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Aug 27, 2016 | 11:10 PM

#21

baka1969

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There are four (4) total plugs. Two for each cylinder.

Aug 28, 2016 | 08:41 AM

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Redlegvzv

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Originally Posted by MiniWolf

Given that the engine won't go into non-touring models for probably a year or two, I wonder how this will effect sales of non-touring bikes ? If I were in the market for a new Dyna or Softail right now, I would probably be thinking maybe I should hold off and wait a season or two. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

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Yes, it just seems very odd that Harley wouldn't just roll out the new engines to all its bikes, for just this reason.

Aug 28, 2016 | 08:48 AM

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Redlegvzv

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Originally Posted by JohnMn

The real issue is your under 40 and schooled with the "No Child Left Behind Act". You don't want to look or learn for yourself,
You just want the answer.
If you retain the information, you will now tell it to others using authority because you got it right on the test.

Actually the real issue is your poor grammar and overall almost incomprehensible sentence structure.

The proper grammar would have been "... that you are under 40..." (by the way, I'm 62 and I'll bet my research skills are better than yours).

Your last sentence is similarly incomprehensible and poorly written, so I will not bother responding to it.

Aug 28, 2016 | 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TriGeezer

Sorry...I just can't help myself adding on...

You go to google to get answers, you go to forums to get answers. What's the difference?

Aug 28, 2016 | 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by baka1969

That is from that video. If I'm not mistaken one plug is in the "traditional" spot, the other is in the middle of the head.

You are not "mistaken" about the location. What you are mistaken about is thinking the Rocker Box covers the plug. It does not. There is an area of the head not covered, much like a Shovelheads rocker box does not cover the entire head.

Aug 28, 2016 | 11:02 AM

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perki48

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Originally Posted by Redlegvzv

Yes, it just seems very odd that Harley wouldn't just roll out the new engines to all its bikes, for just this reason.

Did it effect Softail sales that much in 99'?

Aug 28, 2016 | 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Redlegvzv

Yes, it just seems very odd that Harley wouldn't just roll out the new engines to all its bikes, for just this reason.

Since they are dropping several models on the non touring bikes I suspect they are waiting to roll out the new engines when current stocks are gone and the dust settles and of course the touring line brings in more money from the git go. It's about the $$$$$ don't kid yourself.

Aug 28, 2016 | 11:37 AM

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RollaMo

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Originally Posted by baka1969

Dual spark plugs. If you look right in the center you'll see the 2nd plug. Which requires removal of the rocker box.

No, it does not require rocker box removal to change spark plugs.

This pic show the contours of the rocker box and you can see access to the plug.
Note: This one is a "cut away" to show the rocker arms, but the plug access isn't part of that cut away.