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New guy checking in
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Hello everyone, I am a life long motorcyclist from Bowdoin Maine and recently signed up to this website. I have been a self employed motorcycle mechanic for 11 years now. I also perform state…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Oct 23, 2011.
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Bill French replied to D. R. Webb's discussion Defense for noise violations by motor vehicles and motorcycles - Certified Inspection Stations?"Gerry.....The law may be ingeniously written but the motorcycle inspection system is completely broken. Motorcycles that I refuse to pass for inspection because of improper exhaust pass at other inspection stations because we disagree on what is a…"
Bill French is attending Ernie DeBiasio's eventThe First Motorcycle Show of The Year at Foreside Road, Topsham, Maine
April 28, 2012 from 11am to 3pm
Sagadahoc County UBM invites you to our Bike Show on April 28th, rain date April 29th at the Topsham American Legion in Topsham, Maine. Gates open at 11:00 am. Judging will be at 1:00 pm. Awards will be presented at 2:00 pm. $5 General admission or $8 to show your bike. All gate proceeds to benefit United Bikers of Maine. For more informationcall Ernie at 729-8341 or Mac at 882-9301See More
Bill French replied to D. R. Webb's discussion Defense for noise violations by motor vehicles and motorcycles - Certified Inspection Stations?"Gerry, I have been looking for disclaimers online. Manufacturers frequently disclaim their products in catalogs and on their websites. Here is what THUNDERHEADER RACING PRODUCTS, INC. says about one of their systems in the install…"
Bill French replied to D. R. Webb's discussion Defense for noise violations by motor vehicles and motorcycles - Certified Inspection Stations?"I'm not aware of meter specifics or requirements. Does the meter also require up to date calibration by a certified lab for official state testing? I dont know at this time."
Bill French replied to D. R. Webb's discussion Defense for noise violations by motor vehicles and motorcycles - Certified Inspection Stations?"DR, Yes heat shields are required but baffles is a dirty word. The manual states....."reject the vehicle if baffles have been installed into the exhaust pipe in place of a muffler. BAFFLES do NOT constitute a MUFFLER." So if you have…"
Bill French replied to D. R. Webb's discussion Defense for noise violations by motor vehicles and motorcycles - Certified Inspection Stations?"Sorry DR but, even a SAE J2825 compliant exhaust must pass VISUAL INSPECTION. If there is language or symbols on the exhaust that indicate it is for off high way use then it fails inspection. If a motorcycle is equipped with "drag or straight…"
Bill French replied to D. R. Webb's discussion Defense for noise violations by motor vehicles and motorcycles - Certified Inspection Stations?"If a motorcycle exhaust system passes SAE J2825......Is it street legal in the State of Maine?????? Does it pass Inspection???????"
Bill French left a comment for Joshua Herndon"Josh give me a call sometime. 666 8469 is my shop phone. You can reach me at home at 666 3537"
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sno drops
These were up and blooming in february then they got crushed by the snow, but still hanging in there.
Bill French replied to Jeff Neil MBN Founder's discussion How Soon Will You Ride Your Bike?"I'm ready now but I also must deal with mud season so it looks like it will be another few weeks at least. I have flowers blooming in the door yard already."
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- At 11:28am on October 9, 2011,
Chopper said… Hi Bill, I've survived the summer so far. Hope all is well with you and yours. I'll stop in sometime for another chat.
Kevin
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