https://www.yahoo.com/news/u-sues-harley-davidson-environmental-violations-151041860--finance.html
does not look good for the aftermarket business....
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does not look good for the aftermarket business....
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Too bad in the big picture we are not the worst offenders, not by a long shot. Remember China had to shut down for weeks before the Olympics just so the air would be tolerable? That air doesn't stay over China. All the wildfires are producing more pollution than all our bikes combined. Then there is the occasional volcanic eruption. I'm not saying it should be anything goes but I think there are bigger air quality problems. Why can a large corporation buy carbon credits so they can pollute. Where are our carbon credits? Just a thought
I'm not deflecting anything. But did you see the word "may" in that title? These are scare tactics, and I refuse to be scared.Wow, way to deflect. I'am guessing you didn't even click on the link. It's NOT a "what if" and it's not about "getting caught", its in process and coming. 55 mpg is already mandated. So are electric vehicles. You can choose to ignore it and claim "It'll never happen" but it's real and it IS happening. Here, here's another link for you to ignore.
California Regulator Mary Nichols May Transform the Auto Industry - Bloomberg
Of course I would. I'm a dick, but I'm a helpful dick.I have fond memories of the 70's. After all, it was carbs, points, and plugs and $hit I knew how to work on. No EFI tuners, and EPA was in its infancy, not the monster it's turned into today. Have to respectfully disagree with your summation that this has nothing to do with government or freedom, and only because they're just now getting around to enforcing the law. On the contrary, government has everything to do with this (EPA), and if found that Harley is supporting conservative causes, then you can bet it has something to do with it. And who do you think pays for the R&D whenever the EPA comes up with more and more emissions restrictions and laws? EPA, like most alphabet govt agencies are off the chain, and not in a good way. Sue, settle, next! Depending what side of the fence one is on, they might think that's great, until one day they're knocking on your door. In a way, they are at your door, and mine, and while you're okay with it, me, not so much. Lastly, the EPA saw its beginnings through a bill introduced by a Democrat, and it was a Democrat controlled Congress when finally signed into law (and not because he liked it) by Nixon. Anyway, got no beef with you or anyone else. The topic just hit a nerve. Hope I don't regret buying that Screamin' Eagle Pro Super Tuner. Don't see much in the way of support or info on the net for the SESPT, whereas I see Fuelmoto and their awesome support with Power Vision on just about every forum. Train, if I bought a Power Vision, and since you have one, would ya still help me out?:grin:
Agreed. Here in Florida, older trucks and cars are crazy offenders. We have no emissions inspections and most spew a foul smelling effluent, some clearly visible. We call them fumigators. Cops drive right behind and around them all the time with no action. In a cage, when you see an older perv van, pick up truck, or huge piped Honda Civic or Subaru in front of you on an entrance ramp, highway, or backroad, it's common practice and even instinct to flick on the recirculate button. We bikers are a very small piece of the carbon footprint and an easy target. Bob, who believes a cooler running bike contributes less to global warming.not every bike has a tuner, and for those that do, contribute very little to air quality problems.