I am looking for ideas for a personalized plate for my Harley, and since I have Screaming Eagle pipes I was thinking of trying 'WHAT' as I can only use 4 characters and I would like something funny. Would most people get what this means without a question mark on the plate?
Hey Art......
Bought the bike with the pipes and you know something.... People notice I'm on the road more than a quieter bike. Ever hear 'Loud pipes save lives'? It's true for a motorcycle.

Like why cant Harley riders appreciate things like good engineering or technology and not just loud pipes and heavy ass chrome?
Yeah "grouse" I hear that all time, its the only comeback HD riders have in lieu of horrible specs. I have ridden them and yes I dont understand whats so great about a poorly handling machine thats slow and makes a lotta noise, and doesnt stand out from the crowd when you pull up at the spot.

I am fixing on purchasing my first harley... a Black denim FXDF "Fat Bob". One of the things that they emphasize is the Tommy Gun 2 to 1 to 2 exhaust. I started one this weekend and it sounds like a pussycat. So I have been toying with the idea of sticking some V&H Black Short Shots on...once I get the bike of course. Opinions?
Adjustments...can I just add a power box to it so it will self adjust.
ha ha...I will be running the exhaust with baffles in, I do like loud pipes but it shouldnt be painful to the rider or the guy 3 blocks away.

3 serious questions, please don't pick a fight. THank you.

1. If 'safety' is really the reason for you guys to install your aftermarket loud pipes, why most of the Harley riders don't wear a DOT approved helmet but a weak, plastic Harley chopper helmet? I've seen so many Harley riders even ride with no helmets in some states, but of course they have the loudest pipes on this planet.

2. If safety is really heart of the issue, why most of you guys don't spend the money to go to a motorcycle defensive driving training? Hurts report says that 95% of the riders who involved in an accident has never received any formal motorcycle training.

3. If safety is really your first concern, why do you have to ride with a black leather jacket, not a bright color , reflective jackets, as most DMVs suggest? Do you care about style more, or safety more.

Anyone? Answers? Please, no fight.

Bub pipes don't have a pre-drilled hole for baffles. I'm guessing about 1-1 1/2 inch.
While loud pipes save lives and sound good, you need the back pressure for performance. Without baffles, you loose 5-10% HP; carbon up the ends of your pipes & don't burn fuel efficiently causing the 'pop'/flames out of your pipes. Baffles cut down the noise only about 5 decibels & cops leave ya alone if they can verify you have them in your exhaust.

I can't believe it. Given, my bike has been known to set off a few car alarms, but people understand that loud pipes save lives. Sometimes I feel a little bad about waking people up at night, but its a small price to pay for my safety. And the cop that gave me the ticket said that if he were the dictator of the city, he would impound my bike and then send it to the crusher if I didn't put the stock pipes back on. Can you believe that commie crap? Whats this country coming to?

I am wanting some loud pipes for my New Harley Sportster 1200 Custom the stock pipes are just not loud enough. Which Harley Pipes will make my bike loud? I dont want to do any adjusting to the engine.