Originally Posted By: grampi
Originally Posted By: BigCahuna
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: BigCahuna
I keep hearing how great all the metric bikes "were" but where are they now?
They got replaced by newer better models. Why keep producing same old stuff when you can improve on it?
Newer better models soon to be forgotten
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Long out of production and forgotten.
If they're forgotten, then why do you keep hearing about them?
Because people here like to live in the past, and can't see what in their the future, More cheap plastic filled disposable bikes.
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The saying goes money talks and for the last 107 years people put there money where their mouth is and buy Harleys.
I don't have the latest data, but according to 2007 stats, HD had 28% of the US market share. So that means that majority of the buyers put their money elsewhere. Obviously the majority of the population must all be insane by your definition.
If spending money on a vehicle that loses value and the publics interest after a short while is insane, what do you think?
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At least you know they will be around for a while,
Why do you see it as a problem when a current model gets replaced by a better newer model? Parts will still be available long after, as was noted earlier.
Newer and better what? they just repackage the same old [censored] with more plastic on it and tell the public its new and improved,it's "better then a Harley", but they haven't proved it.The copys keep comming.
A bigger problem is if the manufacturer goes out of business. Wasn't HD in big financial dire straits just a year or two ago requiring significant help from the tax payers to keep them going? You should be thankful to that other 72% of the US population that is helping to keep your beloved brand on the road. I just wonder how much longer...
Yeah after 105 years they hit a slump.But they are doing fine now. But when you look at the big picture if Honda didn't sell cars , lawnmowers, jet skis, and power washers they could never stayed in the motorcycle business.Their sales were down as was all the mfgrs.And does this country or any country really need a street bike that can do 170 mph? What's that good for?
Yep, and if HD didn't sell t-shirts, leather jackets, riding boots, bandanas, gloves, chaps, socks, undewear, bras, mudflaps, and everything else they sell with the HD logo on it, they would no longer be in business either...
I think they make that stuff for the people who cant afford and HD and wish they had one. Ive seen countless guys and gals riding Kaw's, Zooks, Honda's and even Triumphs, decked out in a grand worth of Harley pirate garb. I have a HD in my stable and the only HD clothing I own is a hoodie which was free when I bought my Road Glide.