There are illegal motorcycle mods and then there's some mods that aren't illegal but should be...Just hear me out as we talk about some of the most common illegal motorcycle mods.
Came over a hilltop, traffic was stopped, checked my mirrors then pulled to the shoulder ,just as the semi, behind me ,smashed the 10 cars stopped in front of me. Mirrors are a must.
You can assume that will happen at that type of bend or hill. You will ride defensively to compensate. I mirror delete and it just increases your awareness and has you shoulder checking more. Same way riding makes you more aware than a driver.
@@bearwolffish half my bikes have had mirrors, a couple only had one. Sport bikes like GSX-R, GS and CBR lost their mirrors, stands, signals, inner fenders, plate brackets , chain guards ,reflectors and passenger pegs. Mirrors are handy in a group. Hate the way they look! Ride safe!
I’ve never understood mirror deletes except for hard stunt riders in the lot. I feel too vulnerable not being able to see behind me especially at red lights
Illegal mods are unlikely to get you pulled over, but will be added to your ticket if you are stopped for something else and the cop takes a dislike to you (your own attitude can strongly influence this)
I'm 6'4", and on my 1978 shovelhead, bobber my handlebars are about 2" below my shoulders, I find that on a long ride, it's the most comfortable for me. My 1992 Electra Glide Ultra Classic has stock bars, and I start feeling a little bit fatigued after a couple of hours on the road. I agree with mirrors that they are definitely a safety factor. I had to purchase extended mirrors for my Electra Glide because of the low bars, and all I could see was my shoulders.
A friend fitted integrated lighting to the HD he was riding, was rearended twice in a short time, the second time was serious, and he was unable to work for 6 months.
I absolutely love my brake free. It has significantly increased my visibility. People even slow down now because they think I am a cop probably. The part I like the most about is that it comes on even when I am engine braking. My motorcycle's lights are off but my brake free starts flashing red behind my helmet when I engine brake
Here in Pennsylvania i think the most common illegal moðification is the location of annual inspection sticker its strickly supposed to be only on the left lower fork yet you can buy a brand new bike with a plate almost anywhere on the left side of the bike
I’ve been riding the same, 2000 HD Road King Classic for 24 years, have put 104,000 miles on the odometer and haven’t had it inspected in 9 years. Even when it were newer, I’d only occasionally get it inspected. I’ve never been stopped for any violation for the police to get close enough to be able to read the expired sticker to get cited for it. I’m retired LEO motor officer and never looked at or cited a rider for inspection. I’ve never seen a rider who didn’t take much better care of their motorcycle than their cars.
Most of those combined rear light and indicator clusters are illegal in the UK, as the rear indicators have to be a minimum of 240mm apart (a little over 9.5 inches).
Just found your channel. Like the content. You're right about changing factory mirrors. HD mirrors only showed my shoulders or the ditch. Thanks for your time making these videos!
I do find this video and many of his opinions and other vids quite ironic because of this. Quite obviously anti gun control but all about controlling someone else's motorcycle.
Hey Hegshot, excellent video and beard! Couple things I HEAVILY agree with are the mirrors and lights. RIVCO makes these LED Turn Signal mirrors that I have had on my Honda for about 13 years and I just got a set for my Harley from the fam for xmas. Reasons they are so great: 1) they look cool. obviously the most important reason XD 2) they have nice bright LEDs built into both the front and the back of the mirrors, the front LED acts as both running lights and turn signals (turn only on the mirrored side). 3) the mirror itself is very slightly convex, so you get such a massive field of view in each mirror. If I am on the highway and there are 5 lanes, I can see all 5 lanes in either mirror all the way up to where my peripheral vision kicks in, which makes it so it is very very easy to know where every vehicle is on the road around you.
Just put the integrated taillight on my sport bike 3 days ago and love it. I conducted a test with it in traffic before swapping them out. The light seems brighter than the OEM one and the turn signal was clearly visible. Also set it to pulsate briefly before it remains steadily red.
California says you can do nothing that makes a motor vehicle louder than factory or emit more than from the factory. literally ALL hot rodding of any kind is illegal here.
Good video. A few remarks: asbestos is, as far as I know, only dangerous when you drill in it, saw it, break it. As long as it is left alone there is little danger. You worry about PFAS (a big thing overhere in Europe), fine, yet you seem to ride with short sleeves... I see that a lot in videos from the US. If you have an accident or even a simple fall, you will hurt yourself rather badly. Never, never ride without proper gear on! I know, when it is hot, it is not nice. Been there, done that - yet I never ride one of my bikes not properly dressed, including back- and hip protectors.
