New HD Is as quite as a Goldwing.

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Jul 2, 2011 | 12:26 AM

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From: WACO

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Originally Posted by pargenz

Nah, no problem here. When mine was stock it was louder than a wing. But that ain't sayin' much.

In no way was I singling you out. I was talking about the attitude of the posts in general. Yeah. I am exaggerating. But. That was the quietest (I googled it to get the spelling right) HD I have ever heard.

Jul 2, 2011 | 02:10 AM

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electradad

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From: West Virginia

I always let the goldwing guys start their bikes first. That way they can tell if they are running before we pull out.

Jul 2, 2011 | 06:36 AM

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FLUltrarider

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From: Central Florida, USA

HD is just trying to help out the dealers knowing full well no self-respecting true biker would ever live with less than 106 dbs on their ride. Just guarantees that every new bike sold will have a new set of pipes installed before it's delivered.

Jul 2, 2011 | 07:16 AM

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geezer glide 56

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I enjoy my quite Harley...I can hear all of the loud ones I want to...It is just a personal preference.

Jul 2, 2011 | 07:52 AM

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09 YELLOWBIRD

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From: SOON TO BE A SAFE AMERICA

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Originally Posted by Geoff

Reminds me of this sign which I saw on my way to Harley's 100th.

Out of respect for Harley Davidson Motor Company, I would say that was really cool of BMW to post such a billboard in honor of 100 years.

Oh, and as far as HD's being more quiet than Wings. Not even. The GoldWings are top of the line for sure. JUST NOT my cup of tea.

Happy 4th of July weekend!

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YB

Jul 2, 2011 | 08:25 AM

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davesnhere

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My wife wanted me to buy a Wing because they were so quiet and wouldn't bother the neighbors....I bought her a Civic instead.

Jul 2, 2011 | 11:40 AM

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banddirector

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Originally Posted by geezer glide 56

I enjoy my quite Harley...I can hear all of the loud ones I want to...It is just a personal preference.

Jul 2, 2011 | 11:54 AM

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mannya4

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Agreed! My fathers stock Kaw was louder then my stock SG...4" Rineharts were the first upgrade!

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Jul 2, 2011 | 04:31 PM

#29

Dale_K

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From: Hot Springs, AR

I found my stock 2010 RKC too loud. The right side muffler is a new design - probably to do with the cat in the head pipes that started that year. Somehow the combination of the tone of the bike and the helmet I was wearing gave me permanent tinnitus. Thankfully it's not awful but the left ear rings whenever it's quiet.

I think I now have the quietest touring Harley in Arkansas. I put on 2009 mufflers and at moderate throttle the bike is as quiet as a BMW. In fact the whole bike kind of reminds me of an American BMW - quiet, comfortable, competent. I like it that way.