Why does HD make their engines like this?
Cruiser
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From: Kennedale TX
Hey Wabbit...kudos to you for wanting to learn, like the others all said the motor is a simplistic but reliable design and nothing feels or sounds like the HD....oh and nice choice on your scoot although I am a bit biased 
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No ****...it's fidiots like cameraboy that give douche bags a bad name...
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And of the regular motors harley has the dyna and touring mototrs which i belive cause more vibration and then the softail motors which are counter balanced to give you a better ride, but downside side is less kick when you yank on the throttle
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same here bro every time i see that dude post something, its something he typed up before he thought about it.
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Tourer
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From: Portland, ME
Thanks for the tips. I found an interesting video for a visual learner, like me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNPZQuB_2WU&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNPZQuB_2WU&NR=1
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From: SE Michigan
This is a great animation. You can click on the little chevron in the lower right to reveal different aspects of the engine
http://www.animatedpiston.com/TwinCam.htm
http://www.animatedpiston.com/TwinCam.htm
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From: Chesterfield, VA
This is a great animation. You can click on the little chevron in the lower right to reveal different aspects of the engine
http://www.animatedpiston.com/TwinCam.htm
http://www.animatedpiston.com/TwinCam.htm
Stage II
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From: Saskatchewan
They make em that way 'cuz they can. Any other way would result in a Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha or a Polaris Victory. Indian and Crocker almost got it right.
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Tourer
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From: Portland, ME
This is a great animation. You can click on the little chevron in the lower right to reveal different aspects of the engine
http://www.animatedpiston.com/TwinCam.htm
http://www.animatedpiston.com/TwinCam.htm
I'd like to see something like that on how the transmission works.
Wabbit if you ever get a chance to go to Milwaukee WI, go to the HD museum and also take the (steel toe?) tour to the engine plant, I went, makes you appreciate HD and the engine, plus you'll learn a lot.