George, that's just not true, my Uncle and pops have Harley's and I hear those 100-200 yards behind, even with my music going on the highway.

And Newfie, chill out, wow. You act like I told you you couldn't ride. I was merely stating that crotch-rockets, no matter how safe the rider and car driver, are never going to be as safe as bikes you hear coming up on you. That's just a matter of simple sound waves and amplitudes. I never said you couldn't be a safe rider, I never said young punks are the only types riding crotch rockets. All I was pointing out is how big a difference the sound makes in safety, and how the size of crotch rockets can also lead to lower visibility than typical cruiser bikes.

Quote Originally Posted by ggiese
At highway speed you won't hear a motorcycle coming up behind you. Any more than you'll hear a horn.

The only reason Harley owners have loud pipes is to drive through quiet residential neighborhoods at 2 AM - pissing off all of the neighbors... Thanks for reminding me of another thing drivers do to piss me off...