All Harley Doom and Gloom Posts Mega Thread
Road Captain
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From: connecticut
Well Steve Jobs had been in computers and related technology all his life and had goals based on his experience with Next which he was bringing with him to revolutionize Apple.
What does Zeitz have? Oh, fashion experience, so let me guess based on previous statements we should see expanded apparel sections in our dealer ships?
Motley Fool weighs in <- of course they have no positive outlook
What does Zeitz have? Oh, fashion experience, so let me guess based on previous statements we should see expanded apparel sections in our dealer ships?
Motley Fool weighs in <- of course they have no positive outlook
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From: AZ
What I find intriguing about the the Indian Challenger is liquid cooled, 122 hp, 3 riding modes & electric windscreen. All things Harley does not have. I could care less about infotainment & gps. Someone posted a great video on one if these threads of a Road Glide guy test riding one. As much as he didn't wanna like it, really couldn't find much to complain about with the Challenger.
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From: Straight Jacket Memories and Sedative Highs
Something without a cartoon character. Something interesting. Haven't bought one in years, just cause boring.
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From:
Jochen Zeitz from Puma tennis shoes
John Anderson from Levis blue jeans
Allan Golston from Bill Gate's bleeding heart foundation
Sara Levinson from frickin MTV for crying out loud
Brian Niccol from Chipotle (intestines gurgle)
Troy Alstead from woke cancel culture rainbow Starbucks
Michael Cave from Boeing <----
Thomas Linebarger from Cummins <----
And y'all wonder how we got to where we are today? Of the above probably only the last 2 have any mechanical engineering knowledge or experience in how to design, develop, and produce anything. Woke manbun geeks/geekettes running a motorcycle company holy cow - in private they probably wish motorcycles would just go away because their emissions negatively impact the developing fetuses of fur seals. That bunch is deciding what will be marketed to you. Somebody hire a Witch of Endor to channel William S. Harley back to life and let's get this thing turned around.
Edited to add: So have I; it didn't get me nominated for Pope.
John Anderson from Levis blue jeans
Allan Golston from Bill Gate's bleeding heart foundation
Sara Levinson from frickin MTV for crying out loud
Brian Niccol from Chipotle (intestines gurgle)
Troy Alstead from woke cancel culture rainbow Starbucks
Michael Cave from Boeing <----
Thomas Linebarger from Cummins <----
And y'all wonder how we got to where we are today? Of the above probably only the last 2 have any mechanical engineering knowledge or experience in how to design, develop, and produce anything. Woke manbun geeks/geekettes running a motorcycle company holy cow - in private they probably wish motorcycles would just go away because their emissions negatively impact the developing fetuses of fur seals. That bunch is deciding what will be marketed to you. Somebody hire a Witch of Endor to channel William S. Harley back to life and let's get this thing turned around.
Edited to add: So have I; it didn't get me nominated for Pope.
I generally do not wear tennis shoes.
Do not wear wear Levis.
Am anti-Bleeding Hearts groups, foundations, institutions or societies.
I don't do MTV.
Don't go to Chipotle
Definitely ain't into the whole Starbucks scene; can't even stand the taste of the coffee ... and I like coffee.
As a pilot, I think the way Boeing handled the software secret on their 737Max was criminal. They thought that their stupid computers with defective sensors were smarter than trained pilots who they (IMHO) killed by not disclosing important facts to them. How dare they!??!!!
I am a Cummins fan and while they are both machinery, I do not know how much diesel engines have to do with motorcycles. Cummins manufacturing designs and manufacturing QC seems head and heels above Harley's.
In short, I query how much these folks can relate to what we're into or truly benefit the brand.
Last edited by Jehu; Jul 13, 2020 at 07:30 PM.
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From: Tampa
It's like in the sailing world, don't buy a yacht with minimal creature comforts for living when that's exactly what you'll be doing in it 98% of the time.
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From: Georgia
Something I think is funny about the direction of motorcycle design is this right here. Adding a bunch of crap that works best (and safest) for when the bike is parked or not moving while ignoring the features that make the bike safer or more comfortable while it is moving doesn't make sense to me.
It's like in the sailing world, don't buy a yacht with minimal creature comforts for living when that's exactly what you'll be doing in it 98% of the time.
It's like in the sailing world, don't buy a yacht with minimal creature comforts for living when that's exactly what you'll be doing in it 98% of the time.
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From: Arkansas
Originally Posted by ChrisHo;[url=tel:19263609
19263609[/url]]Sorry, but an electric wind screen and differing riding modes are always useful to have,.
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From: Georgia
Well we have probably only to wait till the 28th of July to find out what is in store
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https://www.marketwatch.com/story/harley-davidsons-stock-surges-after-bmo-capital-upgrades-raises-price-target-to-highest-in-the-street-2020-07-14at
Looks like it is a good day for the shareholder.
Looks like it is a good day for the shareholder.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Oley, PA
Well we have probably only to wait till the 28th of July to find out what is in store
Harley 2020 Quarter Results to come July 28th
Harley 2020 Quarter Results to come July 28th