Sales were up 6 percent in the first quarter, but stock price dipped 6% on news that although H-D will Mfgr 13,000 2007 model vehicles in the 2nd quarter, they will not ship them till the 3rd quarter.
In layman's terms, they're extending the model year in the showroom till Oct 1st. No new bikes after Sturgis this year, even though they'll be sitting in a warehouse somewhere. Now, I have to say, even though I have been declared by a wide cross section of members on this site to bleed H-D Black,White and Orange- - - THAT SUCKS
Sales were up 6 percent in the first quarter, but stock price dipped 6% on news that although H-D will Mfgr 13,000 2007 model vehicles in the 2nd quarter, they will not ship them till the 3rd quarter.
[highlight]In layman's terms, they're extending the model year in the showroom till Oct 1st[/highlight]. No new bikes after Sturgis this year, even though they'll be sitting in a warehouse somewhere. Now, I have to say, even though I have been declared by a wide cross section of members on this site to bleed H-D Black,White and Orange- - - THAT SUCKS
DAMN!
That Oct 1 date that Spiderman quoted is correct unless something changes at the summer dealer meeting.
An interesting tidbit without any other context.
Here in Maryland they have them still sitting on the floor and even still in the crates in the back. Funny thing though the 07 touring models will start hitting the dealers as we speak. With a big bore TC motor to boot.Whoa.... :o....that's probably what was eluded to in a earlier post about dealer's probably wanting to get rid of all '06 models or not be able to give'um away. [smiley=nervous.gif] har! spyder
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Well, even though H-D's total overall sales were down, my dealer San Diego H-D has sold out it's entire 2006 inventory. Nothing but used bikes and new Thunder Mountain Customs sittin on the showroom floor.Hey BB.......reckon the MOCO is still on the schedule to hold back the release of the '07 models? Doesn't make sense unless your dealer is the exception. :-? spyder
Hey BB.......reckon the MOCO is still on the schedule to hold back the release of the '07 models?
I've never bought a bike at year's end. Do they discount them at all like the car dealers do to clear the lots for the new model year ?They did that in the 70's and early 80's.......but, not as of late. I figure what goes around, comes around....if you hang around. [smiley=hanged.gif] har! spyder
I love this line " what goes around, comes around....if you hang around."Not one Servicar? har! ;D spyder
On Saturday we noticed the same empty sales floor syndrome at our local dealer.
Sportsters and a couple of Deluxe, one SEVRod!
Not one Servicar?
Shhh
Hey Mrs We
That's one hot Trike and you look good on it. Can we assume there's an addition the family in the future ?
TC
January and February ?????
Don't know what the inventory is at my dealer, but just got an email today about specials they having on remaining '06 inventory.Sales Department Promo Check Out These Great Deals On All Remaining '06Sale ends July 31, 2006
Dealer's have incentive to sell all current inventory by July 31st.
Wow, what a coincidence I was there yesterday morning until about noon. Must have just missed each other.
BTW - What did you think of the chopper at the showroom door? I [highlight]forgot to take my camera [/highlight]with me yesterday otherwise I would have pictures to share.
[smiley=pumpkin.gif]Ride Safe,Fired00d [smiley=fireman.gif]