On the way home from work on Friday, I was coming through town and on the traffic loop, as I rounded the corner, there were state and local police all over.... I, of course, was in a heavy lean and ready to punch it at the apex.... the first cop points at me so I hit both brakes and stand the bike up and almost stop. He tells me to pull into the parking lot ahead... Uh OH! I am thinking.... It is a VERY sharp corner and even in the lean, it wasn't THAT fast!
So, I pull into the lot and am greeted by a very friendly state trooper. He tells me "Nice bike!! .........and nice helmet!" I say "Thanks!" and ask why I've been told to pull into the lot and he says "We're testing for the NH noise ordinance."
So, my arse puckers.... Two Brothers can on the bike.... I'm toast... here comes my ticket! and there goes the exhaust! But, I DO have the P4 tip installed.... I've never had it "officially" tested with this tip installed...
I pull into his parking area. It was downhill to get to him so I had simply pulled in the clutch and coasted down with the bike off. I pull up and he smiles and says "Man! That is ONE QUIET BIKE!" I laugh and put the front tire at the proper cone. He tells me to start it and when he says to rev, go to 3500 RPM and hold then yell to him that it is ready.
I slowly rev it up and hit 3500 and yell back "Test now!" So, he takes his reading and after several seconds, tells me to back off. I release the throttle and he says, "Head over to that table." There is a local cop there with all sorts of paperwork and items in front of him.
I ride over, dismount and pull out my wallet to get my registration and license. He starts talking on the radio in police codes.... I haven't a clue. He tells me that he's sorry to put me through this but locals have complained of motorcycle noise and they have to check. The state trooper comes over and the local LEO asks what my test was. State says "94" and I let out the longest sigh and FINALLY smile. The law in NH is 106 db.... PASSED!
Local LEO still has to fill out a card that states all my information and that I've passed. He again apologizes and says "Well, at least we know you're not the cause of any complaints." He thanks me for my understanding and patience and tells me to have a safe ride.
So, 2009 FZ1 with the Two Bros can and a P4 tip is officially tested to 94 db my the NH state police. Now, I can go get the bike inspected without worry! And, no more worries about driving anywhere in the state. NICE!!! :rockon: :thumbup:
So, I pull into the lot and am greeted by a very friendly state trooper. He tells me "Nice bike!! .........and nice helmet!" I say "Thanks!" and ask why I've been told to pull into the lot and he says "We're testing for the NH noise ordinance."
So, my arse puckers.... Two Brothers can on the bike.... I'm toast... here comes my ticket! and there goes the exhaust! But, I DO have the P4 tip installed.... I've never had it "officially" tested with this tip installed...
I pull into his parking area. It was downhill to get to him so I had simply pulled in the clutch and coasted down with the bike off. I pull up and he smiles and says "Man! That is ONE QUIET BIKE!" I laugh and put the front tire at the proper cone. He tells me to start it and when he says to rev, go to 3500 RPM and hold then yell to him that it is ready.
I slowly rev it up and hit 3500 and yell back "Test now!" So, he takes his reading and after several seconds, tells me to back off. I release the throttle and he says, "Head over to that table." There is a local cop there with all sorts of paperwork and items in front of him.
I ride over, dismount and pull out my wallet to get my registration and license. He starts talking on the radio in police codes.... I haven't a clue. He tells me that he's sorry to put me through this but locals have complained of motorcycle noise and they have to check. The state trooper comes over and the local LEO asks what my test was. State says "94" and I let out the longest sigh and FINALLY smile. The law in NH is 106 db.... PASSED!
Local LEO still has to fill out a card that states all my information and that I've passed. He again apologizes and says "Well, at least we know you're not the cause of any complaints." He thanks me for my understanding and patience and tells me to have a safe ride.
So, 2009 FZ1 with the Two Bros can and a P4 tip is officially tested to 94 db my the NH state police. Now, I can go get the bike inspected without worry! And, no more worries about driving anywhere in the state. NICE!!! :rockon: :thumbup: