Can a Harley be quiet?

Harleys from the factory are all relatively quiet, with a nice growl on throttle. They are not significantly louder than other brands. Once purchased, many owners of Harleys modify or change the exhaust to make the bikes louder.

Why do Harleys sound like they do?

Harley claims the “potato” sound stems from its traditional engine configuration, a V-twin with a 45-degree angle between the cylinders and a single crankshaft pin that holds the two pistons. The spark plugs fire at uneven intervals, contributing to the cadence Harley describes as “pop, pop, pause.”

How many DB is a stock Harley-Davidson horn?

H-D’s “Loud” horn. 130 dB.

How can I make my Harley Davidson quieter?

7 Ways to make your motorcycle exhaust quieter

1. Check for holes in your exhaust system.
2. Replace the mufflers.
3. Upgrade to better mufflers.
4. Try wrapping the pipes.
5. Invest in motorcycle exhaust silencer.
6. Switch to new pipes.

Are Harley Davidsons reliable?

So in the end, it appears that Harley-Davidson’s really are reliable overall. While it’s understandable how Harley-Davidson might have earned a reputation for unreliability in the past, the truth is today you see many bikes on the road that were produced in the last 25 years.

Is it OK to take the baffles out of a Harley?

The baffles are located in the pipes of the exhaust system of your Harley and can be removed without damaging the bike. You can take your bike to an authorized Harley Davidson shop to have this done, but the cost will be much higher than doing it yourself using tools that you likely have on hand.

Are loud exhausts on Harley-Davidsons a problem?

It baffles me that the drivers of the many Harley Davidson motorcycles which are equipped with excessively loud exhaust systems (or rather, exhaust systems which muffle very little) do not find them cited for disturbing the peace, if not having their motorcycles banned from street use.

Why do people like riding loud Harleys?

People like riding loud Harleys for various reasons. Some like loud bikes because they make them look cool and enforce the macho image they try to project. Others claim to prefer louder exhausts because they help improve motorcycle performance. Mechanics have, however, debunked this belief.

How loud are Harley pipes?

To get a feel for the loudness of Harley pipes, consider how decibels are measured. For example, 90 decibels is four times as loud as 70 decibels and 110 decibels — the noise level that just one Harley may approach — is about 16 times as loud.

What makes a Harley Davidson motorcycle sound like a Harley?

The secret of the unique sound of a Harleys lies in the design of the Harley-Davidson V-Twin two-cylinder engine. The pistons in most two-cylinder horizontal engines are timed to fire alternatively. This means one piston fires on each revolution of the crankshaft, i.e., every 360 degrees.