Anyone keep their bike stock (engine/exhaust)?
#11
04-21-2006, 09:10 PM
RE: Anyone keep their bike stock (engine/exhaust)?
ORIGINAL: skater69
Renting an '06 EG classic tomorrow. Rented one before several months ago....don't own an HD yet. But the EG I rented before was bone stock. Rode it all day. I really liked the sound of the stock pipes. It's not like a stock Honda which is barely audible. The Harley sounded ....well...like a Harley. And the power was adequate for the cruising I was doing. I have a Honda Blackbird so if I want real power, I ride that.
Dunno bike sounded awfully good to me and rode well. If I bought one, not sure I'd want to change out the pipes or it might annoy my ears (w/earlpugs) after awhile. I like sound but really louder pipes.....don't know if there would be anything positive for me.
Anybody ride their touring rig stock as far as engine/exhaust?
Renting an '06 EG classic tomorrow. Rented one before several months ago....don't own an HD yet. But the EG I rented before was bone stock. Rode it all day. I really liked the sound of the stock pipes. It's not like a stock Honda which is barely audible. The Harley sounded ....well...like a Harley. And the power was adequate for the cruising I was doing. I have a Honda Blackbird so if I want real power, I ride that.
Dunno bike sounded awfully good to me and rode well. If I bought one, not sure I'd want to change out the pipes or it might annoy my ears (w/earlpugs) after awhile. I like sound but really louder pipes.....don't know if there would be anything positive for me.
Anybody ride their touring rig stock as far as engine/exhaust?
#12
04-21-2006, 09:13 PM
RE: Anyone keep their bike stock (engine/exhaust)?
ORIGINAL: skulls and flames
Loud Pipes Save Lives
Loud Pipes Save Lives
Do Loud pipes really save lives? Maybe they'll help draw attention but think about this little neuro-physiological auditory factoid. When people are startled by a noise, they tend to turn their head in that direction. When they're at the wheel, they tend to steer a car where they turn their head. So when you come blasting up alongside some elderly gent in a Lincoln Towncar, don't wonder why he veers toward you when you scare the hoot out of him.
loud pipes could certainly save lives by getting bikes banned so fewer people ride
I especially like this quote:
"First, a word on motorcycle safety: If you've put yourself in a position where someone has to see [hear] you in order for you to be safe -- to see [hear] you, and to give a f**k -- you've already blown it."
If you want to upgrade, upgrade. But have some respect and common courtesy to those of us you are forcing to live with your decision.
#13
04-21-2006, 09:16 PM
RE: Anyone keep their bike stock (engine/exhaust)?
I'm running straight stock and will until I wear them out. Two reasons: I like to tour and even with stock, your ears are going to be ringing after a day in the saddle; I paid a %*#$& -load of money for this motorcycle and there's something about turning around and pouring a &#$*$ - load more money into a $21,000 toy that grates against my ornery frugal ways.
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RE: Anyone keep their bike stock (engine/exhaust)?
Guess I'm a minority [sm=boohoo.gif] here, but my 06 Ultra is bone stock if you dont count the backoff XP break light flasher. I figure to save the money and spend it on premium gas so I can ride more [sm=biker2.gif]. Someday I imagine I might add a thing or two, but I do like the stock sound and performance.
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04-21-2006, 09:24 PM
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RE: Anyone keep their bike stock (engine/exhaust)?
I happen to agree with Slacker!
In addition to aggravating the general populous, when riding a dresser any noise from louder exhausts becomes amplified. I suppose if I was just a local rider, the noise wouldn't be too irritating. However, if one rides 12 to 15 thousand miles a year, then the additional noise can be obnoxious, as well as inflicting PERMANENT hearing loss.
It only took one trip for me to realize that louder pipes were not for me, even with ear plugs. Oh well, to each their own!
In addition to aggravating the general populous, when riding a dresser any noise from louder exhausts becomes amplified. I suppose if I was just a local rider, the noise wouldn't be too irritating. However, if one rides 12 to 15 thousand miles a year, then the additional noise can be obnoxious, as well as inflicting PERMANENT hearing loss.
It only took one trip for me to realize that louder pipes were not for me, even with ear plugs. Oh well, to each their own!
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04-21-2006, 10:53 PM
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RE: Anyone keep their bike stock (engine/exhaust)?
Mine is stock. Performance is good. I like to go touring and after a while the semi-quiet Harley is great. I don't need to draw attention or get a testoterone rush from loud pipes anymore. That just me. Not critisizing anybody else. My last bike had engine mods and Rhinehart pipes. I just enjoy hearing my radio and not having my ears ring after a long days ride. o each his own. Do what you want not what is the "Style".