Drive ;) -Kyle
On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Kyle K.K. <[email protected]> wrote: > 95 Taco02 VTX > 83 CB550SC > 92 Corsica > > What do you do that you have that many miles on your Taco? > > -Kyle KK > > > On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 5:18 PM, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: > >> It reach 100F in Houston today and I had on my helmet, gloves, jacket >> (mesh), jeans, and boots. I'd rather be sweaty than skinless. >> -83 CB650SC >> -84 CB700SC >> -03 TACO (248K miles!) >> >> -Kyle >> >> >> On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Kyle K.K. <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> +1 on wearing gear. I've been down a grand total of 4 times. I was >>> wearing leathers, helmet, etc and I had (quite literally) two scratches on >>> me. Quality gear will save your skin and it's not too hot in the summer. >>> I'm also a big fan of bike + Taco. Bike for summer, truck for hauling >>> stuff, and winter/snow (gotta love the UP!) >>> >>> -Kyle >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 3:00 PM, Aldo <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Just stating what I have observed do with that what you will. Some say >>>> loud pipes save lives some say it’s a myth… I say build it/ride it how you >>>> like it. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I had a 2004 BMW 545i which I gladly sold when I bought my Taco and >>>> while I was driving on the freeway for the most part I could still hear >>>> other vehicles especially if they had aftermarket exhaust. I would say the >>>> car itself was built to give a quiet ride (no road noise) among other >>>> things… I got that car because it was a road tearing beast and at the time >>>> I >>>> had money to burn and regret later! It had wicked handling and was very >>>> quick but didn’t work for me. What suits me best is my bike(s) and a >>>> pick-up. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Stanley, >>>> >>>> I have been riding since 1997. Experience probably helped more than I >>>> think but I feel like I just lucked out. The bike that I was on (CB750 >>>> stability) and the way she hit me. If I were on a faired bike she would >>>> have >>>> likely sent me in a different direction on impact possibly into another >>>> vehicle or into the center divider… If I were on a bike with a short >>>> wheelbase I probably would have lost it on the wobbles or the bike could >>>> have inverted when the front wheel locked up for a moment… >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I have always been a careful rider but s#$% happens at random. Some >>>> people never crash and some multiple times. When people crash it is usually >>>> rider error. When it isn’t, just hope it isn’t your time and you have >>>> proper >>>> gear. Maybe I am heartless but I don’t feel sorry for the people who get >>>> hurt without wearing proper gear. Ride safe! >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >>>> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Mark Hasslinger >>>> *Sent:* Saturday, June 27, 2009 3:36 AM >>>> >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Loud V&H exhaust: options? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> shiny new BMW's are sealed off from the outside noise to such an extent >>>> you lound pipes will penatrate the sound barriers built into the car. >>>> That's why ppl buys these cars, for the quite, ask the John Power's Design >>>> Institue. The ability to keep the outside noise OUT is one of the top >>>> three >>>> priorities ppl want in their cars. YOUR WRONG AGAIN. you'll only piss off >>>> your neighbors. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Oh ya! I'm very familiar with the streets and freeways in L.A. and all >>>> of Calif., lived there half of my adult life. Still have a home there in >>>> Holmby Hills. You drive in my neighborhood with lound pipes and you'll get >>>> a ticket. >>>> >>>> --- On *Sat, 6/27/09, Aldo <[email protected]>* wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> From: Aldo <[email protected]> >>>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Loud V&H exhaust: options? >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 2:18 AM >>>> >>>> I disagree, here in Los Angeles (and probably other big congested >>>> cities) it helps to be making some noise particularly on the freeway. I had >>>> stock pipes on my CB750 and they were very quiet (probably the quietist >>>> bike >>>> I have ever owned) which is nice but… I found myself dodging cars left and >>>> right on the freeway… At least in my town people always drive like they are >>>> in a hurry on their cell phones and don’t seem to pay much attention to >>>> what >>>> is behind or next to them unless it is loud has strobes, siren or an air >>>> horn. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I actually got hit by a lady on the 405 freeway coming back from the >>>> bike’s photo shoot for Verizon. The lady didn’t see or hear me as I was >>>> passing along side of her (so she says) and she turned right into me at >>>> about 65 mph. The first thing that hit her car was the mirror and brake >>>> lever which came back with enough force to bruise my fingers and the impact >>>> on the handlebar turned the wheel and the bike lunged up the side of her >>>> shiny new BMW. The front than bounced off of her car and I had some brief >>>> wobbles but thanks to the long wheelbase was able to hold on and slow down >>>> for impact number 2 which luckily by that time was only at about 15 mph and >>>> though I am not quite sure I think my fingers got smashed for a second time >>>> and I almost dropped the bike but was able to lift it with my crazy >>>> adrenaline. Maybe I am warped but in the moment aside from OH #$%* I >>>> remember