Harley Sound
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RE: Harley Sound
ORIGINAL: Fred00
Of course it can be duplicated. It's not like there is magic involved, it's simply the engine design with its single pin crank. And the "Harley sound" is there from the beginning, what you're talking about is simply the volume of that sound. Any bike can be loud, if that is all you want.
Harley tried to patent the sound but what they really tried to patent was a whole general engine design (single pin crank, V-twin), since that is what makes the sound. I think that is why the patent was refused. If anybody knows more then please correct me (or add info).
ORIGINAL: chrskrngl
I thought I remember awhile ago Harley was going to try to copyright their sound? Whatever happened to that? Although there is something to the harley sound, why can't you get it stock, and have to spend 500 to 1000 dollars to get it? I have a set of rush slip ons on order and think they are going to be the sound I want, but if harley says they have a sound that can't be duplicated, you would think that you wouldnt' have to break the bank to get it. Just my thoughts
I thought I remember awhile ago Harley was going to try to copyright their sound? Whatever happened to that? Although there is something to the harley sound, why can't you get it stock, and have to spend 500 to 1000 dollars to get it? I have a set of rush slip ons on order and think they are going to be the sound I want, but if harley says they have a sound that can't be duplicated, you would think that you wouldnt' have to break the bank to get it. Just my thoughts
Harley tried to patent the sound but what they really tried to patent was a whole general engine design (single pin crank, V-twin), since that is what makes the sound. I think that is why the patent was refused. If anybody knows more then please correct me (or add info).
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RE: Harley Sound
No other bike sounds like a Harley no matter what it has for an exhaust.A Harley sounds like a Harley no matter what it is running for an exhaust.I for one didn't like the price,but to own one,you have to lay out the green.It has always been that way.
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