WOW Very cool! Where else would Harley go for Hi tech electronics. Washingtons a perfect fit.
I like this part of the article...

Students in the program go through a six-quarter, two-year program to learn the basics of ignition systems and power transmissions, eventually working their way into specialized classes on the motorcycle’s air-cooled engine (co-developed by Porsche) and hi-tech electronic systems.

 

... eventually working their way into specialized classes on the motorcycle’s air-cooled engine (co-developed by Porsche) and hi-tech electronic systems.

Water cooled... not air cooled

unless porsche help with another engine?????:stilpoke:

 

I wrote to the author:
In your article Lake Washington Tech to offer degree in Harley motorcycle maintenance in the Kirkland Reporter you indicate that, “Students in the program go through a six-quarter, two-year program to learn the basics of ignition systems and power transmissions, eventually working their way into specialized classes on the motorcycle’s air-cooled engine (co-developed by Porsche) and hi-tech electronic systems.” The potential error I see is that the engine most recently co-developed by Porsche is the VRSC water-cooled engine. Air-cooled engines have been Harley Davidson’s historical mainstay.

I followed that up within seconds with this:
Please be aware that I did not mean to imply that Porsche was never consulted by Harley Davidson prior to the Revolution or VRSC water-cooled engine. It is just that this is the engine the Motor Company touts as co-developed with the German firm.

His response:

"You are correct. I believe we issued a correction in our paper following the publication of this story.

Thank you for contacting me wih this & I hope to provide you with error-free coverage in the future!"

Kind Regards,
Kendall
Kendall Watson
Kirkland Reporter
720 Market Street, Ste. A, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-9166 ext. 5052
kwatson@reporternewspapers.com

 

Sure do wish there was a good wanna be technician here that wanted to go there.... I have scholarship money just waiting.....

 

Thanks Diamond Lil - I was pretty sure that they had a hand on the new Twin Cam motors as well - Guess I was mistaken - Maybe I was thinking of the VR1000 that was watercooled as well...

 

You may be correct. I do not know and could be mistaken, but my impression is that there is ease of communication from the two companies. Anyone?