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To: longtermmemmory

Yes, a 45 degree common-crankping v-twin. A design neither originated by H-D nor used solely by them, historically. Well, that combined with poor carburetion and ignition at low rpms leading to a variety of misfires and generally uneven running, especially at idle.

Actually, while I thought the idea of patenting or trademarking or copyrighting an engine sound was ridiculous (as I would expect others who think this whole IP thing has gone too far would agree), I really could care less. The world really didn't need a bunch of crappy Japanese copies of a crappy old design, anyway.


191 posted on 01/31/2005 1:31:49 PM PST by -YYZ-
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To: -YYZ-

actually its pretty fun, like a fine woman.


206 posted on 01/31/2005 7:00:45 PM PST by longtermmemmory (VOTE!)
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