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Loud pipes
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Weatherford, Texas
RE: Loud pipes
You want laws on loud pipes? **** off the wrong people, bring unwanted attention upon yourself, blast your pipes past your local government representative when he is asleep or when he is in a funeral procession, whatever the situation might be. You want to be arrogant, in your face about the issue and you're not going to win any votes. Folks this issue is being heard in local and state governments across the country. There aren't enough of us out there to turn a vote if we have ticked off those who vote. Its not noise to me (music to my ears) but to others it might be a nuissance. Lets be a bit more considerate before we lose the liberty!
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2006
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RE: Loud pipes
I road behind a bike for about 150 miles with the baffles removed... I was deaf when I got off the bike... They may sound good when your in the saddle but when your behind the bike it is a whole different story...
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
RE: Loud pipes
ORIGINAL: jeepster09
Here's one that won't....lol.[8D]
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ORIGINAL: carsoni
do loud helmets save lives?
do loud helmets save lives?
Here's one that won't....lol.[8D]
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Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2005
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RE: Loud pipes
ORIGINAL: Cigar Aggie
You want laws on loud pipes? **** off the wrong people, bring unwanted attention upon yourself, blast your pipes past your local government representative when he is asleep or when he is in a funeral procession, whatever the situation might be. You want to be arrogant, in your face about the issue and you're not going to win any votes. Folks this issue is being heard in local and state governments across the country. There aren't enough of us out there to turn a vote if we have ticked off those who vote. Its not noise to me (music to my ears) but to others it might be a nuissance. Lets be a bit more considerate before we lose the liberty!
You want laws on loud pipes? **** off the wrong people, bring unwanted attention upon yourself, blast your pipes past your local government representative when he is asleep or when he is in a funeral procession, whatever the situation might be. You want to be arrogant, in your face about the issue and you're not going to win any votes. Folks this issue is being heard in local and state governments across the country. There aren't enough of us out there to turn a vote if we have ticked off those who vote. Its not noise to me (music to my ears) but to others it might be a nuissance. Lets be a bit more considerate before we lose the liberty!
Banned
Joined: Jul 2005
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RE: Loud pipes
ORIGINAL: stevent
That's a good one, t-shirt and beanie with loud pipes for safety. Since most accidents that are caused by others are the infamous left turning cager, and sound waves travel behind you the only thing loud pipes do is prevent people from making left turns once your past. I think on the freeway loud pipes might make someone aware of your presence before they lane-change, so in that instance they might help. Of course a little situational awareness and not riding next to cars in the first place would accomplish the same thing.......
I'll take my chances with quieter pipes, riding sober and knowing WTF I'm doing if you don't mind, and a full face helmet and decent riding gear in case that's not enough. so far in 30 years of street riding and over half a million miles It's worked pretty well.
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That's a good one, t-shirt and beanie with loud pipes for safety. Since most accidents that are caused by others are the infamous left turning cager, and sound waves travel behind you the only thing loud pipes do is prevent people from making left turns once your past. I think on the freeway loud pipes might make someone aware of your presence before they lane-change, so in that instance they might help. Of course a little situational awareness and not riding next to cars in the first place would accomplish the same thing.......
I'll take my chances with quieter pipes, riding sober and knowing WTF I'm doing if you don't mind, and a full face helmet and decent riding gear in case that's not enough. so far in 30 years of street riding and over half a million miles It's worked pretty well.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,057
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From: Weatherford, Texas
RE: Loud pipes
I just couldn't leave that one alone (insomnia). I'm not insulting anyone. The guys that are upset seem to be the ones that have loud pipes. And when government legislates, our idea of loud maybe entirely different than theirs. Does anyone want more rules and regulations for bikes? Think that is a resounding NO. So what can be done to minimize the need for mr. legislator to want to shove down your throat his solution for noise? Tell him to stick it? That works wonders.......Again, I love hearing Harleys 24 hours a day and when I first heard this as an issue I said you can't be serious...and there are a bunch that are.....
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Near Tacoma
RE: Loud pipes
Where are you getting anger from my post? I'm merely pointing out the contradiction of relying on making a lot of noise for safety while wearing minimal safty gear. You can argue against sound waves and physics all you want but the simple fact is loud pipes are not going to stop some cager from nailing you. Riding skill and situational awareness will, if that's not enough then good safety gear will minimize the damage to a certain extent. Those are proven facts, whether you chose to except them is up to you. I hope you never have to find out.
Loud pipes do however **** off the very people who are going to be happy to vote for and initiate the kind of legislation that we're starting to see now, so in a very real sense your actions are going to affect my ability to enjoy a sport I've been at a long time.
Loud pipes do however **** off the very people who are going to be happy to vote for and initiate the kind of legislation that we're starting to see now, so in a very real sense your actions are going to affect my ability to enjoy a sport I've been at a long time.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 525
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From: NĂśdinge, Sweden
RE: Loud pipes
Well put! We must draw the line between good Harley sound and excessive shreaking noice[:@].
And most of all, we must learn how to drive. Not only safe, but also conciderate
.
It's not neccesary to go on high revs in populated areas at nights.
I always try to be on low revs and let my Samsons cradle people to sleep with a soft mellow lullaby when driving when other people sleeps[8D]
and excessive shreaking noice[:@].And most of all, we must learn how to drive. Not only safe, but also conciderate
. It's not neccesary to go on high revs in populated areas at nights.
I always try to be on low revs and let my Samsons cradle people to sleep with a soft mellow lullaby when driving when other people sleeps[8D]
ORIGINAL: stevent
Where are you getting anger from my post? I'm merely pointing out the contradiction of relying on making a lot of noise for safety while wearing minimal safty gear. You can argue against sound waves and physics all you want but the simple fact is loud pipes are not going to stop some cager from nailing you. Riding skill and situational awareness will, if that's not enough then good safety gear will minimize the damage to a certain extent. Those are proven facts, whether you chose to except them is up to you. I hope you never have to find out.
Loud pipes do however **** off the very people who are going to be happy to vote for and initiate the kind of legislation that we're starting to see now, so in a very real sense your actions are going to affect my ability to enjoy a sport I've been at a long time.
Where are you getting anger from my post? I'm merely pointing out the contradiction of relying on making a lot of noise for safety while wearing minimal safty gear. You can argue against sound waves and physics all you want but the simple fact is loud pipes are not going to stop some cager from nailing you. Riding skill and situational awareness will, if that's not enough then good safety gear will minimize the damage to a certain extent. Those are proven facts, whether you chose to except them is up to you. I hope you never have to find out.
Loud pipes do however **** off the very people who are going to be happy to vote for and initiate the kind of legislation that we're starting to see now, so in a very real sense your actions are going to affect my ability to enjoy a sport I've been at a long time.