What did you do to your bike today?


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NoDoze

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Ich said:
It just sucks that next year in LA we're gonna have to smog check our bikes...
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Is that a local law? I thought that smogging motorcycles proposal was dropped.

I'm looking at the California State Motorcycle Laws on the AMA site and it doesn't say anything about smog checks - just these below:

Muffler - Muffler required. No muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass or similar device (27150. Adequate Muffler Required).
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If there is a local law, just need to keep your stock exhaust and replace it before going to get smogged :D Then put your mod back on after passing the test. :thumbup:

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Here's the article from the AMA Press Release "California lawmakers back EPA compliant requirement for riders of new motorcycles":

June 29, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: James Holter
Phone: (614) 856-1900, ext. 1280
E-mail: [email protected]

California lawmakers back EPA compliant requirement for riders of new motorcycles
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A key California State Assembly committee has endorsed a proposal to require motorcyclists to have EPA-compliant exhaust systems on their model year 2011 and newer motorcycles, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.

On June 28, the Committee on Transportation voted 8-4 to approve Senate Bill 435, introduced by Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Oxnard-Los Angeles), which would make it illegal to ride a motorcycle on the road built on, or after, Jan. 1, 2011, that doesn't display a federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) label certifying the exhaust system meets sound emissions standards.

Riders caught riding model year 2011 or newer motorcycles without this stamp would be issued "fix it" tickets by law enforcement officers.

The measure now goes to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for further consideration.

"Many EPA labels are very difficult to locate on motorcycles," said AMA Western States Representative Nick Haris. "This proposed law could lead to a flurry of tickets for motorcyclists who have legal exhaust systems on their machines with EPA labels that can't be easily seen. It's unreasonable to expect a law enforcement officer to easily locate an EPA label, and it's simply unfair to expect a motorcycle owner to partially dismantle an exhaust system alongside the road to prove the label exists.

"Requiring that a motorcycle display a readily visible EPA label isn't the correct way to address concerns about excessive motorcycle sound," he added. "The only objective way to determine whether a motorcycle complies with sound laws is for properly trained personnel to conduct sound level tests using calibrated meters and an agreed-upon testing procedure."

Haris suggested that concerned California motorcyclists contact their state lawmakers and urge them to reject Senate Bill 435. To do so, go to AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Rights > Issue & legislation and select "CA" in the drop down menu.

The AMA has long maintained a position of strong opposition to excessive motorcycle sound. In September 2009, the AMA developed model legislation for use by cities and states seeking a simple, consistent and economical way to deal with sound complaints related to on-highway motorcycles within the larger context of excessive sound from all sources. The model legislation offers an objective method to evaluate motorcycle sound based on the Society of Automotive Engineers' (SAE) J2825 standard, "Measurement of Exhaust Sound Pressure Levels of Stationary On-Highway Motorcycles." For more information, see AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Rights > Resources > Model Legislation.

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
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- So bikes built 2011 and on must have compliant (if aftermarket?) exhaust systems. So an EPA approved sticker must be on it or get a fix-it ticket.
 
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Diluted

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I got a present from Don :D

 
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cavcuz05

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Ich

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oh, thats great news. I was under the impression that next year we were gonna have to get our smog on.


today I cleaned up a lot of the safety stickers, FZ6R red badges, and tank stickers. I left the yamaha on the bottom because the color fit. Still waiting on my flush mount signals to arrive. Im also still trying to decide between some straight bars, or clipons. I really enjoy the upright nature of the bike but I hate the stock bars. a drag/straight bar may look rad.
 
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Diluted

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Received my LED relay to slow the blinkers down! Going to install now! I'll take pics, even though it's probably not too complicated.
 
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nucmedman63

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finaly got my fender eliminator,l got it ebay.com/customizedbikeparts had to to mod it alittle to get what I wanted. Only toke 1 cut and 2 bolts all for $35 plus the bolts light cost extra. here some pics. got +1 sprocket and my front flush mounts sound be in this week. FEEL PROUD:thumbup:
 

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b_who

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Took her for 250+ ride :)
 
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24KMACH

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Tacoma's first 65 degree day. I counted a gillion bikes today on my 70 mile trip to watch karts run at the Mountain highway track.Those 125cc Shifter karts are fast. I raced karts back in the day for ten years.:)



 
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99vengeur

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A LOT! :steve:

Oil and filter change.
Synchronized the throttle bodies.
Clean and lubed the chain.
Washed the bike.
Checked the tire pressure.
Readjusted the rear spring preload back down for just me.

....and other things I'm probably forgetting... :cool:
 
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cavcuz05

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Fenixgoon said:
do you have a write-up and some night-time pics? would love to see how it compares to the stock lights.
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going to finish the write up this week...and i intend on taking night time pics tonight
 
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Rode around a little and then degreased the chain, cleaned it, then lubed it back up. Was about 600 - 700 miles since the last time then just rode in some light rain thursday so thought it was time. Then I washed and did some quick wax to get rid of all of the pollen/rain spots. :)
 
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99vengeur

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cavcuz05 said:
Finally finished my retro fit and wiped the bike down
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Damn! :eek: And people thought MY projector was big!?

Looks good though! Can't wait to see your night pics to compare them to mine.
 

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cavcuz05

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Damn! :eek: And people thought MY projector was big!?

Looks good though! Can't wait to see your night pics to compare them to mine.
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check my other topic i threw some up there last night
 
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