About 6 years ago I bought an apartment in the northern beaches. It was brand new and off the plan, and I was the first one to move into the block (small block of 10).

Anyway, I've always had bikes. I raced 600's, and rode a GSXR750 as a commuter as well. Both were loud (full Yoshi systems, etc).. I've also had a KTM 640 supermoto in there and another big single, a KTM 530EXC which had a full akra system on it (threw flames!).

I picked up my first HD just over a week ago, it's a sporty ('48') with V&H Short Shots. Admittedly it's loud. It's probably as loud as the 600 race bike was, but it's a much deeper rumble.. you guys know the sound.

We have new renters in on the first floor, they're renting the unit right above the garage door/carpark entry. I'm not overly loud by any means, and try to be as considerate as possible. My car space is right at the back of the underground garage (opposite end of the block from their unit).

I start the bike with the exhaust facing the back wall to keep the noise from pointing out to the street... there's only so much I can do, but I'm sure they can feel the rumble through their floor being in the first floor unit. I don't let the bike idle for 10mins either.. I basically get it in position to ride out, start it, then let it idle for about 2mins whilst I put on my helmet. I then cruise out of the garage with as minimal revs as possible.. problem is the short driveway is really steep coming out of the underground garage, so there's no way I could push it up there to start around the corner or something.

Anyway, whilst climbing the driveway the revs go up a little (about 1/5th throttle) and then I basically check the street is clear and exit to the street. Whilst giving the street a quick left/right check on the way out yesterday (at about 3pm in the afternoon), I could hear screaming from behind me.. I didn't know what it was but turned around to see the new people in the bottom floor unit hanging off their balcony screaming at me to "turn it down"..  I shrugged it off and just rode off as normal... But whilst on the ride started to work myself up to a point where I was contemplating doing some things that might land me in trouble should they confront me on the way back in. I'm pretty sure the guy has no balls, as he didn't even look at me on the way back in and I stayed in the garage for a good 15mins to see if he'd come down. He didn't.

Any of you guys have similar problems? Short of the whinging guy volunteering to push the bike up the driveway and around the corner at a minute's notice, I don't see any other option... It's a war that they will not want to start with me, but I wouldn't be able to resist if the opportunity arose, and I'm afraid things would just get much worse for the new renters... but in saying that, I do prefer friendly neighbours, and I don't want to go to work wondering if their tinkering with the bike whilst I'm out, etc...

 

 

 

1) Tell them how you're doing your best to keep the noise down. You'ld be surprised how a lot of people become reasonable when you face to face them and they know you actually acknowledge their concerns.
2) get quieter baffles
3 Move.

Letting any bike idle for two minutes, especially a loud one is annoying.  Also, pointing an exhaust towards a wall is just going to make it louder.

From what you've described you live in a really unsuitable place for  making noise.  I'd suggest you start your bike then ride out as quick as you can, it's the prolonged idle that is annoying.  No one is going to complain if it's 10 or 15 seconds but two minutes, you'll get complaints.  This is a no win situation for you, if you confront your neighbors they'll just get pissed off and take it further.

 

I find it funny the people in that unit change over every 6-12months....

I wonder why?

Hey Busta just strap up a big number go visit them and blow their minds away, they'll just smile and wave after that and say nothing but nice things about you.  

I'd drop them a note - less confrontational - just explaining that you are exiting as quietly as possible and infrequently.

Some people are nut jobs and wouldn't think twice about fucking with your bike if they thought they could get away with it

well last week bloke came running straight at me dodgein cars screamin something its been goin on 4 while but he is unstable he screams at anything an everyone ,I rang mental health explained hes gunna get run over or thumped every 1 knows he coo coo hes very expletive in language like im gunna kill ya chop ya,s all up throws rocks hoses people runs down road chasin people we rang po po they couldn't giv 2 hoots now this person is really messed up ,so you ring authorities no one wants 2 no ,unless has anyone been hurt then well step in an charge anyone that touches him .now this person is endangering normal everyday people by his antics hell just run straight out in front of cars bikes ,at first your not sure what da hells goin on just think some dude havin bad day but now its clear hes attacked me at back gate poundind on front door screaming im gunna kill yas fukin cunts my wife has chased him home numerous times ,so ring po po an they say yep he has become a menace an hes breaking lots of laws weve told him 2 pull his head in he is on meds I cant touch him don't need no  D V shit coz of some nitwit and my leg is fuked an can barely walk its dodgy at best of times just getting bike out of yard then this nitwit screaming top of his lungs right in front of me have 2 get wife an daughters 2 open gate or be ready 2 chase him away this is true story he said hes gunna push me over then smash me if im over im fuked anyway I could have him sorted but then jacks will interrogate everyone ,my bike is loud as hell its like a demon when you start it just evil 103ci stg iv V&H BIG SHOT STAGGERED shop tells me you must warm up 4 15-20 mins you couldn't use 2 start at say 6am or early on weekends ,when I went 2 pick up at shop after engine mods an pipes they said weel bring her out shes all ready I heard this bike start up not nowing that it was my bike everyone standind at front of shop I saz 2 1 of the staff what da fuks that that's fukin mean its yours sir fuk me I was quivering now im disabled can hardly walk but once im goin sweet an seats low enough 2 put feet on ground just don't have feeling in foot also no ankle movement an fuked knee so I have 2 be carefull couldn't hold weight with left leg would just fold an snap but can still ride and I mean ride accident hasn't slowed me down ,anyway were all just looking an listenin 2 this machine its the weirdest sounds like somethans wrong with motor just left it goin as man said u must warm this up 20min im goin fuk this is gunna test nieghboors or someone mrs is gunna freak well I paid shop jumped on an asked can I test it like give it some no worries man saz so I left shop and was in smoke 4 100mtrs an went 2 myself farkin unbelieveable an smoked it every set of lights on way home but I only use once or twice a week in daytime so doesn't really bother anyone coz they atwork I don't work anymore and that maniac has been told by coppers do it again an ya fuked fella charges will be laid against you or well take you 2 nuthouse he said my bike noisy coppers didn't giv a shit about that sorry bought long write but it is what it is at this time of day meds an beer ,an more noise from sirens all fukin day an night helicopters cunts doin roundabouts all nite long I jus put earplugs in an my noise is only occasionall copared 2 all the other shit goin on an im not takein pipes off coz bike wont run without right pipes shop said we cant tune if you don't change pipes its the engine mods that make it bark this is power graph

