druid
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I know this will probably P... Off some but here goes.
The idea that loud pipes have any safety affect is mostly nonsense.
1. Cars are so quiet on the inside that it is difficult to hear anything from the outside.
2. Add music to point 1 and it is even less likely a driver will hear loud pipes.
2a. If the windows are down on a cager it seems that the driver has a very loud stereo and is wanting everyone else to hear him and is not likely to hear pipes no matter how loud.
3. Loud pipes are not very loud unless they are in front of you and pulling away. It seems that we would want drivers to hear us when we are approaching them from the rear. This is why I love having a bike that can consistantly stay in front of HD with loud pipes.
IMHO - Loud pipes don't save lives, good ride and safety skills do.
steve
I know this will probably P... Off some but here goes.
The idea that loud pipes have any safety affect is mostly nonsense.
1. Cars are so quiet on the inside that it is difficult to hear anything from the outside.
2. Add music to point 1 and it is even less likely a driver will hear loud pipes.
2a. If the windows are down on a cager it seems that the driver has a very loud stereo and is wanting everyone else to hear him and is not likely to hear pipes no matter how loud.
3. Loud pipes are not very loud unless they are in front of you and pulling away. It seems that we would want drivers to hear us when we are approaching them from the rear. This is why I love having a bike that can consistantly stay in front of HD with loud pipes.
IMHO - Loud pipes don't save lives, good ride and safety skills do.
steve