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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Cosmic Razorback
Get out in the wind and RIDE. ENJOY
no can do, hombre....i am afraid the wind will rip my $50 chinese t-shirt in half....

IDK, most T's are 30ish in our area, which is still a rip off.

i do have one old gray HD t-shirt, that is so old the logo has faded off.
i never buy them anymore except for presents for other PPL, and I don't care if they fit poorly or wear out quickly...it's the thought that counts!!

the local dealer has several 2018 Limited Low's still sitting around, a few 2019 basic black limited, and 4 2019 CVO's, so yeah, times may be tougher than last year, esp since 2020 did not bring any new "gotta have it" stuff.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 10:28 AM
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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 10:29 AM
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Apperal Department ? They actually have that.. Always thought that was vendored to outside contractors. Can't believe they have forty or more folks designing clothes. What other motorcycle manufacturer has a apperal department ?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 10:36 AM
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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 10:42 AM
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Around 10 years ago t-shirts were made in USA, some in WI. The more expensive stuff over seas. I believe all China now,at least last time I looked

When they were made in US you had people saying not going to pat that for chinese. Not checking the label is what does this.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 10:53 AM
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Jesus christ. I'm beginning to wonder why most here even own a Harley. I try not to click on these threads but I just can't help myself.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 11:03 AM
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Man, you guys are something. Forty people lost their jobs. I get it that you might not the products they design, I buy very few myself. The last was a tee shirt at the dealer in Fairbanks Alaska, because I rode there to get it. But none the less at least have a little empathy for people soon to be unemployed. I know, your all about 'Merica.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 11:55 AM
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Surprised SBRob has been here and hasn't posted this yet:





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Man, I can so see my older brother who has an MBA writing this press release:

Harley-Davidson announced that it will restructure its general merchandise organization to capitalize on growth opportunities.
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