Is motorcycling allowed?

[BSG]

check the bike rack

 

 

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/high-aboves-slimmer-hip-pack-smartwools-new-kit-giant-loops-plb-holder-and-my-2x2-moto-rack-across-the-pond-beaver.html

Quite a few years back there was a guy who did the mini Attakwas MTB race who arrived at the start with his MTB attached to his motorcycle in almost the same way.

[lyslexic]

Do any of you guys have issue with neighbors complaining about your bike noise?

 

have dislocated my shoulder so started the bike up yesterday and let her idel for about 5mins. (first time the bike has been started in 2 weeks) an hour later i got a call from the guard that people are complaining about the bike noise. 

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Do any of you guys have issue with neighbors complaining about your bike noise?

 

have dislocated my shoulder so started the bike up yesterday and let her idel for about 5mins. (first time the bike has been started in 2 weeks) an hour later i got a call from the guard that people are complaining about the bike noise. 

 

Suppose it depends on how noisy the bike is.......

[Andymann]

Do any of you guys have issue with neighbors complaining about your bike noise?

 

have dislocated my shoulder so started the bike up yesterday and let her idel for about 5mins. (first time the bike has been started in 2 weeks) an hour later i got a call from the guard that people are complaining about the bike noise. 

 

Tell them they are lucky they don't have me for a neighbour.  And then play them this.

 

 

That will be the end of any discussion.

[WaynejG]

Tell them they are lucky they don't have me for a neighbour. And then play them this.

 

https://youtu.be/vjGx-FtJ5B8

 

That will be the end of any discussion.

That bike sounds pretty mean.

[Andymann]

That bike sounds pretty mean.

 

One of the old race bikes we had.  Rebuilt it and stuck a fake headlight and taillight on.

 

We take it out once a year to Clarens where the Cops generally turn a blind eye.

[lyslexic]

Suppose it depends on how noisy the bike is.......

 

 

pretty loud, something like 103db i'm guessing. 

 

there was no rev bombing going on. Just start and left it for 5mins. 

[lyslexic]

Tell them they are lucky they don't have me for a neighbour.  And then play them this.

 

 

That will be the end of any discussion.

 

 

Looks beautiful and sounds beautiful. 

[Spokey]

pretty loud, something like 103db i'm guessing. 

 

there was no rev bombing going on. Just start and left it for 5mins.

 

They will get over it!

 

Years ago I lived in a complex in Midrand. Kids were little and I would take them to the gate and back on the bike. Body corp then issued a notice that bikes and vehicles with noisy exhausts must just enter and exit via the gate and not ride around the complex.......so to appease the cockwombles I did that precisely, out the gate, turn around and back in.... Honestly I tried hard not make a racket. Realized complex living is not for me.

Now, years later I do try to keep the noise down in the village, Big Zed with the Yoshi pipe will almost awaken the dead when wound up!

 

Honestly, 5 mins at idle, not excessive in my opinion!

[Spokey]

Tell them they are lucky they don't have me for a neighbour.  And then play them this.

 

https://youtu.be/vjGx-FtJ5B8

 

That will be the end of any discussion.

This is Wicked!!

[Spokey]

 

Been reading a lot about this fellow and following on social media. Allen Millyard from the UK. This Zed is his latest creation. He builds these magnificent machines largely by hand, cutting crank cases with a hacksaw!

Several of his finest motorcycles now reside in the Barber Museum in the US.

 

Well worth a look in.

[intern]

Allen Millyard is a freakin backyard genius.

 

In other news related to moto noise, I have taken to doing enduro riding around my (rented) house with my 7 year old. He hits the Suzuki JR50, while I smash it on his JR80 (he's a bit nervous to use the clutch on such a tight course, he's worried he'll crash into his mom's M3). Yesterday we built a ramp together onto a wooden box, 5 inch plank up, and a 60cm drop off on the other side. He hasn't hit that yet, but I did a couple times...he wheelies the 50 all over the show though. When he gets home from school, the first thing I hear is 'hey Dad, let's ride motobikes that are too small for us'. Who could resist that

Haven't had neighbours complain about the 2 stroke noise yet...despite some spirited revving, the lil 80 wheelies nice and you can do pretty mean powerslides too

[Andymann]

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Been reading a lot about this fellow and following on social media. Allen Millyard from the UK. This Zed is his latest creation. He builds these magnificent machines largely by hand, cutting crank cases with a hacksaw!

Several of his finest motorcycles now reside in the Barber Museum in the US.

 

Well worth a look in.

 

Ya I love the way he casually cuts a camshaft in half with his angle grinder while holding it with his foot.

 

And I doubt his trusty gas barbeque has ever seen anything other than engine parts being prepped for welding.

[mazambaan]

Ya I love the way he casually cuts a camshaft in half with his angle grinder while holding it with his foot.

 

And I doubt his trusty gas barbeque has ever seen anything other than engine parts being prepped for welding.

 

Then you've seen the bicycle connection - downhill bike that he built and currently a rear shock. His son is in the bicycle business I gather. Amazing guy; I would like to know his background.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Then you've seen the bicycle connection - downhill bike that he built and currently a rear shock. His son is in the bicycle business I gather. Amazing guy; I would like to know his background.

 

The gearbox on his downhill bikes and the way he is able to get the chain within the single-sided swingarm is amazing.

Surprised it has not been bought by a big name brand like Shimano to replicate!!

[Kranswurm]

They will get over it!

 

Years ago I lived in a complex in Midrand. Kids were little and I would take them to the gate and back on the bike. Body corp then issued a notice that bikes and vehicles with noisy exhausts must just enter and exit via the gate and not ride around the complex.......so to appease the cockwombles I did that precisely, out the gate, turn around and back in.... Honestly I tried hard not make a racket. Realized complex living is not for me.

Now, years later I do try to keep the noise down in the village, Big Zed with the Yoshi pipe will almost awaken the dead when wound up!

 

Honestly, 5 mins at idle, not excessive in my opinion!

I like the look of your village.Would not mind moving there.Some nice properties