by B A R R Y Jan 31, 2006 at
09:50 PM


On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 14:39:22 -0700, "Jay Beckman"
wrote:

"Loud Pipes Save Lives"

I guess the sentiment is if they can't see you coming, make sure they
HEAR
you coming...


A good friend of mine who is a multi-generational cycle freak, but not
much of a Harley guy always asks: "Why, are they going to point them
out the front?" G

He's a Triumph, Ducati, BMW, and the occasional Japanese motocross
type of guy who doesn't think a bike needs to be loud to sound good.
But then again, he also wears protective riding suits of leather and
kevlar, and a full-face helmet.

How about "ape hanger" handlebars? G

The "Loud Pipes save Lives" sound bite is silly and every bit as
disingenuous as the amateurish AOPA propaganda. Its a total joke, and
anyone with half a brain knows that is not the REAL reason.