[Healeys] Bike mufflers Was: Re: Muffler for Healey 100

Mirek Sharp m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca
Fri Jan 1 11:40:34 MST 2010


you wrote: I think loud pipes as a safety feature is overstated.  Just my 
opinion, based on my observations.

I have to agree that loud pipes do not help in every situation, but when you 
are on a bike, you take every precaution and if  the loud pipes help prevent 
an accident just once, they are worth it.  My Velo is kinda loud and I see 
heads turn well in advance of me, However, my newer Honda, with its quieter 
pipes, does not have the same effect.  Lets face it, by todays standards, 
our Healeys are pretty loud too!

Mirek
60 BT7
85 Honda VF1000R
67 Velocette Venom
56 BSA RR
39 Velocette KSS


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