Sad Times in Santa Cruz
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Joliet, Illinois
I'm not sure what you're saying here. Are you saying Harley will not provide you with the information (such as, "The color code for your bike is 4YJ")? ... or, are you saying you cannot get the bike in the color you want?
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: USA
Not true...there is more profit in the motor clothing than the bikes. But is any company that has had such a long growth stretch there will be some failures when the economy tanks. Just the way it is.
Road Warrior
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ok I worded it wrong I meant by them being forced to build the super duper shops instead of the shops they had where if they didnt conform they would not be selling hd bikes
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
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From: Norfolk, VA
It is sad but it happens. A thinning of the herd if you will. The strong will get through this while the weaker dealers will not. I am sure MOCO does not want to prop up a bunch of failing dealerships new ownership or not.
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From: Grayland, WA.
Sounds like you need to get a Honda which can be powered by you sour grape juice...FWIW, the closing of that dealership has NOTHING to do with what is the most famous brand of motorcycle ever manufactured. It's the economy dude! Check your 401k which is probably a 201k right now as I know mine is. Your BS rant and frustration with your bike is just YOUR frustration. Has nothing to do with this poor guy going out of business.
Get a life........and take the bus.
Get a life........and take the bus.
And I agree, the economy has everything to do with it! However, we are all impacted by it, and will emerge again in the future. Things WILL turn around.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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From: Celebration, FL
The dealerships around me have become super centers. Even Orlando Harley South, a dealership branch that operates out of a mini mall, traditionally held maybe 8-10 used bikes at a time, now has well over 20 used in front of the store, and a slew of new bikes inside of the dealership. If the big dearlerships start going, I couldn't imagine how they would liquidate that many used bikes.
Road Warrior
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From: Celebration, FL
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Road Warrior
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From: FT Bragg NC
Wait till you see what happens at the big 3 in December...it will be a blood bath. Then in Q1 2009 GM will most likely go chapter 11. I am sure many HD dealers will go bust and consolidate. But the MoCo is not at fault. They are probably swamped right now with tetering franchises frantically calling in. But with any franchise company they have the right to approve any sale...it is in all franchise agreements. I am sure they will allow most to close and reduce production to a manageable level. This poor guy in was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.