That is the title of this article from 2010.

http://www.agingrebel.com/2740

Here is info from 2014 second quarter sales and income figures for Harley

http://www.cycleworld.com/2014/07/22...-quarter-2014/


You decide

 

Are you trying to say I ought to stock up on spare part while the stocking is good? No 22 bullets and now no Harley parts!? Must be the republicans!?

 

Like this article much more and it's spot on ...........

http://www.agingrebel.com/10309

 

While I'd agree the "outlaw" category may be a bit overplayed, the inner anarchist in everyone will always exist... no matter what age rides.

As an example, I'm torn between wanting a half fairing for my Street Bob yet not buying one. Call me a ***** but I refuse to buy one simply BECAUSE of a show like "Sons of Anarchy". Call me the anti-poser, poser... because a part of me could give a monkeys left ******** what people think, the other part of me doesn't want (me) to look anything like what may be popular. I get over it real quick in functionality versus personality but still the thought lingers.

Throughout all of it, no matter whether the "outlaw" perception still exists, the inner-anarchist in all of is will always remember Harley for what it stands for... freedom. Whether it be on two wheels or two feet. Don't tell me what to do.

 

I'm sure HD will sure be around long after when I'm toes up six feet under!

 

HD is not going anywhere. The sales figures show consistent growth. And even if things level off, selling 240,000 to 275,000 bikes a year and all the parts and accessories will insure HD is around for a long time.

 

Thanks, Twizted, for the link. There are folks who are paid to research company performance and I find it interesting the author's reference to RBC also claiming Harley is doomed wrote the piece prior to this from RBC

http://www.benzinga.com/analyst-rati...-to-outperform

All businesses have up and down cycles, pardon the pun, but I have to think the 'younger' set that is currently riding metric and 'sportier' bikes will mature and want a more 'traditional' riding experience, i.e., touring and road riding. Again, just my opinion.

 

Yeah, but nothing in this article mentioned about the declining quality of Harley parts, such as bearings, etc. Not that the final sentence in it mentioned that Harley is still doomed.......

 

I don't have stock in HD so...

 

LOL, Phil. That is why Harley is doomed, you refuse to invest.