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Old Apr 6, 2021 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Keithhu
The problem isn't not enough feedback from its customer base, the problem is that its customer base is aging out.
Then there are riders like me. I'm pushing 62 and already have 3 Harleys. I don't need or want another motorcycle.
 
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Agreed..l'm one of them .For what it's worth l got through to Harley, the pin and patch are on the way.. The Harley rep said they have been getting bombarded with calls about the digital changes to HOG.
 
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Originally Posted by Germansheperd
LOL Yeah that’s because the Boomers and Millennials think the sun rises and sets on their a$$.
I am not even a boomer and your your attitude towards the boomers is old stuff. Give it a break.
 
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It was the Boomer's who made Harley the most profitable motorcycle company in the world.
 
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I am not even a boomer and your your attitude towards the boomers is old stuff. Give it a break.
I call it as I see it. Don’t like it, don’t read it!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 03:17 AM
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In France it's a PITA to get new bikes despite the demand. My dealer sells about 300 bikes a year. They expect to receive less than 200 this year. Some models/colours with 6 months delay.

(More than) rumours say that 1/3 of the dealers will close. Last in date : the one in the isle of Reunion. HD replaced by... the Indian panel !

Kodak was a huge firm. Too big to fail ? Well, no...
 
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Originally Posted by Iron lHorse
I think the dealers should start ringing the cow bell ever time someone buys a $50 dollar tee shirt that was made in China .
We just need a Certified Preowned program for the shirts as well.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 07:18 AM
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Maybe they could hire this guy and turn things around...

Exclusive First Interview With Indian Motorcycle’s New Design Chief Ola Stenegärd | Cycle World
https://www.cycleworld.com/exclusive...0manufacturers.
 
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I'm going to start a hashtag: #harleyshould, in order to capture all the free, brilliant advice Harley could be getting from the internet, but to everyone's amazement is apparently not getting it.

 
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Not that it should matter in all positions but it was nice to the top guy rides.
 
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