thinking at least the bike made it to a photo shoot!!!! Shouldn’t >>>> my life have been flashing before my eyes??? The damage was minimal to my >>>> baby… just bent the mirror, handlebar and scuffed the fork. I bent the >>>> mirror back on the spot and had the lady buy me a new set of handlebars. I >>>> let the scuff slide just because you could hardly notice it and it’s a >>>> battle scar. Her car had a bike print in the side. J >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> That was in January and after that I installed a V&H 4into1 for >>>> performance and most people seem to be aware of me on the road now… I try >>>> to >>>> stay where they can see me but when I need to make a pass they can hear me >>>> buzzing which makes them a bit more cautious I’d say. When I get home I >>>> just >>>> keep it low and slow and I never get any complaints from the neighborhood. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The bike is looking pretty as ever just got back from a lovely ride as a >>>> matter of fact. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Peace & grease! ~Aldo >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >>>> [email protected] ] *On Behalf Of *Mark Hasslinger >>>> *Sent:* Friday, June 26, 2009 10:33 AM >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Loud V&H exhaust: options? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Wrong! no amount of noise is any deterant to unsafe drivers. the noise >>>> only serves to upset the general population and will result in laws against >>>> anything but stock mufflers. the pressure is mounting in all the small >>>> towns >>>> i ride thru, many have now posted signs at the outskirts of town cautioning >>>> against said noise. your only working against your interest by having loud >>>> exhaust. better get yourself educated! >>>> >>>> --- On *Fri, 6/26/09, MrViggy <[email protected]>* wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> From: MrViggy <[email protected]> >>>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Loud V&H exhaust: options? >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Date: Friday, June 26, 2009, 10:25 AM >>>> >>>> I would think that a noise canceling headset would be dangerous in it's >>>> own right. It would be much harder to hear sirens on emergency vehicles. >>>> >>>> Viggy >>>> >>>> On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 9:17 AM, stanley/ Randolph <* >>>> [email protected]*<http://us.mc817.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]>> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> A certain amount of noise from the exhaust is a safety thing. People >>>> may not see you, but they certainly hear you and that is a good thing, as >>>> they will tend to be more respectful of the noise than a light or the >>>> actual >>>> machine. >>>> >>>> I don't care for noisy exhaust, but on a bike, the helmet can reduce it >>>> enough; if not, it may be too loud, or not. Maybe add extra padding; or >>>> a noise canceling headset? >>>> >>>> >>>> *Stanley* >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> *From:* Marco >>>> <*[email protected]*<http://us.mc817.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> >>>> > >>>> >>>> *To:* Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! >>>> <*[email protected]*<http://us.mc817.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> >>>> > >>>> >>>> *Sent:* Friday, June 26, 2009 6:50:30 AM >>>> >>>> >>>> *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Loud V&H exhaust: options? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> As I recall the safety thing is an urban legend at best, a total non- >>>> starter at worst. After all, sound is directional; alerting the people >>>> (and deer) that you've already passed to your presence is not exactly >>>> useful. The horn's mounted on the front for a reason :) >>>> >>>> I see deer around me all the time; they aren't spooked by my un- >>>> baffled exhaust. They are only sometimes spooked by flashing high >>>> beams. The horn is only slightly more effective. Literally, the little >>>> bastards just stand in the middle of the street. Presumably the deer >>>> population survival strategy is to breed like mad and accept high road >>>> losses. >>>> >>>> "Like the sound" is entirely different. I like to hear that my >>>> engine's running smoothly, too. (After all, it's a contrast to all the >>>> H-D's around which have that "slightly out of tune" note - sharp-flat >>>> sharp-flat sharp-flat). We all make a deal with the devil with respect >>>> to how loud, how early, and how often. >>>> >>>> Anyhow, I was talking to an online retailer who found some replacement >>>> V&H megaphone baffles for me; I'm going to order two, see if they fit >>>> in my stock exhaust, and if not simply replace the single one on my >>>> V& H street megaphone. Will report back with the results. >>>> >>>> Ciao, >>>> >>>> Marco >>>> >>>> On Jun 25, 6:16 pm, Music and Nighthawk Nut >>>> <*[email protected]*<http://us.mc817.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=toni.owen...@gmailcom> >>>> > >>>> wrote: >>>> > I tote a gun, but have never used the whistles. I just want loud >>>> > exhaust cause I like how it sounds and also so people can hear you >>>> > before they see you, kinda a safety thing. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> </table >>>> >>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>> Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.12.92/2203 - Release Date: >>>> 06/26/09 05:53:00 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> </table >>>> >>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>> Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.12.93/2205 - Release Date: >>>> 06/27/09 05:53:00 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
