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There is no statistical evidence that louder motorcycles are safer.

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Huh. I was taught this for years as a rider.

Did some searching and well damn.

https://www.autoweek.com/news/industry-news/a35952569/loud-pipes-do-not-save-lives/

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And the people who say “loud pipes save lives” often don’t wear helmets, which statistically are safer. Not all motorcyclists are full of shit, but a hell of a lot of them are.

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That’s interesting. Thanks for the info.

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It does help me mentally though. Sometimes the lies we tell ourselves help.

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