: Like Shakey says, wife was "...a little
: startled..." to say the least. One
: thing that helps smooth things over, they
: begin to realize that the big bikes might be
: a little safer, because they are easier for
: other drivers to see. Big is good. Lots of
: lights are good. Probably helps even more if
: they think you might be a motorcycle cop...

Best thing in the world Bob, is loud pipes. When I'm on my Shovel they know I'm coming from 40 car lengths. I've watched guys on Jap bikes have cars pull right into them as they road along side, driver in the car never knew he was even there (partly the bikers fault). Me, they know I'm there and sometimes they even move out of the way.

With the new bike though, I'm trying to keep it stock. The pipes are pretty throaty but there nothing like the cycle shack straight pipes on the Shovel. I will see how well they work. I'm pretty good at keeping myself seen, the pipes help a lot though.

- Mark (deaf in one ear, can't hear out of the other...)