I'll admit that the only likely scenario where a louder exhaust helps me is when I'm passing through someone's blind spot. But you know what? That's another scenario where I mitigate my risk (of getting sideswiped).
It's no different than moving over when approaching the crest of a hill. The...
100% my view as well but having said that, anyone in a car is not a threat to someone you can hear from 2 blocks away!
It's all about "tone" and "character" for me not about "loudness".
You know, I'm of the same thought (albeit I still have not removed the tune). I can't say there's much of a difference and in fact I think the DNA Stage 2 air filter was more noticeable than the tune itself (I did the tune first, ran bike with stock air filter, then did the DNA).
Having said...
They're actually supposed to be given to you by another biker (ie. you don't buy your own).
Maybe give that one to a rider buddy and have him do the same to you?
No need to go through all of that when the plastic deflectors and mounting brackets are already available from Memphis Shades. You need this kit from a Yamaha XV1900 Roadliner (MEM5804-MEK1980). $105 USD...
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