Chip, the Central Valley of California has the highest foreclosure rate in the nation and it's been that way all this year. If that's not a sign of the times......... 
Just stopped by the dealership and talked to one of the guys that I've known for a number of years. He let me know that sales has all but came to a halt and doesn't know what the future holds. He was asking me my opnion of what I thought the economy would do in the near future. I thought to myself "ooohhhh......this doesn't sound good at all".
Your talking to your dealer reminded me of a conversation I had with the owner here the other day. He hopes that he can sell 3 bikes a month, but only really expects that 1 a month will be sold. He expects that this will continue till April when the tourist season starts again.