Harley inventory
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Seattle
RE: Harley inventory
stopped by the dealership this weekend...I found it kinda funny they were listing the estimated MPG on the sales stickers/tags. I saw three sold in 45 mins. Sales might be down...but folks are still buyin'. I hope everyone gets a great deal on left over 2008s!
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
RE: Harley inventory
The floors being loaded must be an american thing. Here in Holland the dealers can't get enough machines! All rockers were sold out before anybody had seen one live, same for Crossbones and Fatboys. Allmost all 105 anniversary machines were sold before they got in and now it is hard to find a 2008 machine according to your specs.
The MoCo is doing (very) well in Europe...
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Dries
The MoCo is doing (very) well in Europe...
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2006
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RE: Harley inventory
The MoCo's annual report, like all annual reports is glossed over but tells much. Trademark merchandise, royalties are still prfit centers. Not everybody has $30K for a SE whatever it is this year but everybody has $30 for panties and coffee mugs with a Bar & Shield on them!
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: East TN
RE: Harley inventory
sinced i wrecked and won't b able to ride until 3rd week in july i am gonna sit back and observe. i have been told that when the 09 come out that if i buy an 08 i will b very happy with the price. problem is the dealer only has 1 nighttrain left. i have been checking in regularly. my salesman sold 3 over the weekend, so people are still buying.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Right Coast
RE: Harley inventory
There will be some very sweet deals being offered on the 08's when the 09's are due out. They will have no other recourse and if the MoCo hangs all the problems around the dealers necks it will be afight they won't soon forget. The MoCo will have to take most of the hit but you know they will try to throw it in the lap of the dealer in some way. Stay tuned.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Nevada
RE: Harley inventory
Dealers like Chicago HD, whotreated customers fairly and didn't price gouge in times of short supply and long waiting lists, seem to be doing well.
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Centreville MD
RE: Harley inventory
Well I am in the midst of selling my RKC. Got an offer last night I probably should take but will hold off awhile unless the offer gets to be one I can't refuse. I agree July is the time to buy. However my dilemma is the color I want is specific and it aien't black. One good thing I have going for me is a dealer did take me in their office and let me see the 09 colors which I guess was not for the public eye. Anyway it did tell me my color was going to be very similar with only a name and maybe a slight shade change for 09.So worst case scenario I play the game and try and hold out till July and find my color and model at a great price. If I wait too long I have to pay 09 pricing.
Tourer
Joined: May 2008
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RE: Harley inventory
Before i made the deal on mine this week, i was talking to a guy i know at a large dealer in fla, who said walk in retail is down, but they are exporting bikes to europe at an alarming rate. they can pay 20k for a bike here, ship it and pay all the duties to import it and sell it for 20k and still make a tidy profit because the dollar is so weak