[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

It seems like the only thing old people can do is complain. This forum needs to change it's name, Whine of The Villages.

If that is what you think, then perhaps you're not paying attention. Like when a dog barks or a baby cries there is a reason. Rather then just ignoring it, it might require a serious look to get to the root. Jmho. 🤔🤔🤔

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Deden

The saying goes, LOUD PIPES SAY LIVES!!!

? Never heard that one.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

Absolutely agree...
If it’s not uniform or to their liking....or, they don’t agree with a competing position on a topic...they pick up their ball and run home. Even the developer figured it out by welcoming families, schools and commercial spaces (Middleton/ Eastport etc). Forget the forum changing.....the ground game is about to change around here. IMO, a good thing. I applaud the developer on this ‘cultural shift’!

It isn't just "old people". It is everyone with that "my way or the hiway" attitude.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Deden

The saying goes, LOUD PIPES SAY LIVES!!!

Keep repeating it over & over & over again.

When you get to the 100,000th time you said, it still won't be any truer than the first time.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Keep repeating it over & over & over again.

When you get to the 100,000th time you said, it still won't be any truer than the first time.

[marcesium]

They are lacking in size and need to show off

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Deden

The saying goes, LOUD PIPES SAY LIVES!!!

From an ATL motorcycle attorney.....




What Do Studies Say About The “Loud Pipes Save Lives” Motto?

I found a study that studied this phrase and whether the loudness of the pipes, and exhaust pipes of the bike, lead and correlate to fewer motorcycle wreck events.

They found no, it is an absolute myth, and the reason is interesting. The main reason why it’s a myth is because most motorcycle wrecks do not occur where a motorist is striking the biker from the rear.

This is because head-on collisions minimize the effect of the loudness of your exhaust pipes, for obvious scientific reasons: your exhaust pipes are pointed behind you.

The noise is going backward, not to the sides or the front, so it’s less likely that the motorists that are going to potentially wreck with you aren’t going to hear you coming.

The second reason this is a myth is that most motorists have their windows up. They’re not driving convertibles, they typically have at least the radio on, they are talking with someone in the vehicle, they’re on the phone, etc. They’re distracted, and they’re not likely to hear the noise from your motorcycle.

* Apologies in advance if this has already been brought up

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

From an ATL motorcycle attorney.....

* Apologies in advance if this has already been brought up

I posted the Top 3 Links on Google, related to actual tests. There's no question, the saying is complete and utter BS, but of course, the proponents don't want to read facts.

I'm lucky enough, to live in the center of Laconia Bike Week, which begins 5 days from now. Before the week is over, we'll have 3 deaths, at least 6 serious injuries, and be bombarded 24 hours a day, by noise and squealing tires.

Laconia Bike Week is dying an increasingly faster death. In 2004, we attendance was estimated at 375,000. Last year's "100th Anniversary", drew less than 100,000 visitors. It was just a blip on the radar screen. Hotels had rooms available and restaurants weren't crowded.

The Poser Bikers have worn out their welcome most everywhere. The "Loud Pipes Saves Lives" slogan is one of the major reasons.

We're also home to one of the largest chapters of the Hell's Angels, who happen to own much of the land around Weirs Beach.

I'm sure sure what most of those guys do in their "spare time", but when they're riding, most of them are riding RoadGlides with full face helmets and quiet exhausts ... and laughing at all the wannabes that show up and buy "I support 81" T-Shirts for $30.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I posted the Top 3 Links on Google, related to actual tests. There's no question, the saying is complete and utter BS, but of course, the proponents don't want to read facts.

I'm lucky enough, to live in the center of Laconia Bike Week, which begins 5 days from now. Before the week is over, we'll have 3 deaths, at least 6 serious injuries, and be bombarded 24 hours a day, by noise and squealing tires.

Laconia Bike Week is dying an increasingly faster death. In 2004, we attendance was estimated at 375,000. Last year's "100th Anniversary", drew less than 100,000 visitors. It was just a blip on the radar screen. Hotels had rooms available and restaurants weren't crowded.

The Poser Bikers have worn out their welcome most everywhere. The "Loud Pipes Saves Lives" slogan is one of the major reasons.

We're also home to one of the largest chapters of the Hell's Angels, who happen to own much of the land around Weirs Beach.

I'm sure sure what most of those guys do in their "spare time", but when they're riding, most of them are riding RoadGlides with full face helmets and quiet exhausts ... and laughing at all the wannabes that show up and buy "I support 81" T-Shirts for $30.

They also messed up Laconia when it was dropped from 2 weeks to 1 week in duration. Agree...the week is a shell of its former identity. Don’t even get me started with Myrtle Beach missteps on their bike weeks!

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by marcesium

They are lacking in size and need to show off

nice second post

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

They also messed up Laconia when it was dropped from 2 weeks to 1 week in duration. Agree...the week is a shell of its former identity. Don’t even get me started with Myrtle Beach missteps on their bike weeks!

Charlie St. Clair who's been Executive Director of Laconia Bike Week for 20+ years has taken Laconia Motorcycle Week from 400,000 Vistors to 100,000 ... this year will probably be announced at 75,000 and really be closer to 50,000.

I was VP of the local/Host HOG Chapter for a bit and had to deal with Charlie (who was also a state rep. Of course, in NH, state reps don't get paid and you always get what you pay for.)

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Charlie St. Clair who's been Executive Director of Laconia Bike Week for 20+ years, is a buffoon.

I was VP of the local/Host HOG Chapter for a bit and dealing with Charlie was like talking to a 17 year old.

So that experience must’ve come in handy navigating on this forum! *

*sarcasm

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

So that experience must’ve come in handy navigating on this forum! *

*sarcasm

The entire Villages in general.

[Deden]

Talk about a Jerk!!!

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Deden

Talk about a Jerk!!!

Which jerk? Do you have a preference? Or, will any jerk do? 😶