H-D Motorcycle History and a Quiz Too Learn about Harley-Davidson History and Take a Harley-Davidson Quiz Taking the Shake Out and the H-D Quiz Harleys are known for their distinctive "potato-potato" sound and their characteristic shake. Rubber mounted engines have helped to dampen some of this shake but it took a new engine design to practically eliminate it. In 1999 Harley-Davidson introduced the Twin Cam 88 engine. This engine replaced the Evolution engine. In 2000, Harley introduced the Twin Cam 88B engine that effectively eliminated the shake by using counterbalancing. It was introduced in the Softail models while all other Harley-Davidson models except the Sportster retained the Twin Cam 88 engines. Even though new engines are being introduced, Harley-Davidson engineers still make sure that the "potato-potato" sound is still there so you know you're on a Harley. For 2001 Harley did not add the 88B engine to any other models. It did, however, do something that added to the value of a Harley. Harley-Davidson provided an optional electronic alarm system that disables the starting circuit and fuel supply. You could even get a siren attached. The future looks bright for Harley-Davidson. In 2004, Harley-Davidson really unshook things by introducing a rubber-mounted engine for its Sportster series. Things will keep changing as more and more people want to ride a Harley. The EPA requirements will probably force Harley-Davidson to refine their air-cooled engines. Perhaps they will eventually sell more liquid-cooled machines based on the V-Rod design. One thing is sure. Harley-Davidson is a survivor and their mark has been made on the American rider as well as riders around the world. What other company can boast that they have permanent advertising on the bodies of thousands of their customers in the form of tattoos? -- Only Harley-Davidson. Now take the short 10-question trivia quiz on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. This should be as easy as putting your feet down flat at a stop light on a low rider. Take the Harley-Davidson Quiz (Currently, the quiz does not work on mobile devices.) => Back to Page 1: The Beginnings of Harley-Davidson
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