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New
stationary on-highway motorcycle sound
test standard released by SAE
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) International
has produced a simple, consistent and
economical sound test standard that can
be used to determine whether a
streetbike (on-highway motorcycle)
exhaust system emits excessive sound,
the American Motorcyclist Association
(AMA) reports.
The J2825 "Measurement of Exhaust Sound
Pressure Levels of Stationary On-Highway
Motorcycles," issued by the SAE in May,
establishes instrumentation, test site,
test conditions, procedures,
measurements and sound level limits.
According to the SAE, the J2825 standard
is based on a comprehensive study of a
wide variety of on-highway motorcycles.
"The motorcycling community and law
enforcement have long sought a practical
field test for measuring street
motorcycle exhaust sound," said Ed
Moreland, AMA vice president for
government relations. "Thanks to the
hard work of the Motorcycle Industry
Council, and the SAE engineers involved
in the project, for the first time a
simple field test is now available.
"The AMA maintains that few factors
contribute more to misunderstanding and
prejudice against street riders than
excessively noisy motorcycles," Moreland
continued. "With the new SAE J2825
standard, street motorcyclists can now
determine how quiet, or loud, their
bikes really are."
Moreland added that the new standard
follows a template established years ago
with the SAE J1287 off-highway
motorcycle sound test, a standard
recommended by the AMA wherever
off-highway motorcycles are operated.
The SAE J2825 on-highway motorcycle
sound test procedure is similar to the
one used for the SAE J1287 off-highway
motorcycle test. The streetbike
measurement requires holding a
calibrated sound meter at a 45-degree
angle 20 inches from the exhaust pipe of
a running engine. The procedure spells
out how to do the test with the bike at
idle, at a predetermined engine speed
("Set RPM Test"), or by slowly
increasing the engine speed of the bike,
known as the "Swept RPM Test."
The SAE J2825 standard, prepared by the
SAE Motorcycle Technical Steering
Committee, recommends a decibel limit of
92 dBA at idle for all machines or --
using the Set RPM or Swept RPM Test --
100 dBA for three- or four-cylinder
machines, and 96 dBA for bikes with
fewer than three or more than four
cylinders.
The creation of a new street motorcycle
sound measurement procedure was a top
recommendation of the 2003 National
Summit on Motorcycle Sound, expressed by
its Motorcycle Sound Working Group. The
AMA organized the National Summit on
Motorcycle Sound to pull together riders
and user organizations, representatives
of the motorcycle manufacturers, the
aftermarket industry, racing promoters,
government agencies, and others to
develop proposals regarding the
increasingly controversial issue of
excessive motorcycle sound.
"The J2825 test allows jurisdictions
around the nation, struggling with
complaints about excessive motorcycle
sound, to set reasonable limits in
accordance with the SAE standard," said
Moreland. "While the AMA supports the
establishment of the SAE J2825 standard
in America's cities, towns and
communities, we will continue to fight
efforts that single out motorcycles
while still permitting excessive sound
from other sources, such as loud cars
and trucks, booming car stereos, poorly
maintained generators, whining leaf
blowers, and the like."
The SAE J2825 standard can be downloaded
on the SAE website for a fee at http://www.sae.org/technical/standards/J2825_200905.
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 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
its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the
AMA preserves the heritage of
motorcycling for future generations.
American
Motorcyclist Association members receive
discount on Schampa apparel
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- There are times as
a motorcyclist when Mother Nature is not
your friend and you are confronted with
rain, wind, dust, searing heat, freezing
cold or worse. Thankfully, you can fight
back, and one of the best reinforcements
is quality gear.
The American Motorcyclist Association
(AMA) is pleased to announce that
Schampa is riding to the rescue with 15
percent discounts for AMA members on all
Schampa.com apparel purchases such as
balaclavas, facemasks, neck gaiters and
high-tech undergarments.
To take advantage of the favored
pricing, AMA members simply enter the
discount code found in the Members Area
of the AMA website
AmericanMotorcyclist.com .
"Motorcyclists are always looking for
ways to extend the riding season when
the weather turns cold, as well as stay
both comfortable and safe during hotter
summer months," said Jim Moore, AMA
director of business development.
"Schampa offers a full line of products
that help with both weather extremes,
from their moisture-wicking Coolskin
shirts to thermal gear that will keep
you warm in harsh conditions."
