Lonerider59
Wizard
I'm going to stir up quite a bit of controversy over this issue but I believe someone needs to stand up and speak up for those who can't or won't because they feel they'll be ostracized for their opinion. A lot of riders, of all makes and models feel they can't live with a motorcycle that has a stock exhaust system because it's too quiet (feminine perhaps?). Or maybe they'll use the power excuse. I can get another few horse power out of her if I gut the cat or make it a bit louder. I've heard this on at least four other forums that I'm a member of. Well, here's the facts Jack. The moment you modify the exhaust/intake in a manner that increases emissions, you are the proud owner of an illegal vehicle.....Period? More than likely you'll get away with it unless you are from an area that does scheduled emission tests, but nontheless you are putting yourself in jeopardy. You may get called on the carpet by local law enforcement or, the feds. Maybe not. You throw the dice. And, when you say, "I don't give a sh-t, then try your best to be adult about it and think of the many many people like my father who died from emphysema because his lungs gave out. I don't have a breathing problem but I wont crap all over those who do by ignoring the need for everyone to help keep our air as clean as we can. Let the controversy begin! I'm also guilty, but never again.