Well, gee. Where do I start?
First off, I'm not a sir, I'm a ma'am. So I don't think any lack or, ummmm, shortage I have is relevant.
Second, the bike came with those pipes. I don't happen to like them, myself.
Third, it wasn't a residential area, it was Pacific Coast Highway through downtown.
So... did I cover everything, or do you have some more insulting comments to make?
That pretty much covers it.