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Re: Harley-Davidson Announces Second Quarter Results
« Reply #30 on: July 29, 2018, 05:46:50 PM »

I remember when the Vrod was introduced. Long time riders were clamoring for a fully water cooled modern motor in a touring bike. They should have at least released a new modern engine in the softails etc. to gauge interest.

Look how quickly they killed Buell. Buell would be a brand that attracted younger riders.

Management is very shortsighted.

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Re: Harley-Davidson Announces Second Quarter Results
« Reply #32 on: July 30, 2018, 04:12:05 PM »

"The company said it would fund its plans by comprehensively cutting costs."

As if they haven't already cut bike components to the bone.   >:(
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Re: Harley-Davidson Announces Second Quarter Results
« Reply #33 on: July 30, 2018, 04:20:36 PM »

"The company said it would fund its plans by comprehensively cutting costs."

As if they haven't already cut bike components to the bone.   >:(

There's lots they can do like, using Shinko tires, less refined metallurgy in parts and castings, softer and thinner brake pads and more.
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Re: Harley-Davidson Announces Second Quarter Results
« Reply #34 on: July 30, 2018, 04:41:27 PM »

There's lots they can do like, using Shinko tires, less refined metallurgy in parts and castings, softer and thinner brake pads and more.
Mark don't give them any (more) ideas. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

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Re: Harley-Davidson Announces Second Quarter Results
« Reply #35 on: February 15, 2021, 11:42:31 PM »

It’s a bit comical to think they can just implement a plan to accelerate their strategy.  One would think they would have been exhausting all efforts to do this in the first place.   It’s like they are saying, “we were holding back a little, but now we are really going to go all in and make things happen”.   LMAO.     

I suppose this is what you get when you bring in non motorcycle riding peeps from Pontiac and Pepsi co. among others and position them into upper and middle management positions.  The Motor Company lost its way ten years ago and now they are desperately trying to spin things.  They still don’t get it and they never will with the current management team. 

You can introduce all of the new product you want but if you don’t make it at a price point that is affordable for the technology you are offering it won’t matter.  The days of HD being a life style is long over.   You can’t continue to sell on emotion alone.  You have to offer something more. 

I will say the M8 is a huge step in the right direction.

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