[bardworx]

I understand that concept that "Your pipes are pointing backwards so the isn't helping with making people aware of you in the front". From my research, it seems that most motorcycle accidents occur with a driver crossing, to the left, in front of the motorcycle and that the decibels, horn, and lights didn't help the driver (of the motorcycle).

I also agree that you don't have to make your bike EXTRA loud to be noticed but there is a perceived safety in sound. And if majority of the sound is exiting towards the back, there might a point to be made that the decibel level should increase to "hopefully" make the person in front of you aware.