I guess this event is getting really big. It's the weekend before and there is a constant roar from Hwy 98, heard from 5 miles away at that. I suppose that could be saving animal lives, there probably isn't one within a mile of the highway.
Two-wheeled invasion of thunder 4/30-5/2 2009
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I was leaving Publix the other day and one of these things started up in the parking lot and did the LOUD vroom thang as I passed. I almost had a wreck thinking it was either my car about to explode or something about to knock me over.
I am not trying to dis the riders of these bikes, but it sure would be nice if they could hit a button that would silence this noise when they are in certain areas...like the stop sign at 30A and WC.
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pesticides kill bugs.
I was leaving Publix the other day and one of these things started up in the parking lot and did the LOUD vroom thang as I passed. I almost had a wreck thinking it was either my car about to explode or something about to knock me over.
I am not trying to dis the riders of these bikes, but it sure would be nice if they could hit a button that would silence this noise when they are in certain areas...like the stop sign at 30A and WC.
Yes it would be nice. I find the loudness rude and disrespectful of others. Like the boom boom radios.
Try having a conversation with Kitty (or anyone outside) during bike invasions.
No, safe driving and functioning brake lights and turn signals save lives.
Loud pipes just annoy everyone, startle other drivers, and ruin the peace of our area.
I can see how that could be so...
I think I read somewhere that most auto/bike collisions occur because auto drivers are unaware of bike presence?
Kinda...One aspect is that people have an ingrained perspective on judging car distances at night based on two headlights coming at them. They have a harder time being able to judge closing speeds of motorcycles based on one headlight and, as a result, may turn in front of bikes.
Another thing to consider is that if a cager (somebody who drives a car) only checks their mirrors before changing a lane, they may miss the bike. A quick glance over the shoulder solves that.
I don't know about that whole loud pipe thing. I've ridden all my life. Personally, I think it's a bunch of hooey. They may be louder than snot from behind, but they aren't necessarily that much louder from the front unless the sound has something to reflect off of.
I'm not a biker but in some settings I think the loud pipes are awesome. I think it's kind of rude to do it through places like Seaside though.
