his place the cops came and what a wast of time

[fdpaq0580]

It's not being inconsiderate to start up your bike in the DAYTIME and gone in a two minutes or less. If that is a bother, then........sorry. I am not going to quit living just because someone doesn't like being woke up from a coma. :boom:
If I have a neighbor that is really ill or having trouble to the point where he/she has to sleep in the daytime, then I will do my best not to disturb them. I don't complain about a lawn service making 15 minutes of noise, just about every day of the week, and I don't complain about my neighbors dog that finds my yard a better toilet than theirs, so I guess we all have to live with tough times...:icon_wink:

Begging your pardon, but I don't recall suggesting anyone "quit living". I merely suggested being civil and getting to know your neighbors. A little mutual understanding and consideration so everyone can get along. Then we can all enjoy our homes and community. I don't see that as being too much to ask.

[Michael G.]

This subject has no correct solution.

It's like abortion, some agree with it and some don't.

A little information for you young folk, there was a time when tickets were issued for
any altering any exhaust system and any motorize vehicle.

Hmmm I wonder Why that was?

[MDLNB]

This subject has no correct solution.

It's like abortion, some agree with it and some don't.

A little information for you young folk, there was a time when tickets were issued for
any altering any exhaust system and any motorize vehicle.

Hmmm I wonder Why that was?


Because busybodies complained too much about little things and now common sense says that there is no reason to expect graveyard quiet in a thriving neighborhood during the daylight hours. :boom:

[fdpaq0580]

Because busybodies complained too much about little things and now common sense says that there is no reason to expect graveyard quiet in a thriving neighborhood during the daylight hours. :boom:

I honestly don't understand the meaning or significance of the "BOOM". Please explain.

[JMintzer]

I honestly don't understand the meaning or significance of the "BOOM". Please explain.

I think it's like a "drop the mic" moment...