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    Baba-san
    The Unwoven
    @louisbosco
    Joined: 11 Oct 2018

    @louisbosco

    *random question for those in the uk: how does MOT work with motorcycles?

    mainly do they check exhausts? I'm wondering if many aftermarket exhausts are legally approve and if inspection is yearly, for those running non legal aftermarket, do people swap them out just for the inspection?*

    It all depends if you have a 'friendly' MOT Tester you can go to. Strictly speaking pipes need to be BS approved or stiffed for highway use to go through the MOT, and you certainly don't want the 'Not for highway use' stamp showing your aftermarket pipe if possible.

    I have a few 'noisy' bikes (old and new) and have no real problems with getting an MOT with my usual tester

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      goosehd
      Mod Squad
      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

      Around here in Ontario, the rule is stupid people win stupid prizes…You will be fine if you have aftermarket pipes (I do on the Harley) if you use common sense when riding, not rev your engine at every stop light, and try not to be a general hooligan around people.

      If you want to be an idiot and do any of those things, you’re guaranteed to be pulled over and your sound levels checked.

      The results are often not very favourable to the rider…

      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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        Dmart
        啓蒙家
        @louisbosco
        Joined: 24 Mar 2021

        @louisbosco it is. The bike was begging for more throttle. How quick I was at „loosing the license speed“. But keep in mind, I come from V twins, so basically every non chopper is stupidly fast for me, but this thing was just insane. And the handling through corners was amazing. I usually scrap my floorboards in every roundabout, with this thing you can surf on your knees.

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          goosehd
          Mod Squad
          @Dmart
          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

          @Dmart …so when are you picking it up to bring home? 🙂

          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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            Oilfieldtrash
            Raw and Unwashed
            @motojobobo
            Joined: 15 Aug 2020

            @motojobobo Thanks man… f@£kin shifts as well haha

            "In a society that has destroyed all adventure, the only adventure left is to destroy that society"

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              Oilfieldtrash
              Raw and Unwashed
              @goosehd
              Joined: 15 Aug 2020

              @goosehd haven’t met one Harley rider who doesn’t rev at the lights…. Ever

              "In a society that has destroyed all adventure, the only adventure left is to destroy that society"

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                Dmart
                啓蒙家
                @goosehd
                Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                @goosehd Haha. Well…never say never I guess. Just don’t know how to sell this to the lady 😂

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                  Jett129
                  見習いボス
                  @Oilfieldtrash
                  Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                  @Oilfieldtrash I rode Harley’s and I never ever did that,thought it was stupid.

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                    Oilfieldtrash
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    @Jett129
                    Joined: 15 Aug 2020

                    @Jett129 Not many of you boys around.. Never understood it myself.

                    "In a society that has destroyed all adventure, the only adventure left is to destroy that society"

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                      louisbosco
                      啓蒙家
                      @Baba-san
                      Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                      @Baba-san fair, I've never had to go for yearly inspections in australia, you could almost have whatever exhaust you want and without the rider doing something stupid and attracting attention, mostly you'll be fine.

                      however right here in Singapore, they have yearly inspections like MOT in the uk. and they do test the exhaust standards too. wondering if I should go for the non legal pipes and swap them out every inspection from my 3rd year of ownership onwards.. stupid euro5 standards makes it harder to find road legal exhausts.

                      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                      • Harvey Specter
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                        louisbosco
                        啓蒙家
                        @Dmart
                        Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                        @Dmart you should have a go on the v4s to compare them both!! with that said, even the v2 is pretty crazy for what it's worth. I never thought I needed tech or that power coming from a 2012 speed triple. but that first ride back from the dealership showed me how far motorcycle technology had advanced..

                        I mean, I bought mine without test riding it because they only had 2 new ones in their WH and didn't have a demo at that stage..
                        2months on, I'm so reluctant to get off every time I reach my destination..

                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                        • Harvey Specter
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                          Dmart
                          啓蒙家
                          @louisbosco
                          Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                          @louisbosco they told me stop by at their shop and test ride it. As much as I want to do it, I know I would lacking the discipline to not buy it 😂
                          It is however a completely different way of riding a motorcycle, you can’t compare it to a Harley. It would be a good mix up in the garage though.
                          BTW: I rode the Ducati scrambler nightshift as well. Fun, light and agile bike. Really enjoyed it too.

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                            injunjack
                            見習いボス
                            @Oilfieldtrash
                            Joined: 19 Feb 2010

                            @Oilfieldtrash said in Motorcycles:

                            @Jett129 Not many of you boys around.. Never understood it myself.

                            wannabee hipsters rev at lights. Real bikers don't.

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                              Oilfieldtrash
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              @injunjack
                              Joined: 15 Aug 2020

                              @injunjack Couldn't have said it better myself.

                              "In a society that has destroyed all adventure, the only adventure left is to destroy that society"

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                                motojobobo
                                啓蒙家
                                @louisbosco
                                Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                                @louisbosco said in Motorcycles:

                                …I never thought I needed tech or that power coming from a 2012 speed triple. but that first ride back from the dealership showed me how far motorcycle technology had advanced..

                                I don’t need to read this @louisbosco , please refrain.
                                I still believe my 2014 BMW R1200R is lightning quick and monster torquey!!! No spare change in pocket for m’cycles left after our IH habits here. 😜😜😜

                                The journey is the objective.

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                                  louisbosco
                                  啓蒙家
                                  @Dmart
                                  Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                  @Dmart different bikes for different days of the week 😉 you have the harleys for the weekend cruise and the Streetfighter to carve canyons

                                  I initially set out looking for a comfort long distance bike. initial requirements was cruise control, space for luggage. GS, tiger, you name it.

                                  plan went out the window and ended up with a v4s which is no different to me speed triple 1050. single seater, no fuel gauge, no cruise control 🤣 🤣

                                  "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                                  • Harvey Specter
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                                    louisbosco
                                    啓蒙家
                                    @motojobobo
                                    Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                    @motojobobo oh they're a nifty motorcycle. just think of me like the devils temptation 😜

                                    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                                    • Harvey Specter
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                                      Dmart
                                      啓蒙家
                                      @louisbosco
                                      Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                      @louisbosco if I could choose, I would get a street glide for cruising and trips with the lady, a panigale (over the streetfighter maybe) for the canyons and my sporty/Softail for the fun 😂

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                                        louisbosco
                                        啓蒙家
                                        @Dmart
                                        Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                        @Dmart depends how much your back can take. I test rode the panigale in absence of the SF to get a feel for the engine. my back was ready to call it quits after 10mins.

                                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                                        • Harvey Specter
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                                          Dmart
                                          啓蒙家
                                          @louisbosco
                                          Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                          @louisbosco is it such a big difference? I think I would be fine. I race bicycles so I am used to the position.

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