rx3s/ bongos / old 323's etc. the ones running those ported rotary engines seen a few over new years so very loud how do they manage to get a wof at that noise level?
budgel,
Jan 3, 5:58pm
Probably have a different muffler setup when going for a warrant.
sw20,
Jan 3, 7:55pm
Sadly there are very few of the RX3s and RX2s and other older rotary cars on the road these days. When I see one I always stop and have a look and listen it's becoming a rare site. Back in the '90s they were everywhere, I'd be lucky to see one 1970s rotary a month out on the road now.
fungles,
Jan 3, 8:27pm
I was told by the garage when i WOFed my 1969 2 stroke bike, when i pointed out how noisy it was, he told me the allowable noise levels for two stroke bikes and rotary engined cars were different from normal cars, as they cannot easily be silenced.
alibobo,
Jan 3, 8:33pm
interesting i thought wof rules were along the lines of it couldnt be louder than when it came from the factory and seeing as all those rotaries have aftermarket exhaust and porting work seems that would be way noisier than factory levels.
tgray,
Jan 3, 8:34pm
How do Harley's get WOF's?
sw20,
Jan 3, 8:36pm
The accountants that own them threaten to raise their prices.
franc123,
Jan 3, 8:55pm
You could always go put some beehives in your backyard if you are suffering that much withdrawal from that sound. About a dozen would do the trick, nah make it thirteen, come listen to the thirteen bee. hives lol. Bring the smoker out and simulate some worn apex seals while at it.
alibobo,
Jan 3, 9:17pm
well i would imagine they were THAT noisy from factory. unlike some ported rotor?
sw20,
Jan 3, 9:25pm
I have an RX-8, it just doesn't quite sound the same.
socram,
Jan 4, 7:32am
There are quite a few rotaries around here and I have to say, they all seem to be cherished and in immaculate condition. Quite a few repowered cars with rotaries too.
I wasn't aware there was a different noise standard for rotaries. As part of the LVVTA certification process for my car, it had to be below 95db at 3000rpm measured at the tailpipe. Surely a noise limit should apply to any car/bike?
Exceed 95db at Pukekohe and you'll be going home.
mals69,
Jan 4, 9:08am
13B - very good !
pauldw,
Jan 4, 8:54pm
If they were THAT noisy new with original exhausts HD would go broke as no sales in California. That noise is not standard.
klrider,
Jan 5, 6:52am
Nope, people make them louder all the time, because Harley riders like to be seen and heard, its more important than actually riding to them.
mals69,
Jan 5, 7:00am
Too right - loud pipes save lives !
mals69,
Jan 5, 7:21am
Just annoying when your neighbour has a loud hog
cone1,
Mar 26, 11:26am
I'd give any rotor a wof, don't you just love the noise.
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