Why do some motorcyclists feel they need to make so much noise?

Question

I don't see why they have to go rumbling up the street and make so much noise that your floor shakes and your windows rattle.

Do they do that because they are insecure, or have a small p*nis, or maybe they just enjoy being obnoxious?

Answer 1

because if you can't see them like most people you can hear them and not ram them.

Answer 2

What did you say? I can't hear you.

Answer 3

I don't have loud pipes and I understand how pipes that are too loud are obnoxious. The people that have them excessively loud don't understand the "loud pipes save lives" theory is wrong. Maybe the argument would work if the exhaust was directional and they could change the directions toward the inattentive driver. That's like telling me you heard that F-16 before you saw it. Not a chance. It was almost out of sight before the sound got there. People that have loud bikes like loud noises and like attention. Most drivers never see the bike until they hear it beside them unless they check the mirrors frequently. People in cars have no idea what it looks like to a biker when the wheels start rolling at a stop sign (rolling stop) or when they start to drift across the dividing lines. If they could ride one time they would see the apprehensiveness they put in a biker's mind about four wheelers. Loud pipes don't save lives, attentive drivers save lives. Loud pipes pi$$ people off.

Answer 4

Loud pipes saves lives is a myth, most people have loud pipes because they think noise is horsepower.

Answer 5

loud pipes saves lives,always look twice before changing lanes.

Answer 6

They are a different breed,

They put Tattoos all over their bodies, wear leather clothing, and refuse to have their Hair cut,  They like to gather in groups and attract attention.

I believe they do not go to the Symphony to hear classical music and they do not subscribe to Grand Opera.

They are Macho.

Answer 7

if your floor shakes and the widows rattle, then time for a new trailer!!!!   or buy a house.

Answer 8

many 'bikers' believe that being loud and obnoxious like Gilbert Gottfried and Fran Drescher will somehow help save them from inattentive drivers.  the truth is, they should learn to improve their riding skills so that when the inattentive rider (who wouldn't hear the loud pipes anyway as the pipes face backwards) gets in front of them, they have a better chance of maneuvering out of danger.

Answer 9

Not being able to hear loud pipes until they pass you is a myth. I heard a guy on a Buell coming up on me when he was about a block back. I agree that some pipes are just to loud. If you want your bike to sound like a sewing machine and that's what you like then go for it. Don't worry about what other people do, life's to short.

Answer 10

The scrap yards are full of bikes with open pipes so I guess that puts the 'saves lives' theory to rest. I have never altered the exhaust on any bike that I've owned. I spend my money on safety gear and maintenance instead.

My neighbour's lawn mower is louder than my bike and he b*****s about my bike. He also has performance mufflers on his truck. Go figure.

Answer 11

I have loud pipes because all the Jerks driving around me Can at least hear me coming. Check your mirrors twice

Answer 12

thank-you so much for thinking about my p***s,its doing fine,just hanging around with those two nuts downstairs,your concern is appreciated.

my harley is loud because i want it to be,if you dont like it,too bad