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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 01:40 PM
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Dear All,

I am new to this forum and seeking your help to get in touch with the Harley-Davidson leadership. I have been passionate about Harley my whole life, been a rider since I have been 19. I recently conducted a PhD research about Harley-Davidson which looked at why people are buying Harleys.

I’m currently trying to find a way to pass my research on to the Harley leadership/ management. I have previously read a thread on here in which a member tried to write a letter of complaint directly to Mr. Levatich but rightly so no email address was given out. I Nevertheless some members have indicated to have the contact details.

I would be very grateful if you could help me with my quest to get my research to Harley, it certainly is worth a try.




Thank you in advance!

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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 01:49 PM
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I'm having dinner with his bartender tonight. Get it to me, and I'll make sure it winds up as a coaster for his Old-Fashioned.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Tahlers
Dear All,

I am new to this forum and seeking your help to get in touch with the Harley-Davidson leadership. I have been passionate about Harley my whole life, been a rider since I have been 19. I recently conducted a PhD research about Harley-Davidson which looked at why people are buying Harleys.

I’m currently trying to find a way to pass my research on to the Harley leadership/ management. I have previously read a thread on here in which a member tried to write a letter of complaint directly to Mr. Levatich but rightly so no email address was given out. I Nevertheless some members have indicated to have the contact details.

I would be very grateful if you could help me with my quest to get my research to Harley, it certainly is worth a try.
I would try reaching out to Alan Karna on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-karna-1402b6aa/

He is an engineer, but he has posted here, and might be willing to help you.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 02:10 PM
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Thank you so much I didn’t expect such a quick response and suggestion already.
Here’s also my research in case you are interested in it;

https://eresearch.qmu.ac.uk/bitstrea...=1&isAllowed=y

or through other channels.

https://www.researchgate.net/publica...DAVIDSON_BRAND

ill message Mr Karna via LinkedIn.
if anybody has some more info I’d greatly appreciate it

tario
 

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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 02:27 PM
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While you're at it, tell them they have lost complete touch with reality. Ask them why they cheaped out and are charging $1K for an add-on traction control module on a $30K bike.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 02:28 PM
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While you're at it, tell them they have lost complete touch with reality. Ask them why they cheaped out and are charging $1K for an add-on traction control module on a $30K bike.
Its all about negotiation. I got it for $500.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 02:30 PM
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Ask them why they can’t use wheel bearings that last longer than a tire while you’re at it.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 02:33 PM
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your research doesn't account for people like you and me - passionate about harley since we were 19, and in my case at least, never rode anything else (your research seems to indicate that harley is the choice among 40-60 year olds only after owning other brands). once again, I'm the exception!!!! lol
 
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And ask them when the new Do Rags come out ....I purchased the new $900 FRG jacket and it clashes with the red skulls on the current offerings.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 02:50 PM
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@PiedPiper you are very right we are the exceptions. The European perspective (small sample from Scotland) of Harley rider is often based on a mid life crisis purchase which I wanted to test and identify the actual reasoning behind the purchase. The outcome is based on the lives experience of Harley riders of whom nobody started of on a Harley. That’s why these age specifications have been set.
im the same as you as Harley is also the only brand of motorbikes ive owned.
 

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