Asbestos is lethal if you breath the dust, microscopic particles that can become airborn if its even bumped.. My grandpa and dad both died of mesothelioma (asbestos) lung cancer from working in our town's power plant, they never actually touched it, but it was used as insulation for things all over the plant.. Even bumping against it caused it to get airborn, and they didn't even start spraying it or using masks while removing it for repairs until the mid 80s at his plant called IPL, or Indianapolis Power & Light.. Also prior to the mid 80's there were not any precautions for it whatsoever, dad said guys would spray it with a hose for a few seconds and pull off the asbestos wrap around leaking pipes ect, and the dust would be floating all over the place..Also said guys would use the asbestos wrap as a pillow to take naps on long overtime shifts.. He retired at 58, was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, at 61 and passed away at 63.. Lost my best friend way too early due to people keeping quiet when they knew for 15+yrs there was serious issues just to maintain selling the inexpensive products.. It was a know carcinogen for almost 70yrs before the real truth was being leaked out to workers, hidden by government and large companies/suppliers of it.. It kills 15,000 people yearly and you don't want to mess with stuff that is a known carcinogen.. They will say sorry years later, if its known yet still being pushed out its fucked up and I will never wear another helmet without checking for this first... Our govt doesn't care about us, they just want our tax money..
I have an integrated tail light, but I noticed real quick that it was just not enough, especially during the day time. I added some really bright LED signals that cannot be seen unless I'm using brakes or turn signals.
Re handlebars, I've never seen anyone pulled over for handlebars (GA and FL are where I've ridden most). I *have* seen cops threaten to add that to the ticket during a stop for something else, but even then, nothing came of it. I'm 6'2 and over the years went from 12" to 14", up to 16" on my old Road King, and presently I run 18" bars on a Road Glide, and those have been on there for 11 years now. Never had a cop even comment on my bars, even during traffic stops, and I don't find personally that they restrict my ability to see or maneuver the bike in any way. Not saying any of this applies *generally* - I'm sure someone somewhere has been pulled over for it - but this has been my experience over 20 years of riding.
Selling the exhaust is not the problem, installing the exhaust when you're a licensed mechanic, is a problem. Owning a vehicle that you change the exhaust on I don't believe is a problem. That has had a case that has existed since at least 1976 if I remember properly. As I recall, was a fellow in Washington state who had a 1975 or 76 Cordoba. He had a 440 engine in it and he had taken the catalytic converter off of it. At the end of the court case Not only was it clear that he could take the catalytic converter off. Because he owned the car. Not only that they intended to prove to him that the car would run worse without the catalytic converter on, and when they tested it it was actually cleaner because he had done some upgrades to the engine to make sure it ran better. The EPA is actually running into that issue with a lot of these Mustangs that people have converted to track vehicles, and they are finding out that the engines are actually running cleaner without the catalytic converter. But that is not a normal situation. Getting an engine to run better without catalytic converters is actually a lot of work and expense. Losing the case because you're selling an exhaust system that somebody should not be putting on their bike or you're putting the exhaust system on, you got some really shity lawyers. While we're on the subject of exhaust, you do not have to have a loud exhaust, to either allow the engine to run with better efficiency, nor is it any help in safety. Loud pipes do nothing more than fatigue the operator of the motorcycle.
So on the exhaust subject, I have a Suzuki GSX 8s and there are only a handful of Manufacturers making exhausts for this bike and I opted for the one that Arrow makes. For this particular bike you have to purchase a full system, I'm not sure but it looks like there is a catalytic converter integrated into the mid pipe. It also comes with what they call a homoelongated catalytic insert no idea what it actually is but I assume it's part of the catalytic converter. After I rode my bike about 15 miles I removed the baffle ( it is welded in place along with a set screw and you have to use a Dremel tool or equivalent to remove the welds). After another 10 or 15 miles I took the can (or whatever you want to call it) off and removed the catalytic insert. Removing the baffle made the pipe considerably louder with a deeper tone, removing the catalytic insert only made it slightly louder but made the tone a little deeper. I want to get the ECU flashed because removing the baffle and catalytic insert made my bike backfire
PFAS is something that I would be interested to find out more about. Which manufacturers use it and which don't. I have an Indian Pursuit, and I'm all about being seen. My ONLY criticism so far are the blinkers. I do wish that they wrapped a little further around the fairing. I believe that my next upgrade will be bag lights with running, brake, and turn lights. I've always been a little confused about deleting the catalyc converter. If it's a federal mandate to have one, then how is it allowable for manufacturers to make crossovers that delete the catalyc converter? Very good information. Keep up the videos.
Most new bikes (cruisers) have handlebars that are more than 15 inches above the seat. Also, I’ve always been told that it was integrity. I had 14s on my Dyna, 25ish? Inches above the seat and it didn’t impede my vision at all.
I got hit in my truck because this girl was texting looking down not at the road. So lights wouldn’t make a difference if you’re not looking to begin with.
Get-back whips are illegal in some states and countries too. Not a motorcycle part, but a cool-looking accessory a lot of people put on their cruisers.
I have seen some wicked chopper builds that looked amazing, but made me wonder how safe they rode. In Texas we are about to lose the safety inspection for motorcycles so I guess it don't matter about Mods here.
I agree with those integrated taillights as a no go. They look cool but are dangerous. I almost ran through my buddy's Busa on my UL. It is so hard to see.
