I've found that 50% of my riding enjoyment is listening to the engine.It has a calming effect,and just sounds like a bike outta.Whether wizzing along at 80,or running it thru the gears,it's like music.(Homo award?)

 

I agree.

The sound, the vibration, and just the general feel of the ride!


And don't worry about that award, it appears I "won it" hands down (or is that "palms up"?)

 

The sound was the first thing that ever made me want a Harley all those years ago.It still does the same for me.Pure Music!!!

 

What sound? Wearing a half helmet, no windshield at 50+ mph, all I hear is wind, even with Sampson fish tails, which aint exactally quiet.

 

My girlfriend lovesto listen to the sound on the back of my600 lb vibrator.

 

greatest sound on earth.

 

My feelings exactly. It's best right around 2000 rpm, working under a slight load. That's why I love cruising back roads at about 45 mph. Also why I always leave my windshield on. You guys ripping down the highway without a windshield are missing the best part of the ride.

 

What ! You mean you don't listen to the Radio ? Heh ! Heh !

 

I love listening to the motor too and I've noticed that it sounds completly different when I throw on the detachable windshield.

The sound seems to echo off the windshield and I tend to hear a lot better because of the reduced windage.

I don't ride with the windshield often but when I doo I notice the difference........big time! [sm=smiley20.gif]

 

I don't need no stinking windshield to hear my bike at any speed. I run open pipes with a half helmet and have thought of getting a ipod, but hate the thought of missing the piston music.
Marsh