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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Out doing gardening work yesterday and heard this blaring radio playing bail kicking music,had to look up and it was a motorcycle.He had to have been 2 miles away and could still hear it.Now I ask you how can anyone possibly enjoy riding any motorcycle with dirty music (amplifier clipping) wind in your face,knowing it is offending everyone around you and still be enjoying riding a Harley.On second thought why waste your time no way will I ever understand.One thing is for sure he will never get stopped for loud exhaust,no way could you hear his Harley.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Must've been the new J&M 7.25's and Amp he got from Dr. V-Twin....mine sound like that too...JMO
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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I agree with you dog155. I also agree to each his own but I sure as hell do not understand the radio blaring. Many times when i am out I have my radio turned completely off, just enjoying the sound of the bike and the world going by.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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I think Bikers and Cagers crank up thier radios like that just to get attention. Don't see how they could enjoy the music.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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sooo, obnoxiously load exhaust is ok? i use my stereo all the time, and enjoy the ride even better. but i keep the volume under control also.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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Funny, I crank up the tunes when a favorite song pops up and don't think too much about. I bought a hawg wired system so i could do just that.
Haven't heard any complaints yet. Maybe because I listen to classic rock and everybody likes?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Old fogies, gardening instead of riding.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dog155
Out doing gardening work yesterday and heard this blaring radio playing bail kicking music,had to look up and it was a motorcycle.He had to have been 2 miles away and could still hear it.Now I ask you how can anyone possibly enjoy riding any motorcycle with dirty music (amplifier clipping) wind in your face,knowing it is offending everyone around you and still be enjoying riding a Harley.On second thought why waste your time no way will I ever understand.One thing is for sure he will never get stopped for loud exhaust,no way could you hear his Harley.
It's official............ you've just turned into your dad .........lolz
 
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