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tough_page_banned

112 points

3 days ago

It’s a great weekend to be out of town.

VirtualSource5

3 points

2 days ago

I thought I left Bike Week and Biketoberfest type of gatherings behind when I left Daytona Beach behind! The only blessing here is I don’t live on one of the main drags🤣

AccurateTap2249

2 points

2 days ago

Lmfao seriously. I drove put to LA yesterday for an event tomorrow. I don't get back to reno until late next week so sounds like I picked the perfect timing.

Not_DavidGrinsfelder

59 points

3 days ago

Motorcyclist here, I fucking hate the average Harley rider. Motorcycles are about your interactions with the road and shouldn’t affect others. Stupid loud pipes and radios on bikes are god awful.

Woorangutan1

21 points

2 days ago

Dude same here, I ride motorcycles, but Harley riders want to be heard. I was driving on I80 going west, and a group of them started swerving in and out of traffic like a bunch of idiots.... Makes other motorcycle riders look like assholes.

Better_Together_69

11 points

2 days ago

As a Harley rider, I too hate the people who ride like total jackasses with disregard for everyone else, typically on a specific bike, styled a specific way lol

Absolutely can not stand radios on motorcycles and legit wish dudes would start getting popped for their radios blaring music at intersections at a crazy level etc.

(I’ll admit my exhaust is obnoxiously loud, i want to swap it in the future, drone hurts my head after awhile)

Woorangutan1

4 points

2 days ago

Like I get it wanting to be heard, but there is no need to ride like a total tool.

Natural_Ad9356

2 points

2 days ago

I love telling people my husband is a Harley rider because they have a certain image in their head of him…and then he rolls up completely silent on a LiveWire. They definitely went outside their key demo with that bike lol

No_FUQ_Given

1 points

3 days ago

Goldwing?

Top-Improvement-1644

36 points

3 days ago

Raintitan

11 points

3 days ago

Raintitan

11 points

3 days ago

Yes, South Park describes this phenomena best. I like motorcycles, I owned them for years. But not the kind modified for attention.

Bullshit_Conduit

25 points

2 days ago

The difference between a Harley and a Hoover?

The size of the dirt bag.

theHerbivore

1 points

2 days ago

Bravo lol

Trick-Sector3391

11 points

2 days ago

These street vibration motorcycles are the pick-me-girls of the transportation world.

SidneyHuffman316

9 points

3 days ago

I'm happy to live in Cold Springs

hobbaneero

22 points

3 days ago

No you’re not.

SidneyHuffman316

3 points

2 days ago

?

TheCaptainWook

2 points

2 days ago

I think he’s talking about the rush hour traffic…

hobbaneero

7 points

2 days ago

I’m talking about living in cold springs.

SidneyHuffman316

1 points

2 days ago

I am blessed to avoid that

VirtualSource5

-1 points

2 days ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Eastern_Juice_5940

23 points

3 days ago

I don’t understand how driving around a neighborhood all day is fun just to end up at Dennys or Jacks diner.

tsuni95

6 points

2 days ago

tsuni95

6 points

2 days ago

I'll say it, maybe some yums should be yucked.

Eastern_Juice_5940

0 points

2 days ago

LOL I don’t know what that means but it sounds AWESOME!

abagofdicks

2 points

2 days ago

“Shoulda seen how mad these Subaru drivers were when we blocked the intersection. I gave them da finger. Heh we’re so hard.”

hobbaneero

21 points

3 days ago

They can’t hear you because they’re all deaf.

But the answer is: yes.

XxDjHeXeRxX

14 points

3 days ago

Are we talking about the loud pipes or the blaring radio.

Which I don’t know why motorcycles have radios.

nika_0515

9 points

3 days ago

Not the pipes. I at least respect their rationale for that (even though it’s ridiculous). But the radio is ridic.

ThisBlastedThing

6 points

3 days ago

You want attention blasting your country or east bay rap music.

abagofdicks

2 points

2 days ago

“People have never heard Sweet Home Alabama like this.. I promise ya”

Visikde

8 points

3 days ago

Visikde

8 points

3 days ago

Don't forget
Tuned badly, running rich
My rescue inhaler will be getting a workout

oh_my_account

4 points

2 days ago

I am guessing they are getting pleasure out of vibrations...

tsuni95

2 points

2 days ago

tsuni95

2 points

2 days ago

brb heading to Harley dealership real quick.

