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

[Oneiric]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

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

[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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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 . .

Originally Posted by 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.......

[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?

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by Speedie

Great opportunity to reach out and find a new friend.

so simple it might just work!

[nick demis]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.