Quiet the choppers

I realize there are a lot more important things in need of fixing, but purposely loud motorcycles are particularly annoying.

I was told in an auto inspection that I needed a muffler, and I had to replace it even though it didn't even have a hole in it. But "choppers" have no mufflers, only what racers call "header pipes." They are much louder than most motorcycles.

I asked a policeman about this, and he said: "Motorcycles don't need mufflers." What?

I asked the state police and was told they didn't have decibel meters to enforce noise limits. What?

Are there no noise ordinances that apply to choppers? I have written my legislators with little satisfaction.

Why do we citizens have to put up with excessive noise from this annoying group? I know one justification involves making a lot of noise so other drivers notice them, but then why are Japanese, German, Italian and stock Harley bikes so quiet?

There are noise laws. Someone should start enforcing them.

LARRY OSWALD
Sewickley