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Old 11-27-2013, 01:42 PM
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Go figure...

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Originally Posted by Dudesky View Post
Belt drive was a result of Harley meeting mandated Federal noise requirements.
There were some other engine modifications to meet levels too.
^^^^^^ ... Most of which were defeated by HD owner/enthusiasts themselves, under the guise of: "Loud pipes save lives".


(Despite their "helmets" being the "novelty caps" (as the State Troopers call them) of the "beanie helmets" with fake DOT stickers on them.)

Though of course it is true that most motorists probably would not want to argue the "right-of-way" with 30 thundering Hogs coming at them.
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