Loud Pipes Save Lives?

[stuartj]

Originally Posted by john70t

There's no "Idle Speed Adjustment" page on Harley Tech Tips | Harley Performance

Think that link is wrong.....should be?

Harley Tech Tips | Hardley Performance

[Jeff Higgins]

I guess it would be fairly easy to draw conclusions about me, and pigeon hole me into your favorite stereotypes based purely upon what you see me on or in on any given day.

The current fleet:











Every last one of those things has its share of negative stereotypes assigned to it. So where do I fit?

I well remember my psych prof's comments about those who assign negative stereotypes to others or other groups. Serious self-worth issues, desperately searching for anyone over whom they can feel superior, and all of that kind of stuff. I think having gotten to "know" most of you on this crazy little slice of the interwebs, and seeing who among you are beating this tired old dead horse into the ground, serves to validate what that old man tried to teach me oh so many years ago. Get over yourselves. Other folks are just out there having fun, in their own way. It's not their fault you have created such miserable existences for yourselves that the only solace you can find is to put them down.

[stuartj]

Another notable characteristic of this tribe Jeff, is their humourlessness when having their collective chain yanked.

[stuartj]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

Other folks are just out there having fun, in their own way. It's not their fault you have created such miserable existences for yourselves that the only solace you can find is to put them down.

Its all true Jeff. But it is their fault they've fitted the straight pipes.

Dress up like Boy George or Liza Minelli if you like Jeff, just put the damn baffles on your exhaust.

[speeder]

All of the people around me at In n Out burger are wondering why I'm horse laughing right now.

[KevinTodd]

Oh, man. All I can imagine is seeing Stuart's mouth around the tip of my red-hot Thunderheader (I'm sure it would fit) as I revved my weak, low-tech, baler engine to the redline. Yep--I'd be wearing chaps while I did it, and maybe even a vest with a three-piece rocker....but I digress.

At least it would be muffled somewhat, right?

Ahhh come on, Stuart! Don't get your feathers all ruffled just because someone pulls your chain, man!

I can tell you this much---I'd rather spend my time hanging around a bunch of so-called HD "posers" than a handful of Stuart-styled douchenozzles most any day.

What a tool.

[stuartj]

Originally Posted by KevinTodd

Oh, man. All I can imagine is seeing Stuart's mouth around the tip of my red-hot Thunderheader (I'm sure it would fit) as I revved my weak, low-tech, baler engine to the redline. Yep--I'd be wearing chaps while I did it, and maybe even a vest with a three-piece rocker....but I digress.

At least it would be muffled somewhat, right?

Ahhh come on, Stuart! Don't get your feathers all ruffled just because someone pulls your chain, man!

I can tell you this much---I'd rather spend my time hanging around a bunch of so-called HD "posers" than a handful of Stuart-styled douchenozzles most any day.

What a tool.

You could at least offer to buy me a drink first, kevin. I'll come dressed as the cop.

[Jeff Higgins]

Originally Posted by speeder

All of the people around me at In n Out burger are wondering why I'm horse laughing right now.

'Cause you're such a jack ass?

Originally Posted by KevinTodd

I can tell you this much---I'd rather spend my time hanging around a bunch of so-called HD "posers" than a handful of Stuart-styled douchenozzles most any day.

What a tool.

Yes, our own cute little poster child for all that my old psych prof was trying to explain.

Stewie, you have been here for 12 years and over 8,500 posts. I would defy you to present any thread you have ever started that is positive and uplifting in any way. Likewise, I would defy you to show us any posts you have made that are such. The simple fact of the matter is that in all that time, you have only come here to put down, denigrate, snivel, and bytch. If that is the kind of outlook on life that your strident athiesm brings, you can have it.

[cashflyer]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

I guess it would be fairly easy to draw conclusions about me, and pigeon hole me into your favorite stereotypes based purely upon what you see me on or in on any given day.

Aw... I drew conclusions about you a long time ago Jeff.

I don't see any airplanes in those photos.
(I bet they have loud pipes also.)

[stuartj]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

'Cause you're such a jack ass?



Yes, our own cute little poster child for all that my old psych prof was trying to explain.

Stewie, you have been here for 12 years and over 8,500 posts. I would defy you to present any thread you have ever started that is positive and uplifting in any way. Likewise, I would defy you to show us any posts you have made that are such. The simple fact of the matter is that in all that time, you have only come here to put down, denigrate, snivel, and bytch. If that is the kind of outlook on life that your strident athiesm brings, you can have it.

