booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Though I did ask for that one. -Kyle KK
On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. 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