Community | December 18, 2008 | 2 comments

Bill Would 'Take The Squeal Out Of Hogs,' Vallone Says

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Citing "excessively loud" motorcycle-induced noise and the disruptive and hazardous conditions they create, City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr. placed himself squarely behind a council bill he described as "the toughest in the country to curb motorcycle noise" that would permit confiscation of a bike under certain conditions.

"We're going to take the squeal out of these hogs and keep New York safe and soundless," the Astoria lawmaker declared at a public hearing of the Public Safety Committee, which he chairs, held at City Hall.

BY JOHN TOSCANO
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2 comments // Bill Would 'Take The Squeal Out Of Hogs,' Vallone Says

  • themanwithadog
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    • I forsee all Harley riders ten abreast parading up and down New York streets for days on end stating their protest. I agree that they some bikes are extremley noisy and that is one reason why they are bought by the riders.

      Many years ago I had Triumph Tiger 100 then a Thunderbird and was a bit of an idiot I must admit, often when riding I would press then release the cut out button and then the gases would ignite in the exhaust system and give out a loud bang. I stopped doing this when I blew out the exhaust pipe

      However the Triumphs and BSA`s I owned were relatively quiet machines compared with the Harley with the exception of one bike I had a BSA 500 single pot Gold Star Clubman That sounded and went like a bat out of hell

      Motor Bikes are not the only noisy machines on the road but sadly noise is always on the increase and legislation should start with the manufacturers of all vehicles

    • 3 years ago
  • stopnoise
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    • themanwithadog:

      I find you to be a very brave personality for your honest and your comments. Sure we will be hatred by numbers and that it is the price for truly caring for the personal security and tranquility of the people.

    • 3 years ago

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