Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Chat Forum > The HUBB PUB
50cc Mopeds - UNLAWFUL expansion chambers! 50cc Mopeds - UNLAWFUL expansion chambers!
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
The HUBB PUB Chat forum - no useful content required!

BUT the basic rules of polite and civil conduct which everyone agreed to when signing up for the HUBB, will still apply, though moderation will be a LITTLE looser than elsewhere on the HUBB.
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



Like Tree16Likes

Reply
Page 2 of 5 1 2 345
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #16  
Old 19 Nov 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 114
So what's the situation with that horrific sounding,American built pile of junk that comes from new like it?...
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 20 Nov 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Gatwick UK
Posts: 498
Hi Lynch
I like bikes loud too - in the right enviroment Loud cans wont save you - look at all the drivers who wear earphones , windows up on mobiles , stereos turned up etc etc . The only thing they are going to cause is legislation , as the voting public , who dont like them ring their mps and cause a fuss .
But i do like your style
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 20 Nov 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 1,232
Quote:
Originally Posted by lynch180 View Post
kentfallen,

Bikes are my profession, Bikes are my life.

I know every rule of the road and every text book inside out. I train riders in advanced riding techniques on a daily basis..

I still like them loud!

at the end of the day it is a bike not a prius and i want people to hear me coming!!!
Even if it is at 0500 in a built up area!
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 20 Nov 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Gatwick UK
Posts: 498
MarcM
Think you mean screamin eagle pipes . Well my friend bought a harley with those fitted and was told by the dealer "bring it here when its mot d " so am guessing they are illegal .
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 20 Nov 2013
lynch180's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Ireland.
Posts: 112
Totally, there is a time and a place for loud exhausts............4:30 am is not one of those times but when filtering through traffic and riding past a truck where your view is blocked a blip of the throttle could alert pedestrians there is a bike filtering
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 20 Nov 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 1,232
or, when your view is obscured you could slow down!
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 20 Nov 2013
lynch180's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Ireland.
Posts: 112
Quote:
Originally Posted by moggy 1968 View Post
or, when your view is obscured you could slow down!
It is for the pedestrians benefit nothing to do with my speed It hopefully gives them more time to react instead of blindly walking out in front of me
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 21 Nov 2013
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Bellingham, WA, USA
Posts: 3,969
Quote:
Originally Posted by lynch180 View Post
It is for the pedestrians benefit nothing to do with my speed….
I find it kind've remarkable that a skills instructor defends this position. I sure hope you don't clobber some hapless pedestrian who doesn't hear you coming due to inattention, hearing loss, headphones, hat and scarf, competing noises from any source, or whatever else.

I'd add that it's certainly possible I'm mistaken in my interpretation of what you're saying here, which appears to be that you feel ok about filtering at a speed which would not allow you to stop safely should a relatively common event (a pedestrian stepping into the road between stationary vehicles) occur. If that's the case, you might think about the fact that others appear to be misinterpreting too…which suggests you might not be as good a teacher as you appear to believe.

Take it for what it's worth to you.

Mark
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 21 Nov 2013
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: UK
Posts: 86
One thing to bear in mind in the noisy moped vs noisy big bike argument is that it is possible to ride a big bike with a loud pipe on quietly when necessary (low rpm/small throttle opening).

On a moped the throttle has only one position ..................
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 21 Nov 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Gatwick UK
Posts: 498
Blimey ive started a war I only posted to gently take the pxxs out of the posters comments on law and order non action Will lock my self in the toilet with the construction and use legislation and not come out until i can spell ackropovic !!
Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 21 Nov 2013
lynch180's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Ireland.
Posts: 112
Quote:
Originally Posted by markharf View Post
I find it kind've remarkable that a skills instructor defends this position. I sure hope you don't clobber some hapless pedestrian who doesn't hear you coming due to inattention, hearing loss, headphones, hat and scarf, competing noises from any source, or whatever else.

I'd add that it's certainly possible I'm mistaken in my interpretation of what you're saying here, which appears to be that you feel ok about filtering at a speed which would not allow you to stop safely should a relatively common event (a pedestrian stepping into the road between stationary vehicles) occur. If that's the case, you might think about the fact that others appear to be misinterpreting too…which suggests you might not be as good a teacher as you appear to believe.

Take it for what it's worth to you.

Mark
I filter at a speed that that I can stop in the distance that I can see to be clear, making noise as I ride through traffic gives me one more possible advantage of being heard by pedestrians before they step out in front of me
If another road user could benefit from that signal, why not use it?

I am not on here to coach anyone nor have my spelling checked but thanks anyway
Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 21 Nov 2013
Alexlebrit's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: West London
Posts: 920
There is something particularly annoying about the whine of a 50cc CVT scooter ridden at top speed at 4.30 am. Its akin to the single mosquito inside your tent. I'm fairly certain that the majority of the doodlebugs buzzing round are 4-strokes and that the only modification done to the exhaust system is a few extra holes caused by the mild steel exhausts rusting out.

In all likelihood, one of these going past a house being ridden gently and considerately at whatever tome is unlikely to be a nuisance. The problem is when it's ridden at full tilt, possibly on the back wheel alone past your windows for seemingly hours on end.

Mind you it's still a more pleasant noise than the buzz of 50cc scooter, followed by the jump in revs as it gets air off a speed bump, then crumpling metal, smashing plastic and splintering bone and then the long silence broken eventually by the ever increasing sound of sirens approaching.

No matter what I might feel about them that's not an experience I'd like to repeat.

The solution? Better upbringing for the kids so that there's a far greater understanding of the responsibilities we have as citizens and far less focus on "my rights".

I blame the parents.
__________________
Happiness has 125 cc
Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 21 Nov 2013
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Gatwick UK
Posts: 498
Lynch
Whose been checking your spelling
Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 21 Nov 2013
-
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,342
Talking
Quote:
Originally Posted by chris gale View Post
Lynch
Whose been checking your spelling
heehee ...I could bite... but I won't!
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 21 Nov 2013
lynch180's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Ireland.
Posts: 112
Quote:
Originally Posted by chris gale View Post
Blimey ive started a war I only posted to gently take the pxxs out of the posters comments on law and order non action Will lock my self in the toilet with the construction and use legislation and not come out until i can spell ackropovic !!
I presume this comment was aimed at me ......Akrapovic as I had spelt in a previous post was the correct spelling
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 5 1 2 345

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-15
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 13:32.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top