Had you heard this, and what do you think?
the American Motorcycle association reported that the Oakland California police department has decided to equip each of it's 45 harley davidson motorcycles with after market exhaust systems. Most of the officers complained that they do not "feel safe" on the quiet new bikes. So the new exhaust systems are now rated at 93 decibels, well above the mandatory stock 80 decibels (federal limit) and illegal under California state law as well.
Well, magz looks like your still acting like an immature little kid. Why can't you give a real answer instead of acting like a 10 year old. Made up? no, I told you where the info came from The american motorcycle association, you know, the national group that represents what you allegedly ride!
Good one Scott M, but it's not the cops breaking the law, it's the city of Oakland.
Ironic though isn't it?
Slipknot, Piggies? that went out in the 60's. As for helping or not, I can only say that I bought a new bike and took it out, it had VERY quiet pipes. I had a gal in a cage right beside me, with my front wheel even with her front door as she was slowly passing me on the right. She had her cell phone to her left ear,blocking her vision. She drifted right over into me. Almost the exact situation occurred after I replaced my stock slipons with louder ones. But this time I was passing her, she had no doubt at all that I was beside her and corrected back into her lane instantly. But "sound" isn't the only reason I change pipes on my bikes. Improved MPG, more HP, and less heat, as well as burning cleaner are just a few reasons why.