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    Harley Announces New Engine for 2005 Model Year

    Harley Davidson announced that in it will introduce the newest model of engine to their lineup, the DKH "Dickhead" Super Single. Where the engine differs is in design. It will be a massive, eighty eight cubic inch single cylinder air cooled motor supported on twin ball bearing mounts for maximum rigidity. The shape of the valve cover is instantly both easily recognizable and unforgettable. Of course, it will be shaft driven for the final drive.
    "It's definitely a work of art." Miriam Baxter said, looking at the test model. "I get excited on so many levels just looking at it."
    When asked about the new changes in design philosophy, a spokesman at the Motor Company said "we wanted to give the customers something they could really relate to. We think that the new Dickhead really represents our traditional, core buyers and what they look for in a Harley Davidson product."
    When asked why the company has gone to a single cylinder model, we were told that vibration was far less than the older V-twin model even though the Dickhead still has all the power of the classic V-twin which it will eventually replace in the years to come. The sound of the new engine is somewhat different as well, being only a single cylinder, but the exhaust pipe is chrome plated and rather huge with one tester even referring to it as "veiny" in nature. Our test model was evidently a press beater, and the chrome pipe showed signs of blueing through constant flogging.
    And what does the new Dickhead engine sound like?
    "Where the classic sound of the old engine was similar to 'potato-potato,'" Said a HD design team spokesman, "this new engine sounds more like 'unf-unf' and it only gets faster in tempo the more you get down on it."
    "There's just something about this new engine." One test rider commented. "I can't really explain, but when I hop on this thing, I know it's going to be a great ride."
    The new Dickhead will take its place among the ranks of other notable Harley engines such as the Knucklehead, the Panhead, and the Shovelhead.
    The spokesman added "We believe the Dickhead is really going to fill some holes in the market."
    Most of the current models will receive a new Dickhead engine as will a yet unnamed new model. Our inside sources say that the mystery model is probably going to be a Dickhead paired with an entry level Sportster, which really won't be all that surprising.
    At first, look for a slow trickle of Dickheads to start showing up at the dealerships as the company closes down its hundredth anniversary celebration and ramps up for full production of the new models. Corporate sources also tell us that soon after that, all of the dealerships should be chock full of Dickheads.
    "It will be standing room only when all of the Dickheads hit the sales floor." A spokesperson commented.
    "The Harley Dickhead. It's what we're going to base our new corporate sales policy around. We're totally committed to getting all the Dickheads we can into our dealerships." The company spokesman said."That's where we're really going to see a jump in profit, from sales made off of all of the Dickheads."
    The Harley Davidson Dickhead. If you haven't seen one yet, just stop by your local Harley Davidson dealership where you'll find plenty on display.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoatFood
    The Harley Davidson Dickhead. If you haven't seen one yet, just stop by your local Harley Davidson dealership where you'll find plenty on display.

    uh oh....maybe your moniker should be dog "tucker" ...there are Harley riders on this forum who have GUNS ....have you thought of emigrating?
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    Very cool... can just see WT dealing with all the Dickheads...
    oooh, he does already

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    I can't believe that somebody thinks life is that long they could afford to waste some of it to write that crap!!
    When I was 13 I mayhave thought it funny, maybe the writer IS 13? :spudwhat:
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    I dont understand. Thisis a bad thing? I have upset you? I did not mean to ofend but I read this and it was funny to me. I like Harly Davidson motorcycles myself and hope to buy one in future when I save the money.
    Abdaul.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoatFood
    I dont understand. Thisis a bad thing? I have upset you? I did not mean to ofend but I read this and it was funny to me. I like Harly Davidson motorcycles myself and hope to buy one in future when I save the money.
    Abdaul.

    is someone taking the piss............................... :spudwhat:
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    Quote Originally Posted by GoatFood
    I dont understand. Thisis a bad thing? I have upset you? I did not mean to ofend but I read this and it was funny to me. I like Harly Davidson motorcycles myself and hope to buy one in future when I save the money.
    Abdaul.
    If you're gonna post in the Biker News forum, make sure it's real sonny.

    I think it's quite funny and I'm an HD rider, if not an owner.
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    Quote Originally Posted by White trash
    If you're gonna post in the Biker News forum, make sure it's real sonny.

    I think it's quite funny and I'm an HD rider, if not an owner.
    And the dickheads i was on about were the zooki owners

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    Quote Originally Posted by White trash
    If you're gonna post in the Biker News forum, make sure it's real sonny.

    I think it's quite funny and I'm an HD rider, if not an owner.
    I think it landed in general ravings, but was moderated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoatFood
    I dont understand. Thisis a bad thing? I have upset you? I did not mean to ofend but I read this and it was funny to me. I like Harly Davidson motorcycles myself and hope to buy one in future when I save the money.
    Abdaul.
    Didn't offend me squire, just didn't make the grade in my 'humourometer', as I said, if I was still 13 I might find it funny - regardless of bike breed.

    For others maybe it was funny but shit-a-brick there is three days typing in that effort for me!! and got better things to do
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    I did not type it myself. I saw it on another motorcyle forum and copied it from there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoatFood
    I did not type it myself. I saw it on another motorcyle forum and copied it from there.
    Ahh, that explains it, - you must be young and/or have the same humour quotient as W.T.?
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    Quote Originally Posted by scumdog
    Ahh, that explains it, - you must be young and/or have the same humour quotient as W.T.?
    This means you are angry still and wish to stab me in the eyes with a stick? I am sorry. I only want to make freinds not enemys here.

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    I try to take away the first post but I can find no way to do this.
    This makes me feel very bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoatFood
    This means you are angry still and wish to stab me in the eyes with a stick? I am sorry.
    Dude, you genuinely gave me my first proper laugh of the day, there.
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