Nicely re-worded, solo!

 

Mac nailed it. If he didn't play the PC card, he would be inviting the heat to come down on HD. By saying the bikes are quiet from the manufacturer, it helps keep the EPA happy. Gotta keep the government happy or bad things happen. Their is no doubt in my mind that he has a loud Harley and would make every bike off the line loud if he could get away with it.

 

If you have been around for a while, you know that what is said in a public interview has very little to do with the truth and a lot to do with business pressure and being politically correct. Most of us are coming down pretty hard on Mr. Ziemer, but I doubt very much if what he said in that interview is what he really thinks. Give the guy a break...what was he supposed to say? Loud pipes save lives?

 

From the sounds of it, he woulda been a lot more popular around these parts if he had.

 

The interview didn't tick me off as much as it seems to have done to some. Regarding the male Caucasian issue, HD is just trying to grow their market so they can sell more bikes. That didn't bother me. I'm glad they're building more bikes because that will keep them more affordable and will stem the trend of motorcycling becoming a rich man's hobby. And I think the last comments regarding "loud noise" are aimed at the EPA and the fun police. Although maybe, he's ticked off a little because every customer satisfaction card they send out comes back saying how their pipes have become too quiet.