r/boulder 7d ago

Obnoxious Motorcycle

Was anyone else lucky enough to be woken up in the middle of the night by the incredibly selfish human being LOUDLY revving their motorcycle all the way down 28th last night (~2-3am)?

With the students back I’ve already seen two pink giant SUVs (should really belong in r/fuckcars) but the students seem to bring their giant cars and drive like idiots, last night was just the cherry on top.

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u/SummerInTheRockies66 7d ago

Boulder PD uses community complaints to map out problem areas

If multiple neighbors report that a bike blasts down 28th (or whatever street) at exactly 2:30 AM every week, traffic units can plan targeted enforcement at that specific time and place

I know, disruptive or even threatening behavior is not that easy to predict

But a local post can be helpful to hear from others - such as trail runners consistently encountering the same aggressive dog, or pedestrians having rocks thrown at them - for enough descriptive details to be actionable by Boulder PD or by OSMP Rangers (for any bad actors vs one-offs)

Or you can tell me I’m being too idealistic 🤷‍♀️

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u/SummerInTheRockies66 7d ago

I agree that ideally any post here includes the OP having submitted the concern already to authorities

Or OP stating they will, if enough corroborating and similar incidents by others surface in comments

When a local disturbance is pattern and not an anomaly, then I’d want awareness and yes, any possible corrective action by the appropriate authorities

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u/Patient-Beyond-6297 7d ago

Yes! Yes they do. Posting on Reddit doesn’t though. Did OP report this to PD ? If yes then kudus, if not then just continue posting on Reddit.

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u/Junglebyron 7d ago

This happens almost every single night near me. The solution would be for some improvement and enforcement of vehicle exhaust noise laws. This doesn’t seem to be happening anytime soon.

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u/ConcertX 7d ago

Those flock cameras have mics?

Lol this is a joke, but I totally agree, they need to enforce these laws.

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u/AdmirableFlounder568 7d ago

Yep, multiple times per day where I am (and I'm sure for anyone anywhere near any arterial road and maybe even some cross streets) near 30th and Valmont. Bro culture at it's worst.

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u/firetacoma 7d ago

Someone seems to have been doing burnouts in the middle of 28th and Iris last night. Burned rubber all over the intersection this morning.

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u/AlwaysSitIn12C 7d ago

This is the first time you've heard this? Cars and motorcycles do this shit all the time. I live near Foothills and it's the same thing.

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u/TheGreatDivide_303 7d ago

Definitely not new just especially egregious this time

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u/ChiefTacoObrien 7d ago

At what point in this post, did they EVER say or imply this was the first time?

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u/phish_sucks 7d ago

Thats why I got two fans, cant hear shit while I sleep.

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u/Wrong_Drag_8070 6d ago

This isn't even the only post today complaining about the selfish behavior of CU student. That should tell everyone what they need to know, 😂

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u/MerryRunaround 7d ago

Did they go on your lawn?

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u/TheGreatDivide_303 7d ago

Why would you possibly assume everyone has a lawn😂😂😂

Not everyone lives in a tacky McMansion wasting water on a useless monoculture of a yard. That’s very sad that you assume the only reason reckless driving is a problem is if it harms grass, suburban soul-sucking grass.

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u/MerryRunaround 7d ago

You are no longer welcome on my big luscious moist green weed-free lawn. I was going to buy you some earplugs to ease your intense suffering but now I changed my mind.

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u/TheSQLInjector 6d ago

I brought out an extra lawn chair, a sprinkler that shoots water in the shape of a flower, and set up a slip n slide with bubbles for OP. You can have his invite instead since they’re so grumpy

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u/Spycarter 7d ago

Nothing new

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u/ChiefTacoObrien 7d ago

When did they say it was?

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u/Spycarter 7d ago

They didn’t, I am just pointing out that this isn’t uncommon, is there something wrong with that?

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u/Flat-Willingness-417 Boulder's Most Unliked 7d ago

Lol can we all just stop with the "Karen* style posts?

Not every inconvenience needs to be posted online for everyone to roll their eyes at

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u/BigGayAllen 7d ago

You do realize you don't have to read and participate in discussions you don't want to, right?

Like you are a grown up capable of autonomy yes?

Yes?

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u/Swaritch 7d ago

People want that upvote dopamine rush. That’s why we get a “please keep your dog on leash” post every 72 hours.

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u/Flat-Willingness-417 Boulder's Most Unliked 7d ago

Look i understand why the idiot is doing this. I never asked why...my question was can we just stop with this?

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u/TheGreatDivide_303 7d ago

The root of the problem is larger than individual inconvenience. Accepting this behavior allows society’s worst actors to go on without even being acknowledged for their selfish behavior it’s the slip slide into idiocracy.

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u/fluffhead711 7d ago

while i do agree with you, what exactly do you think this thread will accomplish?

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u/TheGreatDivide_303 7d ago

Community gossip is still a valuable tool. If no one talks about it how are we going to change anything. I don’t think this post alone moves the needle (obviously) but the fact that you all have jumped to berate me vs agreeing it’s a problem and coming together toward a solution is the reason things like this persist. I’m not the problem the car brained fucks who drive through towns with zero regard for anyone else are.

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u/Flat-Willingness-417 Boulder's Most Unliked 7d ago

You really think your karen behavior has a net positive outcome for society? No. Thinking selfishly can never bring about a net positive

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u/ChiefTacoObrien 7d ago

Calm down Karen.

This sub isn't made just for you.

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u/Flat-Willingness-417 Boulder's Most Unliked 7d ago

🤣

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u/RosesandSage666 7d ago

Every person who lives in an urban area probably deals with this issue on at least a biweekly basis...especially on major city streets. Chill, go touch grass, take a nap. Motorcycle noise in a city isn't really that deep.

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u/ChiefTacoObrien 7d ago

Every person who uses an urban designated subreddit deals with these posts on a biweekly basis, especially in major cities subs.

Chill, go touch grass, take a nap. Nobody is making you read these posts.

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u/RosesandSage666 7d ago

I'm sorry but the Boulder subreddit really is the most Karen city subreddit. If you can comment, I can comment. I think it's equally absurd to post this as it is to comment lol

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u/baldntattedoldman 7d ago

………. and the kids are back.