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i know some of harleys touring models come stock with a sound system (radio) and ive been told thats dangerous ofr a bike cause it can cause the rider to lose concentration and crash. is it really true that harley is endangering some of there customers? or is that just an exageration?
does Smith and Wesson endanger their customers? or is it the people in control that endanger themselves and others?
In Dragongirl's defense--I recently added the amp and speakers from UniqCycle Sounds because it finally came down to Michelle wanting ME to sing to her! [:@]
I don't find it distracting now, but having ridden 75K miles without sound, the first few miles did prove a distraction.
i know some of harleys touring models come stock with a sound system (radio) and ive been told thats dangerous ofr a bike cause it can cause the rider to lose concentration and crash. is it really true that harley is endangering some of there customers? or is that just an exageration?
If I told you pencils cause spelling mistakes, would you believe me? Seriously, it's an individual thing. For some people, it might well be dangerous. My stereo doesn't bother me. If it did on an occassion, ... I'd shut it off. Harley also sells bluetooth interfaces for cell phones too ... if you wear a helmet ... and a headset. The ones talking on the phone, putting on makeup make me nervous.
No truth to it what so ever. In fact, I find that while allowing others to enjoy my music as much as me (turned up really loud while rocking to some G&R), I am getting their attention more often. I don't know if it is my music or my pipes, but I definitely turn heads.
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