Boston: Senate Bill 1663 concering OEM exhausts

[x2468]

Hey guys, haven't been on this forum in a long time since moving to Florida but I caught something troubling reading through the AMAs "news and notes" on mcusa.com. In case word hasn't got out, i figured i'd ring the bell.

"Boston: Senate Bill 1663, sponsored by Sen. Robert Hedlund (R-Weymouth), would require every motorcycle built after Dec. 31, 1982 and parked or operated in the state to be equipped with an exhaust system labeled in conformance with the Code of Federal Regulations for OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or aftermarket exhaust systems. The law would require the exhaust system label to be clearly visible without the use of inspection mirrors or other optical aids, or without removal of any equipment attached to the motorcycle. An initial violation would be punishable by a fine of $250; second violation, by a $500 fine; and third violation by a $1,000 fine"

This would piss me off if it were happening in my state. Plus, it could lead to a slippery slope situation where other states try to adopt the same thing. Also, what about motorcycle tourists riding through Mass?

Source: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2/1588...pril-2013.aspx

[GingahNinjah]

Massachusetts sucks!!!

[Tricky Mike]

Lame. So, what's to stop me from gutting stock, OEM stamped canisters, glass packing them and yelling "Fuck your couch!!!"

[Chippertheripper]

Haven't you already done just that, turkey?

[Sheppo]

Lame. So, what's to stop me from gutting stock, OEM stamped canisters, glass packing them and yelling "Fuck your couch!!!"

wanna help me gut my BWM can?

[Woodsy]

Falmouth tried to do this and found it to be unenforceable

[SVenpointsixtwo]

Falmouth tried to do this and found it to be unenforceable

Yeah, without cooperating with the manufacturers on putting larger stickers or labels on the exhaust pipes, there's no chance they'll enforce this. The current OEM stamping is near impossible to read on lots of bikes. It was stamped really lightly on the inside of the cans on my SV, facing the wheel, so you really couldn't see it easily unless you pulled the wheel/brake/sprocket. Good luck checking that on the street, at night, while it's parked under a cover.

[RocketPunch]

o be clearly visible without the use of inspection mirrors or other optical aids

I hope none of their inspectors require glasses to see....................

[Tunertype]

So this essentially means that all motorcycles built after 1981 will need new stickers on their motorcycles regardless of if they are aftermarket or 100% stock? Deffinately sounds like a discriminatory bill. Now I noticed a bill on that sight that is just the opposite. Prohibiting cops from discriminating against motorcyclists.

Remember to vote for whoever is running against Sen. Robert Hedlund.

[Tricky Mike]

wanna help me gut my BWM can?

Bet your ass, honkie.

[Tricky Mike]

Haven't you already done just that, turkey?

Shhh! I'm on the lamb.

[Sheppo]

Bet your ass, honkie.

I'll be in touch...

[Trouble]

Just buy one of those "DOT" stickers they sell next to the Harley nut buckets and slap it on your exhaust. Done!

[j4eric]

Massachusetts sucks!!!

shush...New Hampshire stinks!

Its just a bill people...just a bill...its a long way to go

[Pigman]

Guess its OPEN header time.....

[lord1234]

Show this to all the harley riders...they'll LOVE it.

[old timer]

Show this to all the harley riders...they'll LOVE it.

Just as many sportbikes with aftermarket exhausts as Harleys...WE are all in this together...send an email to that dickhead and let him know you will be doing whatever you can to hurt his chances of re-election...

[Garandman]

Massachusetts sucks!!!

Yes, much preferable to live in an economic colony instead....

Link.

Here are all the MA bills mentioned.

Boston: House Bill 3140, sponsored by Rep. Tom Sannicandro (D-Ashland), would permit a motorcyclist stuck at an intersection controlled by a traffic-actuated signal to proceed with due caution after coming to a full and complete stop and determining that the vehicle detection device failed to recognize the motorcycle.

Boston: House Bill 3148, sponsored by Rep. Todd Smola (R-Palmer), would prohibit a child under the age of 5 years and/or weighing 40 pounds or less from being a passenger on a motorcycle with a maximum speed in excess of 30 miles per hour.

Boston: House Bill 3047, sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston), would prohibit motor vehicle checkpoints that target a particular type of motor vehicle, decoration or adornment of the vehicle or rider. The law would not apply to any motor vehicle used as a public or common carrier of persons or property, or to any trackless trolley, semi-trailer, tandem unit, or low-speed motor vehicle used to convey construction or commercial goods.

Boston: Senate Bill 1663, sponsored by Sen. Robert Hedlund (R-Weymouth), would require every motorcycle built after Dec. 31, 1982 and parked or operated in the state to be equipped with an exhaust system labeled in conformance with the Code of Federal Regulations for OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or aftermarket exhaust systems. The law would require the exhaust system label to be clearly visible without the use of inspection mirrors or other optical aids, or without removal of any equipment attached to the motorcycle. An initial violation would be punishable by a fine of $250; second violation, by a $500 fine; and third violation by a $1,000 fine.

[2v2Ducati]

Its just a bill people...just a bill...its a long way to go

[nhbubba]

I would take particular issue with the ..parked or operated in the state.. phrase. I would guess that means it applies to off road vehicles too. Also to show pieces on display at fairs or shows.

[markbvt]

Another example of poorly-written legislation coming from a busybody who probably has no real experience with motorcycling, and who's obviously unaware of the fact that a great many fully-stock bikes do not have an exhaust system label in a clearly visible spot. Hopefully this bill will go nowhere.

--mark