@ozzie4306 to be fair, I was paying attention at the time. He jammed the brakes to turn quick, and I was on a 1,000 pound bike. Bad combo. Sportbike is way more nimble than my touring bike. I've been riding for a very long time. Only happened once, and I made sure I left a huge gap between us after that.
i have a few ideas id like to do to my bike, and that is getting a tail tidy which just shortens the massive signal and plate holder and you can get it with different style of turn signals. as for the mirrors id like to have the right set up with a rear facing camera and the left side be GPS that way you have good view and using a 360 on rear would probably be best but that's just my opinion tho another thing is what is opinion on street tires that also function as race tires as well? i might think it a good choice but i cant do that as of now so i was wanting more peoples opinion. i know in some states having a gopro or cam mounted to your helmet is illegal
I agree you should wear a helmet when your riding I almost lost my life not wearing my helmet when I was ride one day and got hit on my motorcycle at 40 mph and shattered my skull had 15 hours of skull and brain surgery so helmets are definitely worth buying and wearing when your riding
There’s no empirical data that proves that statement. If you like a loud exhaust system on your bike just admit that, but there isn’t any additional safety added to your ride with them.
European regulators especially cars turn signals must be yellow, no blinking red. Less chance off confusing broken hazard with only one side working. It’s cheaper to offer one color red vs 2 colors
Thanks for highlighting some stuff that makes riding potentially more dangerous. I'm 100% for everyone having the freedom to do whatever they want with their own life as long as it doesn't endanger others. Not sure why so many people in the comments are getting butt hurt. It's not like this video is going to suddenly create more laws.
Puting your gopro on the " mouth " part of your helmet prevent it from sliding if you fall directly on it and can enter your helmet by the visor, using it on top or on the side might be safer. Don't know if it happen often but some police officier here in France ask us to change it if they see people with that mount type, so i guess its true.
In Europe we also have break light and turning single in one eachother but out Trun single is red and break is red and if u have one at the right side and one on the left with enough space to eachother it looks very cool and nice
Lights are only good for safety ‘if’ they are noticed. My lights were not when overtaking a car who suddenly decided to brake, signal and turn without looking to the side in seconds. I ended up in hospital and bike ‘Ultra Classic’ written off. Law case studies say, I have to take 50% of the blame because I should have been aware ‘that it’ could happen.
I have a vintage vietnam helicopter pilot’s helmet. It’s my personal helmet. COOL! Sent it to professional refurbisher who does Coast Guard, Air Force and DOT upgrades and refurbs. Class act. Every DOT requirement is clearly visible on inspection. I paid $700 plus comms upgrades. It is one of a kind. I wore that helmet in flight. Nobody has one like it. They were going to repaint it OD. I said NO! I earned those battle-scars. They are my character. They can pry it off my melon. I have an add-on DOT sticker because it is refurbished military, but simple inspection shows it to have every required DOT component. I also have a cheap Chinese DOT Compliant helmet that comes with a factory sticker but is clearly inferior. Take your pick?
I have seen people stopped for handlebar heights at Sturgis and Daytona and down by the Tail of the Dragon. The police officer at one of those stops actually got a yard stick long level out of his trunk to verify the bars were not higher than shoulder height. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin they will check the sound of your exhaust with a decibel meter. This year (2024) at Bike Week in Daytona there were multiple citations issued for people cracking on their throttle. It’s all over UA-cam. California is wrecking motorcycles for the rest of the country. And Illinois, where I live, is quickly following suit. There’s a bunch of changes in the works. Indiana State Police have pulled me over for my GoPro mount on my helmet. I was not cited. The Trooper gave me an earful though. He referenced a Federal Law regarding the manufacture of motorcycle helmets. Some choppers are set up with rear brake only. In some states this is illegal. A motorcycle needs a front and rear brake in most states over 125 cc’s in most states. Also a motorcycle in many of those states is defined as being over 125 cc’s and made to be operated on the roadway. Indiana anything over 50 cc’s is a motorcycle. Some states it’s illegal to wear a tinted visor, or dark lens glasses after dusk. I can’t find the state that actually has a law against it currently.(There is at least one. It was pointed out in my group last year on one of our trips. I’ll keep looking.) Some states have a section on it in the “State Motorcycle Manual” (I didn’t know these were a thing until recently?). I am informed that you would cited under a reckless driving statute.
The more lights the better. I think lights are more important than loud exhaust. I don't know how anyone can ride without mirrors, I use mine all the time. I understand the handlebar thing because of safety reasons and personally think anything taller than your shoulders is too much. I know some states will throw a fit about having cameras on your helmet, which I think is stupid. At the end of the day though everyone should be able to do what they wanted because last I checked this is still America!!!!
Only problem is America has never been a free country ! Now I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything , just think about that for a bit , you'll come to see , we're absolutely not in a free country ! If you actually put serious thought into it.
I look at all this, the same way as I look at drinking and driving. (as a former firefighter, emt etc). If you want to get totally smashed and drive. .go for it. As long as you are on your own land. But, the moment you get on the street where your actions can increase the risk to others on the road, without their permission.... Nope.