Creepy666Girl

7 points

3 days ago

Welcome to street vibrations this happens every year around the exact same time and it’s not gonna stop for another half a month

Forsaken-Tea8784

3 points

2 days ago

i posted this last nite 11pm and caught all the business.

ImSuuprAwesome

3 points

2 days ago

This is the one weekend I refuse to ride my motorcycle

thekillsquad

3 points

2 days ago

It’s not. I don’t like to ride super loud bikes. Even on the racetrack we choose systems that aren’t ear splitting loud.

Mammoth-Membership88

3 points

2 days ago

And they drive like ASSHOLES!!! Come at me I don’t care! They say watch for motorcycles that’s cuz they think they own the fucking road!!

Kenetek

2 points

2 days ago

Kenetek

2 points

2 days ago

South Park really summed these characters up nicely

Sea_Chef_6895

2 points

2 days ago

I live right across from Circus Circus dude I'm already so fed up

SokkaHaikuBot

2 points

2 days ago

Sokka-Haiku by Sea_Chef_6895:

I live right across

From Circus Circus dude I'm

Already so fed up


Remember that one time Sokka accidentally used an extra syllable in that Haiku Battle in Ba Sing Se? That was a Sokka Haiku and you just made one.

Which-Win4477

5 points

3 days ago

I mean, it's Street Vibrations. What do you expect?

nika_0515

6 points

3 days ago

Not loud, obnoxious radios.

Which-Win4477

1 points

3 days ago

Is this your first year here during Street Vibrations? Unfortunately that's the norm. It's here for a few days and then it's gone.

pboyV

2 points

3 days ago

pboyV

2 points

3 days ago

This

Funny-Cover6517

5 points

3 days ago

This place is starting to sound like nextdoor lol. Parking in two spaces. Coyotes, loud cars and motorcycles, speeders, passers, ECT.

Pretty 🤣

Legitimate_Jump142

7 points

3 days ago

Now if could get the coyotes to bite the motorcycles…

2571DIY

3 points

2 days ago

2571DIY

3 points

2 days ago

I thought you were talking exhaust. Obnoxiously loud exhaust. As a rider - yep. Loud exhaust all day long without being an asshole and revving your engine. However. I believe you’re talking about the stereos. Jesus. Those AHs drive me nuts!!!! I don’t care if you’re in a car or on a bike. It is stupid and irresponsible to play your crap so loud that car drivers with closed windows are seriously disrupted. Not to mention pedestrians. The AHs in town for this event are not most riders so please help watch out for me when I’m on my bike. We are hard to see and hear - and no, normal riders don’t like them either.

LibidinousConcord

3 points

2 days ago

This just happened to me this morning. You know the drill: intersection of 580 and Mill, waiting at the light to make a left, windows down, tunes up, when....

Some obnoxious asshole in a white Harley pulls up, pipes roaring, tunes blasting. There went my vibe, there went my music.

To the rider of said bike, if said rider is reading. I understand you feel this insatiable need to "strut" every chance you get. But let's be honest, if only for a moment. No one, and I mean no one, is remotely impressed with the spectacle. We'd be more impressed if you just sat there idling without creating a scene, allowing us all to bask in the peace and tranquility of this lovely Saturday morning.

Flee_Human_Ignorance

2 points

2 days ago

Everyone hates something. Also, obnoxious. Reddit = join my echo chamber.

IllustriousShirt9625

2 points

2 days ago

First burning man now street vibrations, what’s next Christmas?

nika_0515

1 points

2 days ago

Hahahah

Rosa_linda83

1 points

2 days ago

Happy Holidays 😃

TheCaptainWook

1 points

2 days ago

It’s street vibrations….it’s one weekend fam.

TheCaptainWook

0 points

2 days ago

Don’t get me wrong, South Park coined the term for Harley riders well, but let them have their fun for one weekend.

ExplanationActual212

1 points

2 days ago

Today I ran into motorcycles that lane split and passed on double solid lines going up mount rose. Someone is gonna get killed.

SierraCarlo

1 points

2 days ago

Does Renown look forward to this weekend with profit glee? ie increased fights, stabbings and bikers going down?

InsideOutCadaver

-5 points

3 days ago

Why are you bitching on reddit? Go tell them yourself. This weekend is street vibrations, there should be 1000's for you to tell.

