June Motorcyclist article about new Harleys built in India for the US market
#11
06-20-2011, 06:55 AM
ALL as far as I'm concerned. They look like Honda's interpretation of an Arlen Ness idea. If I quit riding Harley, I'd buy a Triumph or an Indian (same owner as Victory, but not ugly).
#12
06-20-2011, 07:00 AM
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Hey, Harley is run by a group of greedy bastards, the same sort that have trashed countless other industries before selling off the bones and collecting huge bonuses. Don't be surprised.
In the meantime, the pre-03 88" bikes are around and they are still the best bikes Harley has ever made...
In the meantime, the pre-03 88" bikes are around and they are still the best bikes Harley has ever made...
#13
06-20-2011, 07:35 AM
Who put them there then? .... Supply and demand!
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#14
06-20-2011, 07:55 AM
No, no, no
Beauty is only Tin deep
Though ugly goes straight to the Frame
Look up ugly in the dictionary and there is a picture of a Victory.
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06-20-2011, 07:58 AM
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I got to see a highball in person this weekend and I really liked it. I think I'm going to buy one in a few years, unless something better comes out or harley has something new.
#16
06-20-2011, 07:58 AM
I thought they were just having HD's assembled in India. Haven't heard of this although there are a number of bikes being or that have been made there
India Yamaha Motor
Bajaj Auto
Hero Honda
HMSI
LML
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited[5]
Royal Enfield Motors
TVS Motor
But this ain't the first time for the MoCo. The Aerimacchi bikes were italian they were around late 60's early 70's and filled a niche. From 08 to 09 it was MV Augusta. Never lasted but they filled a gap.
India Yamaha Motor
Bajaj Auto
Hero Honda
HMSI
LML
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited[5]
Royal Enfield Motors
TVS Motor
But this ain't the first time for the MoCo. The Aerimacchi bikes were italian they were around late 60's early 70's and filled a niche. From 08 to 09 it was MV Augusta. Never lasted but they filled a gap.
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06-20-2011, 08:02 AM
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ironic I post about Harley building motorcycles in India for the american market and the subject changes into a Victory bashing thread.
Like vet said, Harley has done this before so get over it
Like vet said, Harley has done this before so get over it
#18
06-20-2011, 08:03 AM
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The article is BS. I predict Indian Harleys will be for the Indian/Asian market, just like they've said. Harley is well aware that "made in USA" is one of its most important selling points and every article I've heard of has said the Indian plant will make Harleys for Asia.
#19
06-20-2011, 08:07 AM
It's been a long time since I owned my super glide and the way the economy is it's not happening soon.
Lucky I have a son that owns a 09 nighterster. He gave me a key and said you can ride it when ever you want. So I ride it a few times a week.
I can't afford even the base sportster but if they made a 500 v twin that weighed 300 to 400 lbs, maybe it would be something I could afford and then be riding with my son, then have a bike that would be easier to learn on for my wife and other son.
Also being smaller in size its a bike that can be kept in the back of a garage as a spare when one can afford to move up to a big twin.
Lucky I have a son that owns a 09 nighterster. He gave me a key and said you can ride it when ever you want. So I ride it a few times a week.
I can't afford even the base sportster but if they made a 500 v twin that weighed 300 to 400 lbs, maybe it would be something I could afford and then be riding with my son, then have a bike that would be easier to learn on for my wife and other son.
Also being smaller in size its a bike that can be kept in the back of a garage as a spare when one can afford to move up to a big twin.
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06-20-2011, 08:28 AM
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+2 I agree