Great video! First, live and let live and all of that, but dude, those clips of you riding! I know you have the right to bare arms, but if you ever go down, that’s gonna hurt! 😢 (This joke should probably also be illegal) 😂 Keep up the great content, and happy new year!
Lol the first deer I hit I was carrying. After rolling down the highway I hurt in a lot of places but not were my 45 was hanging. The holster had a scuff but the 45 was fine. With the second deer I wasn't carrying, but my wife told them that I do carry. that had them looking. Three days later when I woke up I think they were already tired and long since stopped looking. I wasn't any help and I still don't remember any of it.
Motorcyclists in South Carolina don't have to wear a helmet. But some people still wear a helmet. Not all helmets are protective. The bandana full of hard stinky sweat on hot days.
But you should still use hand signals in junction with the bike /trike electric signals seasoned bikers just don’t have these lame issues like newbies do yeah Ape hangars are always a law enforcement invite to curb you I know guys that have “Super Apes “ it is a safety issue but it depends on the Rider LOL
Minnesota runs a separate check on the engine number. The number appears on the title right under the vin, and if engines are swapped the new title has to be issued with the new number on it. If the bike the engine came from has been reported stolen, you're in possession of stolen merch and possibly gonna be arrested. I'm literally about to do this on Tuesday with an empty frame I just bought. The donor bikes were both parted out.
Also be sure not to misgender anyone in Canada either. In fact don't do anything that will displease the govt or your bank accounts will be frozen. Canada and freedom? Lol
EPA and CARBs biggest concern is growing their reach and power. Neither organization gives a crap about the environment. Its about compliance not saving the environment. Ape hangers... why dont you mount your steering wheel to the roof inside your car?
Y bother bring this stuff up we dont need more regulation freedom to do what u want is way more important.. just let people live.. people just go live and ride we dont need another momma
I think his message is... I live in the United States and I enjoy exercising my second amendment right. Those are called tools of freedom and you owe most of your rights to those willing to defend those rights on your behalf.
That poor old Mosin (wood stocked bolt action on top since I doubt you have any idea what I'm referring to) never did anything to hurt you. That's the only "weapon of war" on his rack.
I honestly think that the only reasons we keep Commiefornia around is because; we haven’t figured out how to separate them, and the flag would look bad with only 49 states instead of 50.
Came over a hilltop, traffic was stopped, checked my mirrors then pulled to the shoulder ,just as the semi, behind me ,smashed the 10 cars stopped in front of me. Mirrors are a must.
You can assume that will happen at that type of bend or hill. You will ride defensively to compensate.
I mirror delete and it just increases your awareness and has you shoulder checking more. Same way riding makes you more aware than a driver.
@@bearwolffish half my bikes have had mirrors, a couple only had one. Sport bikes like GSX-R, GS and CBR lost their mirrors, stands, signals, inner fenders, plate brackets , chain guards ,reflectors and passenger pegs. Mirrors are handy in a group. Hate the way they look! Ride safe!
I’ve never understood mirror deletes except for hard stunt riders in the lot. I feel too vulnerable not being able to see behind me especially at red lights
I'm on a chopper and still run mirrors. I'll agree with the mirror point.
Mirrors help to see if a cop singles you out in traffic.
Illegal mods are unlikely to get you pulled over, but will be added to your ticket if you are stopped for something else and the cop takes a dislike to you (your own attitude can strongly influence this)
With all the people I see driving and texting I am always looking in my mirrors when I come up to a red light !!!
I'm 6'4", and on my 1978 shovelhead, bobber my handlebars are about 2" below my shoulders, I find that on a long ride, it's the most comfortable for me.
My 1992 Electra Glide Ultra Classic has stock bars, and I start feeling a little bit fatigued after a couple of hours on the road.
I agree with mirrors that they are definitely a safety factor.
I had to purchase extended mirrors for my Electra Glide because of the low bars, and all I could see was my shoulders.
A friend fitted integrated lighting to the HD he was riding, was rearended twice in a short time, the second time was serious, and he was unable to work for 6 months.
They've known since Roman times that asbestos kills. Another great video from you.
I wish ppl would stop telling me what I can/can’t do stay out my life
More people need to learn to mind their own business
I always try to add lights to my bikes but I'm guilty of removing any reflectors. I hate them aesthetically.
I absolutely love my brake free. It has significantly increased my visibility. People even slow down now because they think I am a cop probably. The part I like the most about is that it comes on even when I am engine braking. My motorcycle's lights are off but my brake free starts flashing red behind my helmet when I engine brake
Here in Pennsylvania i think the most common illegal moðification is the location of annual inspection sticker its strickly supposed to be only on the left lower fork yet you can buy a brand new bike with a plate almost anywhere on the left side of the bike
I’ve been riding the same, 2000 HD Road King Classic for 24 years, have put 104,000 miles on the odometer and haven’t had it inspected in 9 years. Even when it were newer, I’d only occasionally get it inspected. I’ve never been stopped for any violation for the police to get close enough to be able to read the expired sticker to get cited for it. I’m retired LEO motor officer and never looked at or cited a rider for inspection. I’ve never seen a rider who didn’t take much better care of their motorcycle than their cars.