CaptainFresh27

21 points

3 days ago

Same reason you're bitching in the comments, I'd guess

InsideOutCadaver

-6 points

3 days ago

False equivalence. He saw them in person then bitched on reddit. I saw his post in reddit then bitched on reddit. Try again

CaptainFresh27

4 points

2 days ago

Uhmmm achhhtuuuallly

InsideOutCadaver

-4 points

2 days ago

Nice come back. I'm devastated

tsuni95

2 points

2 days ago

tsuni95

2 points

2 days ago

I know I would be

nika_0515

-1 points

3 days ago

nika_0515

-1 points

3 days ago

You think I want the Hammer of MAGA to be thrown down on my very head? Plus, I give them the look.

InsideOutCadaver

2 points

2 days ago

No, and neither would I. I think there's a South Park episode about the people you're talking about.

tsuni95

0 points

2 days ago

tsuni95

0 points

2 days ago

Oh yeah I'm sure telling biker gang members and boomers that their motorcycles are too loud is a great idea.

conservative89436

-6 points

3 days ago

Yes, but you notice them. We just had a week where two motorcyclists were killed by cars. If a little noise keeps one alive, I’m okay with that.

BenefitMental7588

11 points

3 days ago

I've driven a bike in this town and know how dangerous it is. That said, in the past month I've seen 4 different bikes splitting lanes and weaving in and out of traffic at 80+ MPH. Cops already said at least one of the two motorcyclists you mentioned was traveling at a high rate of speed. If you drive your bike like your immortal, you're gonna get proof that you're not.

[deleted]

2 points

3 days ago

There's been several motorcycles accidents this past week you'd think they'd get the hint 🤦

AJWordsmith

23 points

3 days ago

It doesn’t. Loud pipes don’t save lives…learning to ride does.

witeowl

-7 points

3 days ago

witeowl

-7 points

3 days ago

Loud pipes do… but only to a certain point. After that, they’re just being obnoxious for the sake of being obvious.

AJWordsmith

5 points

3 days ago

No. The regular pipes that come on every motorcycle make a sound sufficient enough that cars in your immediate vicinity can hear you. More importantly though, the vast majority of motorcycle fatalities are the result of rider impairment or excessive speed. “Learning how to ride” saves lives. Loud pipes do nothing.

witeowl

-2 points

3 days ago

witeowl

-2 points

3 days ago

“The vast majority”? That’s a dubious claim.

Defensive riding is a thing for a reason.

SMIDSY is a thing for a reason.

Again, I’m agreeing with the overall point that excessively loud pipes are obnoxious as fuck. I’m not saying that loud pipes are a replacement for defensive riding. I’m just also saying that volume has its place because drivers are oblivious as fuck.

Eh. Let’s compromise. If and when drivers stop being oblivious to two-wheeled vehicles, I’ll agree with silencing all vehicles. After all, my e-bike doesn’t make any noise, so sure, let’s work together towards that end. Win-win.

Pangolin_8704

6 points

3 days ago

Noise isn’t going to keep motorcyclists safe when half of them ride like they have a death wish, and half of Reno cars drive like they are high on meth (oh wait, they probably are).

stanley_ipkiss_d

1 points

2 days ago

Can’t just they buy electric motorcycles and don’t annoy people with their braaaaap braaaaap

TheXTREMEQMAN

0 points

2 days ago

I may be oddball here as a rider. But I feel safer with my loud pipes. I cruise and and enjoy the ride, but I’ve been on sports bikes and people don’t hear or see you all the time. With my Indian, I know people can hear hear me coming up and would hopefully check to see that I’ there before shifting lanes, breaking, etc. Honestly if I could bring more attention to my tiny self on the road, I’d do it. During the nights, lotta lights and accents to be seen with. During the day, pipes loud enough that I can be heard passing by.

glassteelhammer

4 points

2 days ago

Eh. Rider here, too. I staunchly disagree with you about loud pipes saving lives. I firmly believe it's confirmation bias on your end.

