Loud, slow bikes are compensation for small male organs.

Sure, they tell us the loudness is a safety thing, that means they are bigger worry warts than those riding quiet Asian bikes.

We know its an overcompensating macho thing, just like the guys with the loud trucks. To me its akin to the jerks that pull up to the gas pump or convenience store in their car with the stereo blasting...and leave the stereo blasting for all to suffer while they shop or pump gas. 

I have no problem with motorcycles or the biker culture, as long as they dont mess with people and put a muffler that works on those things. And quit telling us we need to look out for them on the road. They choose to ride a small two wheeled vehicle in a sea of 6 ton or heavier vehicles, its their responsibility to be super vigilant to save their own life.

I always taught my kids, "sure, if someone hits you with their car while you are in the crosswalk, its their legal problem, but you have still been hit by a car!".