The african chopper scene looks nuts not sure how tall those handlebars on those bikes are but dayum
As far as the handlebars go, I'd be more worried about those sharp pointy angles aimed at me. Not smart in my opinion
Most of those combined rear light and indicator clusters are illegal in the UK, as the rear indicators have to be a minimum of 240mm apart (a little over 9.5 inches).
Just found your channel. Like the content. You're right about changing factory mirrors. HD mirrors only showed my shoulders or the ditch. Thanks for your time making these videos!
It’s like a gun grabber video version of motorcycling😂 Ban this ban that outlaw this outlaw that, I LOVE my nanny state!!!!!
I do find this video and many of his opinions and other vids quite ironic because of this. Quite obviously anti gun control but all about controlling someone else's motorcycle.
Hey Hegshot, excellent video and beard! Couple things I HEAVILY agree with are the mirrors and lights. RIVCO makes these LED Turn Signal mirrors that I have had on my Honda for about 13 years and I just got a set for my Harley from the fam for xmas.
Reasons they are so great:
1) they look cool. obviously the most important reason XD
2) they have nice bright LEDs built into both the front and the back of the mirrors, the front LED acts as both running lights and turn signals (turn only on the mirrored side).
3) the mirror itself is very slightly convex, so you get such a massive field of view in each mirror. If I am on the highway and there are 5 lanes, I can see all 5 lanes in either mirror all the way up to where my peripheral vision kicks in, which makes it so it is very very easy to know where every vehicle is on the road around you.
I'm glad I live in a state that all motorcycles are smog exempt.
What is a "Performance Harley?" Made me laugh.
One that makes it all the way home from a ride.
Harley plus performance equals Vrod.
Tell me the time, don't build me the watch.
Always ware a Skull wrap under the lid
Had to push my ol knuckle head chopper to the road before I fired it up. I lived in an apartment and the bike was loud!
Just put the integrated taillight on my sport bike 3 days ago and love it. I conducted a test with it in traffic before swapping them out. The light seems brighter than the OEM one and the turn signal was clearly visible. Also set it to pulsate briefly before it remains steadily red.
California says you can do nothing that makes a motor vehicle louder than factory or emit more than from the factory. literally ALL hot rodding of any kind is illegal here.
Less government dude
What are you?
Shoei helmets are one of the world's finest... no problems here:)
Good video. A few remarks: asbestos is, as far as I know, only dangerous when you drill in it, saw it, break it. As long as it is left alone there is little danger. You worry about PFAS (a big thing overhere in Europe), fine, yet you seem to ride with short sleeves... I see that a lot in videos from the US. If you have an accident or even a simple fall, you will hurt yourself rather badly. Never, never ride without proper gear on! I know, when it is hot, it is not nice. Been there, done that - yet I never ride one of my bikes not properly dressed, including back- and hip protectors.
Asbestos is lethal if you breath the dust, microscopic particles that can become airborn if its even bumped.. My grandpa and dad both died of mesothelioma (asbestos) lung cancer from working in our town's power plant, they never actually touched it, but it was used as insulation for things all over the plant.. Even bumping against it caused it to get airborn, and they didn't even start spraying it or using masks while removing it for repairs until the mid 80s at his plant called IPL, or Indianapolis Power & Light.. Also prior to the mid 80's there were not any precautions for it whatsoever, dad said guys would spray it with a hose for a few seconds and pull off the asbestos wrap around leaking pipes ect, and the dust would be floating all over the place..Also said guys would use the asbestos wrap as a pillow to take naps on long overtime shifts.. He retired at 58, was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, at 61 and passed away at 63.. Lost my best friend way too early due to people keeping quiet when they knew for 15+yrs there was serious issues just to maintain selling the inexpensive products.. It was a know carcinogen for almost 70yrs before the real truth was being leaked out to workers, hidden by government and large companies/suppliers of it.. It kills 15,000 people yearly and you don't want to mess with stuff that is a known carcinogen.. They will say sorry years later, if its known yet still being pushed out its fucked up and I will never wear another helmet without checking for this first... Our govt doesn't care about us, they just want our tax money..
I have an integrated tail light, but I noticed real quick that it was just not enough, especially during the day time. I added some really bright LED signals that cannot be seen unless I'm using brakes or turn signals.
Re handlebars, I've never seen anyone pulled over for handlebars (GA and FL are where I've ridden most). I *have* seen cops threaten to add that to the ticket during a stop for something else, but even then, nothing came of it. I'm 6'2 and over the years went from 12" to 14", up to 16" on my old Road King, and presently I run 18" bars on a Road Glide, and those have been on there for 11 years now. Never had a cop even comment on my bars, even during traffic stops, and I don't find personally that they restrict my ability to see or maneuver the bike in any way. Not saying any of this applies *generally* - I'm sure someone somewhere has been pulled over for it - but this has been my experience over 20 years of riding.