Schampa sells a number of products with
the specific needs of motorcyclists in
mind. Popular items include balaclavas
and facemasks that work well under both
full-face and open-face helmets. Schampa
Skinny shirts, with contour cut sleeves
that help reduce arm fatigue, and
Schampa insulated thermals fit nicely
under either mesh or cold-weather gear,
and most long-sleeved shirts include
optional thumbholes that ensure the
sleeve will never ride up during long
rides.
"AMA members range from Baja racers to
long-distant touring riders, and we're
excited to extend this discount to all
of them," said Schampa Owner Andy Myers.
"As motorcyclists ourselves, we've
learned what works in apparel, and we
build that knowledge into every piece of
gear we make. We know you never want to
stop riding, and while we can't promise
that your riding season will never end,
we can promise that our gear will keep
you comfortable far longer."
The Schampa discount is just the latest
in a long list of more than two dozen
benefits and savings for AMA members.
Another great value is free AMA Roadside
Assistance for members who sign-up for
automatic renewal or purchase a
three-year membership. For more on the
benefits of AMA membership, see
AmericanMotorcyclist.com and click on
Member Services.
Not an AMA member? It's easy to join and
redeem this valuable offer, as well as
take advantage of numerous other
savings. Simply log on to
AmericanMotorcyclist.com, select
Join/Renew in the Membership menu and
follow the simple steps. AMA members
receive not only a great package of
benefits, they support America's leading
advocacy organization for the
motorcycling lifestyle.
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 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
its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the
AMA preserves the heritage of
motorcycling for future generations.
BMW joins
demo ride lineup at AMA International
Women & Motorcycling Conference
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA is pleased
to announce that BMW Motorrad USA will
be providing a demo fleet for attendees
to test ride at the 2009 AMA
International Women & Motorcycling
Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson
and Buell, Aug. 19-22 in Keystone, Colo.
"We're thrilled that BMW will be on hand
with some of their most popular street
and dual-sport models for our conferees
to ride," said Tigra Tsujikawa,
marketing and special events manager for
the AMA. "The Colorado Mountains play
host to some of the best motorcycle
roads in the country. Add the demo rides
to a full schedule of great riding
seminars, a fantastic vendor
marketplace, numerous conference
activities and the facility's impressive
amenities, and the AMA International
Women & Motorcycling Conference is the
top destination for women riders in
2009."
"BMW Motorrad USA is ecstatic to be
rolling to Keystone for the AMA
International Women & Motorcycling
Conference," said Myrrh Davis, event and
communications specialist for BMW
Motorrad. "The Motorrad team will offer
demo rides on new low-seat and low-frame
models, along with our standard-height
models. We will also arrive with a fist
full of quarters and laundry detergent
for those playing with us in the dirt at
our Dual Sport Demonstration Area. And
with inspiring seminar speakers Heather
Lewis and Erin Ratay, it will be
difficult to say 'no' to the thrill of
an off-road foray."
The 2009 AMA International Women &
Motorcycling Conference, presented by
Harley-Davidson and Buell, is the
country's premier event for women
motorcyclists. With the theme "Riding to
New Heights," the conference not only
honors the contributions of women riders
to motorcycling's past and present, it
also celebrates the fast-growing role
that women riders are playing in the
future of motorcycling.
The registration fee covers admission to
all seminars, as well as opening
ceremonies on Aug. 19, a barn dance on
Aug. 20 and a closing banquet on Aug.
22. Both the barn dance and closing
banquet include dinner.
Registration is $165 through Aug. 3,
which includes a commemorative t-shirt.
Registration after Aug. 3, as well as
on-site registration, will cost $185.
Participants can register now at
https://home.ama-cycle.org/iwmc/registration/register.aspx
, or by phone by calling (800) AMA-JOIN.
While the event focuses on women riders,
it is not limited to women. Men are
welcome to participate with a paid
registration.
Sign up for conference e-mail alerts at
info@womenandmotorcycling.com, and
Twitter about the conference at http://twitter.com/womenandmoto.
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 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
its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the
AMA preserves the heritage of
motorcycling for future generations.
Bike Week heading into the home stretch
- Laconia Citizen -
Amid intermittent rain Thursday, the
86th running of Laconia Motorcycle Week
both began ramping up and winding down.
Beginning on June 13, the nine-day
rally, the epicenter of which is located
in The Weirs, will enter the history
books on Sunday.
The 2009 rally is shaping up as one of
the more docile ones in recent memory,
marked by a pronounced lack of calls for
emergency services.
During Thursday's Bike Week news
conference at the Naswa Resort, Laconia
Police Capt. Bill Clary said despite the
"large influx" of visitors on Wednesday,
his department had made few arrests
during the previous 24 hours and
responded to only "very minor" motor
vehicle accidents.
