Mike, I agree that some motorcycles can be very loud and annoying, and I drive one myself. I am not a fan of the loud motorcycles. Motorcycles should have to obey the same noise ordinances as cars. If your car is loud, or has limited exhaust equipment, even sound system, the police can write the driver a ticket. The same should apply for motorcycles. Mike you should not be afraid to call the police and ask them to enforce it. Having said that, motorcycles are a much more efficient, cost effective, and space effective way of commuting. I use my motorcycle to commute to downtown St. Paul. My motorcycle costs me approximately $5.50 a week for gas to drive to work. My insurance costs $50 per-year. I park in downtown St.Paul with a group of 20 to 25 cycles that take up the same amount of space as two or three cars. I ride my bike as well, and use the bus. Governor Pawlenty has increased transit prices year, after year, and cut service. Commuting by bus will cost me $5.50 a day starting July 1, and excluding the discount costs for buying passes. Metro Transit has also made sure to raise costs for the disabled and seniors as well. Governor Pawlenty sure is equatable in his distribution of cuts. He makes sure to cut from both the frail and the vulnerable. I am so glad that government spending is being controlled. Sorry, I got off subject! Mike I agree noisy motorcycles should not be allowed. Ken
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