View Poll Results: What do you want?
Want them to expand the program to other models
33
50.00%
Would order a bike with factory options in the next 3 years
8
12.12%
Would buy a new bike in the next 3 years but wouldn't add any options
2
3.03%
No plans to buy another bike... really
14
21.21%
Don't buy new and never will
9
13.64%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll
H-D1 Factory customization... the future?
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,929
Likes: 301
From: moved to Florida!
Why they started with the Sportsters, I don't know. But I hope they expand quickly to the touring and softail bikes. They may even start with new models they come out with because it would be maybe easier to do? Anyway, they can't go fast enough as far as I'm concerned! I wanna order my bike with paint, chrome, and engine choice and that will make it closer to what I want. I will still need to do some work to make it mine, but it would be alot closer to what I want.
Jerry
Jerry
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 7,882
Likes: 5
From: So California
No plans on a new bike anytime soon. I went 22 yrs between brand new purchases.
Not sure why they started it only with the Sportster unless it's a limited test with plans to expand if it works out.
Not sure why they started it only with the Sportster unless it's a limited test with plans to expand if it works out.
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: Port Clinton, Ohio
I was thinking that with the Sporter it is the least expensive bike for HD to play with. If this becomes a huge flop, they don't have too much wrapped up in this program finacially. I would think that if this goes over good with buyers they will expand to other models. Like everything in business, you have to test the waters before jumping in....gotta know if you are going to sink or float.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,951
Likes: 6
From: Kingman, AZ
I was thinking that with the Sporter it is the least expensive bike for HD to play with. If this becomes a huge flop, they don't have too much wrapped up in this program finacially. I would think that if this goes over good with buyers they will expand to other models. Like everything in business, you have to test the waters before jumping in....gotta know if you are going to sink or float.
I am not looking to purchase a new bike for a few years yet I am disappointed in reading this is Sportster only. Was toying with the idea of going to a dealer to "kick the tires" on this program and who knows........now however it is why bother.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 859
Likes: 43
From: Upstate NY
You may want to pull the trigger sooner next time because deep inside you know time is getting shorter! Its strange how the mind thinks differently as you get older.... scary 
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,947
Likes: 1
From: Little Apple, Iowa, U.S.S.A.
No plans to buy a new one anytime soon. However, I think it's a good idea and they should expand it to all models. That is as long as HD doesn't use it as an excuse to jack the prices way up, which I am sure they would.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 670
Likes: 22
From: Umatilla, Fl
It would be nice to customize your own bike. They may be amazed at what the end user would order/want. It may lead to a re-configuation of models, beside giving your customers want they want. What a concept!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,336
Likes: 415
From: Southern Maryland
Good idea
I like the idea also and especially like that I don't have a garage full of take-offs that I never seem to have time to sell but are too valuable to give away. I also think saving on labor and shipping costs are a great idea.
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,909
Likes: 6
From: Livingston, Texas
Why not put bigger motors on the bikes and more accessories and not try to make you buy every individual piece or offer small packages.
HD has the smallest motors out there.
Take the EPA crap off the bike. Git CAlifornia standard out of the rest of the U.S.
Pass a law to keep the standard of California in that state only.
And you sit back and wonder why Calif is in such deep finicial blunder.
HD has the smallest motors out there.
Take the EPA crap off the bike. Git CAlifornia standard out of the rest of the U.S.
Pass a law to keep the standard of California in that state only.
And you sit back and wonder why Calif is in such deep finicial blunder.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 859
Likes: 43
From: Upstate NY
Why not put bigger motors on the bikes and more accessories and not try to make you buy every individual piece or offer small packages.
HD has the smallest motors out there.
Take the EPA crap off the bike. Git CAlifornia standard out of the rest of the U.S.
Pass a law to keep the standard of California in that state only.
And you sit back and wonder why Calif is in such deep finicial blunder.
HD has the smallest motors out there.
Take the EPA crap off the bike. Git CAlifornia standard out of the rest of the U.S.
Pass a law to keep the standard of California in that state only.
And you sit back and wonder why Calif is in such deep finicial blunder.