Deputy Fire Chief Deb Pendergast said
while firefighters responded to twice
the number of calls compared to Tuesday
night, most were for relatively minor
incidents. She thanked businesses in The
Weirs for complying with laws regarding
fire exits and occupancy limits.
State Police Lt. Scott Carr reported
several arrests for driving while
intoxicated, but said things were
relatively peaceful otherwise.
Charlie St. Clair, the executive
director of the Laconia Motorcycle Week
Association, the nonprofit that promotes
Bike Week, said Wednesday saw the exit
of many visitors from far-away
destinations and their replacement by
"people who live closer."
For several years, St. Clair has spoken
about how Bike Week is actually two
events, with the first four days of the
rally attracting many visitors from
overseas and outside of New England,
while the latter portion drew the
"day-trippers," who, depending on the
weather, could come to Laconia on short
notice.
Laconia Police have had a relatively
quiet time of things this Bike Week, as
evidenced by the small number of press
releases that the department has put out
since the rally began.
One of those releases concerned the
arrest of a 27-year old man from Bangor,
Maine who was involved in a motorcycle
accident on Parade Road just before
12:30 a.m. Thursday.
Upon arrival at the intersection of
Parade and Hyatt roads, officers found a
severely-damaged motorcycle in a ditch.
A woman, determined to be a passenger on
the motorcycle, was located a short time
later and was treated by paramedics for
minor injuries, but Moffett could not be
found.
The Laconia Fire Department used its
thermal-imaging camera to try to find
Moffett, but the effort proved
unsuccessful. Later, however, Police
Canine "Yago" found Moffett hiding in a
field off Parade Road, suffering from
minor injuries.
Moffett, who refused medical treatment,
was charged with conduct after an
accident, which is a Class B felony, as
well as with driving while intoxicated.
Bike Week rolls on today with the sixth
annual Laconia Bike Show.
Sponsored by Weld-Fab Technologies, the
show will be held at Leavitt Park in
Lakeport. Proceeds will benefit the City
of Laconia.
Ride for Children -
Huntington Herald
Dispatch - 12:15 p.m. Saturday,
June 20. Ride for Children, a benefit
for the Ronald McDonald House, sponsored
by the Fire and Iron Firefighters
Motorcycle Club Station 29 in Kenova,
will leave from the Ronald McDonald
House and end at Charlie's
Harley-Davidson, where a reception and
games are hosted during Bike Night.
During the ride, participants will draw
cards for a poker hand competition.
After the ride, participants will
compete in biker games. Dinner, door
prizes, 50/50 raffle and more. Visit
www.mchouse.org or call 304-529-1122.
Cost: $20 per rider; $10 per passenger
Ronald McDonald House
1500 17th St.
Huntington, WV 25701
304-529-1122
Man Killed In Van Buren Motorcycle
Crash - WSJM -
A Laingsburg man was killed in a
motorcycle crash on Wednesday in Van
Buren County. Sheriffs deputies say that
around three in the afternoon, they were
called to the scene of the accident on
the County Road 687 exit ramp of I-94 in
Hartford Township. 31 year-old Brian
Christopher Tufnell had been exiting the
freeway when he apparently lost control
of his motorcycle and crashed into some
nearby grass. He and his eleven year-old
passenger -- Michael Logan Tufnell --
were thrown from the bike, which then
caught fire. Brian Tufnell was dead when
police arrived, and the eleven year-old
was taken to a hospital with several
cuts and a broken clavicle. Police
believe excessive speed was likely the
cause of the accident.
Ride for Cancer on July 4 -
Fort Saskatchewan
Record - For the 26th straight
year, the Fort Saskatchewan Motorcycle
Association (FSMA) will hold its one-day
ride to raise money for cancer research.
On Saturday, July 4, the local group and
any other interested motorcyclists will
descend on the Maple Tree Grill – on
Westpark Boulevard at Highway 21 – for
the 170-km poker ride that will leave at
11 a.m.
All proceeds are donated to the Cross
Cancer Institute. Last year, the ride
raised $27,000 to bring the group’s
26-year total to $168,300.
The ride will travel around the region
east of Edmonton before returning to the
Maple Tree Grill for a show and shine.
The event features a 50/50 draw, door
prizes, motorcycle events, music, fun
and is topped off with a draw for a 2009
Harley Davidson 883 Sportster.
Registration for the ride is $25 for
adult participants and $12 for children
12 and under. The fee includes all of
the events as well as a steak dinner.
For more information, visit
www.fsma.ca
or call 780-992-1969.
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