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Old 06-22-2011, 09:53 AM
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This might be a stupid idea, but I was thinking next time I get pulled over by the profilers (cops) for loud pipes maybe I could pull a plug wire back far enough that I am only running one cylinder,
Perhaps I am only running on one cylinder with this bright idea but do you think it would work?
 
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Old 06-22-2011, 10:16 AM
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Your bike might not be the only thing firing on one cylinder at that time lol. I think a better tactic could be just lick you finger ---pull that wire loose while the bike is on the jiffy stand running in neutral. You jerking around while holding that wire asking how the officer is doing today might get you a smile. The picture of that had me laughing. I myself usually try to start out with respect and see how it goes from there. Usually there is plenty of time to get disrespectful if things go south. I have never understood why dumb ***'s want to thank Leo's for the ticket though, lol.
 
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Your bike might not be the only thing firing on one cylinder at that time lol. I think a better tactic could be just lick you finger ---pull that wire loose while the bike is on the jiffy stand running in neutral. You jerking around while holding that wire asking how the officer is doing today might get you a smile. The picture of that had me laughing. I myself usually try to start out with respect and see how it goes from there. Usually there is plenty of time to get disrespectful if things go south. I have never understood why dumb ***'s want to thank Leo's for the ticket though, lol.

I myself would just try to fix whatever issue you have beforehand not to get pulled over in the first place so you dont have to deal with whatever personality that happens to pull you over.You might get lucky and he lets you go but who knows....theyve probably seen it all already anyway.
 
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Old 06-22-2011, 10:29 AM
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Fix it----it ain't broke, yet. No they haven't seen it all. We sometimes compare the latest I thought I seen it all.
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I myself would just try to fix whatever issue you have beforehand not to get pulled over in the first place so you dont have to deal with whatever personality that happens to pull you over.You might get lucky and he lets you go but who knows....theyve probably seen it all already anyway.
 
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OLDAIRBOATER---yeah i guess youre right.I sure never thought about pulling a plug wire off while talking to a cop...or beforehand....hahaha ---not laughin at the op but its just a funny mental picture
That cop might think youre making a "sudden move"
 
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Pulling the plug wire won't cut down the volume of noise as much as you may be thinking. Just half as many bangs but still about the same volume.
 
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Well...............

Gawd I don't even know what to say.

Yeah leaning down and moving your arm making it hard to see might just get your azz lit up.
 
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