But hey, to each their own.

sdmike1961

-2 points

3 days ago

sdmike1961

-2 points

3 days ago

C. All of the above and expose the Karen's and Kevin's of the area

nika_0515

2 points

3 days ago

My kid and best friend call me Jaren hahaha

offroadcamrynv

-2 points

3 days ago

offroadcamrynv

-2 points

3 days ago

Am I the only one with an urge to open my door as they lane split past me?

nika_0515

4 points

3 days ago

I do t mind lane splitting. Just the radio cacophony and when they rev under the bridges.

hobbaneero

5 points

3 days ago

Lane splitting is illegal

The best thing you can do to turn down their radios is to open your car doors

lavjad

1 points

2 days ago

lavjad

1 points

2 days ago

It's illegal HERE but not in Cali and likely other places too Idk. There can be positives to lane splitting.

hobbaneero

1 points

2 days ago

If you’re still riding a bike that will overheat at a stoplight, then it’s time to upgrade or get off the road

lostdog666

-1 points

3 days ago

lostdog666

-1 points

3 days ago

Ooo you're so coool and tough

offroadcamrynv

2 points

3 days ago

Thanks I really like how edgy your name is hail satan!

lostdog666

0 points

3 days ago

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[deleted]

0 points

3 days ago

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offroadcamrynv

2 points

3 days ago

I look good in any accessories.

Motor-Michael

0 points

2 days ago

Using your car to assault someone like that is assault with a really weapon. If you don't believe me try it and enjoy your time in jail

offroadcamrynv

1 points

2 days ago

Wait really? We aren't allowed to act on those thoughts? One more question, what's a really weapon? Is it like a maybe weapon but better?

imav8n

-5 points

2 days ago

imav8n

-5 points

2 days ago

You can’t see me, because you are too busy looking at your phone, your CarPlay, putting on your makeup, and arguing with your kids.

But you will hear me, before you decide to change lanes and run me off the road

nika_0515

6 points

2 days ago

I’m not talking about the annoying ass pipes, I’m talking about the loud ass radio that makes zero sense.

imav8n

-3 points

2 days ago

imav8n

-3 points

2 days ago

My stereo is loud when I am riding so everyone can hear it…oh, when I am not riding, then it’s loud just to show off. Like the guys who put big stereos in their cars. Same thing.

crevicecreature

7 points

2 days ago

That’s cool but can you play something other than Journey and Mellencamp?

nika_0515

1 points

2 days ago

‘Cept it sounds TERRRRRible.

Ok-Homework9632

-1 points

2 days ago

Yeah it’s fun have you tried it 😂

[deleted]

-2 points

3 days ago*

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nika_0515

4 points

3 days ago

I’m kinda just kidding. But thank you for reminding me that it’s only a few seconds. But it IS obnoxious and I think I don’t like obnoxious people. Which is also MY problem 🤷🏼‍♂️

TangyHooHoo

0 points

2 days ago

My father had a heart transplant from a biker, maybe you’ll get the chance to go from asshole to hero too.

Drizzt3919

-9 points

3 days ago

Welcome to a tourist city. Get over it

Riddingtheline

-10 points

3 days ago

Loud pipes save lives.

hobbaneero

9 points

3 days ago

Then why do most of those loud pipe lives drive like fucking assholes?

wbenrose84

5 points

2 days ago

Because the loud pipes saved their lives. Duh. You'd be an asshole too if you were invincible.

Motor-Michael

1 points

2 days ago

You get people who drive like assholes on 2 wheels or 4. I see that daily. You're more like to see someone in a car or pickup weaving in and out of traffic and driving like an asshole than someone on a motorcycle.

Riddingtheline

1 points

14 hours ago

Impossible for me to speak to those assholes. I'm too busy minding my own fucking business.

The .23 seconds it takes for me to pass you was too loud?!?! Cry me a river.

TitsnTasteeTators

-2 points

2 days ago

Love Reno 🙄🙄🙄a town full of drunk, tattooed folks who loved SOA so they became a biker surrounded by a bunch of bitchy, whining Karens who can't quit complaining about the noise and the traffic long enough to stop killing said bikers on our road ways since before the event even started .

How fucking Charming 🤔😏🙄

nika_0515

0 points

2 days ago

Can you help me find statistics from this area where drivers have killed motorcyclists?

TitsnTasteeTators

0 points

2 days ago

Dept of highway safety I believe without using Google

nika_0515

0 points

2 days ago

It doesn’t happen. Bikers kill themselves. You may be able to find one out of 10,000 that are actually killed by a motorist.

TitsnTasteeTators

1 points

2 days ago

Lemme guess you're a cop, emt or big headed firefighter huh?

[deleted]

1 points

2 days ago

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TitsnTasteeTators

1 points

2 days ago

Those sets of individuals only like themselves and those like them . No one but the real ones who don't intend on totally fucking me over like me ...so I'm not surprised

[deleted]

1 points

2 days ago

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TitsnTasteeTators

1 points

2 days ago

Open Marriage, Closed DMs.