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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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You'd think the object of a Harley dealership is to sell bikes through some sort of promotion during these times. Here's what our local dealer in the Inland Northwest is doing instead. Selling art and it ain't cheap either. Is this what Harley dealerships have come to???? Check out the link, I couldn't believe it either. And no, sales (of bikes) are not going well, lots of bikes on the floor and very few buyers.

http://www.shumateharleydavidson.com/
 
Old Jul 4, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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I guess they figure "revenue is revenue". But, they should focus on their core product line and try to move some motorcycle inventory!
 
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In case any of you are interested.... I have a bridge I'm selling. Follow the link
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...num=4&ct=image
 
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$hit, Really, The only art I've bought lately is from the Dealer.
decals, patches, and wall stuff..
 
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They call that art? I don't see any motorcycles in the pictures.
 
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They call that art? I don't see any motorcycles in the pictures.
Or topless women !!!
 
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do you know how much Ripple or M.D.20 20 that would buy?
 

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do you know how much Ripple or M.D.20 20 that would buy?


HD WINE??? WTF??? I didn't buy a harley to ride to no F'n wine tasting!! I can't believe they can sleep at night trying to sell this crap??
 
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