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Loud pipes save lives. I wanted to put quiet factory pipes on my used Harley but my wife wouldn't let me. She wanted to make sure cars and trucks would hear m
by sparrish 5y ago
Loud pipes save lives.
I wanted to put quiet factory pipes on my used Harley but my wife wouldn't let me. She wanted to make sure cars and trucks would hear me even if they didn't see me.
- timbit42 5y agoThat theory has been debunked.
- kube-system 5y agoI've never noticed a difference in distracted drivers pulling out in front of me when I'm on a quiet bike vs a loud bike. Most of the sound is going the wrong way anyway.
- sparrish 5y agoI'll grant you drivers pulling in front of you... If you grant me that you're must less likely to have a vehicle beside you push you out of your lane if your bike is loud.
- peatmoss 5y agoYou’re much better off getting a headlight modulator. Pipes point the wrong way. Also wear high viz.