Why are motorcycles so loud (especially choppers)? Isn’t there anything can be done with their mufflers?
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“Loud pipes saves lives” is utter bullshit. Loud motorcycles, especially the american V-twin type, are primarily fitted with aftermarket mufflers to make them louder. Why? Because the riders don’t feel “manly” enough with their riding buddies who all have loud mufflers, too.
I bought a used Harley Davidson with aftermarket mufflers. It wasn’t the loudest I’ve ever heard, but it was too loud for me, and I put stock mufflers on it. It was still loud enough to get attention.
When I traded it for a BMW motorcycle at a Harley Davidson dealer, they asked if my Harley had aftermarket mufflers. I told them my story and they asked me to put the aftermarket mufflers back on. Why? Because it would be easier for them to sell since Harley riders tend to like them Loud. See paragraph one.
By the way, the BMW is ten times the bike the Harley was in every way.
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