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Good read! I am really surprised about the ultra long warmup time; that seems way way too long.

I warmup fir about 5-7 mins but that's only because of the turbo and everything. Without the blower it's only 3-5 minutes.

Mine warms up for a couple of minutes only as putting on helmet, then I'm off but take it easy for the first few minutes, may as well warm it up while on it, keep the neighbours a little bit happier

I agree with KC's comment. i ride everyday and to not annoy my neighbours i roll down my driveway, kicker her over while im rolling and ride off.

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I get up at 4.15 am half the time and have had no complaints at all... maybe im just lucky?

I do roll the bike out of the shed and shut it up before riding the bike out to the front of the driveway to let it warm while I throw my helmet and gloves on (maybe a minute or 2?) I don`t let it warm up too long, i just take it easy, just put putting..on the road (especially until i am out of my neighbourhood) for a few mins before upping the revs, and when I come home I coast the last 50m into my driveway.. golden rule? do unto others?

Start it up ride it out and sit on the road mate if you want to warm it up.FFS, gives us all a bad name.
Idle for 10 minutes? Who does that? 2 Minutes idling in a garage near units? Are you serious? No wonder the EPA fucks us up. Dude could be doing night work or weekend work,could have a new born asleep, who knows, think of other Aussies.

put your lid on before you start the bike and let it warm up as you go. depending on the acoustics of your particular building your nieghbour might have a valid complaint but if they are only renting tell them to fuck off cos they are second class citizens and you are an upper class north shore apartment owner. that rides a big fuck off harley, pull your fuckin head in

i was gonna suggest you get on to the body corporate about the people that are renting that flat and then i realized you are probably the chairman of the body corporate. if your giving the bike 20% throttle up the driveway its not gonna wreck the engine, but an experienced motorcycle racer like you would know that. i suggest you keep doing what your doing until you get the smack on the head you need.

G'day Busta, this may be hard to do and rub you the wrong way, but, why don't you go and introduce yourself to them and welcome them to the block. Have a chat about life and things in general and feel them out to see what type of neighbours they are. You never know, and may end up with some really great friends. Tell them your issue with the driveway and even though they might not like the noise of your ride, at least this action may just lead them to tolerating it. While you are there, sus out the missus and give her the occasional wink. She might calm hubby down when he becomes irate.
If they are a good understanding couple, invite them to a barbie, and then they will never speak ill of you. Or at least not to your face. ( you may even get to shag his missus when he goes out if she likes you)
If they are morons who just don't get it, leave a used condom behind the toilet so his missus can find it and get him in the shit, or leave your mates moby number on a post it and stick it to the fridge so he can find it, call him up and get her in the shit. Either way it will cause issues no matter what. This may be more fun than you realise. See how you go. Dr Hutch. Psy.D

Maybe just get rid of the fucken bike to somebody that's going to actually ride it , " once a week on a Sunday" ,fuck me ,really ?
For all you Know she could have been screaming out " YOU WANT TO SELL THE BIKE ? HOW MUCH ? " after all it is a chicks bike . Does it have a basket on the front for a loaf of bread and the Sunday paper ?

if he comes out the next time you are going out, turn around and go have a chat, if is only a ride you are going on, there will be no rush for you

as it is mid afternoon, i cant see a problem, you could be running the lawn mower as it is a weekend, you expect noise on the weekend.
I work shifts and am not surprised when I hear noise on Saturday and Sunday, I roll over and go back to sleep. having said that, I can sleep through most things
sleep 10 hours when on nights

the old knickers in the glove box, she could explain if he finds them and vise versa

Do you guys realise the word 'neighbours' is a derivative of the Latin word 'Narber' meaning "I hate that fucking noise." (whatever the noise might be)

Yeah thought it was one of shingles better posts hey , he has his reasons and besides , no one here is or has to be perfect , good onya mate ya bike sounds mean , as does ya freaky neighbour ?
Cheers

lets get back to the fuckin story busted. in my opinion you have been given some good advice but i get the feeling most of it went over your head . if you give me more information about your life history (bike racing, property ownership, body corporate participation, employment situation, street fighting experience etc) i will talk to my shrink tomorrow and ask what she thinks. but i was thinking if you could get your pipes as close to that wall as physically possible you could have another little drama with another neighbour that you annoy. best of luck princess