soundsystems dangerous?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 11,068
Likes: 1,477
From: Texas! Ya mean there's someplace else?
RE: soundsystems dangerous?
Yes, listening to, and especially adjusting/tuning/selecting stuff on a sound box will distract a rider. Ain't no different than cagers doing the same type things - cell phones, even hands-free, have been shown to be distractive, same for stereos. Bottom line - ANYTIME you divert attention from scooter-jockeying to ANYTHING else, the possibility of bad stuff happening increases.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 212
Likes: 0
From:
RE: soundsystems dangerous?
When I ride alone I use my mp3 player with ear buds, I set it on 30 and the player goes deep in my pocket..I never adjust it once I start out. I can still hear my exhaust and car horns etc. Am I distracted by the music? Nope..it really just replaces the wind noise, my entire focus is on riding. The words aren't going to distract me..as was said before if it were say sattelite radio and listening to Howard Stern or the news..then I could see it. I agree talking on a phone in a cage even with a headset is still no better than without..u just freed up one hand but depending on the conversation taking place your kinda in two places at once. Cellphones and driving to me almost same as dui.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,138
Likes: 1
From:
RE: soundsystems dangerous?
ORIGINAL: dragonfiregirl
newhog if you think im a troll then you shouldnt read any of my posts much less reply. just ignore me as i will ignore you from now on. dont think i want to know someone like you anyway
newhog if you think im a troll then you shouldnt read any of my posts much less reply. just ignore me as i will ignore you from now on. dont think i want to know someone like you anyway
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 786
Likes: 0
From:
RE: soundsystems dangerous?
ORIGINAL: DenimStreet
Dragonfiregirl, I won't be mean to you, but I am beginning to doubt that you are for real...We need more pictures to prove your existence!! You have to do it now, it is a matter of reputation at this point!
ORIGINAL: dragonfiregirl
newhog if you think im a troll then you shouldnt read any of my posts much less reply. just ignore me as i will ignore you from now on. dont think i want to know someone like you anyway
newhog if you think im a troll then you shouldnt read any of my posts much less reply. just ignore me as i will ignore you from now on. dont think i want to know someone like you anyway
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 11,317
Likes: 11
From: Tucson, Az
RE: soundsystems dangerous?
Just to clarify my previous post. I don't feel there's a thing wrong with a sound system in a car or on a bike. Personaly I have tried them and don't like them on a bike. However, I do feel that two way intercom systems on a bike are as much a distraction to a rider as a cell phone is to a cager.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
From:
RE: soundsystems dangerous?
I figure it could be dangerous if you're fiddling with the radio or looking at the display and not paying attention, but if you just have music playing, I don't see how it would affect me, aside from maybe being able to hear other noises... But the volume doesn't get loud enuf to drown everything out anyway.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AlanStansbery
2014-2024 Touring Models
69
Dec 18, 2014 07:58 AM
