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Old 10-26-2008, 02:43 AM
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I saw a car pulled over to the side of the road. I stopped to see what was up. Turns out the driver was having a heart attack. As soon as I realized what was happening, I started revving my engine to make as much noise as possible. In spite of my efforts, the poor guy didn't make it. In this case, loud pipes did not save a life. I feel bad because my pipes don't seem to be all that loud. Maybe if I pull the baffles, I can save someone.
 
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Old 10-26-2008, 08:15 AM
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Well I'm sure you did all you could. I have loud pipes, no baffles, and I probley couldn't have done any better than you. But atleast the whole neighborhood would have heard my pipes. If this ever happens to you again, maybe you should call 911.
 
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Old 10-26-2008, 09:10 PM
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I knew all along loud pipes didn't save lives. So glad ya finally proved it!
 
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Shouldn't the percussion from the pipes have worked like a defibrillator?
 
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Old 10-26-2008, 11:32 PM
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Don't feel too bad MidnitEvil, I'm sure you did everything you could.
 
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Watcha expect. Running baffles. Dayum man. Get with the program. You do wanna be heard dontcha?
 
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Old 10-27-2008, 12:29 AM
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And all this time I've been wondering if I amplify my tobacky pipe is it will save my life....
 
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Old 10-27-2008, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MidnitEvil
I started revving my engine to make as much noise as possible. the guy didn't make it.
The woman next to you was on the phone to 911 calling for help at the same time you were revving your engine. Unfortunately they couldn't hear her.
 
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Originally Posted by Juno
The woman next to you was on the phone to 911 calling for help at the same time you were revving your engine. Unfortunately they couldn't hear her.
She should have put down the phone and just started making loud Harley sounds. Maybe the guy would have made it.
 
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Old 10-27-2008, 06:08 AM
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That's why i carry jumper cables...
loud pipes don't save lives... AMPS do...
 


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