I reckon Jeff if you put your mind to it, you could work out the search function. Atheism and a dislike of loud HD noise are aren't really related. But- intense brand loyalty and religion are very much related.

[yazhound]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

So are these. Pretty much the same purpose, too.

Not so much. First cat, while silly looking will have less of a bad time when he goes down then the HD boys....

Sporto guy, silly looking but having a sister who was nationally recognized bicyle racer, I undersand the garb....stream lined, wicking, light weight. Would I wear it out, no. Would I wear it if I were seriously riding a bicyle sure. Give little care what others might think.

[Baz]

Welcome to the prick club.....

[berettafan]

I appreciate the louder pipes. would rather be momentarily annoyed at the noise than be involved in an accident with a bike no matter who is at fault.

[Jeff Higgins]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

Aw... I drew conclusions about you a long time ago Jeff.

Originally Posted by cashflyer

I don't see any airplanes in those photos.
(I bet they have loud pipes also.)

Some do...

Hey, their pilots have their own snappy uniforms and nifty caps. Not that anyone would ever make fun of that...

Originally Posted by stuartj

Atheism and a dislike of loud HD noise are aren't really related. But- intense brand loyalty and religion are very much related.

You're only upset because God rides a Harley.

[cashflyer]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

Hey, their pilots have their own snappy uniforms and nifty caps. Not that anyone would ever make fun of that...

Originally Posted by yazhound

Not so much. First cat, while silly looking will have less of a bad time when he goes down then the HD boys....

Sporto guy, silly looking but having a sister who was nationally recognized bicyle racer, I undersand the garb....stream lined, wicking, light weight.

Oh...! You were thinking the purpose was function?
I disagree. I think they are all attention wh0res.

[yazhound]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

Oh...! You were thinking the purpose was function?
I disagree. I think they are all attention wh0res.

Well I guess the matter is settled. You are correct. All attention whores. How silly of me for being naive.

Perhaps you can enlighten... where does one get function before crossing the line to attention whore? So, I too can be enlightened...

[Jeff Higgins]

I would be the first to agree that much of what I see that passes as "riding gear" on Harley riders is anything but functional. Come to think of it, though, the same can be said for most sportbike riders. Granted, the sport bikers are more likely to be seen in full face helmets, but they are also far more likely to be seen in shorts, tennis shoes, and tank tops. Those "helmets" I see on some of the Harley crowd, though - Christ almighty.

My wife and I are "ATGATT" folks, even on the Harley, even on the hottest of days. When we got rather uncerimoniously dislodged from the Harley last summer by some asleep at the wheel putz in a pickup, the armored leather gear and full face helmets quite literally saved our hides. Anyone who thinks we only wear that stuff to look cool or tough or whatever their particular negative stereotype suggests will just have to kiss my big, fat, hairy (and as of yet unscarred) white ass.

[stuartj]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

I would be the first to agree that much of what I see that passes as "riding gear" on Harley riders is anything but functional. Come to think of it, though, the same can be said for most sportbike riders. Granted, the sport bikers are more likely to be seen in full face helmets, but they are also far more likely to be seen in shorts, tennis shoes, and tank tops. Those "helmets" I see on some of the Harley crowd, though - Christ almighty.

My wife and I are "ATGATT" folks, even on the Harley, even on the hottest of days. When we got rather uncerimoniously dislodged from the Harley last summer by some asleep at the wheel putz in a pickup, the armored leather gear and full face helmets quite literally saved our hides. Anyone who thinks we only wear that stuff to look cool or tough or whatever their particular negative stereotype suggests will just have to kiss my big, fat, hairy (and as of yet unscarred) white ass.

lols, you guys are drawing a long bow with the vintage aviator gear....Yes the sportsbike guys in the muscle Ts and shorts are just as bad. I was party to a bike crash only 10 days ago. Although the guy was relatively well geared- it was in Asia where bikes are just transport, not lifestyle statements, his full face helmet was badly crushed.

Why would anyone think proper leathers are cool or tough? Unless you have a brass knuckle duster on your belt, chaps and tassles, Jeff....

[Jeff Higgins]

No, but there is always either a compact 1911 or Peacemaker stuffed into the belt...

[Targa Me]

Originally Posted by cashflyer

When you crack that throttle, don't you accelerate right into the impending situation?
Or did you use your horn hand to actuate the clutch a fraction of a second before you cranked on the throttle?

If I'm in a traffic situation, my fingers of my left hand are on the clutch lever. Pulling in the clutch lever and using the throttle happens at the same time.