Why does HD make their engines like this?
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The engines are still incredibly simple allowing most people with the right tools and ability to do their own maintenance and repairs themselves.
Why change that simple design. The sound was just a byproduct.
Why change that simple design. The sound was just a byproduct.
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Hmm, that's a good point. I do plan on learning to work on them myself. I don't think you can really get the whole experience without that. But during my reading, I've seen things about other bikes that make it seem like some newer designs are simpler, like having 8 gaskets compared to the HD's 60-some. Not being mechanically knowledgeable, it makes me wonder why some decisions are made.
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The article does answer the question as to original purpose of the design. Remember that when these engines were first conceived, they had to fit into bicycle like frames. The simplicity and efficiency of design continued to be an advantage as the engines and frames grew in size. Eventually the nostalgia won out over technology to keep the 45 degree design as the hallmark of the Harley Davidson line to this day.
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The engines are still incredibly simple allowing most people with the right tools and ability to do their own maintenance and repairs themselves.
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[QUOTE=cameraboy;8014329]Wait, wait.. you think that modern harley's are still set up the way they are because harley likes you to be able to work on your own bike?
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[quote=BOBBEREVO88;8014441]
Well said.
Wait, wait.. you think that modern harley's are still set up the way they are because harley likes you to be able to work on your own bike?
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OH, STOP, STOP, CAN'T BREATH... Wooo... wooo. WHAAhahahahaha!!
Man, I hope that the dealerships don't hear about this...[/QUOT
Bro if you want to troll get your A$$ back in the sporster 883 section where you belong. Grown men are having a disscusion here.
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OH, STOP, STOP, CAN'T BREATH... Wooo... wooo. WHAAhahahahaha!!
Man, I hope that the dealerships don't hear about this...[/QUOT
Bro if you want to troll get your A$$ back in the sporster 883 section where you belong. Grown men are having a disscusion here.
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True. The VRod engine is a OHC vs Pushrod, which allows for higher revs.
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Is there an ignore button? Never seen a post by that dude that wasn't trollish. Not saying they all are, just my experience.
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Wait, wait.. you think that modern harley's are still set up the way they are because harley likes you to be able to work on your own bike?
HAHAHAHA!!!... wait, wait... AAHHHH hahahahahHAHAHA!!1
OH, STOP, STOP, CAN'T BREATH... Wooo... wooo. WHAAhahahahaha!!
Man, I hope that the dealerships don't hear about this...
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OH, STOP, STOP, CAN'T BREATH... Wooo... wooo. WHAAhahahahaha!!
Man, I hope that the dealerships don't hear about this...
You obviously don't have the ability ....