Selling the exhaust is not the problem, installing the exhaust when you're a licensed mechanic, is a problem. Owning a vehicle that you change the exhaust on I don't believe is a problem. That has had a case that has existed since at least 1976 if I remember properly. As I recall, was a fellow in Washington state who had a 1975 or 76 Cordoba. He had a 440 engine in it and he had taken the catalytic converter off of it. At the end of the court case Not only was it clear that he could take the catalytic converter off. Because he owned the car. Not only that they intended to prove to him that the car would run worse without the catalytic converter on, and when they tested it it was actually cleaner because he had done some upgrades to the engine to make sure it ran better. The EPA is actually running into that issue with a lot of these Mustangs that people have converted to track vehicles, and they are finding out that the engines are actually running cleaner without the catalytic converter. But that is not a normal situation. Getting an engine to run better without catalytic converters is actually a lot of work and expense.
Losing the case because you're selling an exhaust system that somebody should not be putting on their bike or you're putting the exhaust system on, you got some really shity lawyers.
While we're on the subject of exhaust, you do not have to have a loud exhaust, to either allow the engine to run with better efficiency, nor is it any help in safety. Loud pipes do nothing more than fatigue the operator of the motorcycle.
So on the exhaust subject, I have a Suzuki GSX 8s and there are only a handful of Manufacturers making exhausts for this bike and I opted for the one that Arrow makes. For this particular bike you have to purchase a full system, I'm not sure but it looks like there is a catalytic converter integrated into the mid pipe. It also comes with what they call a homoelongated catalytic insert no idea what it actually is but I assume it's part of the catalytic converter. After I rode my bike about 15 miles I removed the baffle ( it is welded in place along with a set screw and you have to use a Dremel tool or equivalent to remove the welds). After another 10 or 15 miles I took the can (or whatever you want to call it) off and removed the catalytic insert. Removing the baffle made the pipe considerably louder with a deeper tone, removing the catalytic insert only made it slightly louder but made the tone a little deeper. I want to get the ECU flashed because removing the baffle and catalytic insert made my bike backfire
PFAS is something that I would be interested to find out more about. Which manufacturers use it and which don't.
I have an Indian Pursuit, and I'm all about being seen. My ONLY criticism so far are the blinkers. I do wish that they wrapped a little further around the fairing. I believe that my next upgrade will be bag lights with running, brake, and turn lights.
I've always been a little confused about deleting the catalyc converter. If it's a federal mandate to have one, then how is it allowable for manufacturers to make crossovers that delete the catalyc converter?
Very good information. Keep up the videos.
Getting rid of the furnace that is the catalytic converter can be very tempting....if only to save your leg from reaching medium wellness.
Most new bikes (cruisers) have handlebars that are more than 15 inches above the seat. Also, I’ve always been told that it was integrity. I had 14s on my Dyna, 25ish? Inches above the seat and it didn’t impede my vision at all.
Slicks only work at a certain temperature too, you don't maintain that temp during street riding
I’ve been riding with 12” over bars and with mirrors hanling making me 16 over stock as a change up making comfort for ride 🏁🐝
2020 street glide😘
I run both on the turn signals because i want to be seen and it stands out when I use my signals
I got hit in my truck because this girl was texting looking down not at the road. So lights wouldn’t make a difference if you’re not looking to begin with.
I’ve got an F-3S Spyder and it has very good lighting, and mirrors that disappear when you aren’t looking for them.
Get-back whips are illegal in some states and countries too. Not a motorcycle part, but a cool-looking accessory a lot of people put on their cruisers.
Love the Mosin on the wall.
I have seen some wicked chopper builds that looked amazing, but made me wonder how safe they rode. In Texas we are about to lose the safety inspection for motorcycles so I guess it don't matter about Mods here.
loud pipes save lives!
I agree with those integrated taillights as a no go. They look cool but are dangerous. I almost ran through my buddy's Busa on my UL. It is so hard to see.
If you almost ran into your buddy you were riding with, then you weren’t paying attention very well. And people wonder why I ride alone.
@ozzie4306 to be fair, I was paying attention at the time. He jammed the brakes to turn quick, and I was on a 1,000 pound bike. Bad combo. Sportbike is way more nimble than my touring bike. I've been riding for a very long time. Only happened once, and I made sure I left a huge gap between us after that.
i have a few ideas id like to do to my bike, and that is getting a tail tidy which just shortens the massive signal and plate holder and you can get it with different style of turn signals.
as for the mirrors id like to have the right set up with a rear facing camera and the left side be GPS that way you have good view and using a 360 on rear would probably be best but that's just my opinion tho
another thing is what is opinion on street tires that also function as race tires as well? i might think it a good choice but i cant do that as of now so i was wanting more peoples opinion.
i know in some states having a gopro or cam mounted to your helmet is illegal
I agree you should wear a helmet when your riding I almost lost my life not wearing my helmet when I was ride one day and got hit on my motorcycle at 40 mph and shattered my skull had 15 hours of skull and brain surgery so helmets are definitely worth buying and wearing when your riding
Yeah. They don't need to to put PFAS in my helmet! The liners on most helmets are removable. Pull em out and wash them every now and then.
