Budget Harley sound
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From: saddlebag on 15 Jul 2010 21:53 On Jul 15, 2:20 am, totallydeadmail...(a)yahoo.co.uk (The Older Gentleman) wrote: > don (Calgary) <hd.f...(a)telus.net> wrote: > > On Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:09:12 +0100, totallydeadmail...(a)yahoo.co.uk > > (The Older Gentleman) wrote: > > > >sean_q_ <nos...(a)no.spam> wrote: > > > >> If not the Kwak, which metric cruiser sounds most like a Harley? > > > >Some Yamaha 1700 thing I rode a couple of years ago sounded identical. > > >45 degree V-twin, and even with pushrods. > > > If you are thinking about the 1700 Roadstar, not even close. > > Nah. I've Googled it now. Warrior. Probably the same engine, and > definitely not my style. Stock pipes, and at tickover sounded just like > an equally-silenced HD. Hardly surprising, given the engine layout. I own one and I don't think mine sounds much like a Harley at all, but then I have a two into one pipe and don't set the idle at 36 rpm. People who ride behind me often comment on what a nice sound it has. It is well baffled, but still has a nice thunderous punch when opened up. Personally, I like the sound of Triumph Triples, followed by V4s, then Ducatis. I always thought BMWs had about the lamest sounding exhaust note, but supposedly the work they've done to the engines in the last year or two has really improved that. I'm eager to hear one.
From: sean_q_ on 15 Jul 2010 21:53 don (Calgary) wrote: > I can't figure out why people obsess over trying to emulate the > "Harley Sound". All I can try and tell you is why *I* obsess over it, not why anyone else does. Note the word "try". I don't exactly know why I like the sound so much, I just do. A Harley could well have been the first bike I ever heard as a tot. Who knows. Imprinting works for hatchling birds so why not us. Actually I think I was born in a Canadian Army sidecar (pulled by a 45 ci side valve WLC *) on the way to the hospital. My parents have never admitted to it, but the sound of that motor has always sounded strangely familiar... such as John Belushi's sidecar rig in the film _1941_. * Canadian version of the WLA SQ
From: tomorrow on 15 Jul 2010 22:02 On Jul 15, 9:03 pm, "don (Calgary)" <hd.f...(a)telus.net> wrote: > I can't figure out why people obsess over trying to emulate the > "Harley Sound". Me either, I like the sound of a Suzuki TL1000R. > What I don't like are straight non baffled pipes. To my ear they are > just plain obnoxious Second that.
From: don (Calgary) on 15 Jul 2010 22:11 On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:53:13 -0700 (PDT), saddlebag <saddlebag(a)aol.com> wrote: > >Personally, I like the sound of Triumph Triples, I agree with you on the triples. Sweet sound!
From: Odinn on 15 Jul 2010 22:44
sean_q_ wrote: > > > "There's a Harley!" said my g/f, seeing a big, shiny black > Kawasaki Nomad parked by the curb as we walked by. > She thinks every large cruiser with lots of chrome > and studded upholstery with fringes and tassels is a Harley. > > Well, why not, I thought as I looked up the specs later on. > 50 degree common crankpin V-twin; it might make an exhaust > sound that at least resembles a Harley (45 degrees). > > Anyone know how close the resemblance? If the "Harley sound" > is my highest priority (followed by shiny bits and fringes > and tassels) it seems to me that a Vulcan or Nomad 1500 (92 ci) > could make me smile for maybe 1/3 the cost of the Real Thing. > > If not the Kwak, which metric cruiser sounds most like a Harley? > > Ps. which one looks most like a Harley? > > [Note: this article not cross posted or cc'd to RMH] > > SQ - Thinking the Unthinkable, but after all I believe in going > my own way, no matter which way the rest of the world is going... > Actually, the cost between a NEW Kawasaki Nomad and a NEW Harley Road King (the closest thing to the Nomad) is not a huge difference. The Nomad MSRP is just over $15k and the Road King is just under $17k, both can be had for under MSRP if you shop around. OTOH, if you are looking for used, you can pick up a used Nomad with 5000 miles on it for $5000, but it will still cost you $10k for the Road King. The maintenance costs on the Nomad are a bit more than on the Harley when you factor in the maintenance on the shaft vs a belt on the Harley. -- Odinn RCOS #7 SENS BS #154 Nothing but net to reply |