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Road Master
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you heard it here first
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!
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!
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RE: you heard it here first
ORIGINAL: IRready
OK, from a reliable source:
Starting in 2008 all bikes from HD will be no longer subject to modification.
OK, from a reliable source:
Starting in 2008 all bikes from HD will be no longer subject to modification.
Road Warrior
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RE: you heard it here first
It's already illegal to tamper with a polution control device. It's the same with a car, that's why you can't just cut your catalytic converters out of your exhaust system and hope to pass inspection.
The EPA guidelines hit the MC world with the 06 models.
I think what you are now seeing is the MOCO realizing how liable they would be if they continued to supply parts for these modifications and pushing this change down to their dealership network.
The EPA guidelines hit the MC world with the 06 models.
I think what you are now seeing is the MOCO realizing how liable they would be if they continued to supply parts for these modifications and pushing this change down to their dealership network.
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Road Master
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RE: you heard it here first
ORIGINAL: HDFAN
Does this mean you can no longer put chrome do-dads on your Harley?[sm=bling.gif]
ORIGINAL: IRready
OK, from a reliable source:
Starting in 2008 all bikes from HD will be no longer subject to modification.
OK, from a reliable source:
Starting in 2008 all bikes from HD will be no longer subject to modification.
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Damn 25,000 dollars that is one large fine!!!![:'(]
So Having an old HD is better if you want to modify it right?! hmm, I wonder if this will make the old hd's value jump higher?
So Having an old HD is better if you want to modify it right?! hmm, I wonder if this will make the old hd's value jump higher?
Road Master
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ORIGINAL: IRready
I am talking about emissions. Like pipes and engine mods, Not axel covers! LOL!!!!
ORIGINAL: HDFAN
Does this mean you can no longer put chrome do-dads on your Harley?[sm=bling.gif]
ORIGINAL: IRready
OK, from a reliable source:
Starting in 2008 all bikes from HD will be no longer subject to modification.
OK, from a reliable source:
Starting in 2008 all bikes from HD will be no longer subject to modification.
Yeah dude, I got it. I was just being a smart ***.[sm=icon_sneaky.gif]
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Tourer
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RE: you heard it here first
Haven't heard this, but it wouldn't surprise me.
As someone mentioned previously, it's long been illegal to make emissions-related modifications. There just hasn't been a lot of enforcement behind it.
I guess with the auto industry coming more and more into compliance, EPA enforcers need new turf to patrol to justify their continued existence.
And we're it!
As someone mentioned previously, it's long been illegal to make emissions-related modifications. There just hasn't been a lot of enforcement behind it.
I guess with the auto industry coming more and more into compliance, EPA enforcers need new turf to patrol to justify their continued existence.
And we're it!
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