Loud pipes Flip Flops and Tee Shirts
#51
01-13-2011, 03:15 PM
Can someone in a place where you can ride ( we are buried in snow here)do this experiment
-Find a rural road with an intersection.
-Determine the point where you couldn't stop if a car pulled out in front of you
-Now put someone in your car and sit at the intersection turn on the radio and air conditioning, carry on a normal conversation, but have the passenger blindfolded.
-Get a bike to ride by and see if the blindfolded person hears it before the bike enters the collision zone.
-Just my opinion but this would be definitve proof that loud pipes save lives.
This experiment would also be cool on the interstate with a bike coming behind you.
Careful though the LEO's might think the blindfolded person is being kidnapped.LOL
and like I keep saying to each his own, I am not a member of the loud pipe police,
Just trying to make this long winter a little funner by reading this forum.
-Find a rural road with an intersection.
-Determine the point where you couldn't stop if a car pulled out in front of you
-Now put someone in your car and sit at the intersection turn on the radio and air conditioning, carry on a normal conversation, but have the passenger blindfolded.
-Get a bike to ride by and see if the blindfolded person hears it before the bike enters the collision zone.
-Just my opinion but this would be definitve proof that loud pipes save lives.
This experiment would also be cool on the interstate with a bike coming behind you.
Careful though the LEO's might think the blindfolded person is being kidnapped.LOL
and like I keep saying to each his own, I am not a member of the loud pipe police,
Just trying to make this long winter a little funner by reading this forum.
#52
01-13-2011, 03:28 PM
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If the cattle/sheep in my area Cannot see or hear a big red truck with twinklies, airhorns and sirens and air Qs.
I consider myself totally invisible while riding my motor
I consider myself totally invisible while riding my motor
#53
01-13-2011, 04:03 PM
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I disagree. They hear the sirens and horns but most of the time have no idea where it is coming from. I see them looking everywhere and I see the stupid look on their faces when they finally look in their rear view mirror. I always watch the dumb asses to see if I can tell when they heard us and when they finally seen us. I also see the ones who ignore us or pretend to ignore us. People are stupid and they act stupid but most of them hear the sirens and horns. I don't think they see the truck or lights unless it is at night till we are right on top of them.
#54
01-13-2011, 04:17 PM
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I disagree. They hear the sirens and horns but most of the time have no idea where it is coming from. I see them looking everywhere and I see the stupid look on their faces when they finally look in their rear view mirror. I always watch the dumb asses to see if I can tell when they heard us and when they finally seen us. I also see the ones who ignore us or pretend to ignore us. People are stupid and they act stupid but most of them hear the sirens and horns. I don't think they see the truck or lights unless it is at night till we are right on top of them.
I agree with you, but I'm darn well pretty jaded and opinionated about the whole thing.
#55
01-13-2011, 04:53 PM
Ultimate HDF Member
I like loud pipes because they sound good, although less so as I get older.
I wear boots or occasionally tennis shoes because I think flip-flops on a biker look about as manly as a halter top or thong would.
I wear boots or occasionally tennis shoes because I think flip-flops on a biker look about as manly as a halter top or thong would.
#56
01-13-2011, 06:22 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
I only have loud pipes to **** off the HDF members that don't have them. That's the only reason.
well...that and they can save lives..
I HAVE THEM BECAUSE I WANTED THEM. I like them. I think a Harley should be able to give a loud rumble. It should roar...not ...purr. Kitties purr.
Gonna go see how many more loud pipes save lives threads got started in the last ten minutes...
well...that and they can save lives..
I HAVE THEM BECAUSE I WANTED THEM. I like them. I think a Harley should be able to give a loud rumble. It should roar...not ...purr. Kitties purr.
Gonna go see how many more loud pipes save lives threads got started in the last ten minutes...
#57
01-14-2011, 02:34 AM
Can someone in a place where you can ride ( we are buried in snow here)do this experiment
-Find a rural road with an intersection.
-Determine the point where you couldn't stop if a car pulled out in front of you
-Now put someone in your car and sit at the intersection turn on the radio and air conditioning, carry on a normal conversation, but have the passenger blindfolded.
-Get a bike to ride by and see if the blindfolded person hears it before the bike enters the collision zone.
-Just my opinion but this would be definitve proof that loud pipes save lives.
This experiment would also be cool on the interstate with a bike coming behind you.
Careful though the LEO's might think the blindfolded person is being kidnapped.LOL
and like I keep saying to each his own, I am not a member of the loud pipe police,
Just trying to make this long winter a little funner by reading this forum.
-Find a rural road with an intersection.
-Determine the point where you couldn't stop if a car pulled out in front of you
-Now put someone in your car and sit at the intersection turn on the radio and air conditioning, carry on a normal conversation, but have the passenger blindfolded.
-Get a bike to ride by and see if the blindfolded person hears it before the bike enters the collision zone.
-Just my opinion but this would be definitve proof that loud pipes save lives.
This experiment would also be cool on the interstate with a bike coming behind you.
Careful though the LEO's might think the blindfolded person is being kidnapped.LOL
and like I keep saying to each his own, I am not a member of the loud pipe police,
Just trying to make this long winter a little funner by reading this forum.
Now with the loud pipes I have them, love the rumble and in town the blip of the throttle does attract attention. BUT, where I find them the most useful is on the backroads. I ride in the NW and over the years have watched deer running away from me as I approach, Nice! To each his own. Wear what you want and remember there are those who have fallen and those who will fall. Pipe question will be solved by the politicians anyway, sooner or later.
#58
01-14-2011, 06:15 AM
I disagree. They hear the sirens and horns but most of the time have no idea where it is coming from. I see them looking everywhere and I see the stupid look on their faces when they finally look in their rear view mirror. I always watch the dumb asses to see if I can tell when they heard us and when they finally seen us. I also see the ones who ignore us or pretend to ignore us. People are stupid and they act stupid but most of them hear the sirens and horns. I don't think they see the truck or lights unless it is at night till we are right on top of them.
#59
01-14-2011, 06:19 AM
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I wouldn't wear flip flops on the bike ever... then again I wouldn't wear them anywhere, I like women.
#60
01-14-2011, 08:35 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Same here.
When I was younger I liked loud pipes. Now, I'm less tolerant of the thunder. In fact, I'm thinking of removing my Rinehart duals and going back to stock.