Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2004460)

The loudest:
A new Harley cycle that just left the dealership

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2004040)

Yes, but hubby tells me Harley is working on an electric bike. I like them very quiet. The fun in riding for me is in the actual skill of riding. Our BMW LT is quieter than many gas golf carts.

The lawn people drive me nuts! But I keep repeating to myself, they are making noise for a good reason.

Originally Posted by tsmall22204 (Post 2004122)

The leadership of the state of Florida and the leadership of The Villages is lacking. When the bottom line defines the law of the land we are in trouble.

Originally Posted by La lamy (Post 2004137)

I'm surprised no one has mentioned incessant barking as noise pollution. I love dogs and all pets, but owners who let their dogs bark are extremely irresponsible in my book. Where I am right now, I can't go in my yard without the neighbour's dog barking at me like he wants to kill me. The poor dog obviously has emotional issues as he paces and barks non stop, even when there's no one around. I hear him even with the windows closed and the TV on. I personally would muzzle him when outside, or try other devices to train it to not be a nuisance, but some people simply don't give a s..t about other people's quality of life.
:ohdear: :ohdear: :ohdear:

Originally Posted by Road-Runner (Post 2004350)

Actually, there is a school of thought that Loud Pipes Save Lives for motorcycle riders. (Nearly) silent bikes can be deadly as drivers DO NOT check their mirrors when changing lanes, etc. and more than once I revved my bike when I saw a driver getting 'twitchy' as some do right before changing lanes. I don't have a bike anymore, but when I did it wasn't blaring but it wasn't quiet either. Also, cars changing to use daytime running lights made it less safe for motorcycles which use to stand out more when they were the only ones that ran their headlights at all times.

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 2004422)

You are incorrect about Deed restrictions not having authority over an inherited home.

The subject...noise pollution is interesting to me. I have an inherited hearing loss. Some people have something called "hyperacusis" where sounds that do not bother other people, bother them.

In an area with a lot of new construction there will be a lot of annoying sounds that will very quickly disappear as that area is finished with construction.

Patience. Grasshopper.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2004591)

The lawn people could be riding quiet electric lawnmowers if that were the regulation.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2004595)

That loud mufflers save motorcyclist's lives worked only before - everyone now drives around with the A/C on and the windows up.

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2003886)

Do you notice how loud and obnoxious trucks, cars, motorcycles are on the TV streets?

Some days I can't carry on a conversions with friends while my windows rattle from the exhaust noise. :mad:

Those are modified/broken exhaust systems on those vehicles and should be against the law.

Most retirement community's are 55 yrs.+, wouldn't you think at that age, they would have it out of their system?

We have air pollution, water pollution, and now noise pollution.

Your Thoughts Please

Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 2004738)

Nope, I do not notice that much noise. Perhaps you are too near a main road and should move. I have also heard folks complain about the Pickleball noise. Seems like a lot of things bother the seniors here in the Villages. When you are past the half way point in your life, maybe it's better to set important priorities in one's lifestyle.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2004745)

Seems we have a significant # of people who aren't happy unless they're miserable...

Originally Posted by Ken D. (Post 2004295)

Do what I did, offered to buy my neighbor a "bark collar" for their dog. They did not accept it, but the problem went away.

Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2004372)

................and sometimes, 'live' close captioning is more entertaining than the program you are watching!

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2004345)

Yes, some people do this to motorcycles too. Invariable they are people who have low self-esteem and the noise is a desperate cry for attention.

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com (Post 2004766)

This quote you left on my post

Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 2004770)

And you know this, how?
Did you ever consider that some like the sound of POWER that comes from loud combustible powered machines?

Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 2004738)

Nope, I do not notice that much noise. Perhaps you are too near a main road and should move. I have also heard folks complain about the Pickleball noise. Seems like a lot of things bother the seniors here in the Villages. When you are past the half way point in your life, maybe it's better to set important priorities in one's lifestyle.

Originally Posted by Djean1981 (Post 2004756)

There are devices that you can put in your yard near your fence that will send an unpleasant tone when barking occurs. Some look like bird houses.
Amazon.com

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com (Post 2004791)

Sorry I’ve been using cc for many years I don’t see what you have seen

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2004563)

Dealers don’t pull the baffles.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2004467)

Yes I heard that saying too but it is not true. I was riding a Kawasaki 6R and if you ride this sport bike you know it revs high and you can hear it 6 blocks away. When the red light changed I held back for a second in the right hand lane, I had the feeling the car on my left may make a right turn from the wrong lane. He didn’t, he started up and was more than half way through the intersection, I decided he was going straight through and throttled up (bike makes ‘wake the dead’ high pitch sound) but as I got half way into the intersection, the driver suddenly made a wide turn, right into me. I considered it my fault. Every time I would have jumped out my bike is way faster than the car and for some reason I didn’t this time. Of course he said, “I didn’t see you.” (White and Kawasaki green bike on a perfect afternoon?) never mentioned HEARING me at all.

Originally Posted by Road-Runner (Post 2004909)

I never meant to imply that it worked in all cases, just one more way for a motorcycle to get noticed by otherwise distracted drivers (the majority).

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2004745)

Seems we have a significant # of people who aren't happy unless they're miserable...