No, it's going to piss cagers off more soo. They are not going to stay out of your way because your being an a$$. Doubt a pipe would have saved the dude you descibed he was sitting at a light at idle an after market isn't even going to create enough noise for an inattentive driver to stop in time. What would have saved him? Watching his six and having his bike in gear! So, he could have had an escape route. Never put your life in the hands of another person unless you are paying them damned good money I.E your doctor and even then be your own advocate! You are much better off saving time and money by investing $39 in a loud horn it will save you. I have not had one experience in four years so far where I've said gee if I had a louder exhaust this would not have happened. Many times I had incidents before getting a good horn where I have thought dang they aren't even hearing my horn! BTW I ride in Orlando Fl Touron capital of the world!

I'll be taking research methods in the fall Oh how I would love to construct a study to prove this once and for all! But, it is a tough one how can you create a controlled environment for this to emulate all the factors in real life. Hmmm, maybe use a simulator and adjust the db of the bike in each scenario? Any ideas science guys?
Mary

Quote from: tb0lt on May 27, 2011, 04:19:18 PM

Quote from: ben2go on May 24, 2011, 07:43:41 PM
Mine has a deep rumble when I'm just cruising around.When I really get on it,it screams like a super sport bike......

You are kidding , right? What kinda sorry ass "super sport bike" sounds like a mellow street cammed 500cc parallel twin?

The sucky kind...