Submitted by Agitated_Potato_3052 t3_z6iq50 in explainlikeimfive
Randomperson1362 t1_iy1r9pf wrote
If you want to know more about Harley's, this is a good video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeuXShFIgyc&t=118s
In Harley's case, 2 pistons are mounted at the same point on the crank shaft, so the firing has to be 45 degrees offset, since the cylinders are 45 degrees offset.
Harley also fires both spark plugs at the same time. These two factors lead to a different sound when comparing it to other bikes.
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