no matter how safe or skilled rider you are, leave it to cagers will find a way to kill you.
I feel that for any real world situation that someone says loud pipes might be safer, one could also say that better riding skills and decision making skills would be the safer yet.
I like my bikes to be loud enough that I can hear the engine well at speed against wind noise. It helps me feel more "in-tune" with the machine. I can tell easier my RPM and speed without looking , but rather listening. Glancing down at the gauges less is safer for me.
I have many bikes on the road, all of them have aftermarket exhaust. My Buell has a Drummer SS, it's perfect. Not sure if that qualifies as loud. It sure sounds nice though. But definitely not obnoxious.
no matter how safe or skilled rider you are, leave it to cagers will find a way to kill you.
How do you feel about audible exhausts and their effect on safety?You just answered your own question...Does having a loud exhaust make you safe? No.
Well that is my opinion after reading all the input from my fellow forum members. I do now believe though, that bright colors and audible exhausts are, in general, beneficial to the rider in terms of increasing road presence. Thanks for the input everyone
nicholas900 on the drummer and **** man if it dont save my life at least i will die with a smile on my face! :D
Perhaps this helps settle the debate: