Comments on: A Few Words On… Motorcycle Speakers and the Asses Who Love Them

By: DG

DG — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:38:35 +0000

I have to totally disagree…when I’m on an 8hour ride watching the sunset and having some good music on I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted and I’m just enjoying life. I still remember freebird playing as I crossed the rockies. I’m not trying to show anyone anything, I’m trying to enjoy two things I love …music and riding my motorcycle. I have no idea why you have such venom towards someone enjoying something in a way that is different from you. The only bikers I hate are the jerks who give us a bad name by weaving in and out of traffic or getting on the throttle at night in residential areas. Respect others and they’ll respect you….oh and don’t tell me to get helmet speakers…the effect from having speakers in your helmet screwed with my ability to tell where things were by sound. I don’t have that problem with open speakers.

By: hearinvoices

hearinvoices — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:04:16 +0000

I have a harley heritage and i just put a speaker sytem on my bike to listen to tunes on those long trips. You apparently have not made many 2000 + mile trips. Its nice to hit the open rode and listen to some good music when you’re on the road for 8 hrs +. When you actually venture out of your little world you’ll understand.

By: Henry

Henry — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:29:10 +0000

i totaly aggree with boh3m3 motorbikes are for just riding not listening to some bullshit music one day i hope to own a motorcycle of my own (im 13).

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:45:02 +0000

Consider: Jetski’s are completely lacking the sentiment of a mighty wooden sailing ship. So what? Does that mean a jetski doesn’t kick ass?

I love the sounds of the road. My bike is equipped with that feature… I turn the volume down, and there it is. I enjoy that just as I enjoy the smell of fresh-cut grass, or even manure, that you don’t experience in the car.

I’ve owned 10 bikes, including two NightHawk 750′s. I’ve had bugs in my teeth and I liked it. This is just a different experience, and it’s great.

My latest machine is a 1986 GoldWing GL1200 SEI. Stock CB radio, quadrophonic stereo system, electronic cruise, floorboards, armrests for the bitch seat, cup holder, and of course… a microwave oven in back for the occasional burrito and popcorn.

But even if you have to buy one without the microwave oven… Try one, just once, then TRY to criticize with a straight face. And don’t miss the experience of powersliding the 770 pound beast at 90MPH. It handles the better than any smaller bike I’ve ridden.

To each his own. See you in the rear view!

By: DallinJeepsUtah

DallinJeepsUtah — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:48:55 +0000

I know I know, late post. I grew up riding a lot of dirtbike and only recently got into my first cruiser, I was first looking into harleys but then further research led me to find some things about their engine design that leads them to break down far more often. I ride an 07 shadow and actually like it far more now than I did previous to my road rash experience. I’m all about the no frills Rat Rod wind in the hair experience they provide, and the utter sense of freedom knowing that in this day and age… yeah i can probably afford to go there on the bike. Speakers are just tacky clutter, and only throw a “I’m a yuppy in a crisis” flag. This is how I think a bike should look.

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By: boh3m3

boh3m3 — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:22:52 +0000

@Mandee: I didn’t know until you told me, and for the readers who are curious it was POLKA music, of all the damn things. Thanks for the comment, Mandee!

@Antha: I’m glad I’m not the only person out there with this vibe on motos. Ride on!

@DevonBasedMan: Heh. Sorry about the poll thingy. I just didn’t want to have a two question “speakers or not?” poll tacked on. Seemed like a soft option, and I prefer more interesting ones. Raw deal about the crash barrier and the ensuing banishment though. Must have been rough for your dad.

@Thiefree: It seems like the people who have the speakers blast music to compensate for the sound loss of going through a helmet, adding to the overall obnoxious nature of the whole setup. Others use brainbuckets (non full-face helmets), which deals with the problem more simply. You should get a motorbike one day, if only for a little while. But do be careful, OK? It just wouldn’t do for me to go on posting without your awesome comments and support because of some injury that could have been avoided.

@Jaide: Oh you have no idea. ;) I’m mischievous as hell when I’m not sending updates, just to spite Twitter. It’s more fun that way, dontchaknow!

@OzBro: Steppenwolf is choice by nature, with the right mindset and plenty of leather. Wow that came across quite homoerotic now that I look at it. Making me giggle. And you’re welcome for the Vicious Cycles video… I only recently discovered it myself and just HAD to share. :D

By: OzBro

OzBro — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:54:16 +0000

You got to admit that having Steppenwolf’s “Born To Be Wild” blaring from the speakers of the motorbike of your choice; is pretty cool, but it can get old pretty fast. Have you ever thumbed through any old issues of “Easy Rider” magazine? It’s quite an eye-opening experience!

Thank you for embedding the “Vicious Cycles” video: I’ve never seen that before. It’s like a Roger Corman movie with a twist of Monty Python.

By: TinyKiwi

TinyKiwi — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:21:46 +0000

I too, had a surly motercycle-riding Uncle Mike who taught me to never take shit from anyone. I wonder if they come standard with every family?

By: Jaide

Jaide — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:32:06 +0000

Yeesh- I’d want something more like a Bitchin’ Betty- “that pud doesn’t see you and he’s pulling out- abort abort abort”- something like that…
I can only handle a Honda NX250. When we upgraded to a CBR I chickened out on something that could crush my leg off.

I definitely wonder what shenanigans the Boh4 is up to when he (you) doesn’t Tweet.

By: Thiefree

Thiefree — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:17:17 +0000

Oh I so feel you on this. Weird though, I’ve never heard of motorbikes with sound systems in the UK! Surely it’s utterly pointless if you’ve got a helmet on?

I used to ride pillion on my dad’s bike, and it’s the best form of transport I’ve yet experienced… dude… I so want a bike :(