OHV parks throughout California will begin enforcing the 101db noise level very soon. The testing has already begun at many OHV areas. The current 101db limit (CA) will not last long, there is discussion among a stakeholders group that will lower the current noise limit. Most likely, 94-96db.
If you ride a modern, water cooled 250 2-stroke your bike is probably in the 94-96 range. Yamaha YZ four strokes are 101 plus. ISDE riders have had a 94db rule for many years.
Lets make "Quite Bikes" cool in this thread. Tell others what steps you have taken to make your bike quite, without sacrificing power.
My 01 CR250 is 94db. FMF Spark Arrestor. I re-pack it at least three times each year. I make sure everything is greased up, kickstarters and brake levers tend to rattle. New exhaust gaskets and high Temp silicone around the head pipe also help.
Dave Wood
If you ride a modern, water cooled 250 2-stroke your bike is probably in the 94-96 range. Yamaha YZ four strokes are 101 plus. ISDE riders have had a 94db rule for many years.
Lets make "Quite Bikes" cool in this thread. Tell others what steps you have taken to make your bike quite, without sacrificing power.
My 01 CR250 is 94db. FMF Spark Arrestor. I re-pack it at least three times each year. I make sure everything is greased up, kickstarters and brake levers tend to rattle. New exhaust gaskets and high Temp silicone around the head pipe also help.
Dave Wood