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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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Hi I live in Sweden owner of 3 Harleys I´ve been shopping from HD dealers in USA and had my items shipped to Sweden and I got my items about 50% cheaper then if I bought from HD dealers in Sweden BUT now Harley Davidson dont let american dealers sell and ship outside US ??????????
To me it seems like old Russia what u think
thanks from Sweden
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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Yea there have been some posts about this and I think it stinks. Harley is still making its $$$. Maybe have a friend buy it here and ship it to you?
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Sux dude, does volvo make A bike? J/K
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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The Mothership doesn't want to undercut the Euro dealers.
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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The euro dealers are stealing money from us in europe
 
Old Jun 15, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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I have Swedish roots. I think you should come over here and shop Viking style. I can just picture you walking out of a smoldering dealership with a battle axe buried in the front door, carrying an armload of parts, with screaming sales girls in the background. I can even suggest a couple dealerships that are overdue for a little pillaging..
 

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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by RHPAW
I have Swedish roots. I think you should come over here and shop Viking style. I can just picture you walking out of a smoldering dealership with a battle axe buried in the front door, carrying an armload of parts, with screaming sales girls in the background. I can even suggest a couple dealerships for you to go to.
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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Wow! 50% more! That does seem like a lot more. How much of that is due to VAT taxes, etc?
Seems like the fair charge would just be whatever the dollar exchanges for your currency (kronin?)
But on the other hand you DID want a dealer nearby to be able to sell you an IMPORTED motorcycle......he cant survive on bike sales alone.
 
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I think that whomever it benefits is happy but those that pay or lose work bitch.
 
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I think you should scramble the Swedish bikini team to protest the unfair trade tactics of HD.
 



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