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I like this version better than the base model.
All the accessories are BMW items.
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Does the straight pipe come with removable baffles?
I would doubt so. The aftermarket may be gearing up to include that feature in some sort of life-saving Bavarian Screamin’ Eagle package.
Best,
DeVern
Harley got it's butt kicked by the EPA a few years back for selling non-EPA approved hop up parts for street motorcycles. They even sold parts marked for "off road use only" that Harley stopped selling. (Yeah, right! Off road use for a 900 pound bagger?!) The Motor company line for modifications is EPA approved only. Harley sells a limited amount of EPA approved exhausts, cams and air filters, plus they can only supply an engine tuning device with EPA approved calibrations. Your local dealer might be doing something that violates the EPA, but Mother Harley does not endorse it. In fact, riders that bring their motorcycles in for warranty repairs are having repairs refused and motorcycles "tagged" in Harley's data base if they have non-EPA mods.
Needless to say Harley has gone through a huge change on engine mods in the last ~4 years.
Sorry, I could not watch that. I don't know who BMW is marketing to, but it is definitely not me.
Consider the number of Harleys I see (actually hear) and their inability to maintain a stable idle speed, I know the muffler isn't compliant and motor/ignition control unit can't adjust. It's money in the bank for the dealers and the aftermarket parts market.
Agree. Perhaps new models, any model, introduced during a global pandemic would seem trivial.
Your local dealer might be doing something that violates the EPA, but Mother Harley does not endorse it.
I am amused at the loud pipe comments as so many here and I see on the road have aftermarket exhausts on their German machines. The first Camhead that rolled into my shop sounded like a Remus compared to my Oilheads and first Hexheads.
I can hear most newer BMW’s as well as Cummins diesels and some, not all V- twins coming way down the road. Be careful with the rocks around the windows
Some folks like RTs and dislike GSs as an example, some folks think Airheads are old tractors. This engine surely will be offered in a few more models, one may interest you if given a chance. If not, grumble away
If you’re referring to the classic H-D lope at idle or low speed, it’s built into the design of the 45 degree v-twin using a common crank pin, resulting in firing intervals spaced 315 and 405 degrees apart. https://www.cycleworld.com/2016/02/...win-and-flat-twin-engine-tech-sound-insights/
That 405 degree pause between power pulses is part of what made the H-D XR750 so successful as a dirt-track race bike; plenty of time for the driven tire to hook up before the next power pulse. Unfortunately, it seems the bulk of H-D owners try to emulate the race-bike sound level on their street machines. And on a good many tracks, even the XR750 had to wear an effective muffler to comply with noise restrictions.
My prediction is that while BMW won’t sell loud pipes for these bikes, the aftermarket will be quick and vigorous to fill that desire, especially for buyers who represent conquest sales.
Best,
DeVern
Steve, you know where I live. When bikes go by headed south and I time them and can hear them for 3 minutes you do the math. Even if they are only doing 60 in the 75 that is still 3 miles. The squids only last about 1 minute or one and a half miles. Again do the math
I am amused at the loud pipe comments as so many here and I see on the road have aftermarket exhausts on their German machines. The first Camhead that rolled into my shop sounded like a Remus compared to my Oilheads and first Hexheads.
I can hear most newer BMW’s as well as Cummins diesels and some, not all V- twins coming way down the road. Be careful with the rocks around the windows
Some folks like RTs and dislike GSs as an example, some folks think Airheads are old tractors. This engine surely will be offered in a few more models, one may interest you if given a chance. If not, grumble away
Vehicles with mega-base sometimes makes me think I have a chimney fire.
Whatever........... It’s part of the luxury of living in an open society.
OM
There actually was a time when courtesy and manners counted. Today we have far too many people who insist it is their right - their freedom - to do any darn thing they want whether it is obnoxious or not. As a culture we could do with a whole lot fewer of folks of this ilk.
I think you are referring to manners? Like covering ones mouth when one coughs or sneezes?
Manners use to start young.
OM