I have a C90T with stock pipes and live in a deer infested area. I, too, find that the deer aren't afraid of my bike and just stand and look at me, or even worse, run out in front of me. But, rather than spend almost $800 for a new set of pipes that may or may not deter deer and hairbrained drivers, I'm going to spend $80 to $100 for air horns and know everyone knows I'm coming when I don't think they know. I do disagree, however, with those who say all the noise goes out back from loud pipes. I can hear my friend with his new Softtail and loud pipes coming for over a mile when he comes to visit.
I also agree with the rider who said he bought a heavier bike because it's much more stable on the highway. My C90T weighs 695 dry, and I've added some goodies that bring it over 700 pounds. I run down the interstate at 75 mph very comfortably, because the wind doesn't push me all over my lane. I wouldn't want a lighter bike. Admittedly, smaller bikes may be easier to handle at first, but I still contend that it's what you get used to riding, NOT the size of the bike.
Someone mentioned that he dumped his bike twice, and someone else replied that it was evident from his dumping his bike that he bought one too large for his experience. I dumped mine twice, too, but it had nothing to do with size. It was the first twin I've had, and I didn't realize they're touchy at low speeds. I let the clutch out both times below idle speed in a turn, the engine bucked, and I went down.
Not wanting to be rude, but I don't know anything about the man who posted these myths, and until I check his credentials, I'll stick to my opinion that there's no substitute for common sense, and if a rider has none, he's likely to get killed no matter what he rides. Size and horsepower has nothing to do with anything if a fool gets on a bike.
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