you heard it here first
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Richmond, VA
RE: you heard it here first
ORIGINAL: dyna2319
In VA they run the cagers up on a dyno of sorts and take readings at different speeds and have the sniffer pipe in the exhaust, and the results are transmited directly to the DMV folks. No emission test, no registration. This is done every other year on the emissions, but you still get the safety inspection every year. For bikes there is only a yearly visual from what I understand, just don't go in blowing all sorts of smoke out the exhaust. I think that the orginal poster may be correct unfortunately since ther are more vehicles on the road the governments nedds to do something about this they feel.
Dyna2319
06 FXDWGI which I intend to keep forever now
In VA they run the cagers up on a dyno of sorts and take readings at different speeds and have the sniffer pipe in the exhaust, and the results are transmited directly to the DMV folks. No emission test, no registration. This is done every other year on the emissions, but you still get the safety inspection every year. For bikes there is only a yearly visual from what I understand, just don't go in blowing all sorts of smoke out the exhaust. I think that the orginal poster may be correct unfortunately since ther are more vehicles on the road the governments nedds to do something about this they feel.
Dyna2319
06 FXDWGI which I intend to keep forever now
Tnicean
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Triangle, VA
RE: you heard it here first
ORIGINAL: j2dawson
For what? My '07 has loud pipes, A/C, SERT. What am I missing from an '06? Well, I guess I do have to shift more. 
ORIGINAL: Mood Swing
*points and laughs at 07 buyers*
*points and laughs at 07 buyers*
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Augusta, Ga.
RE: you heard it here first
SC doesn't even have a safety inspection for automobiles.....do you think I'm worried about emissions?
This is a load of crap anyways.....the same hysteria hit the automotive world 25 years ago...and hot rodding is still alive and well.
It's a shame that the internet allows complete crap to be spread as though it were truth.
This is a load of crap anyways.....the same hysteria hit the automotive world 25 years ago...and hot rodding is still alive and well.
It's a shame that the internet allows complete crap to be spread as though it were truth.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
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From: Boise, Idaho
RE: you heard it here first
heard it will also be illegal to install non-HD chrome, or to use air in the tires that hasn't been cleaned by a EPA compliant device to reduce rubber emissions.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Eunice, Louisiana
RE: you heard it here first
I guesti will be keeping my 2005 EG, for ever or make a lots of money selling it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From: Appling GA
RE: you heard it here first
All your'e really saying is that the harleyshop wont do mods starting next year?
Theres always been stiff fines for modifing exaust systems, try to get a shop to take off your cat converters. But there is a shop here that still will do it. they just wont give you receipts.
I bet that will be the case if HD does stop mods.
the fines would prolly relate to older mods to ifthe epawas to try to hold our feet in the fire.
Theres always been stiff fines for modifing exaust systems, try to get a shop to take off your cat converters. But there is a shop here that still will do it. they just wont give you receipts.
I bet that will be the case if HD does stop mods.
the fines would prolly relate to older mods to ifthe epawas to try to hold our feet in the fire.
ORIGINAL: IRready
OK, from a reliable source:
Starting in 2008 all bikes from HD will be no longer subject to modification. If you do modify, you can be fined up to $25K; Which equates to 5K to you and 20K to the shop doing the mods. If you do not name the shop, then the entire 25K is on you. HD is no longer going to offer downloads and as is already obvious the Screaming Eagle line is history. Now you can call BS, and you may be correct, but if you look at the way things are going down, it is not hard to believe. The 07's are throatier for a reason. This came from a long standing HD dealer and I think it is creditable. OK, go ahead and flame me. We'll see in the end. I think pre 08 models will be worth their weight in gold! And if the 07's prove faulty........ be glad you have the old reliable 88!
OK, from a reliable source:
Starting in 2008 all bikes from HD will be no longer subject to modification. If you do modify, you can be fined up to $25K; Which equates to 5K to you and 20K to the shop doing the mods. If you do not name the shop, then the entire 25K is on you. HD is no longer going to offer downloads and as is already obvious the Screaming Eagle line is history. Now you can call BS, and you may be correct, but if you look at the way things are going down, it is not hard to believe. The 07's are throatier for a reason. This came from a long standing HD dealer and I think it is creditable. OK, go ahead and flame me. We'll see in the end. I think pre 08 models will be worth their weight in gold! And if the 07's prove faulty........ be glad you have the old reliable 88!