Topic: loud pipes or horns...both

[famoussas1]

man people dont open their eyes when they drive!! man 2 people almost hit me, just move over into the other lane #$%*, sure, i know you didnt check a mirror.  time to get louder pipes, and a horn too..cuz the middle finger is fun but not very effective.

[Laminar]

Keep the same pipes, get a louder horn. Your hearing will thank you.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=214515&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse

[Alan F.]

've been thinking about one of these http://www.amazon.com/Stebel-Nautilus-Compact-Motorcycle-Horn/dp/B000NPRTII

[77cafe750]

i personally am a firm believer that loud pipes save lives

[Mekun]

Full face helmets saves lives also but most of the people with loud pipes wear a tiny ass helmet that barely covers there head. I prefer defensive riding, I assume everyone in a car is going to kill me.

[seaweb11]

I have one of those air horns, it does get peoples attention!

[77cafe750]

i wear a full face hjc and love it

[Frankenkit]

Defensive riding ftw.

[lone*X]

Keep the same pipes, get a louder horn. Your hearing will thank you.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=214515&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse

+++ 1000

[IndyFour]

I have one of the compact air horns like the ones linked above.  Mine is a WOLO "Bad Boy", but it's exactly the same as the Stebel Nautilus...even says "Made in Italy", so my guess is they are made by the same company.  You can get it on sale at Harbor Freight pretty regularly...also seen them at Meijer in the Auto section.

First time I used it on the road, I just about jumped off the bike.     It's loud and distinct for sure.

[mick750F]

   Loud horns yes...I have a Stebel. Loud pipes...see Kit's post above.

Mike

[77cafe750]

my loud pipe could be the reason my neighbors dislike me so much but i think it has to do more with the pack of bikes that randomly shows up at all hours 

[dave500]

i read a comparison test that had the stebel naughty lass actually fail when tested,they had the fiaam freeway blasters and a couple of others,im using the narva "fanfare"pair via a relay of course,quite car like,ive also got a pair of the same on my car along with the old factory fitted all metal pair(73 model car)man thats four!dont sneak up and blast anyone in car parks!

[Laminar]

i read a comparison test that had the stebel naughty lass actually fail when tested

WUT? Like...the horn breaks every time anyone tries to use it? Or that they got a lemon? Or that they didn't wire the horn up through a relay with a 15amp fuse like you're supposed to and it melted the wires?

[super pasty white guy]

I think the review is here: http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-horns/motorcycle-horn-comparison.htm

Hella supertones won pretty handily.


spwg

[Gears]

I think the review is here: http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-horns/motorcycle-horn-comparison.htm

Hella supertones won pretty handily.


spwg

Nice. Those even match my paint scheme ^__^b

[scrapvalue]

I really don't think loud pipes have much effect on people in cars. They never hear you coming, they only hear you going.
Then it just pi$$'s them off.
But, I do believe, somewhat loud pipes are an advantage to wild life, especially deer.
My pipes on the custom are kind of loud and I see a lot off deer just standing in the ditch or field looking at me.
They hear you coming and just stand there to see what it is.
On the other hand, they don't hear a quiet bike coming until it is almost on top of them. At which time their fight or flight instincts take over and they either run away or run right in front of you.
I hear people say that the "deer came out of no where", but in fact, it is the motorcycle that comes out of nowhere.
Think about it, the deer is just standing there munching on some grass or just walking along and all of a sudden there is a vehicle,(car or bike), right on top of them.
Anyway, just an observation on my part.
 

[Gaither]

All points well taken. Nothing like a loud horn!

IMO, a good loud horn is a must have. And, don't hesitate to use it - gotta make sure [if you can] that they see you. Let's face it, guys, cages pull out on or turn left on other cages! Why would we riders think they will do differently on us? Watch that front tire - it'll show more movement than any other part of the cage - if they begin to move.

I blow the horn [got a loud one] every time I even SUSPECT they might come out. If it offends someone, who cares - I'm only interested in being seen and staying in one piece. If you even suspect you need the horn - blow it - every time. Hesitate and die! By the time you hesitate, they've got you!

Recently here, a sweet ol' lady let the first of two riders go by - then she pulled out in front of the second bike and killed the rider. If he had blown a horn [in time] chances are he would still be alive. Last mistake he ever got to make. I just assume they are all out to kill me. Ride with your thump on the button.

The jury is still out on loud pipes. Likely, Scrapvalue is right. And, with the windows up, air cond on, plus music - - - and cell phones!!!! Loud pipes do more to satisfy the rider than to increase safety. You'll either be right beside 'em or already past 'em before the hear the pipes.

This is just another FWIW, guys.

Let's all "be careful out there".

[MCRider]

Thanks Kit. That's the story. If a person needs to violate everyone else's right to reasonable sound levels (not to menyion the damage they could be doing to themselves) all the time for the occasional possible, benefit, that one needs to find another hobby.

Good skills and a good horn are the answer.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=69378.0

[plug1]

loud pipes prevent accidents. when someone is cutting you off, it's a little late to sound a horn. my $.02

[seaweb11]

loud pipes prevent accidents. when someone is cutting you off, it's a little late to sound a horn. my $.02

So what do you do "when someone is cutting you off"  Rev your engine with the clutch pulled in

[w1sa]

loud pipes prevent accidents. when someone is cutting you off, it's a little late to sound a horn. my $.02

So what do you do "when someone is cutting you off"  Rev your engine with the clutch pulled in

I've got slightly loudish pipes on one of my bikes. I find they provide a better proximity warning/background sound to car drivers,  in just about all normal conditions.
They certainly know when I'm accelerating past them thru their blind spots......... ...just my two pipes worth.....

[dave500]

these hondas dont have the low frequency throb of other vee twin bikes to think the exhuast noise will wake em up,as posted before with tinted windows up and air on and kids playing and phone ringing and gps chirping and music on,,just get more defensive,,the average suburban car driver is a knob on wheels.and will kill you then say im sooo sorry whilst holding the cafe latte that was being sipped when changing lanes.

[KB02]

i personally am a firm believer that loud pipes save lives

As does other safety gear:






If your argument is that loud pipes make you more conspicuous to other drivers - and therefore safer - but you are unwilling to take other safety measures like wearing the gear above, then, quite frankly, you need to admit that you either just think Loud pipes are "Cool" or that you are a hypocrite.

(check out this article:)
http://www.noisefree.org/newsroom/noise-display.php?id=109

[dave500]

i know where your coming from kbo2,,but not everyone wants to look like radio active man!