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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 06:26 PM
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https://apnews.com/1188a04313054037a...h-more-to-ride

over ten thousand down from previous spread last year. will be curious what other manufactures post soon
 
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 06:51 PM
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"If mom rides the kids will ride". I wonder how many engineers are sweating " if we kill the Dyna, more will buy".
 
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Originally Posted by ChrisHo
https://apnews.com/1188a04313054037a...h-more-to-ride
will be curious what other manufactures post soon
http://powersportsbusiness.com/news/...452I9078134F0E
Revenue growth 22% to to $655M. Profit growth 44% to $33M. Not close to the ~$6B in Harley revenue but at least they are going the right way.
 
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If HD moves most of it's production and assembly to Thailand, their profit growth would be in the high double digits too.
 
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Originally Posted by FXDXTSport
http://powersportsbusiness.com/news/...452I9078134F0E
Revenue growth 22% to to $655M. Profit growth 44% to $33M. Not close to the ~$6B in Harley revenue but at least they are going the right way.
I gotta say If I had the space I would have the Bobber. Some things about retirement sucks, At least every day is a vacation..
 

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I think a lot of people are hesitant to purchase a new product at first. It should come around in time.
 
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