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[harley56]

Harley took 10,000 bikes out of their planned '05 production.  Some of those were bikes dealers already had on order, XL's and V-Rod's, and some were bikes that had yet to be allocated.  If a dealer lost XL's that were on order they received a percentage back in big twins and a v-rod that was on order was replaced with a dyna. For example, if a dealer had 4 sportsters cancelled they received an additional big twin.   Again, when it all washed out their total for '05 was reduced 10,000 units from prior plans.
They also stated their previous projections to build 400,000 for the 2007 model year may not be met.  They will produce more for '06 model year than the '05 model year, but have not yet announced the increase.
They fully realize producing too many bikes thus leading to dealer discounts and/or factory incentives, like the auto industry, is something they never want to see happen.  They also recognize that harley's holding their value over time is part of their mystique.  

[BLM777]

 They have told the dealer network they will never flood the market as keeping the CVO's as limited production and somewhat exclusive is extremely important to them.

YOU BET........and the checks in the mail.....
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[jimp]

That's about the most advertising dorky excuse for a production planning explanation statement I've ever heard.  You can always find some jackass who'll say "I wanted to buy a Harley but didnt' because (fill in the blank) ..............."

Z06

[spydglide]

Z06

Vat abut Z06? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

[harley56]

YOU BET........and the checks in the mail.....
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I understand; however, it's one thing to have excess sportsters on the floor, it's a totally different issue to have CVO's that supply strongly exceed demand.  I highly doubt they will do that.  However, that being said, they did say their is a fourth CVO that will be introduced for '06 that dealer's may, or may not, want to order when they see it in Denver in July. [smiley=laugh.gif]

[JCZ]

Harley 56 welcome to the site. [smiley=beerchug.gif]  And thanks for the information that you provided.

Northern Calif?  It's larger than many other states.......where are you located?

[Twolanerider]

Being a stock holder, I got that report, too.  They're going to cut back from their total planned increase in the total number of units produced.  They actually stated a number.  There will be more produced in 06 than there were in 05 but not as many as they had planned.

Personally, I just don't know how they can keep producing anywhere close to the number they're producing each year and keep the cost where it's at.  I suspect that in the not to distant future, it will not be uncommon for bikes to be sold for "below MSRP" (much like cars are, right now).  Which will also translate into bikes not holding their value (which we've already saw a decrease on most models).  They're being built better, last longer and baby boomers are getting older............I see some kind of crash in the future.  JMHO

JC, I think it'll continue changing in the future to.  I just wouldn't characterize what I think might happen as a crash.  More like the creation of realisitic market to finally replace what for years has been an unrealistic one.

[Striker]

Anyone looking for a Yellow SEEG?  Got one at my dealer due in June, not claimed yet.  $29,995 + $185 set-up.

[110tHunDer]

Vat abut Z06? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Corvette Z06 [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[hd2003-se2005]

Harley 56 welcome to the site. [smiley=beerchug.gif]  And thanks for the information that you provided.

Northern Calif?  It's larger than many other states.......where are you located?

And I bet there are more trailers registered in California than in IL or NC!

JMHO,, but I have been wrong before!

[spydglide]

Brian, is this in your stable? [smiley=shocked2.gif] spyder

[hd2003-se2005]

Brian, is this in your stable? [smiley=shocked2.gif] spyder

Hey Spyder


I hope it's in Brians stable, kinda matches his truck!
Seem appropriate! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[spydglide]

I used to think the Corvette Chrome Yellow was the greatest shade of yellow paint going.............until.............I saw the new yellow SEEG in person.  I don't know what HD calls the yellow, but I now have a new favorite shade for vehicles !!!!   BEAUTIFUL !!!!  [smiley=love.gif]   spyder

[110tHunDer]

Brian, is this in your stable? [smiley=shocked2.gif] spyder

Oh, man!  I wish, Spyder!  It would definitely be in my homepage if it was!  That photo was taken at the Chicago Auto Show back in February of this year.  Here's another just for fun.

505hp, hand-assembled, aluminum, 427 cubic inch, pushrod V-8!  Woo-hoo!  Hold on tight, boys! [smiley=bigok.gif]

$75,000 or so will take you all the way, Spyd!

[110tHunDer]

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