The other perspective
Elite HDF Member
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From: Adirondack Mountains
"Trying to defend your loud pipes as saving lives is both misguided and hypocritical. There is no empirical evidence to support that claim,"
If you ever rode with a good set of pipes, you would have that empirical evidence.
When a pickup truck at a busy intersection did not see me & turned across my lane, there was no time to move to the horn, but with my hand already on the throttle, I allowed my Harley Davidson to roar out of the intersection. The surprised truck driver jamed on his brakes as I passed inches from his bumper.
Yea, the pipes saved me hurt.
If you ever rode with a good set of pipes, you would have that empirical evidence.
When a pickup truck at a busy intersection did not see me & turned across my lane, there was no time to move to the horn, but with my hand already on the throttle, I allowed my Harley Davidson to roar out of the intersection. The surprised truck driver jamed on his brakes as I passed inches from his bumper.
Yea, the pipes saved me hurt.
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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From: The Desert SouthWest
I have no objection to your thoughts. Can't argue with them and I agree loud obnoxious pipes are the cause of many complaints that ends up bringing the heat down on us all. My bike is bone stock and I like it that way. I got tired of the loud exhaust and now enjoy not having to wear ear plugs while riding.
Groups going down the road should in fact be mindful of the rest of the motorists on the highway and how their group ride might be affecting traffic flow, etc. No disagreement there either.
Welcome to the forum and feel free to chime in anytime.
Groups going down the road should in fact be mindful of the rest of the motorists on the highway and how their group ride might be affecting traffic flow, etc. No disagreement there either.
Welcome to the forum and feel free to chime in anytime.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Bellevue, NE
My Bubs sound good to me. I'm keepin' 'em. If I get a ticket for noise somwehere, well then that's just life. I don't hammer the throttle for no reason, and like some others here, I try not to goose it in residential areas, because they get LOUD when I do that. However, If I happen to ride by in the country one day and spoil your picnic with my 'obnoxious' rumble, well, sorry about that, chief. Have another sip of chardonnay and I'm sure you'll recover.
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From: Massachusetts
[quote=The Architect;5056537]Why do large groups of Harley riders get upset when you overtake them? I have always kind of wondered this myself. When you have to pass a large group of these slow riders it is best for to speed up in order to not be out in the left lane, on a two lane road, for extended periods of time and it seems like no matter what these ***-less chap wearers always get their panties in a bunch. I have had these neanderthals throw crap at me, flip me off, and a few swere their bikes in my directions. Fu(k'em, they usually get a handful of steel ball bearings in return. You throw stuff at me when I am wearing all my gear, it was your option not to put proper protective appearel on so quit crying when a ball bearings hits you in the forehead.
Yeah, right.
I am kinda convinced that the only thing you throw, is some loud words, from the security of your computer, of course. I think your only reason to be here is to steer the poo from time to time. How bored are you?
Some "Neanderthal" flipped you off? I second that gesture.
I would sooo like to see what happens if you'd really have the ***** to throw anything but a smile at most of us.
Yeah, right.
I am kinda convinced that the only thing you throw, is some loud words, from the security of your computer, of course. I think your only reason to be here is to steer the poo from time to time. How bored are you?
Some "Neanderthal" flipped you off? I second that gesture.
I would sooo like to see what happens if you'd really have the ***** to throw anything but a smile at most of us.
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A little something for your perspective.....
You know what they say about opinions and ********! He has them(opinions) and he R one(*******)
I just wish more people would pay attention to what their mouth was saying!
I am sorry, I am hurt I have not slept for 2 days and I am pissed at the world right now!
Every roch crocket rider is entitled to his or her opinion no matter how much of a douche bag he or she is!
You know what they say about opinions and ********! He has them(opinions) and he R one(*******)
I just wish more people would pay attention to what their mouth was saying!
I am sorry, I am hurt I have not slept for 2 days and I am pissed at the world right now!
Every roch crocket rider is entitled to his or her opinion no matter how much of a douche bag he or she is!
Last edited by redhemi57; May 27, 2009 at 09:27 PM.
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From: anacoco, la
you know around here, most of the louder bikes are metric cruisers wannabes trying to emulate what they think is the harley sound. unfortunately, it mostly just sounds like ****!
if you think i'm going too slow and you pass me, i don't care, as long as you do it in a safe manner. however, i'm usually doing at least 5 over the speed limit, so is it really necessary to pass at all? especially at 100mph on a double yellow line?
very rarely have i seen groups riding abreast, usually staggered. except for the crotch rocket crew which are generally all over the place instead of a neat, orderly formation.
know what pisses me off? those loud tin can (illegal) mufflers you crotch rocketeers like to put on your bikes so you can go out and wind it out at 10k rpm in 1 or 2 gear. then you cut all over the road, with no regard to safe traffic patterns, doing wheelies or stoppies in the middle of traffic (i have on several occasions, pulled over and called 911 on a couple of your dumbasses), and those damn powerranger uniforms. god, could you be more gay?
just 'putting over one outsiders view of some of the things we experience courtesy of some of your number'
now go scoot before your momma catches you playing on the computer again. besides, your hannah montana show should be coming on soon.....
if you think i'm going too slow and you pass me, i don't care, as long as you do it in a safe manner. however, i'm usually doing at least 5 over the speed limit, so is it really necessary to pass at all? especially at 100mph on a double yellow line?
very rarely have i seen groups riding abreast, usually staggered. except for the crotch rocket crew which are generally all over the place instead of a neat, orderly formation.
know what pisses me off? those loud tin can (illegal) mufflers you crotch rocketeers like to put on your bikes so you can go out and wind it out at 10k rpm in 1 or 2 gear. then you cut all over the road, with no regard to safe traffic patterns, doing wheelies or stoppies in the middle of traffic (i have on several occasions, pulled over and called 911 on a couple of your dumbasses), and those damn powerranger uniforms. god, could you be more gay?
just 'putting over one outsiders view of some of the things we experience courtesy of some of your number'
now go scoot before your momma catches you playing on the computer again. besides, your hannah montana show should be coming on soon.....
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Road Warrior
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From: Kansas City Mo
I don't know where you ride at talking about slow moving Harleys.. When I rode with the MC. It was 80 mph down the freeways.. Speed limits 65 and 70mph .. If that is moving too slow, then all your arguments about safety gear, loud pipes blah blah blah .. Are negated.. if you are passing us doing well over 80 (more like over 100mph) passing people left and right weaving through traffic like a nutcase.. it's 10 times worse than loud pipes and groups of people doing the speed limit or a bit over.
I have been on loud bikes. My current bike is stock pipes.. I have had more close calls on this bike with people trying to run me over , not seeing me or knowing I was coming than any of the "loud" bikes I have had... If you can't fathom that loud noise draws peoples attention..... Then why would the complaint of it bothering you when your relaxing have relevance. The very fact that the loud pipes disturb the silence PROVES the point that you know a bike is somewhere around. Of course arguing on the internet if futile and pointless .. So that still makes me the idiot.
I have been on loud bikes. My current bike is stock pipes.. I have had more close calls on this bike with people trying to run me over , not seeing me or knowing I was coming than any of the "loud" bikes I have had... If you can't fathom that loud noise draws peoples attention..... Then why would the complaint of it bothering you when your relaxing have relevance. The very fact that the loud pipes disturb the silence PROVES the point that you know a bike is somewhere around. Of course arguing on the internet if futile and pointless .. So that still makes me the idiot.