Loud exhaust wakes up sleepy inapt cage drivers that you are present
There’s no empirical data that proves that statement. If you like a loud exhaust system on your bike just admit that, but there isn’t any additional safety added to your ride with them.
Yea, they made a South Park episode about guys like you.
Good video, but who really cares about California .😂
california gov are fun suckers
Would like to find someone, like put based in Canada. As I live in Alberta, Canada. Really love your format.
European regulators especially cars turn signals must be yellow, no blinking red. Less chance off confusing broken hazard with only one side working. It’s cheaper to offer one color red vs 2 colors
Thanks for highlighting some stuff that makes riding potentially more dangerous. I'm 100% for everyone having the freedom to do whatever they want with their own life as long as it doesn't endanger others. Not sure why so many people in the comments are getting butt hurt. It's not like this video is going to suddenly create more laws.
It's also illegal to run stop signs......
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@@timnevitt2993only one f you get caught.
Seen this on more than one video ... glad I'm not the only one to notice
Puting your gopro on the " mouth " part of your helmet prevent it from sliding if you fall directly on it and can enter your helmet by the visor, using it on top or on the side might be safer. Don't know if it happen often but some police officier here in France ask us to change it if they see people with that mount type, so i guess its true.
Common sense will let you live to ride another day.
We are still mining asbestos. Exporting it to poor countries.
Lock tite my mirrors 👀✌🏻💪🏻
I remember the old rams horn bars .
In Europe we also have break light and turning single in one eachother but out Trun single is red and break is red and if u have one at the right side and one on the left with enough space to eachother it looks very cool and nice
Indicators/turn signals are amber in Europe.
“Normally I’m not about making things illegal unless they’re hazardous to people and that’s when I absolutely disagree with it”. 😅
In my state You have to have at least one mirror.
The consumer is always the test monkey
Mississippi requires “thuuurrty” inches 😂
Lights are only good for safety ‘if’ they are noticed. My lights were not when overtaking a car who suddenly decided to brake, signal and turn without looking to the side in seconds. I ended up in hospital and bike ‘Ultra Classic’ written off. Law case studies say, I have to take 50% of the blame because I should have been aware ‘that it’ could happen.
Florida law is handlebars cant be above rider shoulder
I have a vintage vietnam helicopter pilot’s helmet. It’s my personal helmet. COOL! Sent it to professional refurbisher who does Coast Guard, Air Force and DOT upgrades and refurbs. Class act. Every DOT requirement is clearly visible on inspection. I paid $700 plus comms upgrades. It is one of a kind. I wore that helmet in flight. Nobody has one like it. They were going to repaint it OD. I said NO! I earned those battle-scars. They are my character. They can pry it off my melon. I have an add-on DOT sticker because it is refurbished military, but simple inspection shows it to have every required DOT component. I also have a cheap Chinese DOT Compliant helmet that comes with a factory sticker but is clearly inferior. Take your pick?
where can i get your shirt?
I have seen people stopped for handlebar heights at Sturgis and Daytona and down by the Tail of the Dragon. The police officer at one of those stops actually got a yard stick long level out of his trunk to verify the bars were not higher than shoulder height.
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin they will check the sound of your exhaust with a decibel meter. This year (2024) at Bike Week in Daytona there were multiple citations issued for people cracking on their throttle. It’s all over UA-cam.
California is wrecking motorcycles for the rest of the country. And Illinois, where I live, is quickly following suit. There’s a bunch of changes in the works.
Indiana State Police have pulled me over for my GoPro mount on my helmet. I was not cited. The Trooper gave me an earful though. He referenced a Federal Law regarding the manufacture of motorcycle helmets.
Some choppers are set up with rear brake only. In some states this is illegal. A motorcycle needs a front and rear brake in most states over 125 cc’s in most states. Also a motorcycle in many of those states is defined as being over 125 cc’s and made to be operated on the roadway. Indiana anything over 50 cc’s is a motorcycle.
Some states it’s illegal to wear a tinted visor, or dark lens glasses after dusk. I can’t find the state that actually has a law against it currently.(There is at least one. It was pointed out in my group last year on one of our trips. I’ll keep looking.)
Some states have a section on it in the “State Motorcycle Manual” (I didn’t know these were a thing until recently?). I am informed that you would cited under a reckless driving statute.
Ok where can I get that sticker from the red bagger that reads “America’s Constitutional Homeland Security”?
The more lights the better. I think lights are more important than loud exhaust. I don't know how anyone can ride without mirrors, I use mine all the time. I understand the handlebar thing because of safety reasons and personally think anything taller than your shoulders is too much. I know some states will throw a fit about having cameras on your helmet, which I think is stupid. At the end of the day though everyone should be able to do what they wanted because last I checked this is still America!!!!
