Will Harley Delay 2021 Model Year
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that would hurt their dealers more, hopefully they still introduce some of the new line of bikes regardless. they have been bandied about far too long without being available
Tourer
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I reeeeeaaaaallly don't think HD will delay anything. They HAVE to release something new or no one will buy anything this year! Just stop production of 2020s (which they have) and release the re-branded 20s as 21s in August with a few new colors. How hard is this? Starting to think HD is run by dumbocrats.
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I work in manufacturing and I know getting imported components from China is a real problem right now. If there is a delay in the 2021 new models (Pan America and Bronx), I wonder if it might be material availability issues.
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Because even during the Great Recession of 2007-09, manufacturers still made "07, 08, 09" model years. And some introduced brand new generations or reiterations, e.g. Cummins 6.7 SCR engine 07.5, Ram 4th gen 09-10, and the 07 and 08 GMT900. Both Dodge and GM filed bankruptcy, restructured, and re-tooled during their darkest times. I'm gonna think positive about HD and hope they release at least a few 21 models or new paints. But I guess if most parts come from China, there's little reassurance to that conjecture.
Road Master
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AgentOrange883 is absolutely correct! No new models until February 2021. Not only no new models, but no new parts in August either. Harley usually releases a new catalog of parts, accessories, and clothing twice per year - once at the end of January and once at the end of August. There will be no August release of parts, accessories, and clothing.
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AgentOrange883 is absolutely correct! No new models until February 2021. Not only no new models, but no new parts in August either. Harley usually releases a new catalog of parts, accessories, and clothing twice per year - once at the end of January and once at the end of August. There will be no August release of parts, accessories, and clothing.
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Because even during the Great Recession of 2007-09, manufacturers still made "07, 08, 09" model years. And some introduced brand new generations or reiterations, e.g. Cummins 6.7 SCR engine 07.5, Ram 4th gen 09-10, and the 07 and 08 GMT900. Both Dodge and GM filed bankruptcy, restructured, and re-tooled during their darkest times. I'm gonna think positive about HD and hope they release at least a few 21 models or new paints. But I guess if most parts come from China, there's little reassurance to that conjecture.
Looks like most everyone who ordered a 2020 Mid Engine corvette will not be getting it any time soon.