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Yep, here it comes! Dealers and HD will get sued by the EPA if they play with settings in the future. Its going to be another big payday for a government agency. HD is now making too much money for the EPA to ignore them. Greed is the name of the game.
Big fines are big power and larger paychecks for a massive agency that is out of control. IMHO
Bikes don't put out that much polution with their little engines and part time riders.
I was reading at American Iron Mag that agencies are talking about a compromise by charging a modification fee. I would imagine that the mechanic/dealer would pay the fee and then charge the customer the fee (after mark-up of course)
Cops are posting lighted signs in the city limits warning they are giving tickets for loud pipes (cars or bikes)[:@]. I guess I have to go to Malibu instead.
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