Loud pipes save lives is what the stickers say...but do loud pipes really save lives? In this video I take a look at the ...

For years, the phrase "loud pipes save lives" has echoed through the motorcycle community. The idea is simple: A loud exhaust ensures that other drivers hear you, preventing accidents caused by ...

Although I sympathize with letter writer Christopher J. Vose Sr. regarding the number of idiots (two-wheeled as well as four) on the road today, I have to disagree with his assertion that “Loud Pipes ...

As we approach peak motorcycle-riding season, it’s time to ask the eternal question: do loud pipes save lives? That depends on who you talk to, of course. Some folks consider any two-wheeled transport ...

The loud rumble from a modified car or motorcycle exhaust system might sound like high performance heaven to some drivers, but can be a pain in the ears to others and is a topic that brought questions ...

I like loud pipes. I have loud pipes. Do they save lives? I don’t know. I know they have woken up many a distracted driver, maybe saved their lives. It doesn’t matter, I like them. I think it is an ...

There is a difference between having loud motorcycles for safety reasons and being obnoxious, according to at least one Bee reader. Lezlie Sterling Sacramento Bee file Re “Downtown, it’s extremely ...

Some motorcycle riders love loud pipes. “That’s the sound of freedom, boy!” Others find them as pleasant to hear as a two-stroke leaf blower right outside the window. But the defense of the ...