Originally Posted by
Shimagnolo
Well, I am a biker, but I don't feel the need to remove the stock exhaust and replace it with expensive aftermarket junk, just to compensate for a small ego (or other things). In fact, cruising at freeway speed, my engine is less noticeable than the roar of air against my helmet.
I wouldn't do it either as I hate the drone noise. But some people feel safer with the loud pipes. Similar to the flashing bike lights during the day. Effective or not people still do it.