"...scootin’ silently down the highway. DANGEROUS and DUMB..."
In my motorcycle experience, threats to us rarely appear from behind. Loud pipes typically serve just to annoy motorists following on the highway. To my mind, excessively loud pipes creates resentment and potentially causes folks to dislike motorcyclists...for no real reason.
My preference is to be predictable, ride aware, be noticeable via loud aftermarket horn, plus remarkably bright headlamp and auxiliary lights. I naturally ride wearing a helmet / full leathers / boots / gloves.
My main concern is to protect against left-turning vehicles in front of us. That is where the biggest threats reside, in my experience. Happy Riding!
147 posted on 01/11/2019 12:22:43 PM PST by Blue Jays
( Rock hard ~ Ride free)