Only problem is America has never been a free country ! Now I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything , just think about that for a bit , you'll come to see , we're absolutely not in a free country ! If you actually put serious thought into it.
bro ran a stop sign on camera lol
The cab that we ride in is KeY right??
The people next door hates my bike with the Tabs with the zombie baffles bit i trying to let off the throttle when i go pass
I’ve put my mirrors down on the bottom of my drag bars so I can see everything behind me
How about being illegal to talk on the phone, driving ANYTHING !
I look at all this, the same way as I look at drinking and driving. (as a former firefighter, emt etc). If you want to get totally smashed and drive. .go for it. As long as you are on your own land. But, the moment you get on the street where your actions can increase the risk to others on the road, without their permission.... Nope.
Great video! First, live and let live and all of that, but dude, those clips of you riding! I know you have the right to bare arms, but if you ever go down, that’s gonna hurt! 😢 (This joke should probably also be illegal) 😂 Keep up the great content, and happy new year!
Lol the first deer I hit I was carrying. After rolling down the highway I hurt in a lot of places but not were my 45 was hanging. The holster had a scuff but the 45 was fine. With the second deer I wasn't carrying, but my wife told them that I do carry. that had them looking. Three days later when I woke up I think they were already tired and long since stopped looking. I wasn't any help and I still don't remember any of it.
lol..... Thanks man ! Happy New Year
That went right over your head didn't it?@@roblow5522
Motorcyclists in South Carolina don't have to wear a helmet. But some people still wear a helmet. Not all helmets are protective. The bandana full of hard stinky sweat on hot days.
WHEEELIES!!!!!! ARE LEGAL IN MY BOOKS
Real liquor or beer bottle oil drainage catcher.
In TN on a Harley unless your acting like a complete ass your not getting pulled over hell I was waived right thru a dui check point
I had knives for clutch and brake
But you should still use hand signals in junction with the bike /trike electric signals seasoned bikers just don’t have these lame issues like newbies do yeah Ape hangars are always a law enforcement invite to curb you I know guys that have “Super Apes “ it is a safety issue but it depends on the Rider LOL
Engine swap ... Different V I N number OK in some states Banned in others
Minnesota runs a separate check on the engine number. The number appears on the title right under the vin, and if engines are swapped the new title has to be issued with the new number on it. If the bike the engine came from has been reported stolen, you're in possession of stolen merch and possibly gonna be arrested.
I'm literally about to do this on Tuesday with an empty frame I just bought. The donor bikes were both parted out.
My takeaway is stay the F out of California until it rejoins the United States of America.
My middle name is ILLEGAL!
The farther your knuckles get away from the triple tree, the less countersteer feel you have.
I live in Canada. We don't have any of these restrictions. It's good to be free!
LOL Unless you like firearms
Canada free? Lol. Don’t protest or they will freeze your bank account, don’t even think about most firearms, I could go on ………
Just don’t demonstrate with your Big rig..
Also be sure not to misgender anyone in Canada either. In fact don't do anything that will displease the govt or your bank accounts will be frozen.
Canada and freedom? Lol
I bought a used bike with bar end mirrors, I threw that garbage in the trash and put stock mirrors back on it.
Stock bars on my 2022 Street Bob are coming off. I got a handlebar from a Softtail Slim. Much better control.
Those KST bars look deadly. Why would you want pointy things facing you?
You’d have to be about 3 foot tall to have vision impeded by handlebars.
EPA and CARBs biggest concern is growing their reach and power. Neither organization gives a crap about the environment. Its about compliance not saving the environment.
Ape hangers... why dont you mount your steering wheel to the roof inside your car?
TeLL me like it IS please ⚔️🇨🇦🗡️
To many laws already.
Good video. One thing for certain, California sucks.
Y u no tattoo the inside of your arms?
Y bother bring this stuff up we dont need more regulation freedom to do what u want is way more important.. just let people live.. people just go live and ride we dont need another momma
What is the deal with all the weapons of war behind you? Seems like you're sending some kind of message.
I think his message is...
I live in the United States and I enjoy exercising my second amendment right. Those are called tools of freedom and you owe most of your rights to those willing to defend those rights on your behalf.
That poor old Mosin (wood stocked bolt action on top since I doubt you have any idea what I'm referring to) never did anything to hurt you. That's the only "weapon of war" on his rack.
I honestly think that the only reasons we keep Commiefornia around is because; we haven’t figured out how to separate them, and the flag would look bad with only 49 states instead of 50.
The majority of cali is cool. Just the taxes, the Bay Area, and la area are trash.
Or...
It could be that their economy is larger than most red states combined.
Also, above-ground nuclear testing has been illegal since the 50's. The entire L.A. metroplex would be a great candidate if they ever reinstate it.
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I wouldn’t agree with you there, sorry.
@@grisslebear
Hmmmmmmm…….
You might be onto something there……
LoL