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Loud pipes
Road Master
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RE: Loud pipes
I really think most people here are considerate of their neighbors, but it puzzles me when some justify their actions by pointing out the guy next them as being worse. Granted, I hate loud car stereos blaring bass rap, I would be pissed if my neighbor was doing burnouts near enough to disturb me, but I guess I'd go bang on their door and try to solve it by letting them know it disturbs you. If that don't work, call your local LAW, and let them handle it for you. [sm=rant.gif]
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From: Johnston County, NC
RE: Loud pipes
ORIGINAL: harley rulz
We should have just started a thread about guns killing people (they don't) people kill people.
We should have just started a thread about guns killing people (they don't) people kill people.
Gun's don't kill people... Postal workers do. =)
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RE: Loud pipes
ORIGINAL: no1likhim
I see we have 5 choices.
They are attention ****** - To a small percentage- yes they are.
COOL/BAD biker image - That is a part of the HD persona. Not all HD riders play into that. Only some.
They actually like the deafening sound - I did when younger. Not that I have hearing loss from loud pipes and standing too many years in front of a loud bass guitar amplifier I dont like it any more, but thats me.
Safety - while wearing a beanie helmet? - To each his own. Dont point the finger unless you are 100% safe yourself. How many times do you exceed the speed limit while riding with quiet pipes?
Performance - ONly needed if you want to climp hills and mountains or exceed the speed limit. Maximum limit around here is 70. I do that just fine with stockers. And it costs me a lot less money.
I admit a good sounding set pf pipes on a hog is one of the best things in life. But, is it about the pipes? Or is it about the ride itself?
I see we have 5 choices.
They are attention ****** - To a small percentage- yes they are.
COOL/BAD biker image - That is a part of the HD persona. Not all HD riders play into that. Only some.
They actually like the deafening sound - I did when younger. Not that I have hearing loss from loud pipes and standing too many years in front of a loud bass guitar amplifier I dont like it any more, but thats me.
Safety - while wearing a beanie helmet? - To each his own. Dont point the finger unless you are 100% safe yourself. How many times do you exceed the speed limit while riding with quiet pipes?
Performance - ONly needed if you want to climp hills and mountains or exceed the speed limit. Maximum limit around here is 70. I do that just fine with stockers. And it costs me a lot less money.
I admit a good sounding set pf pipes on a hog is one of the best things in life. But, is it about the pipes? Or is it about the ride itself?
Just because some of us BIKER'S like to have louder than stock pipes on our scoots DOES NOT mean that we have them to be inconsiderate of those of you that prefer them to be quite and soft. My Harley is my hobby, my sport, my Hot rod if you will.
I don't rap on my pipes late at night or early in the morning nor am I intentionally inconsiderate of others. For those of you that do not like louder than stock pipes, please do not lump us all into one category.
Wow, I can remember when the biker community was a pretty tight group that looked out for each other, doesnt seem so much any longer. My, How things have changed.
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From: Ozark, AL
RE: Loud pipes
Wow, I can remember when the biker community was a pretty tight group that looked out for each other, doesnt seem so much any longer. My, How things have changed.
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RE: Loud pipes
ORIGINAL: vernh59
Well here we go with the personal BS again. I don't think that you would find a member that wouldn't come to your aid if you needed it. Just read some of the posts about lost relatives, dogs, bikers down and you will see the tight group your talking about. We dissagree on what is loud and necessary. Some have said that they think LOUD is inconsiderate and some have said they don't care. That doesn't meen that WE aren't together as bikers. Some like skulls and some don't same thing except you can't hear skulls. my .02 cents
Wow, I can remember when the biker community was a pretty tight group that looked out for each other, doesnt seem so much any longer. My, How things have changed.
I have been apart of the biker community for a very long time, in more ways than I care to remember at times. So I don't need you to point out the good will that is afforded by the biker community.
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RE: Loud pipes
I am lucky, cause I'd guess that 99.9 percent of the population here in Japan think Harleys are cool, especially if they are loud. So even though I don't care if my loud pipes are annoying, for the most part, they probably actually aren't over here.
But like I said before - the folks who have Harley's here in Japan don't go around irritating the crap out of folks at all hours of the night like the little ****** on scooters do.
I think the point someone was trying to make here is "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones".
Pretty much everyone I know and or see anywhere and everywhere, does something that annoys somebody. If you smoke, you are annoying someone. If you speed, you are annoying someone. If you run a red light, you are annoying someone. If you don't eat meat, you are annoying someone. If you eat meat, you are annoying someone. If you are drinking and driving/riding, then you are annoying someone.
So before getting too hot and bothered over this topic - no matter what side of the fence you're on, I think folks should take a look in the mirror first and then make sure their stuff is 100% stink free before making this the topic they are willing to die for.
As for me - the wife is annoyed with me right now, which is why I'm sitting here typing on this damn puter at 0530 in the morning instead of sleeping...maybe I should go start the Harley.
But like I said before - the folks who have Harley's here in Japan don't go around irritating the crap out of folks at all hours of the night like the little ****** on scooters do.
I think the point someone was trying to make here is "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones".
Pretty much everyone I know and or see anywhere and everywhere, does something that annoys somebody. If you smoke, you are annoying someone. If you speed, you are annoying someone. If you run a red light, you are annoying someone. If you don't eat meat, you are annoying someone. If you eat meat, you are annoying someone. If you are drinking and driving/riding, then you are annoying someone.
So before getting too hot and bothered over this topic - no matter what side of the fence you're on, I think folks should take a look in the mirror first and then make sure their stuff is 100% stink free before making this the topic they are willing to die for.
As for me - the wife is annoyed with me right now, which is why I'm sitting here typing on this damn puter at 0530 in the morning instead of sleeping...maybe I should go start the Harley.
Road Master
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RE: Loud pipes
TM, don't get me wrong - I'm not saying you are inconsiderate, and I'm not saying everyone with loud pipes is inconsiderate either. I'm saying that if you have loud pipes, and if you don't use discretion when it is called for, and if you just don't care who you **** off by those acts, then you are inconsiderate.
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From: Ozark, AL
RE: Loud pipes
Vernh59, Are you just trying to get me stirred up? Whats the deal?
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RE: Loud pipes
ORIGINAL: vernh59
Looks like I already did. All I'm saying is the "biker community" is not going to S**T because some people do/don't like loud pipes. I don't know your background so you got the rest of the post. No offense intended, none taken. Seeya!!!
Vernh59, Are you just trying to get me stirred up? Whats the deal?