Question about rims and intelligence

[xoxoxoBruce]

More noise means the engine now has less power to wheels. Lower gas mileage. And yet these fools actually 'feel' it creates more power.

I agree with most of your post but that point is not necessarily true. Factory exhaust systems are designed with many compromises. Maximum performance requires low (but some) backpressure and preventing the exhaust pulses from the individual cylinders from interfering with each other. I could expound until everyone falls asleep, but that’s not nice.

The funny thing about the Harleys is that straight pipes (no mufflers) will reduce horsepower about 12%.

Back on thread, most cops will determine if you actually came to a full stop, at a stop sign, by watching the front wheel. Spinning wheels may get you a ticket.